ARLINGTON, Texas – MMA Junkie was on the scene and reporting reside from Friday’s Netflix boxing occasion headlined by Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson.
In one of many unlikeliest of matchups, Tyson, a 58-year-old legend of the ring, returned to combat 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Paul in a heavyweight bout scheduled for eight 2-minute rounds. The combat headlined streaming large Netflix’s first foray into reside fight sports activities on the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium.
The Paul vs. Tyson occasion additionally featured maybe the largest ladies’s combat of the yr within the co-main occasion as Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano squared off in a rematch of their 2022 Struggle of the Yr, which Taylor received by cut up resolution.
The seven-fight lineup started with prelims at 5:30 p.m. ET, which streamed on the Netflix Sports YouTube channel. The principle card began at 8 p.m. ET and streamed on Netflix, obtainable to anybody with a Netflix subscription.
Take a look at our up-to-the-minute outcomes and behind-the-scenes from the occasion under.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson lineup, outcomes
- Heavyweight: Jake Paul def. Mike Tyson by way of unanimous resolution (80-72, 79-73, 79-73)
- Tremendous light-weight: Katie Taylor def. Amanda Serrano by way of (95-94, 95-94, 95-94) – for Taylor’s IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO ladies’s tremendous light-weight titles
- Welterweight: Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos dominated cut up draw (112-114, 116-110, 113-113) – for Barrios’ WBC welterweight title
- Tremendous middleweight: Neeraj Goyat def. Whindersson Nunes by way of unanimous resolution (59-55, 60-54, 60-54)
- Tremendous middleweight: Shadasia Inexperienced def. Melinda Watpool by way of cut up resolution (97-93, 94-96, 96-94) – for vacant ladies’s WBO tremendous middleweight title
- Tremendous light-weight: Lucas Bahdi def. Armando Casamonica by way of majority resolution (95-95, 96-93, 98-92)
- Featherweight: Bruce Carrington def. Dana Coolwell by way of unanimous resolution (80-70, 80-70, 80-70)
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson prelims reside stream
Jake Paul wins lackluster unanimous resolution over Mike Tyson
After eight rounds of motion, Jake Paul received a unanimous resolution over Mike Tyson, with scores of 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Spherical 8 recap
With simply two minutes remaining, the gang rose to its ft hoping to see one final second of magic from Tyson. Paul stored the motion going with mixtures as Tyson remained in his defensive place, making an attempt to evade the incoming photographs. After the 10-second warning, Paul bowed in respect to Tyson as the ultimate seconds ticked away.
Jake Paul bows to Mike Tyson on the finish of the match. #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/FUQGZVyADQ
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
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Jake Paul and Mike Tyson on the finish of 8 rounds. #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/YFdcUrkPZk
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Spherical 7 recap
Tyson related with a few punches to start the spherical, which woke the gang up. Nevertheless, the second was short-lived, and the boo birds have been as soon as once more chirping. Paul provided a left jab all through the spherical, and infrequently put collectively a mixture to remain busy.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Spherical 6 recap
Paul continued to steer the dance by providing fast punches as he circled across the ring. The gang chanted for Tyson, hoping to attract out an enormous second. Paul continued to work comparatively constantly, mixing up punches to the physique and head. Nevertheless, Tyson’s lack of motion drew extra boos from the gang.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Spherical 5 recap
Tyson circled greater than the earlier spherical, however couldn’t muster up sufficient offense to forestall Paul from firing punches to the physique with the left hand. Tyson received in a single stable punch, however Paul responded with a left, and evaded Tyson’s subsequent providing. The spherical concluded with Tyson lacking a left hand. Displeased with the motion, the gang’s boos grew louder.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Spherical 4 recap
Paul remained cautious as he pumped out the left jab. Punches together landed for Paul as Tyson stood within the heart of the ring. With fatigue clearly an element for Tyson, he didn’t supply a lot offensively, however was nonetheless fast with head motion in spots.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Spherical 3 recap
Tyson got here out of the gates quick in Spherical 3 with heavy punches. Paul was in a position to evade harm and circle away, although. After the reset, Paul put to get a sequence of left palms that landed cleanly. Paul then went again to the physique earlier than touchdown a left upstairs. Tyson appeared to indicate fatigue as Paul discovered success.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Spherical 2 recap
Tyson bounced round left and proper, ultimately touchdown a looping left hook to counter Paul. As Paul pumped out a left jab, Tyson confirmed off fast head motion in his peek-a-boo fashion. Paul reset and focused the physique. Tyson regarded for an enormous looping left hand proper on the bell, however it didn’t join.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Spherical 1 recap
Tyson got here out charging at Paul, who rapidly circled away and clinched. Tyson related with a stable left hand. A proper hand was not far behind it. Tyson stored the strain up, coming ahead with punches, prompting one other clinch from Paul. The gang booed Paul slowing down the motion. After the separation, Paul whiffed on an enormous proper hand. A second later although, he related with a faster proper. Tyson stored on the hunt till the bell.
