“That is a type of conditions while you misplaced however nonetheless gained. I’m grateful for final evening,” boxer says after disappointing bout
Mike Tyson mentioned he has “no regrets” about his boxing match with Jake Paul and hinted that it was his final time within the ring in his first feedback since shedding the much-anticipated and much-disappointing combat.
“That is a type of conditions while you misplaced however nonetheless gained. I’m grateful for final evening,” Tyson — who went the complete eight rounds however misplaced on judges’ resolution — wrote on social media Saturday. “No regrets to get in ring one final time.”
The bout between the previous heavyweight champion and the distinguished YouTuber had lengthy been within the works, however well being points saved suspending the battle till Friday evening, the place it streamed to a reported viewers of over 100 million on Netflix.
“I virtually died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Misplaced half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and needed to combat to get wholesome to combat so I gained,” Tyson reasoned.
Whereas Tyson began the combat effectively, exhibiting flashes of his previous self, by Spherical 3 he seemed hobbled, both via leg harm or fatigue. For the rest of the eight-round bout, Tyson merely absorbed Paul’s punches, not often occurring the offensive himself. Nonetheless, Tyson was completely happy together with his efficiency.
“To have my youngsters see me stand toe to toe and end 8 rounds with a gifted fighter half my age in entrance of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an expertise that no man has the best to ask for,” Tyson wrote. “Thanks.”
