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Age takes its toll, and that could be seen last weekend in Mike Tyson’s return to the ring. The one who was at the time the most feared boxer on the planet, found himself defenseless in an official fight against YouTuber Jake Paul, which brought him a lot of criticism. The public wanted more, but we must not forget that Iron He is already 58 years old. The former heavyweight champion published a post on Instagram in which he talked about the health problems he had.
“This is one of those situations where you lost, but you still won. I’m grateful for last night. No regrets about entering the ring for the last time“, the American wrote on his social networks. Although he came out very strong in the first two rounds, he quickly deflatedshowing weakness in the legs and Paul did not want to abuseso the clash ended on foot. Age does not forgive, and it could be seen in Tyson’s movements.
“I almost died in June. They gave me 8 blood transfusions. “I lost half my blood and 25 pounds in the hospital and I had to fight to be healthy to fight, so I won,” Mike revealed. The fight was initially scheduled for July 20, but it had to be delayed because he suffered an ulcer attack during a flight, which had to stop so he could receive medical assistance and he left in a wheelchair.
Finishing on his feet was the real victory for Tyson, who He faced a boxer who was 30 years older than himsomething that was highly criticized. “That my children saw me go and finish eight rounds against a talented boxer half my age in a packed Dallas Cowboys stadium, it’s an experience no man would have the right to ask for. Thank you,” concluded the former champion. A legend who, finally, leaves boxing in peace.
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