It’s all ’bout the hype


Jake Paul lands a punch on Mike Tyson during their heavyweight boxing match on Nov 15. — AP

THE anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul, the 27-year-old social media influencer, and Mike Tyson, the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion, ended in unspectacular fashion as boos rained down from the crowd at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Paul was declared the winner after eight dull rounds, during which Tyson looked slow and exhausted.

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