Mike Tyson Feels ‘Still Winning’ After Jake Paul Fight

On the outcome of his latest battle Jake Paul, Mike Tyson he doesn’t feel like he’s lost.

“This is one of those situations where you lost but still won. Thank you for last night. No regrets about getting in the ring one last time,” Tyson, 58, wrote via X on Saturday, November 16. “I almost died in June. He received blood transfusions 8 times. I lost half my blood and 25lbs in the hospital and had to fight for my health to fight for success. “

He added, “To have my kids see me go toe-to-toe and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy arena is an experience no man has the right to ask for. Thank you.”

Minutes after Tyson made his statement, Paul, 27, responded with an X, saying, “Love you Mike. It was an honor. He is an inspiration to all of us.”

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Earlier this year, Tyson suffered an emergency on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles, his team confirmed. Us Weekly at that time it was due to an outbreak of an ulcer.

“He became nauseous and dizzy due to a rash 30 minutes before he arrived,” his spokesperson said in a statement. Us in May. “He is very grateful to the medical staff who were there to help him.”

At the time, Tyson insisted that he didn’t have to “feel 100%” to “beat Jake Paul,” but the fight had been pushed back from its original date in July to Friday, November 15.

“During a follow-up consultation on Thursday with doctors regarding his recent flare-up, the recommendation is that Mike Tyson do very little training for the next few weeks and then return to full training without restrictions,” it read. a statement from Tyson’s team posted on social media.

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The statement also noted that Tyson and Paul were “in agreement” with the decision to postpone, writing, “It is appropriate that both athletes have equal time to prepare for this important match and be able to compete at the highest level.”

Paul finally won the November game, which was held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event was broadcast live around the world on Netflix.

“It is such an honor. He is a legend. He’s the greatest that ever made it. I am inspired by him,” said Paul following his victory. “This man is a shadow. It’s an honor to be able to fight him. It was really hard, as I expected.”

Tyson was gracious in his defeat, saying after the match, “I didn’t show anything to anybody, but only to myself. I’m not one of those people who want to please the world. I’m only happy with what I know.”