Jake Paul Defeats Mike Tyson by Decision: Result and Statistics

On November 16 in Arlington, USA, a monumental boxing event took place, headlined by the return of the legendary Mike Tyson (50-7, 44 KOs) after a 19-year hiatus, as he faced internet star and boxer Jake Paul (11-1, 7 KOs).

The 58-year-old Tyson last stepped into the ring in June 2005, when he lost to Kevin McBride, retiring after the 6th round. For Jake Paul, this marked his third fight in 2024, following stoppage wins over Ryan Bourland and Mike Perry.

The bout was an official 8-round fight, with each round lasting 2 minutes, and the result officially added to both fighters' records. The fight went the distance, with Jake Paul winning via unanimous decision. The judges scored the fight 79-73, 80-72, and 79-73 in Paul's favor.

In the post-fight comments, Jake Paul expressed profound respect for the veteran, while Tyson praised Paul’s abilities, calling him a very good boxer. Tyson then issued a challenge to Jake's brother, Logan Paul.

Fight Statistics according to Compubox:

Total Punches Landed: Paul threw 278 punches and landed 78 (28.1%), while Tyson threw 97 punches, landing 18 (18.6%).

Jabs: Paul landed 31 out of 179 jabs (17.3%), while Tyson connected with 5 out of 62 jabs (8.1%).

Power Punches: Paul landed 47 out of 99 power punches (47.5%), while Tyson landed 13 out of 35 power punches (37.1%).

Body Shots: Paul landed 20 body punches, 9 of which were power punches. Tyson landed 4 body punches, all of which were power punches.

The event was a spectacle that highlighted both Tyson’s legendary status and Paul’s growing presence in boxing, setting the stage for potential future blockbuster matchups.