Jake Paul has issued his first public message to Mike Tyson after beating the 58-year-old boxer in the ring.

The former YouTuber turned boxer enjoyed a landmark win in his professional fighting career after defeating Tyson via unanimous decision in front of crowds at the AT&T Stadium in Texas last night.

Tyson was able to take the lead in the initial rounds, however age would soon catch up to the boxing icon – allowing 27-year-old Paul to be given the win after it went to the judges scorecards.

Jake Paul his issued a message to Mike Tyson after defeating him in the ring (TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

Despite the tense moments in the run up to the fight, which showed Tyson slapping and pushing Paul during tense press conference moments, the mood changed significantly once the fight was over.

Paul can even be seen bowing to the older boxer at one point in the ring, seemingly as a sign of respect from the younger fighter.

He has now shared his admiration for Tyson again, thanking his opponent for ‘the chance to share the ring’.

Taking to X, he wrote: “Thank you to every fighter on the card last night, thank u Netflix, thank u Jerry Jones, thank u to my MVP team, thank u to the legend Mike Tyson for giving me a chance to share the ring with him, thank u to my family and close circle of friends..and above all, thank you God.

Paul won the fight via unanimous decision (TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

In a separate tweet, Paul wrote: “Grateful to God, my family and my friends. We did it,” before calling turning his attention to MMA fighter Conor McGregor.

Seemingly singling out the 36-year-old as his next opponent in the ring, he wrote: “Dear Conor, I know you told my team you would fight me at 170lbs. That’s never happening. But let’s run it in MMA. No weight class. Just like how it used to be done. But you won’t.”

However Paul will have to wait a little longer before he steps in the ring again, as both he and Tyson will now have to serve a 24-day suspension from the sport in order for their bodies to fully recover.

However it’s not like either boxer needs to be stepping back into the ring anytime soon, with both men earning far more than enough to take some well deserved time off.

Jake Paul has now shared a public message to his opponent (X/@jakepaul)

Results of Paul vs Tyson fight card

• Jake Paul def. Mike Tyson via unanimous decision
• Katie Taylor def. Amanda Serrano via unanimous decision
• Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos – split draw
• Neeraj Goyat def. Whindersson Nunes via unanimous decision
• Shadasia Green def. Melinda Watpool via split decision
• Lucas Bahdi def. Armando Casamonica via majority decision

Both Jake Paul and Mike Tyson have been suspended from boxing after their controversial Netflix bout.

Last night, (or this morning if you were watching in the UK) former YouTuber Paul managed to beat Tyson via unanimous decision – in a major blow to the 58-year-old boxing icon’s legacy.

Tyson was able to take the upper hand early on in the fight, but fatigue would ultimately get to him – meaning that 27-year-old Paul was eventually able to come out on top.

However, both boxers will be hanging up their gloves for a little while, as they are set to be temporarily suspended from the sport.

Both boxers have now been suspended from the sport (TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

The fight took place in Dallas and was therefore licenced under the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation – with the board implementing a condition in which the pair would both be suspended for a minimum of seven days to recuperate post-fight.

But the pair will be spending a little longer on the sidelines.

The guidance reportedly went on to state that each boxer should rest for three days per round fought.

Given that both Paul and Tyson were able to go the entire eight rounds, this means they will both be suspended from the sport for 24 days of rest in order to fully recover from the fight.

The reason for this is pretty straight forward, with the board of regulations stating: “Medical disqualification of a contestant is for their own safety and may be made at the recommendation of the examining physician or TDLR.

“A contestant who disagrees with a medical disqualification, medical suspension, or rest period set at the discretion of a ringside physician or a disqualification or suspension set by the department may request a hearing to show proof of fitness.”

However, we can’t imagine that either Paul or Tyson will be gearing up to book another fight anytime soon.

Not that the pair need to either, with both boxers earning enough to take the foreseeable future off.

According to reports, Paul banked around $40 million (£31.7 million) for the fight. Tyson, meanwhile, is said to have made $20 million (£15.8 million) from the night. Paul had even hinted at the pair making some pretty hefty bonuses on top that as well, which means both men can certainly put their feet up for a while.

The suspension is on medical grounds to ensure the safety of both fighters (TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

Results of Paul vs Tyson fight card

• Jake Paul def. Mike Tyson via unanimous decision
• Katie Taylor def. Amanda Serrano via unanimous decision
• Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos – split draw
• Neeraj Goyat def. Whindersson Nunes via unanimous decision
• Shadasia Green def. Melinda Watpool via split decision
• Lucas Bahdi def. Armando Casamonica via majority decision

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are set to exchange blows in a heavyweight boxing match viewed by millions around the world tonight, live on Netflix.

