Published on 15/11/2024 22:17
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Mike Tyson returns to the ring at 58
Mike Tyson returns to the ring at 58
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Boxing legend Mike Tyson has been given the green light by his doctors to return to the ring. At 58, he will face Jake Paul on Saturday, November 16, an influencer 31 years his junior.
What remains of the devastating power of Mike Tyson? At 58, the champion continues to train and proves that boxing, like cycling, cannot be forgotten. For his unthinkable return, the legend saw the big picture: a trailer from the giant Netflix looks back on his journey.
Mike Tyson became the youngest heavyweight world champion in 1986. He fought his last official match in 2005. Next night, Saturday November 16, the almost sixty-year-old will face an opponent 31 years younger than him: Jake Paul , social media star. He received the green light from doctors to fight. The stakes are much more financial than sporting, because Mike Tyson could pocket between 5 and 40 million dollars, according to estimates.
Watch the full report in the video above.
