Though Mike Tyson suffered defeat by the hands of Jake Paul throughout Friday’s struggle, he looks like a champ for getting again within the ring.
The previous undisputed world heavyweight champion defined why he’s “grateful” he participated within the boxing match, which aired stay on Netflix with Most Worthwhile Promotions (MVP), after he suffered an ulcer flare-up in Might that postponed the occasion.
“That is a kind of conditions once you misplaced however nonetheless received. I’m grateful for final evening. No regrets to get in ring one final time,” the 58-year-old wrote on X. “I virtually died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Misplaced half my blood and 25 lbs in hospital and needed to struggle to get wholesome to struggle so I received.
“To have my kids see me stand toe to toe and end 8 rounds with a gifted fighter half my age in entrance of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an expertise that no man has the precise to ask for. Thanks,” added Tyson.
After Friday’s match, Tyson mentioned, “I didn’t show nothing to anyone, solely to myself. I’m not a kind of guys that appears to please the world. I’m simply pleased with what I can do.”
And regardless of months of trash-talking his opponent, Paul appeared to don’t have anything however respect for Tyson after the win. “He’s a legend. He’s the best to ever do it. He’s the GOAT. I look as much as him. I’m impressed by him, and we wouldn’t be right here with out him. He’s an icon. He’s the hardest man on the planet,” mentioned ‘The Downside Baby’.
Paul maintained a constant lead in opposition to ‘Iron Mike’ on the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium, touchdown 78 hits in opposition to Tyson’s 18 throughout the eight two-minute rounds. Paul threw 278 (28%) punches in opposition to Tyson’s 97 (18%).
Netflix introduced the struggle in March. Initially scheduled for July 20, the occasion was postponed when Tyson skilled his well being scare in Might. Because the pair skilled, Netflix aired the three-part docuseries Countdown: Paul Vs. Tyson this month.
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson throughout their heavyweight struggle on Nov. 15, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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Tyson has 50 wins and 6 losses, with 44 wins by knockout. Reigning because the undisputed heavyweight world champion from 1987 to 1990, Friday marked Tyson’s first skilled struggle since his 2020 match in opposition to Roy Jones Jr., which was declared a draw.
