The Definitive Answer: Who Won The Mike Tyson Vs. Jake Paul Fight? Scorecards, Stats, And Controversy Explained
Official Results: The Winner and Full Fighter Biographies
The official winner of the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight, held on November 15, 2024, was Jake Paul, who secured the victory by Unanimous Decision after going the full eight rounds. The three judges’ scorecards were:- Judge 1: 80-72 (for Paul)
- Judge 2: 79-73 (for Paul)
- Judge 3: 79-73 (for Paul)
The 80-72 scorecard indicates that one judge scored every single two-minute round in favor of Jake Paul.
Mike Tyson: Iron Mike's Final Professional Fight
- Full Name: Michael Gerard Tyson
- Nickname: "Iron Mike," "Kid Dynamite," "The Baddest Man on the Planet"
- Born: June 30, 1966 (Age 58 at time of fight)
- Birthplace: Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
- Professional Record (Updated): 50 Wins (44 KOs), 7 Losses, 0 Draws
- Career Highlight: Youngest Heavyweight Champion in history (age 20) in 1986. Undisputed Heavyweight Champion (1987-1990).
- Last Professional Fight: November 15, 2024, vs. Jake Paul.
Jake Paul: The Problem Child’s Biggest Win
- Full Name: Jake Joseph Paul
- Nickname: "The Problem Child"
- Born: January 17, 1997 (Age 27 at time of fight)
- Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
- Professional Record (Updated): 11 Wins (7 KOs), 1 Loss, 0 Draws
- Career Highlight: Crossover star from Disney and YouTube, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), and now holds a victory over a boxing legend.
- Notable Opponents: Nate Robinson, Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley (twice), Anderson Silva, Tommy Fury, Nate Diaz, and Mike Tyson.
The Fight Analysis: How Jake Paul Secured the Unanimous Decision
The narrative leading up to the fight was split: either Mike Tyson’s legendary knockout power would end the fight early, or Jake Paul’s youth, professional activity, and stamina would carry him to a decision victory. The latter proved to be the case, largely due to the unique ruleset and the clear physical limitations of the 58-year-old former champion.The Advantage of Unique Rules
The bout was sanctioned by the Texas boxing regulators, but with significant adjustments from standard heavyweight rules, which heavily favored the younger fighter.
- Eight 2-Minute Rounds: Standard men's professional boxing features three-minute rounds. The reduction to two minutes was intended to protect Tyson’s stamina, but it also reduced his overall time to land a decisive, fight-ending blow.
- 14-Ounce Gloves: Heavier than the standard 10-ounce gloves typically used by heavyweights, the 14-ounce gloves reduced the impact force of punches, making a knockout less likely and further benefiting Paul, who was expected to absorb more punishment.
- Professional Sanctioning: Unlike Tyson's 2020 exhibition with Roy Jones Jr., this was a fully sanctioned professional fight, meaning the result officially counts on both fighters' records.
CompuBox Stats Tell the Whole Story
The official CompuBox punch statistics provided the clearest, most objective evidence of Paul's dominance over the eight rounds. The numbers reveal a vast difference in output and accuracy between "The Problem Child" and "Iron Mike."
Jake Paul was consistently the more active and accurate fighter. He landed 78 total punches out of 278 thrown (28% accuracy). In stark contrast, Mike Tyson landed only 18 punches out of 97 thrown (18% accuracy).
Crucially, Paul landed 20 body punches, which is more than Tyson landed in total (18). This strategic attack to the body likely drained the older fighter's stamina, preventing him from unleashing the explosive bursts of offense he was famous for.
The Post-Fight Controversy and Legacy Impact
Despite the official result, the event was immediately engulfed in controversy, with many fans and even some professional analysts claiming the fight was "rigged" or "scripted."Claims of a Scripted Fight
Accusations swirled on social media that Mike Tyson was contractually prevented from throwing uppercuts or fighting with his usual intensity. These claims were fueled by the stark difference between Tyson’s agility in training clips and his relatively slow, labored performance in the ring. Critics argued that the fight was designed purely for commercial success on the Netflix platform, prioritizing spectacle over legitimate competition.
Jake Paul and his team, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), vehemently denied the claims. Paul stated that the fight did not *need* to be rigged because the 30-year age difference and his superior activity were enough to secure the win. He also dismissed the negative fan reaction, saying he did not care what people had to say about his performance or the legitimacy of the result.
Tyson's Perspective and Legacy
For Mike Tyson, the loss officially closes his professional record at 50-7. In his post-fight interview, Tyson was gracious in defeat, praising Paul's performance. He expressed "no regrets" about getting in the ring one last time, acknowledging that he knew Paul was a good fighter. While the loss does not erase his status as one of boxing's all-time greats, the fight will forever be debated as a spectacle where the legend’s age finally caught up to him.
The Undercard and Topical Authority
The event also featured a historic women's boxing match that added significant topical authority to the card. In the co-main event, the undisputed women's lightweight champion Katie Taylor successfully defended her titles against Amanda Serrano in a thrilling rematch, also winning by unanimous decision (95-95, 96-94, 96-94). This bout was widely praised for its high-level competition, providing a stark contrast to the main event's exhibition-like atmosphere.
Ultimately, the question of "who win Tyson vs Paul" has been answered by the judges' scorecards: Jake Paul. However, the legacy of the event will not be defined by the score alone, but by the commercial success, the generational clash, and the enduring controversy over the final, official loss on the record of a global icon.
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