In a highly anticipated match, 27-year-old Jake Paul scored a victory over 58-year-old boxing legend Mike Tyson Friday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The event, streamed live on Netflix, attracted a massive global audience, but left many fans underwhelmed.
The fight, which spanned eight, two-minute rounds, saw Paul outpacing Tyson, landing 78 punches to Tyson’s 18, according to ESPN. Tyson’s age and physical condition were evident as he struggled to keep up with his younger opponent.
The judges scored the bout 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73, in Paul’s favor.
The crowd’s reaction was mostly negative, with boos sounding throughout the arena. Many spectators expressed disappointment with the lackluster performance, some saying it was “just sad to watch,” The Sun reported.
The fight’s broadcast on Netflix was plagued by technical issues, including streaming glitches and…