Mike Tyson has ‘no regrets’ about Jake Paul fight after ‘almost dying’ in June | Boxing news

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Mike Tyson says he has “no regrets” about stepping into the ring “one last time” to face Jake Paul after admitting he “almost died” in June.

Tyson, 58, lost via unanimous decision to YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul after eight two-minute rounds in Texas, 19 years after his last professional fight, against Kevin McBride.

The former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world appeared to leave the door open for future fights when he spoke to the fight’s broadcaster. Netflix.

But he has since written on X and suggested he will now retire after being able to perform in front of his family as he revealed how ill he was this summer.

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Tyson wrote: “This is one of those situations where you lost but still won. I’m thankful for last night. I don’t regret getting in the ring one last time.

“I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25kg in the hospital and had to fight to get fit to fight so I won.

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

Paying tribute to Tyson after the fight, Paul said: “Mike Tyson, it’s such an honour. He’s the greatest to ever do it.

“He’s an icon. It was an honor to fight him. He was exactly what I thought he would be.”