Legendary boxer Mike Tyson took to X and has hinted at retiring from professional fights moving forward, recalling his health ailments. Having been beaten by Jake Paul in a high-profile fight on Sunday, the 58-year-old said he had no regrets and that it was one of those fights where he lost but still won. However, Tyson stressed on how much it took out of him to get ready for the fight.
When the two entered the arena, Jake received massive boos, while Tyson was greeted with cheers. Tyson won the first two rounds of the bout, while Paul bounced back to win the third and fourth to draw parity.
The fifth round saw Paul land a massive blow on the 58-year-old boxer to take the lead in the fight. With Tyson's stamina taking a hit from the overhand punch, he was barely able to stand following that. Following the fight, Paul bowed down to Tyson as the judges declared that the former was the winner, with 78-74 in favour of him.
Both Paul and Tyson expressed mutual admiration towards one another.
"I’m grateful for last night" - Mike Tyson
Taking to X, the New Yorker recalled the events of June when he was admitted to the hospital and had to fight for his life. However, Tyson took pride in his children seeing him go toe-to-toe with a young and talented fighter.
"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."
"I'm not one of those guys that looks to please the world" - Mike Tyson
When asked by the reporter to Tyson after the match if he was surprised that the bout travelled that distance, the 58-year-old disagreed, claiming that he knew Paul was an accomplished fighter. Despite the debate over whether he should be fighting a youngster as a 58-year-old, Tyson said he hardly cares about what the world thinks. As quoted by Unilad, he stated:
"No I knew he was a good fighter, I knew he was prepared but I came to fight. You know, 58 a lot of people thought you shouldn't be here a lot of people thought you'd be done and dusted in the first round, do you feel like you proved the world wrong that you could at least go eight rounds with a younger man? I didn't prove nothing to anybody only to myself I'm not one of those guys that looks to please the world, I'm just happy what I can do."
