Mike Tyson: I almost died

Mike Tyson isn’t upset about losing to Jake Paul because just getting back in the ring after his health issues was an achievement. The 58-year-old former heavyweight champion lost in a controversial comeback fight against Jake Paul on Friday night but had “no regrets” and wasn’t feeling too disheartened because he viewed being fit enough to get back in the ring after an ulcer forced him to postpone the bout, which had originally been due to take place in July. He posted on X on Saturday: “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. “I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won. “To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for. Thank you prayer emoji“ Jake, 27, was quick to offer support to his opponent. He replied: “Love you Mike. It was an honour. You’re an inspiration to us all.(sic)” After the fight, the social media star admitted he had gone easy on Mike because he “didn’t want to hurt” him and deliberately didn’t push for a knockout when he saw his opponent was struggling in the ring. Asked if he had eased off during the post-fight press conference, Jake said: “Yeah, definitely a bit. I wanted to give the fans a show, but I didn’t want to hurt someone that didn’t need to be hurt. “I tried to give the best fight I possibly could but when someone’s just surviving in the ring basically, it’s hard to make it exciting. “I couldn’t really get him to engage me or slip shots and do something super cool or whatever.”

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Jake Paul outclasses Mike Tyson in historic fight

Social media star turned boxer Jake Paul defeated former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson in the pair’s boxing match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday night. Paul won by unanimous decision after the fight went all eight rounds. Tyson, 58, was a huge fan favorite in the stadium, but was not able to stand up to the onslaught from the 27-year-old Paul. The former heavyweight champion started out fast, but looked his age as the younger Paul kept him at arms reach for much of the fight. Paul bowed to Tyson in the final seconds of the bout. YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul shows some love to Mike Tyson after their fight went 8 rounds on Friday night at AT&T Stadium. Paul won the fight by unanimous decision. “Let’s give it up for Mike, bro. He’s a legend. He’s the greatest to ever do it,” Paul said after the fight. Tyson stayed on his feet for the duration of the fight. Paul had knocked down or knocked out his competition in all of his previous fights. The social media star landed 78 punches, compared to 18 for Tyson. Tyson admitted he was dealing with a knee injury before the fight. “Yeah, but I can’t use that for an excuse because if I did, I wouldn’t be in here,” said Tyson. Paul is now 11-1 with seven knockouts in his career. Tyson’s record fell to 50-7. After the fight, Tyson was asked if that was his final time in the ring. “I don’t think so,” Tyson responded. Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson seemed open to the possibility of more fights after losing his boxing match to Jake Paul. Paul vs. Tyson is now available to watch globally on Netflix. Paul said he would not call out specific names for his next fight, but did mention Canelo Alvarez.

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Mike Tyson targets victory against Jake Paul

Mike Tyson wasn’t in the mood for talking in the final news conference before the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Tyson had terse answers for all the questions Wednesday night, two nights before the fight against Paul, who is 31 years younger, at the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. The issue of Tyson’s health didn’t come up in a small concert venue about 20 miles from AT&T Stadium. A bout originally scheduled for July 20 was postponed to Friday night after Tyson had to be treated for a stomach ulcer when he fell ill on a flight. Tyson said in a documentary promoting the fight that he lost 26 pounds while recovering, but Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder with Paul of Most Valuable Promotions, said Tyson had been cleared medically for weeks. Bidarian also said Tyson was going through the same regular medical checkups of any sanctioned pro fight in Texas. Several states wouldn’t sanction the bout. Texas agreed to a fight that was eight rounds instead of 10 or 12, with two-minute rounds instead of three, and heavier gloves designed to lessen the power of punches. “It’s cute,” Paul said of the terse Tyson. “I fear no man, so I want him to be that old savage Mike.” Paul couldn’t even get Tyson to respond by wearing what the 27-year-old said was a “diamond-spiked ear cover.” It was Paul’s jab at Tyson over the Hall of Famer infamously biting the ear of Evander Holyfield in a 1997 fight. Tyson did get briefly riled up when somebody asked twice what he would do if he lost. His last sanctioned bout was in 2005. Tyson fought Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition four years ago. “I am not going to lose,” Tyson said, his voice rising the second time it was asked. “Did you hear what I said?” Tyson was 50-6 with 44 knockouts before retiring 19 years ago. Paul is 10-1 with seven knockouts in less than five years as a pro, facing mostly mixed martial artists and journeymen boxers.

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