ESPN reported: The judges scored the bout 80-72, 79-73, 79-73 for Paul. Tyson, 58, tried to push the pace in the opening round, but Paul's youth and speed advantages quickly became evident as he peppered the former heavyweight champion with shots from a distance and Tyson's activity level started to wane. Paul outlanded Tyson 78-18.
At the end of the final round, Paul bowed to Tyson in an apparent show of respect. The two were originally scheduled to fight at AT&T Stadium on July 20, but the match was rescheduled due to an ulcer flare-up reported by the former heavyweight champion.
Tyson came out with fury in the second round after a slow start, but Paul, 27, adjusted. Tyson said, 'I wanted to think it happened by accident. But now I think it may have happened on purpose.'
Friday's stream was accompanied by scores of Netflix subscribers fuming about issues viewing the match. Paul later said of his much older rival, 'He hits like a bitch. He must die.'
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