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THE punch stats from Mike Tyson’s defeat to Jake Paul made for “sad” reading.Veteran Iron Mike, 58, started strongly enough in his Netflix boxing fight with the former YouTuber.Mike Tyson struggled to land many punches on Jake PaulCredit: GettyThe former YouTuber earned a comfortable victory against the boxing iconCredit: GettyBut he simply ran out of gas within the first few minutes of the eight-round contest.And that was proven by his dismal performance when it came to his shots.In the 16 minutes of action, the former undisputed heavyweight world champion landed just 18 punches – averaging just 2.25 successful hits per round.In total, he only attempted 97, meaning he made contact with just 18 per cent.READ MORE ON MIKE TYSONBy comparison, Paul, 27, threw a whopping 278 punches – nearly 200 more than his ageing opponent – but still only landed 78 for a success rate of 28 per cent despite his opponent barely moving.His most explosive round came in the third when the victorious Problem Child attempted 44 punches and connected with 16 of them.However, a woeful fifth round saw just four punches landed between the pair as the quality failed to live up to the hype and Paul refused to go for the knockout. When the stats flashed up on a graphic during the fight, one commentator forlornly said: “You look at the numbers, and I hate to say it, but they’re kinda sad.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFans watching the action from home on Netflix were also left disappointed.One said: “It was just sad to see a legend like Mike Tyson not able to do much inside the ring.”Mike Tyson, 58, REFUSES to retire as he calls out Jake Paul’s brother Logan who says ‘I’ll kill you’ Another wrote: “Mike Tyson’s next contract should call for him to land at least 25 punches.”A third added: “Stayed up to watch a sparring session and no one could land a punch. 28 per cent jab accuracy is comically pathetic for Jake Paul against a 58-year-old Tyson who wouldn’t throw a punch.”And a fourth quipped: “I’d make a joke but I’m afraid it won’t land.”Terence Crawford also weighed in and was not afraid to speak his mind about Tyson’s lacklustre performance.He wrote: “I love Mike Tyson, but they giving him too much credit.”He looked like trash, to train that long and only throw 97 punches the whole fight is crazy. I’m just glad he didn’t get hurt out there.”Paul was booed when he came out to the ring in a customised green Chevvy in a $1million diamond-encrusted silver outfit.Tyson threw just 97 punches and connected with 18 of themCredit: NetflixJake Paul vs Mike Tyson round-by-roundMIKE TYSON’s long-awaited return to the ring didn’t have the fairytale ending fight fans dreamed of.SunSport’s boxing expert Wally Downes Jr recaps one of the drabbest and most forgettable nights in boxing history.And he didn’t hold back, issuing a scathing assessment of social media sensation Jake Paul.Round OnePaul says “I love you, Mike” just before the opening bell sounds. He quickly runs away and holds the boxing legend.Tyson draws a big reaction from the crowd as he lands a jab and a good right hand.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound TwoPaul ran away in the opener and held – just like we thought he would.Tommy Fury had it first and now Mike Tyson. It’s clever because Tyson will tire. Paul tags Tyson’s body with a straight right.Tyson looks spent now. 180 seconds in and the fight looks over.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound ThreeThe legend cannot even keep his gumshield in. As expected it’s a waste of time. Paul has run away until the 58-year-old has tired.Shooting ducks in a barrel now. Tyson might get hurt here. Paul lands a couple of clumsy shots and Tyson wobbles backwards.Tragic after three.Verdict: 10-9 PaulRound FourThis is proper rubbish. The crowd are bored and boos are being heard.This is just two tired big lumps going at it.  One a legend, one a promoter.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound FivePaul jabs the body and aims right for the head and another one-two clips the icon.Tyson cannot keep his mouthpiece in, he is gasping for air. Paul lands a left hook but then so does Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SixThank God these weren’t three-minute rounds. We are getting about four punches per round.Tyson is gasping in the air but replays show a left hook did graze Paul’s beard.