Former undisputed boxing champion Mike Tyson has made a significant statement about his recent fight against Jake Paul. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Tyson expressed his gratitude for the experience, despite the outcome. This fight has sparked a lot of discussion and curiosity among boxing fans and the general public alike. Tyson's Last Stand in the Boxing Ring
Health Struggles and the Fight's Postponement
The boxing match between Paul and Tyson was initially set for July. However, Tyson faced a serious health issue during a cross-country flight from Miami to Los Angeles in late May. He suffered an ulcer flare-up which led to his hospitalization and the subsequent postponement of the fight to mid-November. Tyson's battle with his health was a significant hurdle that he had to overcome before stepping into the ring again. "I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won," he wrote. This shows the determination and resilience that Tyson possesses.During this time, Tyson's family also played an important role. His son Amir Tyson, 27, provided commentary during Netflix's live boxing event on Friday and interviewed his father ahead of the match. This shows the close bond within the Tyson family and how they support each other through challenging times.The Fight Itself: An Experience Like No Other
On Friday, Tyson faced off against Jake Paul in an eight-round bout at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. At 58 years old, Tyson looked every bit his age in the ring. He landed only 18 of 97 thrown punches, while Paul landed 78 of 278 thrown punches. Despite the outcome, Tyson seemed to have a different perspective. "This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I'm grateful for last night," he posted. The atmosphere in the packed Dallas Cowboy stadium was electric, and having his children see him stand toe to toe and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half his age was an experience that he will always cherish.After the loss, which was only the seventh of his dominant boxing career, Tyson was hesitant to say whether this marked his last fight. However, on Saturday, he appeared to hint at his retirement from boxing, writing that he has "no regrets to get in (the) ring one last time." This leaves fans wondering what the future holds for this boxing legend.The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
