Mike Tyson feels he will ‘still win’ after fight with Jake Paul

Despite the outcome of his recent battle against Jake Paul, Mike Tyson doesn’t feel like he lost.

“This is one of those situations where you lost but still won. I’m grateful for last night. No regrets stepping into the ring one last time,” Tyson, 58, wrote via X on Saturday, November 16. “I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. I lost half my blood and 25 pounds in the hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight, so I won.”

He added: “For my kids to see me stand toe-to-toe and finish eight rounds with a talented fighter half my age, in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy Stadium, is an experience no one has the right to have. has to ask. Thank you.”

Minutes after Tyson shared his statement, Paul, 27, responded via Xsaying, ‘I love you Mike. It was an honor. You are an inspiration to us all.”

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Earlier this year, Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a plane while traveling from Miami to Los Angeles, which his team confirmed We weekly at the time it was due to a flare-up of a stomach ulcer.

“He became nauseous and dizzy due to a flare-up of a stomach ulcer 30 minutes before landing,” his representative said in a statement to Us in May. “He is grateful for the medical staff who were there to help him.”

At the time, Tyson insisted he didn’t have to feel “100%” to “beat Jake Paul,” but the boxing match was still postponed from its original date in July to Friday, November 15.

“During a follow-up consultation on Thursday with medical professionals regarding his recent flare-up of a stomach ulcer, Mike Tyson is recommended to perform minimal to light training for the next few weeks and then return to full training without restrictions,” a message said. statement from Tyson’s team posted on social media.

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The statement also noted that Tyson and Paul “agreed” on the decision to postpone, writing: “It is only fair that both athletes have equal training time to prepare for this important competition and are able to compete at the highest level. ”

Paul ultimately won the November competition, which took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event will be streamed live on Netflix worldwide.

‘It’s such an honor. He’s a legend. He’s the best to ever do it. I am inspired by him,” said Paul after his victory. “This man is an icon. It’s an honor to fight him. It was really tough, as I expected.”

Tyson was gracious in defeat, saying after the match, “I didn’t prove anything to anyone but myself. I’m not one of those guys who wants to please the world. I’m only satisfied with what I can do.”