By Jeff Zimmerman at ringside
In an official heavyweight boxing match, Jake “El Gallo” Paul (11-1, 7 KOs) scored an eight spherical unanimous choice over 58-year-old ring legend “Iron” Mike Tyson (50-7, 44 KOs) on Friday evening in entrance of 72,300-seat on the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Scores had been 80-72, 79-73, 79-73. The combat was fought with 14-ounce gloves and two-minute rounds.
Tyson got here out robust in spherical one and landed the primary blow of the evening, a proper hand to the pinnacle of Paul. Paul landed a shot later within the spherical as Tyson was warned of a low blow. Staying on the surface in spherical two, Paul scored with a physique shot as Tyson landed a strong left hook. By spherical three, it was clear Tyson couldn’t transfer nicely with a brace on his proper leg as Paul continued to regulate the combat from the surface. In spherical 4, Paul’s confidence grew as he let his hand go and hit Tyson with combos. From rounds 5-8, it was principally Paul choosing his pictures to the pinnacle and physique whereas Tyson land an occasional left hook to Paul’s head.
Right here’s a abstract of post-fight quotes as every fighter was interviewed by Ariel Helwani in a back-and-forth alternate.
Jake: It was an honor to combat Mike and he’s the baddest man on the planet. I wouldn’t be right here with out him. He’s precisely what I assumed – one of many biggest to ever do it. He’s a legend.
Mike: I didn’t show something to anyone, simply to myself. He’s an excellent fighter and deserves respect from different fighters.
Jake: I used to be making an attempt to harm him a bit bit. I used to be scared he was going to harm me.
Mike: I’ve a behavior of biting my glove. I’ve a biting sensation.
Mike: Logan Paul is perhaps subsequent.
Jake: That was a very good slap I like that.
