The post-Jake Paul period seems difficult for the legendary Mike Tyson. A little over a month after the shock, the former world champion is struggling to return to the real world.
On November 15, 2024, Mike Tyson, 58, returned to the ring after a 19-year absence to face Jake Paul, 27, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This highly anticipated fight, broadcast live on Netflix, attracted 108 million viewers worldwide, setting a new streaming record for a sporting event.
Originally scheduled for July 2024, the fight was postponed due to Tyson’s life-threatening ulcer. Despite nine months of preparation, Tyson conceded victory to Paul. In an interview with Fox Sports on December 9, he said he felt “a little depressed” after this defeat. He described a feeling of emptiness post-fight, stating: “This fight was such a lift – we were so excited. The fight is over and boom. Wow, I’m a little depressed. We must return…to life. »
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-Tyson also admitted to fuzzy memories of the fight, indicating that he had “lost consciousness a little” during the confrontation. The day after the shock, he questioned his decision to return to the ring, feeling intense physical pain: “My body was really sore – my chest, my stomach was really sore. »
Despite the loss, Tyson also humorously addressed a viral moment from the event, where part of his posterior was visible, saying: “Television has really changed. It became something important. [Concernant l’incident] It’s so ridiculous. It’s not important. I’ve been like this my whole career, my butt has been visible for a while…«
