The Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight, a spectacle broadcast on Netflix, generated record-breaking betting numbers, defying expectations.  The 27-year-old Paul secured a unanimous eight-round decision victory over the 58-year-old Tyson, a result that surprised many.  Tyson reportedly earned $20 million, while Paul's purse swelled to a considerable $40 million.

888 Sport: Canada Leads Betting Interest

Oliver Vickers of 888 Sport noted a significant increase in boxing activity surrounding the event.  The majority of bets were placed on Tyson, with Canada contributing the largest share, followed by the UK.  Betting interest extended to round-by-round outcomes and the method of victory.

BetMGM experienced even more dramatic results, declaring the Paul-Tyson fight the most heavily bet combat sports event in their history.

BetMGM: Unprecedented Betting Volume

Alex Rella, a senior trader at BetMGM, highlighted Paul's win as a favorable outcome for the sportsbook.  The event generated triple the bets and quadruple the handle compared to any previous combat sports event on their platform.  Popular prop bets focused on Tyson winning via knockout, technical knockout, disqualification, or on points.

**Summary and Core Event:** The core event is the unexpected victory of Jake Paul over Mike Tyson in a highly publicized boxing match that generated unprecedented betting activity.  While many bet on Tyson, Paul's win resulted in significant profits for sportsbooks like BetMGM and 888 Sport. The event highlights the continued appeal and profitability of high-profile boxing matches, even with a significant age disparity between the fighters, and the significant influence of betting on the overall event success.  The high betting volume from Canada underscores a potentially expanding market for such events.