Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson LIVE: Start time, scorecard and round-by-round updates as Katie Taylor beats Amanda Serrano with ‘multiple headbutts’ – and now Netflix card is ready for the main event
Follow Mail Sport’s live blog as Jake Paul and Mike Tyson finally go head-to-head at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for blockbuster Netflix bout.
Cheeky Tyson
Mike Tyson really shocked me here…
When he turned around, I was not expecting to see his naked bum on full show. But he is Mike Tyson, he is unpredictable.
I hope he doesn’t come out into the ring like that.
Time for the main event
The time is nearly upon us…
We have just witnessed an absolute classic, so it’s going to be really hard for Jake Paul and Mike Tyson to live up to.
My prediction of a knockout still stands, I just can’t see it going eight rounds – even if they are only two minutes.
Serrano: ‘100% headbutts were intentional’
Amanda Serrano reacting to her loss on Netflix:
I dared to be great tonight, I am the featherweight champion of the world. It is what it is. Every time you get a cut, it bothers you, she kept headbutting you, but we knew that is what she do.
No matter how many cuts I have on my face, I will go until the very end. I think 100 per cent [the headbutts were intentional]. Using her head, dirty.
Boos echo around stadium
The fans really are not happy.
Boos are echoing around the stadium as Katie Taylor talks to Ariel Helwani of Netflix.
But she has a simple response saying ‘she doesn’t care’ what they think.
I mean, she doesn’t have to – she has retained her title and that’s all she will be celebrating tonight.
The boos are harsh, in my opinion.
And STILL… Taylor wins by unanimous decision
Katie Taylor wins 95-94 by unanimous decision, I can’t believe that. Yet another controversial decision.
There are audible boos and gasps as the result is read out loud, the stadium doesn’t seem to agree.
This will be a debate for a long time, and that’s devastating for Serrano.
But credit to Taylor, she remains the undisputed heavyweight lightweight champion
Now we wait…
We wanted them to deliver and my word did they do just that. They really brought the best out of each other.
I have it for Amanda Serrano with the points deduction for Katie Taylor, but it’s so close.
We will find out in a few moments…
ROUND 10: Slugfest until the bell
This is truly incredible, both fighters are throwing with all the power they have left.
It’s just constant exchanging as both try and finish the other off.
Katie Taylor then lands a brilliant right before an uppercut from Serrano, these are huge power shots.
Oh, Taylor lands a great right hand before the well as she pushes her into the corner.
And the slugfest is over and the pair share a hug. An incredible fight again!
ROUND NINE: Taylor goes all guns blazing
Katie Taylor continues to lean in with the head.
They clash again as Taylor throws an overhand right in the pocket, and then she lands a brilliant straight right.
With the point deducted, the Irish fighter is going for it now.
Serrano then lands a brilliant body shot before the bell and now we have one more round to go.
Taylor has to go all guns blazing in this one.
ROUND EIGHT: Taylor deducted a point
Katie Taylor is deducted a point after two warnings for holding and then a lean-in with the head.
That seems so harsh, it didn’t look intentional, they were just getting close in exchanges.
The referee then tells Taylor ‘to change something’
ROUND SEVEN: Pair exchange huge combos
This is turning into an all-out war!
The pair both exchange huge combinations as they stand in the pocket, this is incredible.
Amanda Serrano is now going to the body too as she looks to wear out Taylor, and they look brutal.
We are getting the classic we wanted.
ROUND SIX: Can Serrano continue?
I can’t believe just how bad that cut is, it’s so big.
This fight really could be stopped because of an intentional headbutt in the fourth round.
It looks like she will continue, but I’m not sure how much longer for.
ROUND SIX: Serrano’s cut causing problems
Amanda Serrano’s cut is really opening up and the round is paused for the doctor to take a look.
It’s a monster cash, my word, blood is pouring out of it.
But Serrano is desperate to continue, let’s just hope this cut doesn’t stop the bout.
There is a huge roar after the fight resumes.
ROUND FIVE: Taylor growing in confidence
This pressure from Amanda Serrano is relentless.
She is just hunting down Katie Taylor at every opportunity with the Irish fighter just trying to find ways out of her range.
