Tyson looked in incredible shape for a 58-year-old man, and started the fight well, in fast fashion, as he darted across the ring. But the longer it went on, the more it became Paul’s fight to lose as the 27-year-old landed combinations, and heavy left hooks. Tyson absorbed a lot of shots, breathed heavily, and lumbered to his corner as he seemed desperate for a respite from the action.
But that respite never came, and he ended up losing a decision against a younger man who was able to conserve his energy more efficiently.
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Tyson may be able to claim a moral victory, as he survived the full eight rounds. Paul took home a win with scores of 80-72 and 79-73 (twice).
According to a statement Most Valuable Promotions sent GIVEMESPORT, the event proved a monster success at the gate as it surpassed $17.8 million in ticket sales — almost double the previous Texas gate record for combat sports, which Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez had set when he fought Billy Joe Saunders in 2021. Per GIVEMESPORT insiders at executive and broadcast level, significant viewing figures typically accompany big gate receipts. However, it is unclear when the total Netflix audience figures will be released.