The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has suspended boxers Mike Tyson and Jake Paul for 24 days after their recent fight in Arlington.
Tyson, 58, fought for the first time since 2005, but he tired quickly during the match. Paul, 27, took advantage and won the eight-round fight by unanimous decision. The fight drew over 100 million viewers and was streamed live on Netflix.
According to state rules, fighters must take three days off after each round.
Two other fighters also received suspensions. Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor were both suspended for 45 days after their full fight. Taylor won the match by unanimous decision. Afterward, Serrano claimed that Taylor had headbutted her, causing an injury.
However, she later congratulated Taylor, saying, “Congratulations to @KatieTaylor on her win. Tempers can flare during a fight, and I didn’t mean to disrespect her. I’m ready for a rematch when our teams can agree.”
After his fight with Tyson, Paul expressed that he held back during the match. He said, “Once I saw he was tired, I didn’t want to hurt him too much, but I wanted the fans to enjoy the show.” Paul also apologized to his supporters for not fulfilling his promise to deliver a knockout, saying, “I’m sorry I didn’t knock him out.”