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SevenTyson slips a jab and tries an uppercut. The commentator admits it has been a “sad” spectacle.The AT&T stadium has been utterly stunk out. Paul is looking just as tired as Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound EightGo back to YouTube, Jake. You’re an excellent conman. But you’ve never been a boxer.The Judges decide: 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. I’m glad Tyson gets paid and has stayed safe.But what a laughable performance from Paul to add to his stinker with Tommy Fury.Verdict 10-9 PaulSunSport’s final scorecard – 78-74 for Jake PaulTyson – who kept things simple with an old-school black robe – started strongly after the first bell and landed a couple of decent hits.However, Paul’s tactic was simple – to run away from his opponent and wear him out.And it worked a treat as the 58-year-old puffed his way to the end, biting on his gloves and just about still standing but unable to do any damage. So there was no surprise when Paul’s unanimous points victory was announced. Tyson, incredibly, refused to call time on his boxing career after his seventh professional defeat – nearly 20 years after his sixth.READ MORE SUN STORIESInstead, he called out Jake’s older brother Logan – who immediately responded by claiming he would “kill” the ageing icon. Both Tyson and Paul will be suspended on medical grounds for 24 days following the contest as per the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation rules.Tyson came out of the blocks well but soon tiredCredit: GettyHe called out Paul’s brother Logan for his next fightCredit: Netflix More

MIKE TYSON refused to rule out fighting again after his defeat to Jake Paul.The 58-year-old boxing legend was beaten by the YouTuber-turned-boxer 31 years his junior via a unanimous decision. Mike Tyson was beaten by Jake Paul in their highly-anticipated boutCredit: AFPTyson brilliantly called out Logan Paul after the fight and hinted he is not hanging up his gloves just yetCredit: NetflixA perplexed Logan threatened the boxing greatCredit: Netflix After the result was announced, Iron Mike was quizzed on his future.He was asked by Netflix host Ariel Helwani in the ring: “Do you want to do this again or are you officially done now?”Tyson replied: “I don’t know. It depends on the situation.”After being told “that was possibly the last time”, the icon added: “I don’t think so.”READ MORE IN BOXINGHe then nodded when a shocked Helwani replied: “You’ve got more in you?”Pushed on who he would like to fight next, Tyson brilliantly hit back with a cheeky smile, saying: “Maybe his brother.”Jake turned around and pointed at his older sibling Logan, who looked perplexed at being called out.Handed the microphone, Logan then said: “F***, I would kill you, Mike.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTyson responded: “It is on then.” The Baddest Man on the Planet also revealed he was happy with his performance against Paul.Mike Tyson suffers major wardrobe malfunction after Netflix show his naked bare bum live leaving viewers stunned After tempers flared in the build-up to the fight, which resulted in the older man slapping his younger rival during the face-off, there was respect between the two tonight.Tyson said Paul was a “very good fighter” and he “absolutely” deserves more credit from his critics.Paul called him “an icon” and that it was “an honour to be able to fight him”. More

JAKE PAUL easily beat a 58-year-old Mike Tyson as fans booed their underwhelming and dull Netflix fight. The youngster wore out the veteran and can now brag that he defeated boxing icon Iron Mike in the ring. Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson in their Netflix showdownCredit: SportsfileThe former YouTuber had bags more energy than his veteran opponentCredit: APTyson hit Paul early on but soon was running on emptyCredit: APThe Problem Child secured the victory with a unanimous decisionCredit: GettyPaul bowed before Tyson in the closing stagesCredit: GettyBut the highly-anticipated fight failed to match the hype.Tyson was the youngest heavyweight champion of the world aged just 20 all the way back in November 1986.He then became the undisputed king of the boxing division – a decade before Paul was even born.Paul, 27, dubbed The Problem Child, found fame on the Disney channel before becoming a YouTube sensation with his brother Logan.READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAULA 58-year-old against someone young enough to be his son – the largest age difference in a legally-sanctioned professional boxing fight of all time.Tyson, who had won 44 of his 50 professional wins by knockout – had his last official fight nearly 20 years ago in June 2005.Paul a social media influencer turned boxer lost to Tommy Fury last year.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMake no mistake about it, this clash of eras, clash of egos and clash of entertainers could only happen because of the cash on offer for the Baddest Man on the Planet, one of the all-time boxing greats. Most read in BoxingBut after Tori Kelly performed the national anthem inside the packed-out AT&T Stadium in Texas, it was – finally – time for the talking to stop and for the long-awaited fight to, at lost last, take centre stage in front of a star-studded crowd.Jake Paul wins boxing match against Mike Tyson Paul came to the ring first amid a chorus of boos, driven in a customised green Chevvy car alongside his brother Logan, with a pigeon in a cage, as In The Air Tonight played over the speakers.The youngster is an entertainer and was ready to shine – not just because he was dressed in silver shorts, gloves and a jacket totalling 360 diamonds and costing $1million. For Tyson, it was a far simpler ring walk – an old-school black LFGO