But that cut is starting to cause Serrano some problems and Taylor looks like she is growing in confidence at the end of the round.
Taylor’s stamina will start to come into effect now.
ROUND FOUR: Taylor headbutts Serrano
This does not look like the usual Katie Taylor here.
Amanda Serrano is still putting on pressure with Taylor just trying to escape, but she can’t.
Ohhhh, Serrano catches with a brilliant left and Taylor is really in trouble here. Every punch thrown by the Puerta Rican is a vicious one.
But she now has blood coming from her face after what is being called a headbutt…
ROUND THREE: Serrano in control
Katie Taylor looks like she is growing into this fight.
She fires off some brilliant combinations before clinching whenever Amanda Serrano tries to drop bombs.
Well, just as I type that, Serrano starts to gain control at the end of the round with Taylor looking a little worried.
Serrano still edging this.
ROUND TWO: Pair exchange in the pocket
Amanda Serrano is bossing this fight.
Katie Taylor collects herself but the challenger is straight back on the front foot, hunting the Irish fighter like a predator around the ring.
But wait, Taylor responds with a brilliant combination before an exchange in the pocket.
We are getting the fight that we wanted, and it’s Serrano who is edging it so far.
ROUND ONE: Taylor ROCKED!
OK, I was definitely wrong.
Katie Taylor comes out meaning business as she lands a brilliant combination to get Amanda Serrano on the back foot.
But Serrano manages to get out of the corner and presses back, landing a brilliant left.
Oh wow, Taylor is clocked with an overhand left and is in trouble right at the end of the round… but there goes the bell!
Ding, ding, ding…
There goes the bell, Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano’s rematch is underway.
Will they come out all guns blazing, or will it be a tentative start?
My prediction is the latter, but I am famously bad at getting them right.
Taylor looks laser-focused
Goosebumps, literal goosebumps.
Katie Taylor walks out into the bright lights with a stern look on her face, a very different aura to that of Amanda Serrano moments ago.
The music too is also very quiet, she isn’t trying to get hyped.
I always find it interesting the different ways fighters walk to the ring. Some love playing out to the crowd, and some stroll with their focus on the ring.
Taylor is certainly the latter here, there is no smile in sight. You can see the emotion, though, it’s palpable.
History awaits, we are really ready to go now.
Here comes Serrano!
OK, now it’s time for pure vibes…
Amanda Serrano arises from the dressing room with the Puerto Rican flag on screens all around the AT&T Stadium.
She struts out with what looks like a weighted vest on and a smile on her face – she is ready.
I mean, she’s really relaxed and is dancing along to her walkout music, which I will admit, I don’t recognise.
I do understand why she is jigging to it, it’s a banger.
Serrano: ‘This is our time’
Amanda Serrano, speaking on Netflix, at the weigh-in on Thursday night:
This is the defining moment for all women in boxing, this is our time. We worked really hard to be in this position, I couldn’t ask for a better dance partner. I can’t wait to go out there and show my hands.
A historic rematch
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are just moments away from walking to the ring.
Netflix are currently showing highlights of their first fight two years ago and it really takes me back.
Some people still debate to this day that Taylor should not have won that fight.
Well, today she can prove that she is truly the greatest of all time by beating Serrano once again.
I just hope they supply another epic bout.
‘Tyson not messing about’
By Charlotte Daly At The At&t Stadium In Arlington, Texas
I’ve just been in the dressing room with Mike Tyson and he’s not messing about. He’s here to do and job and won’t be happy with anything else!
Boxing royalty
I feel like most of boxing’s Mount Rushmore is in this video.
Lennox Lewis, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Evander Holyfield have all re-united to watch their old pal Mike Tyson tonight.
I’m surprised Holyfield hasn’t borrowed those ear covers Jake Paul used at the press conference the other day.
In all seriousness though, it’s pretty cool to see all these guys in one room.
The new rules…
Right, let’s get into some housekeeping for tonight.
Considering this is not just your average fight night, it’s no surprise that it doesn’t have the usual main event rules.
If Jake Paul and Mike Tyson do somehow go the distance, they will only complete eight rounds, compared to the usual 10 or 12.
