Mike Tyson’s highly anticipated return to the boxing ring ended in a one-sided defeat at the hands of YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on Friday night in Arlington, Texas. The 58-year-old Tyson, who hadn’t fought professionally in 19 years, struggled throughout the eight-round bout, landing only 18 of his 97 punches. Paul dominated the fight, winning by unanimous decision with scores of 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73 from all three judges.
Despite the lopsided nature of the defeat, Tyson remained upbeat about his performance. "I came to fight," Tyson said after the bout. "I didn't prove nothing to anybody, only to myself... I'm just happy with what I can do."