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X map shows U.S. is split on who will win Tyson-Paul match

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Americans appear to be largely divided on who they think will come out on top in Friday's boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.

A map created by Betonline.ag based on geotagged X data gathered in the 30 days leading up to the fight, including more than 190,000 tweets, shows Tyson is the most popular pick to win in 28 states, while Paul is favored in 22.

Tyson, 58, last stepped into the ring for an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020, but he hasn't fought professionally since 2005. He boasts a record of 50-6 with 44 wins by knockout.

Paul, 27, is 10-1 as a pro with seven knockouts. He last fought in July, defeating former UFC fighter Mike Perry via TKO in the sixth round.

Friday night's fight will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and will stream live on Netflix.

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