Mike Tyson
Al Bello/Getty Images for NetflixDespite the results of their recent fight against Jack Paul, Mike Tyson It doesn’t feel like he lost.
“It’s one of those situations where you lose but still win. I’m thankful for last night. No regrets about getting in the ring one last time,” Tyson, 58, wrote on Saturday, Nov. 16, via X . “I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in the hospital and had to fight to get healthy so I won.
He added, “My kids watching me stand toe-to-toe and go 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboys Stadium is an experience to ask for.” No one has the right. Thank you.”
Minutes after Tyson shared his statement, Paul, 27, responded via X, “Love Mike. It was an honor. You are an inspiration to us all.”
At the end of a highly anticipated and hyped Netflix event, Jake Paul stunned viewers and professional athletes alike when he was declared the winner of a boxing match against legendary fighter Mike Tyson. “It’s an honor. He’s a legend. He’s the greatest to do it. I’m in awe of him,” said Paul, 27. […]
Earlier this year, Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles, which was confirmed by his team. We weekly At that time it was due to a flare-up of the ulcer.
Jack Paul and Mike Tyson
Sarah Steyer/Getty Images for Netflix“30 minutes before landing, he experienced nausea and dizziness due to an ulcer flare-up,” his representative shared in a statement. us “He appreciates the medical staff who were there to help him,” May said.
At the time, Tyson insisted he didn’t need to “feel 100%” to “beat Jack Paul”, but the boxing match was still postponed from its original date in July to Friday, November 15. was
“During a follow-up consultation with medical professionals on Thursday regarding his recent ulcer flare-up, Mike Tyson was advised to do minimal light training for the next few weeks and then return to full training without restriction. is”. A statement from Tyson’s team was posted on social media.
Janet Mayer/INSTARimages.com In the lead-up to his highly anticipated fight against Jack Paul, boxing legend Mike Tyson hilariously explains why he doesn’t worry about how he’ll be remembered. During an interview with 14-year-old reporter Jazlyn “Jizzy” Guevara on Thursday, Nov. 14, Tyson, 58, was asked what “legacy” he would like to leave after he steps into the ring. […]
The statement also noted that Tyson and Paul were “in agreement” on the decision to postpone, writing, “It is only fair that both athletes have equal training time to prepare for this important match and perform at the highest level.” able to compete.”
Paul eventually won the November match, which took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event was broadcast live globally on Netflix.
“It’s an honor. He’s a legend. He’s one of the greatest to ever do it. I’m inspired,” Paul said after his win. “This man is an icon. It’s an honor to be able to fight him. It was really hard, as I expected.
Tyson was gracious about his defeat, saying after the match, “I didn’t prove anything to anybody, just myself. I’m not one of those guys who wants to please the world. I’m just happy with it.” What I can do.”