Amanda Serrano exhibits off insane lower over proper eye
Shortly after dropping a heartbreaking resolution to Katie Tayor, Amanda Serrano confirmed off a close-up shot of the damage above her right eye, which was induced primarily by a headbutt.
To my followers I’m going to all the time give it all the pieces I’ve. I’m a ruthless warrior & Katie is my buddy however Rattling her greatest attribute is her head. No punching energy however exhausting ass head lol. pic.twitter.com/6WlyNUH5Uj
— Amanda Serrano (@Serranosisters) November 16, 2024
Mike Tyson’s pre-fight interview revealed… quite a bit
Mike Tyson carried out a pre-fight interview in his locker room, permitting the world to see far more than anticipated. After Tyson shook palms with the interviewer on the finish, he turned to stroll away, revealing his complete rear finish.
Mike Tyson’s pre-fight interview received actual cheeky. #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/xPR3L0R9C0
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Katie Taylor retains titles in razor-thin unanimous resolution
After Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano went to war again, the judges all noticed the combat the very same, handing over equivalent scores of 95-94 in favor of Taylor, who retains her IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO ladies’s tremendous light-weight titles.
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano react to the choice. #TaylorSerrano #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/xV546GSsVM
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: Spherical 10 recap
The gang rose to their ft for the ultimate spherical which began at a ridiculous tempo. As soon as once more, each fighters simply obliged to throw hammers in shut proximity. Halfway by means of, Serrano appeared to rock Taylor, however she quickly responded with a mixture of hooks. Serrano stored firing again as Taylor regarded to clinch. The gang roared within the closing moments as they traded photographs till the ultimate bell.
One other wonderful show from these two. Wow.
Superb finish to Taylor vs Serrano 👏#PaulTyson #TaylorSerrano pic.twitter.com/P3GICfhxXA
— Most Priceless Promotions (@MostVpromotions) November 16, 2024
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: Spherical 9 recap
Throwing warning to the wind, the preventing in a cellphone sales space continued to begin Spherical 9. Quick punching exchanges repeatedly occurred as they remained inside inches of one another. Serrano appeared to get the higher of a majority of the exchanges as Taylor initiated a few clinches to sluggish the motion.
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: Spherical 8 recap
Persevering with to maintain the strain on Taylor, Serrano marched ahead with punches, and located success early in Spherical 8. As soon as once more, they determined to fulfill within the center and brawl it out. The referee paused the motion to warn for headbutts from Taylor, and in reality, deducted some extent.
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: Spherical 7 recap
Each fighters seemingly agreed to simply meet within the center and throw down, bringing the gang to their ft. Each landed massive punches because the motion reached its peak. For a second, they slowed, however rapidly received proper again into it. Taylor appeared extra sharp because the blood flowed from Serrano’s lower.
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: Spherical 6 recap
Serrano turned up the aggression a bit in Spherical 6. She rapidly closed in providing punches, however Taylor landed properly in counters too. A nasty lower was opened over the fitting eye of Serrano after an unintentional headbutt, inflicting the combat to be paused. After the physician checked on it, the combat resumed, a lot to the delight of the gang. Regardless of the lower, Serrano continued to march ahead as she traded punches with Taylor, who continued to get the higher of the exchanges.
Taylor lands monster hit on Serrano within the sixth spherical. #TaylorSerrano #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/CuRy65vWnf
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: Spherical 5 recap
With the bruising constructing on Serrano’s face, Taylor continued her strategy from the surface. When Serrano swung with punches as she got here ahead, Taylor ducked below and circled or clinched to remain out of hazard. On the exit, Taylor provided just a few fast punches to attain.
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: Spherical 4 recap
Taylor backed herself into the ropes early within the spherical, however unleashed livid mixtures to attract massive reactions from the gang. Serrano stayed put and tried to return fireplace, however it appeared Taylor discovered methods to cope with Serrano’s strain as she related with a pair of unpolluted left palms within the closing seconds. Serrano added an enormous punch of her personal although proper earlier than the bell.
