Mike Tyson ‘almost died’ months before defeat by Jake Paul
Mike Tyson says his loss to Jake Paul felt like a victory because he “almost died” earlier this year.
Aged 58 Lost to a YouTuber-turned-boxer Friday’s heavily criticized fight in Texas resulted in a unanimous decision win.
“It’s one of those situations where you lose but still win,” Tyson wrote on Instagram.
“I’m grateful for last night. I don’t regret the last time I boxed.
“I almost died in June. Had eight blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25 pounds in the hospital and had to work my way back up to keep fighting, so I won.”
As the game drew to a close, fans booed, frustrated by the monotony of the incident.
Tyson threw just 18 punches in eight rounds to Paul’s 78, losing for the seventh time in 57 fights.
The game was originally scheduled to take place in July. May postponed on medical advice After Tyson suffered a gastric ulcer attack, he has now revealed that it was more serious than first appeared.
Tyson added: “For my kids to see me fight and go eight rounds with a talented boxer half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboys Stadium is something no one has the right to do. Required experience.”
“Thanks.”
