In a night where the worlds of boxing, music, and Hollywood collided, the Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight at AT&T Stadium in Dallas was a star-studded affair that had fans seeing stars in more ways than one. As the legendary Tyson and YouTube sensation Paul prepared to trade leather in the ring, a constellation of A-list celebrities lit up the crowd with their presence.
Daddy Yankee Shows Love for Amanda Serrano
Reggaeton icon Daddy Yankee made a surprise appearance, coming out to support fellow Puerto Rican boxing star Amanda Serrano. The “Gasolina” singer posed for photos with Serrano, who fought on the undercard, in a display of Puerto Rican pride and solidarity.
Puerto Rico is in the building tonight! Much love to my sister @Serranosisters. Let’s show them what Boricua power looks like.
– Daddy Yankee
Cobra Kai Never Dies
The nostalgic crowd roared in approval at the sight of “Cobra Kai” stars William Zabka and Ralph Macchio, who played rivals Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso in the hit Netflix series based on the “Karate Kid” films. Zabka and Macchio were seen chatting and laughing together, decades after their on-screen feud began.
- Zabka sported a slick black leather jacket, channeling his inner Johnny Lawrence
- Macchio looked dapper in a tailored suit, ever the classy Daniel LaRusso
Boxing Legends Hold Court
The star power wasn’t confined to the worlds of music and film. Boxing royalty was also in attendance, with former champions Evander Holyfield, Sugar Ray Leonard, and Lennox Lewis holding court at ringside. The trio of heavyweight legends drew awed whispers and pointing fingers from fans who recognized the iconic figures.
I’ve shared the ring with Mike and I’ve been in the ring with Jake. This fight is going to be pure entertainment, you don’t want to miss it.
– Evander Holyfield
Joe Jonas and “The Real” Mike Epps Bring the Laughs
Rounding out the eclectic mix of celebs was pop heartthrob Joe Jonas and comedian/”The Upshaws” star Mike Epps. Jonas had female fans swooning and craning for a glimpse, while Epps cracked up his seatmates with an impromptu comedy routine.
As the opening bell rang and Tyson and Paul began to clash in the ring, the real show was just beginning in the star-studded crowd. From reggaeton rhythms to Cobra Kai quips, the audience was treated to an entertaining spectacle both in and out of the ring. The Tyson-Paul showdown proved that boxing’s biggest fights are more than just a slugfest – they’re a glitzy intersection of sports, celebrity, and pop culture pageantry.
