Mike Tyson, 58, has revealed shocking details about his health ahead of a fight. He suffered a severe stomach ulcer in May as he prepared to return to the ring. The health crisis forced him to postpone his first fight in nearly 20 years as his condition required emergency medical treatment, including eight blood transfusions after losing half his blood.
“That crisis almost killed me in June,” Tyson said in his post-fight comments.
“I lost half my blood and 25 pounds in the hospital, and I had to fight my way back to health so I could get in the ring.”
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I may have lost the fight, but I feel like I won because I was able to stand up to a younger opponent and go eight rounds in front of a huge crowd. It’s an experience that no man could ask for more than that,” he added.
Mike Tyson returned to the ring after a nearly two-decade absence, but this fight proved that it might be time for him to call it a day. Against Jake Paul, Tyson failed to deliver the performance fans expected of him during his prime, appearing tired and frail due to age and the stress of his health.
“I wanted to put on a show for the fans, I didn’t want to hurt someone who didn’t need it,” said Jake Paul, the winner of the fight.
“I had a lot of respect for Tyson and I didn’t want to go too far when I saw signs of fatigue in him.”
Mike Tyson has confirmed in his statements that he has decided to retire permanently, stating that the fight against Jake Paul was an opportunity to prove his strength to himself and his family after the health difficulties he had been through.
“I don’t regret this experience,” he said. “It was an opportunity for my children to see me step into the ring and fight bravely despite all the challenges. This fight is a perfect ending to my boxing career.”
With his official retirement, Mike Tyson leaves behind an unforgettable sporting legacy. He is one of the greatest boxers in the history of the sport and a symbol of strength and courage in the ring. Even though his last fight was not at his peak, Tyson remains a legend whose name will live on in boxing history.
It is worth noting that Tyson, nicknamed “the fiercest man on the planet”, achieved records and titles during his career that made him a global sporting icon.
Mike Tyson’s final fight against Jake Paul was more than just a sporting encounter, it was a human chapter that reflected the legend’s struggle with age and health issues. As Tyson officially bids farewell to boxing, his memory lives on as one of the greatest champions in the history of the sport.