Sports world reacts on social media to Jake Paul beating Mike Tyson

Tyson, the former heavyweight champion and member of the Boxing Hall of Fame, took on social media star-turned boxer Paul, 27, in a one-of-a-kind bout that had the nation buzzing − at times about streaming issues as Netflix branches out to broadcasting live sporting events.

The sanctioned eight-round fight took place at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, in Arlington, Texas before 72,300 in attendance.

Here’s the sports world instant reaction to the fight on social media: