ARLINGTON, Texas – MMA Junkie was on the scene and reporting live from Friday’s Netflix boxing event headlined by [autotag]Jake Paul[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Mike Tyson[/autotag].
In one of the unlikeliest of matchups, Tyson, a 58-year-old legend of the ring, returned to fight 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Paul in a heavyweight bout scheduled for eight 2-minute rounds. The fight headlined streaming giant Netflix’s first foray into live combat sports at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium.
The Paul vs. Tyson event also featured perhaps the biggest women’s fight of the year in the co-main event as [autotag]Katie Taylor[/autotag] and [autotag]Amanda Serrano[/autotag] squared off in a rematch of their 2022 Fight of the Year, which Taylor won by split decision.
The seven-fight lineup began with prelims at 5:30 p.m. ET, which streamed on the Netflix Sports YouTube channel. The main card started at 8 p.m. ET and streamed on Netflix, available to anyone with a Netflix subscription.
Check out our up-to-the-minute results and behind-the-scenes from the event below.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson lineup, results
- Heavyweight: Jake Paul def. Mike Tyson via unanimous decision (80-72, 79-73, 79-73)
- Super lightweight: Katie Taylor def. Amanda Serrano via (95-94, 95-94, 95-94) – for Taylor’s IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO women’s super lightweight titles
- Welterweight: Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos ruled split draw (112-114, 116-110, 113-113) – for Barrios’ WBC welterweight title
- Super middleweight: Neeraj Goyat def. Whindersson Nunes via unanimous decision (59-55, 60-54, 60-54)
- Super middleweight: Shadasia Green def. Melinda Watpool via split decision (97-93, 94-96, 96-94) – for vacant women’s WBO super middleweight title
- Super lightweight: Lucas Bahdi def. Armando Casamonica via majority decision (95-95, 96-93, 98-92)
- Featherweight: Bruce Carrington def. Dana Coolwell via unanimous decision (80-70, 80-70, 80-70)
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson prelims live stream
Jake Paul wins lackluster unanimous decision over Mike Tyson
After eight rounds of action, Jake Paul won a unanimous decision over Mike Tyson, with scores of 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Round 8 recap
With just two minutes remaining, the crowd rose to its feet hoping to see one last moment of magic from Tyson. Paul kept the action going with combinations as Tyson remained in his defensive position, trying to evade the incoming shots. After the 10-second warning, Paul bowed in respect to Tyson as the final seconds ticked away.
Jake Paul bows to Mike Tyson at the end of the match. #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/FUQGZVyADQ
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson at the end of 8 rounds. #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/YFdcUrkPZk
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Round 7 recap
Tyson connected with a couple of punches to begin the round, which woke the crowd up. However, the moment was short-lived, and the boo birds were once again chirping. Paul offered a left jab throughout the round, and occasionally put together a combination to stay busy.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Round 6 recap
Paul continued to lead the dance by offering quick punches as he circled around the ring. The crowd chanted for Tyson, hoping to draw out a big moment. Paul continued to work relatively consistently, mixing up punches to the body and head. However, Tyson’s lack of action drew more boos from the crowd.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Round 5 recap
Tyson circled more than the previous round, but could not muster up enough offense to prevent Paul from firing punches to the body with the left hand. Tyson got in one solid punch, but Paul responded with a left, and evaded Tyson’s next offering. The round concluded with Tyson missing a left hand. Displeased with the action, the crowd’s boos grew louder.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Round 4 recap
Paul remained cautious as he pumped out the left jab. Punches in combination landed for Paul as Tyson stood in the center of the ring. With fatigue clearly a factor for Tyson, he didn’t offer much offensively, but was still quick with head movement in spots.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Round 3 recap
Tyson came out of the gates fast in Round 3 with heavy punches. Paul was able to evade damage and circle away, though. After the reset, Paul put to get a series of left hands that landed cleanly. Paul then went back to the body before landing a left upstairs. Tyson appeared to show fatigue as Paul found success.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Round 2 recap
Tyson bounced around left and right, eventually landing a looping left hook to counter Paul. As Paul pumped out a left jab, Tyson showed off quick head movement in his peek-a-boo style. Paul reset and targeted the body. Tyson looked for a big looping left hand right at the bell, but it didn’t connect.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Round 1 recap
Tyson came out charging at Paul, who quickly circled away and clinched. Tyson connected with a solid left hand. A right hand was not far behind it. Tyson kept the pressure up, coming forward with punches, prompting another clinch from Paul. The crowd booed Paul slowing down the action. After the separation, Paul whiffed on a big right hand. A moment later though, he connected with a quicker right. Tyson kept on the hunt until the bell.
