The Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match delivered record-breaking betting numbers, despite mixed reactions from viewers. Paul, 27, secured a unanimous decision victory over the 58-year-old Tyson in their eight-round Netflix-broadcasted bout, with Tyson reportedly earning $20 million for the fight.

The betting action was particularly noteworthy, with the majority of wagers backing the former heavyweight champion Tyson despite his age. This came after a significant betting incident where a Polymarket trader lost $3.6 million betting on Tyson, following an $11 million win on a Trump-related bet.

Prior to the fight, concerns arose during the weigh-in about potential scripting of the match, adding another layer of intrigue to the already controversial event.

Other notable boxing betting stories include:

• Drake's reported $1.3 million loss on a Logan Paul boxing match
• Jake Paul being favored in his bout against Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia
• The highly anticipated superfight between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia in Las Vegas
• Floyd Mayweather's $1 million+ Super Bowl suite purchase

The boxing betting landscape continues to evolve, particularly with the rise of celebrity boxing matches and streaming platform partnerships. Notable events on the horizon include several championship bouts at Fantasy Springs Casino, featuring undefeated lightweight champion Floyd Schofield.

Las Vegas remains central to the boxing world, with Oscar De La Hoya recently announcing his residency in the city, joining his former rival in the boxing entertainment capital.

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