Following their commanding 34-10 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night, the Houston Texans issued a playful jab at an adjacent boxing event that took place at the Cowboys' AT&T Stadium this past Friday. In reference to the boxing match headlined by Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, the Texans took to their official X account, humorously proclaiming that there was 'finally a real fight in Arlington this weekend.'

The football contest mirrored the boxing match in its lopsided nature, as Jake Paul defeated the 58-year-old Tyson by unanimous decision. Although Tyson is widely celebrated as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in history, Friday’s match marked his first official return to the ring since 2005. While Tyson demonstrated commendable physical condition for his age, he faced an opponent 31 years his junior, which was evident as the fight progressed. After a promising start that included effective shots in the first two rounds, Tyson struggled to maintain his energy and footing in the latter rounds, allowing Paul to move around him and control the bout. The crowd at AT&T Stadium grew restless as the match's outcome became increasingly apparent, with Paul’s win improving his career record to 11-1, despite the context surrounding Tyson’s age and absence from competitive boxing.

The Texans’ game was closely contested in the first half, with Houston leading 17-10 at the break. However, the second half showcased a stark contrast as the Texans erupted for 17 unanswered points, aided by a defensive touchdown and running back Joe Mixon's impressive third rushing score of the evening. In addition to their lighthearted mockery of the boxing match, the Texans further teased the Cowboys regarding a pre-game incident in which part of AT&T Stadium's roof fell off while being opened. The Texans cleverly transformed a photo of the fallen roof into an 'L' to symbolize their victory. While some might argue against the Texans' lighthearted commentary on the boxing match, the fight card was not without its highlights. The co-main event featured a rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, who put on a spectacular display of boxing that provided fans with a riveting experience. Taylor, despite the controversy surrounding her unanimous decision victory over Serrano, demonstrated resilience and skill that somewhat mitigated the lopsided nature of the Paul-Tyson contest.