Many fight fans were disappointed with Friday night’s main event featuring Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.

The majority of the crowd in Arlington, Texas, arrived hoping to see 58-year-old boxing icon Tyson – who was the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world from 1987 to 1990 – knock out YouTuber Paul. his place. Tyson has also been acclaimed by millions of viewers via Netflix.

However, Paul, 27, led the competition against his much older opponent and later admitted he decided not to try to eliminate him.

Paul won the fight by unanimous decision after going the entire distance of eight two-minute rounds.

But many fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to complain that the fight was “boring.”

Some fans even claimed that the only reason they continued watching was to see more of ring girl Sydney Thomas.

Jake Paul (right) defeated Mike Tyson (left) by unanimous decision in Arlington on Friday night

But some fans hailed ring girl Sydney Thomas as the real star of the show at AT&T Stadium.

Thomas pictured posing for a photo while pretending to box his compatriot Delia Sylvain (left)

The 20-year-old model and social media star was one of five ring girls working Friday’s event at AT&T Stadium – along with Virginia Sanhouse, Lexi Williams, Delia Sylvain and Raphaela Milagres.

Thomas went viral during and after the fight, with one fan on social media hailing her as the “real winner.”

Another fan added: “Honestly the real champion here. She brought more action to the ring than the fight itself.

A third fan commented: “Watching her was way more entertaining than the fight itself.”

Paul was supported ringside in Texas throughout the high-profile fight by his girlfriend Jutta Leerdam.

Leerdam – a Dutch Olympic speed skater – showed up wearing a white dress with a high slit and the top half adorned with silver sequins.

Meanwhile, Paul looked incredibly focused as he entered the arena in a light blue suit, despite being shirtless.

There wasn’t much excitement for the influencer-turned-boxer, a handful of boos and cheers vibrating through the arena.

Thomas, 20, was one of five ring girls working Friday’s boxing event in Texas.

A fan on social media said Thomas was the “real winner of the Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight.”

Paul pictured arriving at AT&T Stadium with girlfriend Jutta Leerdam ahead of Friday’s fight

Model and social media star Thomas pictured in an angel costume at another event this year

It was very different for his opponent, who received a loud ovation as he entered the arena wearing a leather coat with very eye-catching artwork.

But some fans were booing by the end of the night, disappointed by a fight that didn’t live up to its hype.

While being interviewed in the ring after the fight, when asked who he might face next, Tyson replied: “I don’t know, maybe his brother…”

Tyson was referring to Jake’s 29-year-old brother Logan Paul.

But Logan has since responded saying: “I think he wants money, I don’t think he wants to fight me.”

He then told Mail Sport: “I love Uncle Mike, he’s so… I mean, it was impressive, wasn’t it? For a 58 year old?

“He’s tough, proud of himself, weathered the storm against a young bully named Jake Paul. I think Jake let him live.