YouTuber Jake Paul Beats Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson’s highly anticipated return to the ring ended in a lopsided defeat on Friday night, as YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul cruised to a unanimous decision victory over the former heavyweight champion in Texas.

“First and foremost, Mike Tyson, it’s such an honor. Let’s give it up for Mike,” Paul said after embracing Tyson following his win.

“He’s the greatest to ever do it. He’s the GOAT, he’s a legend. I’m inspired by him and we wouldn’t be here today without him.

“This man is an icon and it’s just an honor to be able to fight him. He’s obviously the toughest, baddest man on the planet; it was really tough like I expected it to be.”

Tyson, meanwhile, said he was satisfied with his performance despite the one-sided nature of the defeat.

“I came to fight,” he said. “I didn’t prove nothing to anybody, only to myself… I’m just happy with what I can do.”

Tyson had fought with a brace on his right knee but said it had not impacted his performance.

“I can’t use that as an excuse. If I did I wouldn’t be in here,” he said.

Tyson, in the meantime, commended the skill of his opponent Paul, who has effectively transformed his career as a popular YouTuber and content creator into a series of profitable boxing bouts, including Friday’s event, which was backed and broadcast by the streaming giant Netflix.

“He’s a very good fighter,” said Tyson, who refused to rule out the possibility that he might even fight again.

“I don’t know. It depends on the situation,” said Tyson. Pressed on whether Friday was his last fight he added: “I don’t think so.”

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Tyson was reportedly paid $20 million to participate in Friday’s bout, which marked his first professional fight in 19 years, following his 2005 loss to Irish journeyman Kevin McBride.

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