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Boxing legend Mike Tyson faced off against YouTube star turned-pro boxer Jake Paul in a highly anticipated bout on Friday night. It was Tyson's first time stepping into the ring since June 11, 2005. He came into the fight with a 50-8 professional record, looking to hand Paul his second career loss.
Unfortunately for fans, the fight didn’t live up to the excitement many had hoped for, as the 27-year-old Paul controlled the action from start to finish. At 58 years old, the former world heavyweight champion showed he simply doesn't have it like he used to. The fight went the full eight rounds, with Paul winning by unanimous decision.
The judges scored it 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73 in his favor. © Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Immediately after the loss, Tyson was asked if Friday night's fight would be his last. In response, he said, " I don't think so .
" Perhaps Tyson had a change of heart on Saturday as he reflected on how things went. He took to social media to state he has " no regrets to get in ring one last time ." This is one of those situations when you lost but still won.
I’m grateful for last night. No regrets to get in ring one last time. I almost died in June.
Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won. To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for.
Thank you 🙏 #PaulTyson Even with the loss that brings his record to 50-9, Tyson is still walking away with a hefty paycheck. But for Tyson, it’s not just about that. After nearly dying back in June, he’s just grateful to still be able to step into the ring—something he considers a victory in itself.
For Paul, he improves to 11-1. He currently has no plans for his next fight, but on Saturday, he called out MMA legend Conor McGregor . Related: Jake Paul's $1 Million Outfit for Mike Tyson Fight Catches Attention.