But there will be strict rules both fighters have to follow when it comes to the fight being a fully sanctioned, professional bout.

Taking place in Arlington, Texas, the two boxers will make millions when they finally fight at the home of the Dallas Cowboys with more than 70,000 spectators expected to turn up and take their seats, with a number of famous faces to gather around ringside.

Tensions have risen in the build up to the fight, with Tyson slapping Paul at their weigh-in and final face-to-face encounter last night (14 November).

Taking to the ring at 10pm CT on Friday (15 November), the ring walks for both fighters will be at roughly 4am GMT on Saturday (16 November) for UK viewers. The undercard will begin around three hours before this.

As part of the regulations set out by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Tyson has already had to pass a brain test (EEG) and a heart test (EKG) before being allowed to step inside the ring.

And the regulations don’t stop there, with Paul explaining specific drug testing rules that are in place for the fight.

Paul recently made an appearance on the Suga Sean O’Malley podcast, where he clarified the drug-test rules for the fight.

O’Malley’s coach, Tim Welch, said: “They’ve got to let Mike use some special supplements, a little bit. I mean 58-years-old.

He’s set to face Paul tonight. (Brett Carlsen/Getty Images for Netflix © 2024)

“Having the lifestyle that he’s had, his natural testosterone can’t be that high, so hopefully he’s able to get boosted up a little bit.”

Replying to the testosterone comments Paul said: “Well, there’s like a big, panel, drugs test from the Texas State Commission.”

Tyson has openly admitted to his recreational drug use, with him being an avid user of psychedelic substances. In August, he even said he ‘always trains on mushrooms’, in reference to his consumption of magic mushrooms.

Making the comment on Logan Paul’s Impaulsive podcast, he said consuming them ‘makes him feel beautiful’.

“They take me to heaven, baby,” he said.

Face to face (Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Paul has had to come out and deny that he uses performance enhancing drugs after meritless steroid accusations were put his way.

“First of all, obviously none of that is true,” Paul said on a podcast ahead of one of his fights, even publishing his own negative drugs tests to prove he is clean.

Under Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation rules, boxers cannot be under the influence of any drugs, unless prescribed by your doctor.

Boxers cannot engage in the manufacture, sale, distribution, use, or possession of illegal drugs at any time.

And the drugs for which tests are required under the regulations are marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, phencyclidine (PCP), and opiates.

Jake Paul is the favourite to win the fight with bookmakers, coming in at 13/18 while Tyson is priced at 2/1. The draw is currently even.

Jake Paul emerged victorious in his bout against Mike Tyson on Friday night (15 November), and the latter addressed something odd that he continued doing throughout the fight.

After eight rounds of boxing that were two minutes each, Paul came out on top via unanimous decision, defeating Iron Mike in the first-of-its-kind event on Netflix.

Tyson came out of the blocks strongly in the first couple of rounds, but as the fight went on, Paul grew into it and began to dominate the 58-year-old, landing far more punches on Iron Mike has the rounds went on.

Paul won the heavyweight bout against Tyson (TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

But fans noticed something peculiar during the biggest ever US boxing event outside of Las Vegas, as it looked like the 58-year-old Tyson kept touching his mouth throughout the fight.

The odd behaviour was picked up by reporters too, as one asked why he did it.

The announcer asked: “Was it a mouthpiece issue, or were you just biting on your glove?”

Mike Tyson answered: “I have a habit of biting my glove.”

The announcer replied: “Why?”

To which, Tyson oddly admitted: “I have a biting fixation.”

However, some of this bigger fans took to social media to defend him, as they think it should be common knowledge to boxing fans.

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Announcer: Was it a mouthpiece issue, or were you just biting on your glove? Mike Tyson: I have a habit of biting my glove. Announcer: Why? Mike: I have a biting fixation.

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Taking to X, one user wrote: “My man, Tyson’s mouthpiece is fine.

“He bites his gloves. He’s done it forever. Stop talking about his mouthpiece.”

Another pointed out: “Tyson’s ‘I have a biting fixation’ comment in the post-fight interview when asked if he was biting his glove or having issues with his mouthguard is up there with some of the all-time funniest”

A third joked: “Tyson has chewed on his gloves more times than he’s used them to throw an actual punch.”

The biting comments from Tyson come almost 30 years after the infamous incident where he bit off Evander Holyfield’s ear in the ring, during a bout in June 1997.