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Jake Paul defeats Mike Tyson in heavyweight comeback

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In a night that will go down as one of the wildest spectacles in recent sports history, Jake Paul secured a unanimous decision victory over boxing legend Mike Tyson.

The highly anticipated fight, held in front of more than 70,000 fans at AT&T Stadium and streamed live on Netflix, captivated the world.

The heavyweight clash between the 27-year-old social media star and the 58-year-old former world champion had an electrifying and sometimes bizarre build-up. At the weigh-in on Thursday, tensions boiled over when Tyson unexpectedly slapped Paul, setting the stage for a showdown that felt as unpredictable as it was historic.

Despite the age and experience gap, Paul entered the ring as the betting favorite. His dominant performance improved his professional boxing record to 11-1, adding yet another milestone to his rapidly growing career. For Tyson, it marked his first professional bout since 2005, and his legendary record now stands at 50-7.

Financially, both fighters scored big.

Paul is projected to earn $40 million from the fight, while Tyson is set to take home $20 million, highlighting the immense drawing power of this unlikely matchup.

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