Mike Tyson Says He ‘Nearly Died’ in Leadup to Jake Paul Combat

Mike Tyson shed extra gentle at the clinical problems that in the beginning behind schedule his battle towards Jake Paul.

In a put up on his respectable X account, Tyson wrote, “I nearly died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Misplaced part my blood and 25lbs in medical institution and needed to battle to get wholesome to battle so I received.”

The battle between Tyson and Paul used to be in the beginning scheduled for July 20, nevertheless it used to be behind schedule till November after Tyson suffered what used to be reported to be an ulcer flare up in overdue Might.

Tyson additionally mentioned that he used to be “thankful” and had “no regrets to get within the ring one ultimate time.”

“To have my kids see me stand toe to toe and end 8 rounds with a skilled fighter part my age in entrance of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an revel in that no guy has the best to invite for. Thanks.”

After 8 rounds, Paul, 27, claimed victory over former international heavyweight champion Tyson, 58, in a unanimous choice.

Except for Paul vs. Tyson, the primary card additionally featured a highly-praised rematch between undisputed tremendous light-weight champion Katie Taylor and unified featherweight champion Amanda “The Actual Deal” Serrano, which noticed Taylor as soon as once more defeat Serrano by way of a arguable unanimous choice. Taylor prior to now received the preliminary bout between the 2 by way of a cut up choice. Different fights incorporated one between Mario Barrios and Abel Ramos for the WBC welterweight international name that led to a cut up draw, and Neeraj Goyat defeating Whindersson Nunes by way of unanimous choice.