Also, the rounds will each be two minutes instead of the regular three.
Personally, I’m not sure they are going to need all eight of them. I feel a knockout on the horizon.
However, they are wearing 14-ounce gloves which makes it harder.
Tyson in his prime could probably knock someone out with pillows on his hands, though. That’s how tough he was.
Paul: ‘I am going to knock him out’
Jake Paul, speaking to Netflix from the dressing room:
I’m so happy he did that, it makes it real. When I beat his a**, nobody can say anything. I don’t care if we were friends before, this is real now and I am going to knock him out.
He just wanted any excuse to get riled up. I am in Mike Tyson’s head which is what makes me a very good fighter. No nerves right now. Once I get in the right I will get some nerves going, but I have been waiting for this my entire life. It’s a dream come true.
Taylor and Serrano up next!
This night is really starting to cook now.
Two years after they delivered one of the greatest fights I have had the pleasure of witnessing, and now Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will take to the ring again.
I am gassed for this one. If it’s even as half as good as the fight in 2022, we are in for a real treat.
This is the biggest women’s fight of all time. We are witnessing history.
Barrios and Ramos DRAW
Mario Barrios and Abel Ramos have just put on one hell of a fight, seeing out all 12 rounds.
They both look battered and in truth, I have no idea who won that fight.
And neither do the judges, they rule it a split draw which means Barrios retains his welterweight title.
Fan predictions
Try telling these fans that this is not an interesting fight, eh?
We have our first batch of fan predictions and it seems many are still backing the 58-year-old Iron Mike.
I mean, going off his open workout the other day, I can see why.
Do you agree with them, will Mike Tyson unload a huge right hook to finish off Jake Paul?
He would certainly have done it in his pomp… but that was 30-35 years ago.
The weirdest fight of all time?
To say this fight is controversial is an understatement.
It is one that has divided opinion worldwide due to te mammoth 31-year age gap between the two fighters.
However, while people rightfully moan, it is set to bring in one of the biggest gates in boxing history, if not the biggest.
Everybody is talking about it, and everybody will be watching. I know so many of my British friends who are waking up at 4am to catch a glimpse.
It’s such a weird scenario because it is not a fight I ever imagined would happen, and is not one that is loved.
However, it could be the grandest we have ever seen.
Paul arrives
Jake Paul is too now like Elvis… in the building. I will see myself out.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer has arrived with his girlfriend Jutta Leerdam on his arm. Power couple.
He is giving me the aura of Conor McGregor for some reason, he just has that look of ‘I’ve got a lot of money’.
He will be changing that suit for boxing shorts very soon, though.
Mail Sport INSIDE Tyson’s dressing room
Now this is what you call great access.
Mail Sport’s reporter on the ground in Texas, Charlotte Daly, has been allowed into Mike Tyson’s dressing room.
It’s fair to say, the 58-year-old is looking relaxed.
This photo resembles how my dad looks when he is watching Premier League footie on a Sunday evening,
He doesn’t exactly like he is about to fight in front of 70,000 people.
I mean, you can’t knock it.
Tyson is in the building
Just listen to that roar…
This clip alone tells you exactly who the sell-out crowd in Dallas are rooting for tonight.
The former undisputed champ has arrived and that means the fight is only getting closer and closer.
You are all allowed to get truly excited now.
Legendary fighters predictions…
Lennox Lewis: Mike Tyson’s gonna win. He’s not that old. Don’t take him too softly. We’re one year apart. You can fight somebody like that and do well, because the person you’re fighting is not a true fighter and there’s a hundred things that you’ve forgotten that he’s learning.
Anthony Joshua: He [Mike Tyson] is older now. I pray that he comes out healthy. I think Jake Paul [wins] because of youth – that’s the only thing.
Tyson Fury: If Mike Tyson hits anybody, I don’t care if he’s 90, he’s going to knock them out cold isn’t he? He’s Iron Mike Tyson, the baddest man on the planet. Jake Paul is very experienced now and he’s had a lot of fights but obviously, I have to back Mike Tyson for the knockout as he always backs me.
