Jake Paul triumphed over Mike Tyson in an eight-round heavyweight bout at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday night, securing a victory by unanimous decision.

The judges scored the fight 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73 in favor of Paul, the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer. The fight, sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, featured 2-minute rounds instead of the usual 3-minute duration for heavyweights, and the fighters wore 14-ounce gloves rather than the standard 10-ounce ones.

The much-anticipated clash was initially scheduled for July 20 but was postponed due to a health issue. Tyson, 58, suffered an ulcer flare-up during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles in May, which required medical attention.

Tyson, one of boxing’s all-time greats, boasts a legendary career with a record of 50 wins (44 by knockout) and 7 losses. He became the youngest heavyweight champion at 20 in 1986, unifying all major belts a year later and defending them six times before a stunning upset loss to James “Buster” Douglas in 1990.

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Paul, now 11-1 with seven knockouts, began his professional boxing journey in 2020, initially facing a string of MMA opponents. While his sole defeat came against Tommy Fury in February 2023, Paul has since bounced back with five consecutive victories, culminating in this landmark decision over Tyson.