Despite the result of his recent fight against Jake Paul, Mike Tyson I don’t feel like he lost.

“It’s one of those situations where you lose but still win. I am grateful for last night. No regrets about getting in the ring one last time,” Tyson, 58, wrote via X on Saturday, November 16. “I almost died in June. I have had 8 blood transfusions. I lost half my blood and 25 pounds in the hospital and had to fight to get healthy, so I won.

He added, “Having my kids see me face to face and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboys stadium is an experience no man has the right to ask for. THANKS.”

Minutes after Tyson shared his statement, Paul, 27, responded via Xsaying, “I love you Mike. It was an honor. You are an inspiration to us all.

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Earlier this year, Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a plane while traveling from Miami to Los Angeles, which his team responded to confirmed at Us every week At the time, it was due to an ulcer flare-up.

“He became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare-up 30 minutes before landing,” his representative explained in a statement to We in May. “He thanks the medical staff who were there to help him.”

At the time, Tyson insisted he didn’t need to “feel 100 percent” to “beat Jake Paul“, but the boxing match was still postponed from its original date in July until Friday, November 15.

“During a follow-up consultation Thursday with medical professionals regarding his recent ulcer flare-up, Mike Tyson was recommended to train minimally to light over the next few weeks and then resume a complete workout without any limitations,” read a statement. statement from Tyson’s team posted on social media.

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​​The statement also said that Tyson and Paul were “in agreement” on the decision to postpone, writing: “It is right that both athletes have the same amount of training time to prepare for this important match and are able to compete at the highest level. »

Paul finally won the November game, which took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event was broadcast live worldwide on Netflix.

“It’s such an honor. It’s a legend. He’s the best to ever do it. I’m inspired by him,” Paul said after his victory. “This man is an icon. It’s an honor to be able to fight him. It was really difficult, as I expected.

Tyson was gracious in his defeat, saying after the match: “I didn’t prove anything to anyone, only to myself.” I’m not one of those guys who wants to please the world. I’m only happy with what I can do.