Tyson’s Battlecry
If this video doesn’t get you pumped up, I don’t know what will.
Mike Tyson has been a man of few words throughout the whole build up to this fight, but the three he posted earlier on X say everything.
The Baddest Man on the Planet is well and truly ready to turn back the clock and show that knockout power once more.
Watching this clip has the hairs on the back of my neck standing up. I’m so excited.
Paul puts on the pounds
We are looking at a very different Jake Paul tonight.
The YouTuber doesn’t usually fight at heavyweight, in fact, this is the first time that he is.
Usually, we see him around the 190lbs mark, but he is nowhere near that tonight.
Paul has certainly been eating good this camp, that’s for sure. Yesterday he weighed in at 227.2lbs, just a pound less than Mike Tyson.
To put that into perspective, he only weighed 184lbs when he lost to Tommy Fury last year.
It will be interesting to see how he handles that extra weight around the ring.
Paul: ‘He must DIE!’
Jake Paul, speaking to Netflix, after the weigh-in on Thursday night:
I didn’t even feel it, he’s an angry little elf. That was a cute slap, Mike. I am f***ing him up, I am f***ing him up – it’s personal now. He must die!
The slap that shook the world
We simply have to talk about this.
Last night’s weigh-in ceremony was pretty mundane until Mike Tyson decided to spice things up.
You could see he just had that look in his eye as he charged over to Jake Paul for their final face-off.
Then… bang. He slapped him.
Paul took it well, but there is no doubt that the slap shook him. It has certainly added an extra dimension to this evening.
Just watching it back is getting me hyped for this fight.
What’s in store?
It’s already been a busy night…
The main card is truly in full flow and we have just three fights to go, including the big battle between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.
So, what do you have left to look forward to?
Here are the fights left on the card this evening:
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson
Katie Taylor (c) vs Amanda Serrano – for WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles
Mario Barrios (c) vs Abel Ramos – for WBC welterweight title
Two hours to go!
Oh, I am so excited for this one.
Yes, this fight is controversial for many reasons, but absolutely nobody in the boxing world wants to miss it.
They might pretend they do, but deep down they want to watch.
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are set to take to the ring in roughly two hours, and then the talking will truly be over.
Knowing this sport, though, I wouldn’t rely on that time being accurate.
But anyway, we will use however many hours we have to build up the suspense, not that It really needs too much adding to.
Let’s get ready to rumble.
Re-watch Tyson’s interview with a 14-year-old reporter
The teenager handled herself well when faced with a tough response from the 58-year-old
Dave Portnoy weighs in on the bout
Find out what the Barstool Sports founder has to say about Paul-Tyson
America is watching this fight with anticipation
Our Oliver Salt dives into why the US is so invested in this bout
A supposed fight “script” has been leaked
… and fans are not happy about it
Tyson and Paul’s past opponents reveal what it’s like to face them
Who better to give up the details on what it’s like to face tonight’s main event fighters than those who’ve stood toe to toe with them in the past?
It’s a fight 19 years in the making for the 58-year-old Tyson
Find out how the boxing legend prepared for his battle with the YouTuber
Jake Paul sought advice from Patrick Mahomes
With a career-defining fight on his hands, Paul turned to the best player in the NFL for some inspiration
Could the fight before Tyson-Paul be more interesting than the main event itself?
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are set for a blockbuster re-match of their April 2022 bout. Our Charlotte Daly believes that it deserves much more than second-billing.
Find out why Tyson slapped Paul at the weigh-in
It was the smack heard ’round the boxing world. Find out why ‘Iron Mike’ lashed out at the YouTube star below:
An exclusive interview with Don King
MailSport’s Charlotte Daly sat down with the legendary boxing promoter who revealed all about his relatinoship with the 58-year-old fighting tonight
We might see some records shattered tonight
Netflix is set for a big payday with this fight, find out more at the story below:
Our reporters on the ground found the VIP area
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The new rules…
Barrios and Ramos DRAW
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Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson LIVE: Start time, scorecard and round-by-round updates as Katie Taylor beats Amanda Serrano with ‘multiple headbutts’ – and now Netflix card is ready for the main event