Amanda Serrano shows off insane cut over right eye
Shortly after losing a heartbreaking decision to Katie Tayor, Amanda Serrano showed off a close-up shot of the damage above her right eye, which was caused primarily by a headbutt.
To my fans I’m going to always give it everything I have. I’m a ruthless warrior & Katie is my buddy but Damn her best attribute is her head. No punching power but hard ass head lol. pic.twitter.com/6WlyNUH5Uj
— Amanda Serrano (@Serranosisters) November 16, 2024
Mike Tyson’s pre-fight interview revealed… a lot
Mike Tyson conducted a pre-fight interview in his locker room, allowing the world to see much more than expected. After Tyson shook hands with the interviewer at the end, he turned to walk away, revealing his entire rear end.
Mike Tyson’s pre-fight interview got real cheeky. #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/xPR3L0R9C0
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Katie Taylor retains titles in razor-thin unanimous decision
After Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano went to war again, the judges all saw the fight the exact same, turning in identical scores of 95-94 in favor of Taylor, who retains her IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO women’s super lightweight titles.
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano react to the decision. #TaylorSerrano #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/xV546GSsVM
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: Round 10 recap
The crowd rose to their feet for the final round which started at a ridiculous pace. Once again, both fighters just obliged to throw hammers in close proximity. Midway through, Serrano appeared to rock Taylor, but she soon responded with a combination of hooks. Serrano kept firing back as Taylor looked to clinch. The crowd roared in the closing moments as they traded shots until the final bell.
Another amazing display from these two. Wow.
Amazing end to Taylor vs Serrano 👏#PaulTyson #TaylorSerrano pic.twitter.com/P3GICfhxXA
— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) November 16, 2024
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: Round 9 recap
Throwing caution to the wind, the fighting in a phone booth continued to start Round 9. Fast punching exchanges repeatedly occurred as they remained within inches of each other. Serrano appeared to get the better of a majority of the exchanges as Taylor initiated a couple of clinches to slow the action.
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: Round 8 recap
Continuing to keep the pressure on Taylor, Serrano marched forward with punches, and found success early in Round 8. Once again, they decided to meet in the middle and brawl it out. The referee paused the action to warn for headbutts from Taylor, and in fact, deducted a point.
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: Round 7 recap
Both fighters seemingly agreed to just meet in the middle and throw down, bringing the crowd to their feet. Both landed big punches as the action reached its peak. For a moment, they slowed, but quickly got right back into it. Taylor appeared more sharp as the blood flowed from Serrano’s cut.
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: Round 6 recap
Serrano turned up the aggression a little in Round 6. She quickly closed in offering punches, but Taylor landed well in counters too. A nasty cut was opened over the right eye of Serrano after an accidental headbutt, causing the fight to be paused. After the doctor checked on it, the fight resumed, much to the delight of the crowd. Despite the cut, Serrano continued to march forward as she traded punches with Taylor, who continued to get the better of the exchanges.
Taylor lands monster hit on Serrano in the 6th round. #TaylorSerrano #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/CuRy65vWnf
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: Round 5 recap
With the bruising building on Serrano’s face, Taylor continued her approach from the outside. When Serrano swung with punches as she came forward, Taylor ducked under and circled or clinched to stay out of danger. On the exit, Taylor offered a few quick punches to score.
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: Round 4 recap
Taylor backed herself into the ropes early in the round, but unleashed furious combinations to draw big reactions from the crowd. Serrano stayed put and attempted to return fire, but it appeared Taylor figured out how to deal with Serrano’s pressure as she connected with a pair of clean left hands in the closing seconds. Serrano added a big punch of her own though right before the bell.
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: Round 3 recap
Working behind a left jab and staying light on her feet from the outside, Taylor connected well while avoiding Serrano’s offerings. That didn’t stop Serrano from marching forward looking to land, but Taylor appeared more aware of what was coming her way, in what looked like her best round yet.