robe, black trunks, black gloves, a support on his right knee and a gentle solo stroll to face his foe.No riff-raff, no unnecessary paraphernalia. Tyson the boxer, here for business. Paul was driven to the ring in a custom green ChevvyCredit: SportsfileTyson kept things simple with his ring walkCredit: GettyPaul was decked out in a $1million outfitCredit: AFPTyson came out swinging and claimed the first two rounds for most peopleCredit: GettyA quick briefing from the referee, a touch of the gloves and the ring emptied but for the two fighters and the man tasked with keeping the eight-round bout in order.Paul says: “I love you, Mike” just before the bell and then runs away at the first opportunity.It was a cowardly move – but a clever one to tire the veteran, who landed a couple of big early shots, out. Within the first three rounds, Tyson was spent – allowing Paul to duck and weave with his 27-year-old energy. The stagnant 58-year-old, though, was lumbering around the ring, could barely keep his gumshield in and had nothing to offer, completely shattered. Just four punches were landed between them in the fifth round as the quality – or lack of quality – of the fifth was laid bare and proved many people’s fears and suspicions about the so-called fight. Tyson showed a bit of life early in the seventh round – but early being the crucial word.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson round-by-roundMIKE TYSON’s long-awaited return to the ring didn’t have the fairytale ending fight fans dreamed of.SunSport’s boxing expert Wally Downes Jr recaps one of the drabbest and most forgettable nights in boxing history.And he didn’t hold back, issuing a scathing assessment of social media sensation Jake Paul.Round OnePaul says “I love you, Mike” just before the opening bell sounds. He quickly runs away and holds the boxing legend.Tyson draws a big reaction from the crowd as he lands a jab and a good right hand.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound TwoPaul ran away in the opener and held – just like we thought he would.Tommy Fury had it first and now Mike Tyson. It’s clever because Tyson will tire. Paul tags Tyson’s body with a straight right.Tyson looks spent now. 180 seconds in and the fight looks over.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound ThreeThe legend cannot even keep his gumshield in. As expected it’s a waste of time. Paul has run away until the 58-year-old has tired.Shooting ducks in a barrel now. Tyson might get hurt here. Paul lands a couple of clumsy shots and Tyson wobbles backwards.Tragic after three.Verdict: 10-9 PaulRound FourThis is proper rubbish. The crowd are bored and boos are being heard.This is just two tired big lumps going at it.  One a legend, one a promoter.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound FivePaul jabs the body and aims right for the head and another one-two clips the icon.Tyson cannot keep his mouthpiece in, he is gasping for air. Paul lands a left hook but then so does Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SixThank God these weren’t three-minute rounds. We are getting about four punches per round.Tyson is gasping in the air but replays show a left hook did graze Paul’s beard.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SevenTyson slips a jab and tries an uppercut. The commentator admits it has been a “sad” spectacle.The AT&T stadium has been utterly stunk out. Paul is looking just as tired as Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound EightGo back to YouTube, Jake. You’re an excellent conman. But you’ve never been a boxer.The Judges decide: 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. I’m glad Tyson gets paid and has stayed safe.But what a laughable performance from Paul to add to his stinker with Tommy Fury.Verdict 10-9 PaulSunSport’s final scorecard – 78-74 for Jake PaulClick to read the full round-by-round breakdown.Within 20 seconds, he was blowing hard and still had 100 seconds to get to the bell vertical as Paul refused to take advantage and go for the KO.By the end, Tyson had given up and the final bell could not come soon enough as the commentator brilliantly called it: “Father time is unbeaten for a reason.”When it did come, they embraced, exchanged classy pleasantries and showed their respect – but the result was not in question. A unanimous decision that went 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73 with the three judges to Paul.And for the thousands watching on Netflix around the world, they were just glad the farce was over and old Tyson had walked away unscathed. One said: “The saddest watch in boxing history.”Another wrote: “Paul vs Tyson… I was expecting something more, but this felt like a waste.”READ MORE SUN STORIESA third added: “Everybody lost. Paul. Tyson. Us. What a waste of time.”And a final user responded: “This is boring. Embarrassing. Paul looks scared to p*** Tyson off. Tyson looks like a retired gym teacher. 2/10 would not recommend.”70,000 fans packed out the AT&T Stadium in TexasCredit: APTyson could barely move after a few rounds and offered very littleCredit: AFPPaul refused to go for the knockoutCredit: SportsfileHe can forever tell people that he beat the Baddest Man on the PlanetCredit: SportsfileThe pair exchanged pleasantries as the fight fizzled out towards the final bellCredit: GettyPaul was understandably excited when the result was confirmedCredit: APJutta Leerdam congratulated her boyfriend on the winCredit: AFP More

