Jake beats Tyson in Netflix streamed novelty boxing match

The much-anticipated boxing match between 58-year-old former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and upstart fighter Jake Paul, 27, who went pro after finding fame as a YouTube sensation, ended with the favored Paul winning by unsurprising unanimous decision after a full eight rounds on Friday night. More than 72,000 were in attendance at the event at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson through a unanimous decision (80-72, 79-73, 79-73) in one of the most epic battles in boxing history.

The highly anticipated 8-round bout saw Paul dominate the legendary champion, with all three judges ruling in his favor. Paul’s victory improves his record to 11-1, while Tyson falls to 50-7.

Mike Tyson 58 and former heavyweight champion took on the YouTuber-turned-fighter in a match that several states refused to sanction.

The match aired live on Netflix, which has not previously broadcast combat sports, rather than cable or pay-per-view, making it an unusual bout in more ways than one. But the irresistible novelty that drew audiences — approximately 120 million people streamed the event — was the spectacle of a notoriously dangerous boxer far past his prime taking on a relatively inexperienced newcomer who has nonetheless racked up some impressive wins and knockouts.

Commentators, meanwhile, wondered whether Tyson had any real chance of beating a man less than half his age. In the final seconds of the eighth round, Paul bowed in respect to Tyson.

Tyson received a purse of $20 million for the match, while Paul was paid $40 million. Tickets brought in $17.8 million, the biggest gate total ever for a match held outside of Las Vegas.