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: Round 2 recap
Serrano continued with her steady forward movement to begin Round 2. She connected with a few clean strikes, but Taylor was right there ready to fire back. After a clinch, Taylor landed a nice combination as she managed the forward pressure from Serrano.
Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: Round 1 recap
Serrano looked to set the tone early by controlling the center of the ring, and initiated the first big combination of the fight, pushing Taylor into the corner. Taylor circled away from danger, but Serrano continued to stalk forward with punches, keeping Taylor on the outside. In the closing seconds, Serrano blasted Taylor with a big punch to get a big reaction from the crowd.
Take a look inside Mike Tyson’s locker room, courtesy of ‘Stitch’ Duran
Mike Tyson will lace up the gloves once more, and will do so in a very comfortable locker room at AT&T Stadium. Take a look inside thanks to this video by Tyson’s cutman Jacob “Stitch” Duran:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCalJfKArGR/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Mario Barrios, Abel Ramos fight to split draw; Barrios retains title
It was a competitive fight throughout. So much so that the judges couldn’t determine a winner. One judge scored the fight 116-110 for the incoming champion Barrios. Another scored the fight 112-114 for the challenger Ramos. The third and final judge scored the fight even at 113-113, making the fight a split draw, and therefore Barrios retains his WBC welterweight title.
ONE HELL OF A FIGHT #BarriosRamos #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/M9c78qc5Wn
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
A DRAW #BarriosRamos #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/PG3Oekk6oU
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Mario Barrios, Abel Ramos trade knockdowns in competitive title fight
The WBC welterweight title bout between Mario Barrios and Abel Ramos has been a thriller. Both fighters have scored big knockdowns in the fight, but both have recovered well to remain competitive in this fun fight.
Mario Barrios knocks down Abel Ramos with a nasty right hand!👊#PaulTyson #BarriosRamos #MarioBarrios @Boxer_Barrios pic.twitter.com/XW5wLpDexX
— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) November 16, 2024
ABEL RAMOS KNOCKS DOWN MARIO BARRIOS! #PaulTyson #BarriosRamos pic.twitter.com/duiGUWIVnb
— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) November 16, 2024
Crowd erupts for video of Mike Tyson’s arrival
Between rounds of Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos, a video of Mike Tyson’s arrival played on the video screens, which drew the loudest reaction of the night thus far.
AT&T Stadium goes wild for the arrival of Mike Tyson. #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/B8Dxep4WwM
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) November 16, 2024
Mario Barrios’ entrance features Aztec dancers
WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios entered with some flair, accompanied by Aztec dancers on the way to the ring to face Abel Ramos.
Marrio Barrios entrance went hard #BarriosRamos #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/MB2oYfuXY3
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Jake Paul arrives
Jake Paul arrives at AT&T Stadium during the main card, with his infamous bot not too far behind him and his girl.
JAKE PAUL HAS ENTERED THE BUILDING. #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/1aUFESfq31
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Neeraj Goyat toys with Whindersson Nunes in shutout victory
Neeraj Goyat made it look easy against Whindersson Nunes in the main card opener. Goyat showed off his elusive defense and fast hands over six rounds, only dropping one round in the eyes of one of the official ringside judges. The unanimous decision scores read 59-55, 60-54 and 60-54.
Goyat trolling Nunes in the ring and Rosie Perez yelling “Ok what’s going on now??” 💀 #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/QmO5Ufwjgv
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders open main card
Naturally, with Paul vs. Tyson taking place at AT&T Stadium, the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, it’s only right the world-famous Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders open the main card with a routine on the entrance walkway.
YOU’VE BEEN THUNDERSTRUCK… and so was the cameraman.
The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders just opened the biggest boxing match in history. #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/da6NsI05v3
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Jake Paul shamed by advertisement truck outside of AT&T Stadium
Someone driving an advertisement truck outside of AT&T Stadium really wanted their feelings to be known about Jake Paul taking on a 58-year-old Mike Tyson.
