In a much hyped event, Jake Paul won a unanimous decision over 58-year-old former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in front of a massive crowd of over 70,000 fans at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The fight was void of any sustained action. Tyson looked every bit of a fighter who was 58 years old and 19 years removed of any professional action. Paul was able to and move around the ring and he occasionally mixed in a right hand that would drive the ex-champ back. There were several instances where it looked like Tyson was through for the fight, but he was able to manage be around for the final bell.
Paul landed 78 of 278 punches. Tyson was just 19 of 97.
Paul of Cleveland won by scores of 80-72 twice and 79-73 twice to raise his record to 11-1. Tyson of Brooklyn is 50-7.
Katie Taylor Defeats Amanda Serrano Again to Retain Undisputed Super Lightweight Title
In a rematch that lived up to the exceptional predecessor, Katie Taylor retained the undisputed super lightweight title with a razor thin unanimous decision over Amanda Serrano.
Serrano got off to a fast start and buckled Taylor at the end of the first round. In round four, Serrano was cut over her right eye from a headbutt.
In round six, Serrano suffered another bad cut from a headbutt. In round eight, Taylor was deducted a point for the headbutts. Much of the last three rounds were fought in the center of the ring with each fighter throwing and landing much to delight to the crowd.
Taylor landed 217 of 529 punches. Serrano 324 of 734.
Taylor, 137.4 lbs of Bray, IRE won by scores of 95-94 on all cards and is now 24-1. Serrano, 137.4 lbs of Carolina, PR is 47-3-1.
Barrios and Ramos Battle to a Draw
Mario Barrios retained his WBC Welterweight title as he battled Abel Ramos to a 12-round split draw.
In round two, Barrios landed a left hook to the chin that was followed by a straight right that sent Ramos on his back. In round six, Ramos got it back when he landed a powerful right to the jaw that put Barrios down.
In round nine, Barrios began to bleed from the nose. In round 11, Ramos was cut under his left eye.
Barrios landed 29 of 789 punches. Ramos was 204 of 753.
Ramos took a scorecard 116-110, Ramos 114-112 and 113-113.
Barrios, 146.8 lbs of San Antonio is now 29-2-1. Ramos, 146.4 lbs of Casa Grande, AZ is 26-6-3.
Neeraj Goyat Decisions Whindersson Nunes
Neeraj Goyat won a six-round unanimous decision over Brazilian Social Media star Whindersson Nunes in a middleweight fight.
Goyat landed 171 of 481 punches. Nunes was 87 of 365.
Goyat, 162 lbs of India won by scores of 60-54 twice and 59-55 and is now 19-4-2. Nunes, 164 lbs of Brazil is 0-1.
Shadasia Green Wins Super Middleweight Title with Split Decision over Watpool
Shadasia Green won the WBO Super Middleweight title with a 10-round split decision over Melinda Watpool.
Green landed 93 of 346 punches. Watpool was 111 of 409.
Green, 167.8 lbs of Paterson, NJ won by scores of 97-93 and 96-94 while Watpool took a card 96-94. Green is now 15-1. Watpool, 166.8 lbs of Toronto is 7-1.
Bahdi defeats Casamonica via Majority Decision
In a battle of undefeated lightweights, Lucas Bahdi won a 10-round majority decision over Armando Casamonica.
Bahdi landed 124 of 641 punches. Cassamonica was 113 of 577.
Bahdi, 134.6 lbs of Niagara Falls, CAN won by scores of 98-92, 96-93 and 95-95 and is now 18-0. Casamonica, 135.6 lbs of Rome, ITA is 7-1.
Carrington Decisions Coolwell
Bruce Carrington remained undefeated with a eight-round unanimous decision over Dana Coolwell in a featherweight bout.
Carrington scored a knockdown in round eight from a flurry that was started by a left hook.
Carrington landed 237 of 521 punches. Coolwell was 82 of 544.
Carrington,125.8 lbs of Brooklyn, NY won by scores of 80-70 on all cards and is now 14-0. Coolwell, 125.2 lbs of Queensland, AUS is 13-3.