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: Spherical 3 recap
Working behind a left jab and staying mild on her ft from the surface, Taylor related properly whereas avoiding Serrano’s choices. That didn’t cease Serrano from marching ahead seeking to land, however Taylor appeared extra conscious of what was coming her method, in what regarded like her greatest spherical but.
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: Spherical 2 recap
Serrano continued along with her regular ahead motion to start Spherical 2. She related with just a few clear strikes, however Taylor was proper there prepared to fireplace again. After a clinch, Taylor landed a pleasant mixture as she managed the ahead strain from Serrano.
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: Spherical 1 recap
Serrano regarded to set the tone early by controlling the middle of the ring, and initiated the primary massive mixture of the combat, pushing Taylor into the nook. Taylor circled away from hazard, however Serrano continued to stalk ahead with punches, conserving Taylor on the surface. Within the closing seconds, Serrano blasted Taylor with an enormous punch to get an enormous response from the gang.
Have a look inside Mike Tyson’s locker room, courtesy of ‘Sew’ Duran
Mike Tyson will lace up the gloves as soon as extra, and can achieve this in a really comfy locker room at AT&T Stadium. Take a look inside due to this video by Tyson’s cutman Jacob “Sew” Duran:
Mario Barrios, Abel Ramos combat to separate draw; Barrios retains title
It was a aggressive combat all through. A lot in order that the judges couldn’t decide a winner. One decide scored the combat 116-110 for the incoming champion Barrios. One other scored the combat 112-114 for the challenger Ramos. The third and closing decide scored the combat even at 113-113, making the combat a cut up draw, and due to this fact Barrios retains his WBC welterweight title.
ONE HELL OF A FIGHT #BarriosRamos #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/M9c78qc5Wn
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
A DRAW #BarriosRamos #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/PG3Oekk6oU
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Mario Barrios, Abel Ramos commerce knockdowns in aggressive title combat
The WBC welterweight title bout between Mario Barrios and Abel Ramos has been a thriller. Each fighters have scored massive knockdowns within the combat, however each have recovered properly to stay aggressive on this enjoyable combat.
Mario Barrios knocks down Abel Ramos with a nasty proper hand!👊#PaulTyson #BarriosRamos #MarioBarrios @Boxer_Barrios pic.twitter.com/XW5wLpDexX
— Most Priceless Promotions (@MostVpromotions) November 16, 2024
ABEL RAMOS KNOCKS DOWN MARIO BARRIOS! #PaulTyson #BarriosRamos pic.twitter.com/duiGUWIVnb
— Most Priceless Promotions (@MostVpromotions) November 16, 2024
Crowd erupts for video of Mike Tyson’s arrival
Between rounds of Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos, a video of Mike Tyson’s arrival performed on the video screens, which drew the loudest response of the evening to date.
AT&T Stadium goes wild for the arrival of Mike Tyson. #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/B8Dxep4WwM
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) November 16, 2024
Mario Barrios’ entrance options Aztec dancers
WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios entered with some aptitude, accompanied by Aztec dancers on the best way to the ring to face Abel Ramos.
Marrio Barrios entrance went exhausting #BarriosRamos #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/MB2oYfuXY3
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Jake Paul arrives
Jake Paul arrives at AT&T Stadium throughout the primary card, together with his notorious bot not too far behind him and his lady.
JAKE PAUL HAS ENTERED THE BUILDING. #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/1aUFESfq31
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Neeraj Goyat toys with Whindersson Nunes in shutout victory
Neeraj Goyat made it look straightforward towards Whindersson Nunes in the primary card opener. Goyat confirmed off his elusive protection and quick palms over six rounds, solely dropping one spherical within the eyes of one of many official ringside judges. The unanimous resolution scores learn 59-55, 60-54 and 60-54.
Goyat trolling Nunes within the ring and Rosie Perez yelling “Okay what’s occurring now??” 💀 #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/QmO5Ufwjgv
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders open important card
Naturally, with Paul vs. Tyson happening at AT&T Stadium, the house of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, it’s solely proper the world-famous Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders open the primary card with a routine on the doorway walkway.
YOU’VE BEEN THUNDERSTRUCK… and so was the cameraman.
The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders simply opened the largest boxing match in historical past. #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/da6NsI05v3
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Jake Paul shamed by commercial truck exterior of AT&T Stadium
Somebody driving an commercial truck exterior of AT&T Stadium actually wished their emotions to be identified about Jake Paul taking up a 58-year-old Mike Tyson.
