Emotional tweet
Tyson after comeback: “Almost died in June”
Former world champion Mike Tyson has revealed serious health problems during his preparation following his boxing comeback defeat. "I almost died in June," the 58-year-old wrote on the internet platform X.
"I had eight blood transfusions. I lost half my blood and 25 pounds in hospital. I had to fight to get well for the fight, so I won." He did not give any further medical details.
Lost and yet won
The former heavyweight dominator had lost unanimously on points to internet star Jake Paul on Friday. Some fans and observers saw it as embarrassing for Tyson, who hardly stood a chance against his 31-year-old opponent. "It's one of those moments where you lose but you still win," wrote Tyson. He said he was grateful for the evening and had no regrets about getting back into the ring.
It was not an experience to be taken for granted "that my kids saw me go toe-to-toe with a talented fighter half my age for eight rounds in a sold-out Dallas Cowboys stadium," Tyson added and expressed his gratitude. Incidentally, 60 million more viewers tuned in via streaming provider Netflix, as the platform announced.
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