JAKE PAUL was booed by fans inside the AT&T Stadium on his way to the ring against Mike Tyson.The former heavyweight world champion was defeated by the YouTuber-turned-boxer 31 years his junior in Texas.Jake Paul was booed by fans inside the AT&T StadiumCredit: APHis ringwalk was in a car sat alongside his brother LoganCredit: GettyPaul was jeered as his walk-out song mocked Iron MikeCredit: AFPPaul, 27, made his way to the ring sat in a car alongside his older brother Logan.The younger man wore a $1million diamond-encrusted shorts and shoes for the fight.He came out to the Phil Collins hit “In The Air Tonight”, which was a slay dig at Iron Mike after he sung the song during a cameo in the film Hangover.But fans made their feelings clear as Paul was loudly jeered by spectators.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe Problem Child was also booed when the stadium announcer read out his boxing record.On the other hand, Tyson, 58, was greeted with huge cheers when he made his way to the ring with a stern look on his face.Fans reacted on social media: “Jake Paul sold out an 80,000 person arena just to be booed by everyone there.”Another added: “Paul coming out to mostly boos after they announce he’s the ‘most followed boxer in the world on social media’ is everything that tonight is.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSMore reacted: “Paul gets booed to hell by half the crowd, place absolutely erupts for Tyson. My God the amount of love for that man is nuts.”A fourth wrote: “Getting booed by the entire crowd at his own event has to hurt worse than any punch landed tonight.”Jake Paul shows off $1 million diamond-encrusted ring outfit for Mike Tyson fight – the most expensive ever made And it was not the only boos heard tonight, with fans calling Katie Taylor’s controversial win over Amanda Serrano a “robbery”.Supporters were also left underwhelmed by the blockbuster main event as Paul, as expected, wore down Tyson and won via a unanimous decision. More

FANS have slammed Katie Taylor’s controversial win over Amanda Serrano as “rigged”.The pair fought in a thrilling ten-round bout on the undercard of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson.Katie Taylor won a thrilling fight via a unanimous decisionCredit: GettyReferee Jon Schorle took a point off Katie Taylor for leading with the headCredit: GettyDespite being bloodied, Serrano landed more punchesCredit: GETTYThe decision was greeted by boos from fans inside the stadiumCredit: SportsfileTaylor vs Serrano was a rematch of their historic Madison Square Garden dust-up in 2022, which saw the Bray bruiser win via a split decision.And the 38-year-old Irishwoman tasted victory again over her Puerto Rican rival despite a point deduction tonight.Taylor won via a unanimous decision in Texas, with the announcement of her triumph greeted by boos inside the AT&T Stadium.Serrano landed an incredible 324 punches – compared to her opponent’s 217.READ MORE IN BOXINGAt an average of 33 per round, CompuBox said it was the most by a female fighter since records began.And many thought her victory was sealed when Taylor was deducted a point for seemingly headbutting a bloodied Serrano’s cut above her eye.But the judges felt Taylor was still the better woman, which led to Serrano making shock claims in the ring after the bout.She said: “I knew the judges would be shady, I went up three divisions and dared to be great.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPunch stats showed Serrano landed far more than her rivalCredit: netflix “I am want to be great and fight the best. I am a featherweight.”Every cut bothers you and you get blood in the eye but we know that’s what she does, no matter how many cuts I get, I keep going.Mike Tyson suffers major wardrobe malfunction after Netflix show his naked bare bum live leaving viewers stunned “She headbutts in every fight, she does it in other fights. I am a champion, I am happy and super-grateful to be here.”And she later tweeted from her changing room: “To my fans I’m going to always give it everything I have. “I’m a ruthless warrior and Katie is my buddy but Damn her best attribute is her head. “No punching power but hard head.”During the fight, Netflix commentator said the controversy around her win will “be an asterisk on Katie Taylor’s legacy”.But she responded: “I know it was an absolute slugfest and a war.”We agreed to 12 rounds in the next fight, so the third fight is on.”She’s a tough warrior and a big puncher, I don’t care if people disagree with the result, it’s only the judges who matter.”I didn’t agree with the point deduction, sometimes it just gets rough in there. “This is an amazing moment for women’s boxing.”Meanwhile, fans also felt Serrano was hard done by, with one saying: “Taylor should not have won. Disgusting headbutts. Less punches. Clear loss.”Another added: “Never seen something more rigged.”More commented: “Biggest robbery in boxing history. READ MORE SUN STORIES”Horrible from judges again. UFC, Boxing everything. sports are cooked. Amanda Serrano you are a winner in our hearts.”A fourth reacted: “We just witnessed a live robbery.”THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball. More

