The global heavyweight ranking of legendary boxer Mike Tyson has been changed after his recent loss to YouTuber Jake Paul.
Mike Tyson returned to boxing after 19 years away from sport
Mike Tyson, one of boxing’s most famous fighters, recently fought Jake Paul in a highly publicized match.
This fight took place on November 15, 2024, and it was Tyson’s first professional bout in 19 years.
At the age of 58, Tyson stepped back into the ring, hoping to defeat Paul, who is 31 years younger.
The fight drew a huge crowd. Around 72,000 fans attended at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
In addition, millions more watched the match on Netflix.
Many people were excited to see Tyson return, as he is known as the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history.
Unfortunately, the fight did not meet expectations.
Legendary boxer Tyson lost to YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul
After eight rounds, Jake Paul won by unanimous decision. This means that all the judges agreed that Paul performed better.
Tyson’s fans were disappointed, but many praised him for his bravery in returning to the ring at an older age.
Global heavyweight ranking of Mike Tyson changes significantly after defeat to Jake Paul
Following the fight, Tyson received a new global ranking for heavyweight boxers from BoxRec, the official record keeper for combat sports.
Tyson is now ranked 309th worldwide, a notable drop from his prime but impressive given his age and long hiatus.
Despite the loss, Tyson remains a respected figure in the sport.
Tyson took to social media to express his feelings about the fight.
He mentioned that he felt like a winner because he had faced many challenges before the match.
Earlier this year, Tyson faced serious health issues.
He had to recover from losing a lot of blood and undergoing multiple blood transfusions.
He emphasized that simply stepping into the ring was a victory for him.
Tyson’s words resonated with many fans.
He wrote, “I almost died in June… To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish 8 rounds… is an experience that no man has the right to ask for.”
His determination and courage have inspired many people, showing that age and setbacks do not define a person’s spirit.
Jake Paul, who won the fight, acknowledged that he held back in the later rounds.
He wanted to entertain the crowd but also did not want to hurt Tyson.
Paul has become a controversial figure in boxing, often attracting mixed reactions from fans.
After the fight, he expressed gratitude for being able to fight someone as legendary as Tyson.
Paul said on his podcast: “Yeah, definitely, definitely a bit. I wanted to give the fans a show, but I didn’t want [to hurt him].
I wanted to give the fans a show, but I didn’t want to hurt somebody that didn’t need to be hurt.”
The financial success of the event was remarkable.
The fight generated over $18 million, setting a new record for Texas.
This amount of money shows how popular Tyson still is, even after years away from the sport.
The event proved that Tyson could still draw a crowd and generate interest in boxing.
In the aftermath of the fight, Paul faced another challenge.
Artur Beterbiev, the current undisputed light-heavyweight champion, teased a potential match with Paul on social media.
This indicates that Paul is looking to continue his boxing career and take on more serious opponents.