Defeat feels like win after I ‘almost died’ in June – no regrets from Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson insisted he had “no regrets” about getting in the ring “one last time” following his defeat to Jake Paul on Friday night after revealing he “almost died” in June.

The eight-round fight – which took place at the AT&T Stadium in Texas – saw YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul earn victory by unanimous decision, with the 27-year-old scoring an 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73 point win over the 58-year-old former world heavyweight champion.

In June, the bout was rescheduled from its original date of July 20th to November 15th after Tyson was taken ill when he was diagnosed with a flare-up of an ulcer problem.

He reportedly became unwell while aboard a flight from Miami to Los Angeles during May and needed medical assistance.

In a post on X on Saturday, Tyson revealed he “almost died” in June after having eight blood transfusions, but insisted he was still “grateful” for the chance to fight “one last time”.

He said: “This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I’m grateful for last night. No regrets to get in the ring one last time.

This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I’m grateful for last night. No regrets to get in ring one last time.

I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won.

To…

— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) November 16, 2024

“I almost died in June. Had eight blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight, so I won.

“To have my children 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 that no man has the right to ask for. Thank you.”

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