Less than 24 hours after facing Jake Paul in Arlington, Texas, in front of more than 72,000 spectators, Mike Tyson spoke for the first time. Although beaten by unanimous decision, the former heavyweight legend expressed his satisfaction and gratitude to his supporters via a message on the social network X. “It's one of those situations where you lose but you still win. I'm grateful for last night. I don't regret getting in the ring one last time.”wrote the legendary American boxer. This fight, initially scheduled for July, had to be postponed due to a serious health problem. Tyson revealed that he was hospitalized last summer for a peptic ulcer and which forced him to postpone this fight initially scheduled for July 20, as reported by RMC Sport.
A personal fight despite defeat
“I almost died in June. I had eight blood transfusions. I lost half my blood and 25 kilos in the hospital and I had to fight to get healthy and fight, so I Having my kids see me stand my ground and finish eight rounds with a talented fighter half my age, in a packed Dallas Cowboy, is an experience no man has the right to ask for. . Thank you”concluded Mike Tyson who wanted to thank his many supporters. The fight against Jake Paul marks Tyson's first professional appearance since 2005. While many thought it would be his last fight, the boxer has not ruled out returning to the ring. “I don’t know, it depends,” expresses the American boxer who therefore leaves doubt about a potential next fight.
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Less than 24 hours after facing Jake Paul in Arlington, Texas, in front of more than 72,000 spectators, Mike Tyson spoke for the first time. Although beaten by unanimous decision, the former heavyweight legend expressed his satisfaction and gratitude to his supporters.