I found the truck 🛻! “JAKE PAUL, SHAME ON YOU. HE’S 58.” #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/7436L9Fvky
— Helen Yee (@HelenYeeSports) November 16, 2024
Boxing legend Lennox Lewis says Jake Paul will be ‘scared’ of Mike Tyson
Lennox Lewis shared the ring with Mike Tyson in 2002, and won by knockout in the eighth round. It’s safe to say he knows a thing or two about Tyson, and he believes Jake Paul will be running away after he realizes what he’s gotten himself into.
Three-time world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis is in Dallas for #PaulTyson:
“Not many people have stepped in the ring with Mike Tyson and can talk about it. Only I can.” pic.twitter.com/5kVDzC0Mvb
— Netflix (@netflix) November 16, 2024
Shadasia Green claims vacant women’s WBO title
Shadasia Green went toe-to-toe in a closely contested fight against Melinda Watpool for the vacant women’s WBO super middleweight title. After 10 rounds, the judges were split, with two seeing the fight for Green with scores of 97-93 and 96-94 in her favor. The dissenting judge scored the fight 94-96 in Watpool’s direction.
Shadasia Green looking SHARP
MAIN CARD STARTS AT 8PM PT / 11PM ET🚨
–#PaulTyson
Friday, November 15th
AT&T Stadium – Arlington, TX
Live on @netflix pic.twitter.com/m01mBUk6Dr— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) November 16, 2024
Paul vs. Tyson merch tables feature $40 tees and $300 autographs
Want merch? There’s plenty of it here with multiple tees and hoodies featuring the Paul vs. Tyson matchup. There are also multiple autograph stands by Fiterman Sports with various Paul and Tyson autographs available, including signed boxing gloves.
Want autographs? Plenty of them here. pic.twitter.com/ZbUx9BaNh8
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) November 16, 2024
Lucas Bahdi outlasts Armando Casamonica
Lucas Bahdi and Armando Casamonica slugged it out for 10 rounds. Despite their best efforts to put either other out, the fight reached the final bell where Bahdi was declared the winner by majority decision with scores of 95-95, 96-93 and 98-92.
Lucas Bahdi landing BIG punches
MAIN CARD STARTS AT 8PM PT / 11PM ET🚨
–#PaulTyson
Friday, November 15th
AT&T Stadium – Arlington, TX
Live on @netflix pic.twitter.com/1QtyMmgT48— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) November 15, 2024
Most Valuable Promotions touts Texas combat sports live gate record
According to Most Valuable Promotions via press release, the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson card has “shattered” the Texas combat sports live gate record:
“Paul vs. Tyson gate has surpassed $17.8 million, nearly double the previous Texas gate record for combat sports in both boxing and MMA, obliterating Canelo’s record of $9 million.”
In addition, the promotion says it has beaten any boxing event outside of Las Vegas:
“Paul vs. Tyson’s gate is also higher than any non-Las Vegas UFC gate in history, other than McGregor vs Alvarez in NYC per public records.”
“Shu Shu” Carrington brings pressure in opening bout
Bruce Carrington put pressure on Dana Coolwell from the opening bell, leading to a unanimous decision victory to open the preliminary card.
Paul vs Tyson prelims are off to a good start 🥊
MAIN CARD STARTS AT 8PM PT / 11PM ET🚨
–#PaulTyson
Friday, November 15th
AT&T Stadium – Arlington, TX
Live on @netflix pic.twitter.com/dB8A3AlLJ0
— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) November 15, 2024
BEAUTIFUL FLURRY FROM BRUCE CARRINGTON
MAIN CARD STARTS AT 8PM PT / 11PM ET🚨
–#PaulTyson
Friday, November 15th
AT&T Stadium – Arlington, TX
Live on @netflix pic.twitter.com/zO2chT6EDJ
— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) November 15, 2024
Are there curtains up at AT&T Stadium?
Yes! There are curtains up on both sides of AT&T Stadium to block out the sun, which is something that will surely upset Dallas Cowboys fans.
Yes, Cowboys fans, there are curtains up for #PaulTyson pic.twitter.com/D1oSqJIp6D
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) November 15, 2024
How much are Mike Tyson, Jake Paul getting paid?
There’s no doubt about it: Friday’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight means big money for everyone involved.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson staff predictions
It’s a blowout for Paul in our staff predictions at 8-1 over Tyson. But the reasons are as varied as the fighters involved.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson latest odds
- Jake Paul -200, Mike Tyson +160
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson preview video
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