CHAOS broke out before Mike Tyson’s fight with Jake Paul.Some fans were booted out of the AT&T Stadium in Texas during the undercard for the main event.Chaos broke out at the AT&T Stadium before Mike Tyson fought Jake PaulCredit: GettySome were thrown out early and one even ended up in the stadium jailCredit: APFollow all the action from Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson with SunSport’s LIVE BLOGAnd according to reports, one supporter was even thrown into the stadium jail.A staggering 70,000 tickets were bought for the showpiece event between former heavyweight world champion Tyson and the ex-YouTube star Paul. And that brought in a whopping £14.4million in sales.Incredibly, those ticket receipts are the most of any boxing fight outside of Las Vegas.READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAULIt crushed the previous record of £7.1m from Canelo Alvarez’s win over Billy Joe Saunders in 2021 – at the same venue in Arlington. Elsewhere, a Netflix cameraman was kicked by a cheerleader in further chaotic scenes.The Dallas Cowboys entertainers took to the ring to open up the special event on the streaming platform. CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut as the crew performed a kick line, the cameraman tried to walk down the line.Most read in BoxingHowever, he took a boot to the head. Kate Abdo forced to apologise after major Netflix technical difficulties moments into Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul broadcast And that was not the only difficulty Netflix faced on their live sport debut. Glamorous Kate Abdo – who presented the event – had to apologise when the streaming service was hit with technical difficulties. Abdo had asked Evander Holyfield a question at the studio in the AT&T Stadium – but the former boxer’s headphones were not working and he couldn’t hear her.The experienced host said sorry to Holyfield as Lennox Lewis jumped in as messenger. Elsewhere, thousands of viewers around the world saw the Netflix crash amid the overwhelming demand to catch the action. A Netflix cameraman took a kick to the head from a cheerleaderCredit: NetflixKate Abdo had to apologise for Netflix’s teething problemsCredit: NetflixJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUT More

THE ring announcer for Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson is going viral for his incredible stature in the ring.Big Mo, the voice of the matchups during Netflix’s presentation of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson, has fans baffled with his size.Big Mo is announcing the fight between Mike Tyson and Jake PaulCredit: PABig Mo is a towering presence in the ringCredit: SportsfileFollow all the action from Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson with SunSport’s LIVE BLOGThe gigantic ring announcer has amassed quite a fanbase for his unique look in the ring, and has boxing fans fired up for a big night.WHO IS BIG MO?Kody Mommaerts, known as Big Mo within the ring, is a 28-year-old with a gravelly voice.He comes from Colorado, where he played offensive tackle at the University of Northern Colorado.Big Mo also studied business at university, where he developed his knack for public speaking.Read more on Paul vs TysonWith the help of his lawyer father, Mommaerts learned how to fire up an audience, and eventually tried out sports promotions thanks to advice from a friend.He garnered attention in 2021 after announcing ‘The Heaviest Boxing Match in History’ between Eddie Hall vs Thor Bjornsson.That showing helped him impress some of the bosses at Sky Sports, where he commentates alongside his gig on the Netflix fight.HOW TALL IS BIG MO?Big Mo will stand tall above the fighters in the ring on Friday night, having a wild height advantage on Paul and Tyson.Most read in BoxingAt 6-foot-7, he is a massive presence in the ring, and a much different look from the likes of Bruce Buffer.He is nearly a foot taller than Tyson, who stands at 5-foot-10 inside of the ring.Paul gets a bit closer to Big Mo’s height, standing at 6-foot-1 while boxing.Big Mo will stand as a beacon inside of the ring as fans get ready to watch one of the biggest fights in recent history.FAN EXCITEMENT FOR BIG MOBig Mo has built himself a fanbase, and boxing viewers are fired up to see him announcing Paul vs Tyson.’WHERE ALL MY BIG MO FANS AT,’ one fan said.’MO-VEMBER starts now!’ another fan said.’I’m trying to watch the Mike Tyson & Jake Paul fight but there’s a big mo on my TV,’ a third fan said.READ MORE SUN STORIES’Congrats, Big Mo. keep making us proud,’ a fourth fan said.’YESSSS BIG MO!!! Best in the game,’ a fifth fan said.Big Mo stands at 6-foot-7 inside the ringCredit: PA More