Tyson was a +180 underdog for Friday’s showdown, yet received the majority of betting action, with 67% of tickets and 53% of money siding with Tyson. That meant Paul’s unanimous decision victory was a win for the sportsbook too. Tyson and Paul almost certainly took home a nice purse as well.

Jake Paul's unanimous victory over former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson might have been disappointing from a competitive standpoint, but it drew record betting.

Jake Paul's showdown with Mike Tyson in Texas has made history as the most lucrative combat sports gate outside Las Vegas,