Mike Tyson may have fallen short in the ring against Jake Paul, but he just earned redemption outside of it — with a cool $1 million on the line. On Friday night, Tyson took to X (formerly Twitter) to call out Paul after Katie Taylor defeated Amanda Serrano in their highly anticipated trilogy bout.
“@jakepaul see you at dinner to collect my million!” Tyson wrote, celebrating his bet on Taylor to win. The former heavyweight champion had wagered $1 million on the Irish icon to retain her undisputed super lightweight title — a bet Paul took the other way, backing Serrano.
Taylor delivered once again, defeating Serrano by majority decision to take the 2–1 lead in their storied rivalry. The result brought closure to one of the most competitive trilogies in women’s boxing history — and gave Tyson the last laugh in his ongoing rivalry with Paul.
Taylor edges Serrano again in gritty trilogy battle
The latest clash between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano was razor-close, much like their previous encounters. The judges scored the third bout 97–93, 97–93, and 95–95 in favor of Taylor, who successfully defended her status as undisputed champion.
It was a frustrating outcome for Serrano, who believed she had done enough to win — especially after outlanding Taylor and connecting at a higher percentage in their second fight back in November. That bout had served as the co-main event to the Paul vs. Tyson card and ended in controversy, fueling the need for a final showdown.
Serrano’s camp was once again vocal post-fight, pointing to punch stats as evidence the decision didn’t reflect the action in the ring. But ultimately, the judges sided with Taylor’s sharper combinations and ring control.
Tyson turns the tables on Paul after loss
While Jake Paul bested Tyson in their headline exhibition bout last year — a fight criticized by fans and surrounded by questions of legitimacy — Tyson’s confidence in Taylor turned out to be the ultimate revenge.
Rather than seek a rematch to settle the score, Iron Mike placed his faith in the pound-for-pound queen of women’s boxing. And that trust paid off. Tyson not only walked away with a symbolic win but also cashed in on a $1 million bet that Paul will now have to honor.
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In a sport where reputations are often measured in risk and reward, Tyson’s latest move proved that he hasn’t lost his sharp instincts — even if he’s not throwing punches.