Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul failed to deliver on the big stage.
While the bout has become the most streamed sporting event ever, with Netflix claiming more than 108 million global viewers watched it from start to finish, it wasn't exactly a classic.
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There was no big knockout moment, and instead 'Iron Mike' looked every one of his 58 years as he laboured to a unanimous decision defeat over eight-rounds.
While the result goes on his professional record, the insane amount of money Tyson made from the fight will probably soften the blow.
Promoters did not reveal exactly how much the legendary boxer earned from the bout, which took place in front of 75,000 spectators at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, but reports estimate he made around $20 million.
His opponent Paul, meanwhile, had already boasted about pocketing $40m before even taking into consideration the millions more he would have earned in bonuses and endorsements.
"I didn't bring him to do s***; I'm here to make $40 million and knock out a legend," he said pre-fight.
"I don't give a f*** about anything else, he's the one who wanted it to be a pro fight and he's going to get his a** knocked out for real.
"You're going to see on his record; Jake Paul KOs Mike Tyson; I'm not here to do s*** except make a bag."
Of course, the knockout never came.
But regardless of the quality of the fight, and the scrutiny it has faced since, both men went home significantly richer.
And just over one week on, Tyson's son has fired back at those who have been criticising the action.
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Amir Tyson had a front row seat for his father's bout and was part of the on-air broadcast team that called the prelim action at AT&T Stadium.
Taking to Instagram, he shared a blunt message to those who shared negative thoughts about the fight on social media.
"The internet is so dumb, you just take anything and run with it like clowns smfh,” Amir wrote.
"If all you do is gossip about events, bank accounts, and other people, you will continue to always be broke.
"Change your ways."
Despite an underwhelming performance against Paul, Tyson pocketed some serious money and bowed out with a message of his own.
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"This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I’m grateful for last night. No regrets to get in ring one last time," he wrote on X last weekend.
"To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish eight rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboys stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for. Thank you."