I discovered the truck 🛻! “JAKE PAUL, SHAME ON YOU. HE’S 58.” #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/7436L9Fvky
— Helen Yee (@HelenYeeSports) November 16, 2024
Boxing legend Lennox Lewis says Jake Paul can be ‘scared’ of Mike Tyson
Lennox Lewis shared the ring with Mike Tyson in 2002, and received by knockout within the eighth spherical. It’s protected to say he is aware of a factor or two about Tyson, and he believes Jake Paul can be operating away after he realizes what he’s gotten himself into.
Three-time world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis is in Dallas for #PaulTyson:
“Not many individuals have stepped within the ring with Mike Tyson and may speak about it. Solely I can.” pic.twitter.com/5kVDzC0Mvb
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Shadasia Inexperienced claims vacant ladies’s WBO title
Shadasia Inexperienced went toe-to-toe in a carefully contested combat towards Melinda Watpool for the vacant ladies’s WBO tremendous middleweight title. After 10 rounds, the judges have been cut up, with two seeing the combat for Inexperienced with scores of 97-93 and 96-94 in her favor. The dissenting decide scored the combat 94-96 in Watpool’s path.
Shadasia Inexperienced trying SHARP
MAIN CARD STARTS AT 8PM PT / 11PM ET🚨
–#PaulTyson
Friday, November fifteenth
AT&T Stadium – Arlington, TX
Stay on @netflix pic.twitter.com/m01mBUk6Dr— Most Priceless Promotions (@MostVpromotions) November 16, 2024
Paul vs. Tyson merch tables characteristic $40 tees and $300 autographs
Need merch? There’s loads of it right here with a number of tees and hoodies that includes the Paul vs. Tyson matchup. There are additionally a number of autograph stands by Fiterman Sports activities with numerous Paul and Tyson autographs obtainable, together with signed boxing gloves.
Need autographs? Loads of them right here. pic.twitter.com/ZbUx9BaNh8
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) November 16, 2024
Lucas Bahdi outlasts Armando Casamonica
Lucas Bahdi and Armando Casamonica slugged it out for 10 rounds. Regardless of their greatest efforts to place both different out, the combat reached the ultimate bell the place Bahdi was declared the winner by majority resolution with scores of 95-95, 96-93 and 98-92.
Lucas Bahdi touchdown BIG punches
MAIN CARD STARTS AT 8PM PT / 11PM ET🚨
–#PaulTyson
Friday, November fifteenth
AT&T Stadium – Arlington, TX
Stay on @netflix pic.twitter.com/1QtyMmgT48— Most Priceless Promotions (@MostVpromotions) November 15, 2024
Most Priceless Promotions touts Texas fight sports activities reside gate document
In line with Most Priceless Promotions by way of press launch, the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson card has “shattered” the Texas fight sports activities reside gate document:
“Paul vs. Tyson gate has surpassed $17.8 million, almost double the earlier Texas gate document for fight sports activities in each boxing and MMA, obliterating Canelo’s document of $9 million.”
As well as, the promotion says it has crushed any boxing occasion exterior of Las Vegas:
“Paul vs. Tyson’s gate can be larger than any non-Las Vegas UFC gate in historical past, aside from McGregor vs Alvarez in NYC per public data.”
“Shu Shu” Carrington brings strain in opening bout
Bruce Carrington put strain on Dana Coolwell from the opening bell, resulting in a unanimous resolution victory to open the preliminary card.
Paul vs Tyson prelims are off to a very good begin 🥊
MAIN CARD STARTS AT 8PM PT / 11PM ET🚨
–#PaulTyson
Friday, November fifteenth
AT&T Stadium – Arlington, TX
Stay on @netflix pic.twitter.com/dB8A3AlLJ0
— Most Priceless Promotions (@MostVpromotions) November 15, 2024
BEAUTIFUL FLURRY FROM BRUCE CARRINGTON
MAIN CARD STARTS AT 8PM PT / 11PM ET🚨
–#PaulTyson
Friday, November fifteenth
AT&T Stadium – Arlington, TX
Stay on @netflix pic.twitter.com/zO2chT6EDJ
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Are there curtains up at AT&T Stadium?
Sure! There are curtains up on either side of AT&T Stadium to dam out the solar, which is one thing that can certainly upset Dallas Cowboys followers.
Sure, Cowboys followers, there are curtains up for #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/D1oSqJIp6D
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) November 15, 2024
How a lot are Mike Tyson, Jake Paul getting paid?
There’s little doubt about it: Friday’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson combat means big money for everyone involved.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson employees predictions
It’s a blowout for Paul in our employees predictions at 8-1 over Tyson. However the reasons are as varied as the fighters involved.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson newest odds
- Jake Paul -200, Mike Tyson +160
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson preview video
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