Although boxing legend Mike Tyson, 58, lost the fight to a 27-year-old blogger, he considers himself a winner because he "almost died" in June and had to fight to recover.
Writes UNN with a link to the page of the veteran boxer on the X platform.
Mike Tyson explained his health problems that initially delayed his fight with Jake Paul.
"I almost died in June. I had 8 blood transfusions. I lost half of my blood and 25 pounds (over 11 kg) in the hospital and I had to fight to get better so I could fight, so I won.
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The former heavyweight dominator lost to internet star Jake Paul on Friday. Some fans were puzzled, as it was clear that Iron Mike still had little chance against an opponent who was 31 years younger than him.
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But Tyson is grateful for the evening and has no regrets about getting back into the ring.
"This is one of those moments when you lose, but you win anyway," Tyson wrote.
"For my kids to see me go toe-to-toe and finish eight rounds with a talented boxer half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboys stadium is an experience no one has the right to ask for. Thank you," he concluded.
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