Mike Tyson feels “embarrassed” and in “rough shape” after losing to Jake Paul, saying he’s grateful Paul didn’t kill him as threatened.
Mike Tyson, the legendary boxer, recently faced off against YouTube star Jake Paul in a highly publicized fight.
The match took place on Netflix and attracted a massive audience, with around 65 million viewers tuning in.
However, the outcome left Tyson feeling embarrassed and in “rough shape.”
Mike Tyson is grateful to Jake Paul for not killing him after embarrassing loss to the YouTuber
At 58 years old, Tyson stepped into the ring against the 27-year-old YouTuber, Jake Paul.
Despite his fame and past achievements, Tyson struggled during the eight rounds of the fight.
Paul was declared the winner by unanimous decision. Many fans and commentators noted that Tyson did not look like his former self.
This match, which was seen by millions, raised questions about Tyson’s readiness to compete at this level.
According to a source close to Tyson, he felt grateful that the fight did not end with serious injuries.
The source mentioned that Tyson was thankful to Paul for not causing him more damage, despite Paul’s earlier playful threats to knock him out.
Tyson viewed this fight as a significant moment, marking what he believes is the end of his boxing career.
“Mike is so thankful that Jake did not kill him like he said he was going to.
“Mike looked at this as the end of his boxing career because it is.
“Tyson is in rough shape and was slightly embarrassed, but he also knows that, despite his win claim, he lost.
“He is throwing in the towel. He was really hoping that he could end his career with a win but in the end, it was a win because he was paid millions.
This is going right to his retirement fund.”
Legendary boxer Mike Tyson spoke out after the fight
After the bout, Tyson expressed mixed feelings about the experience.
He felt embarrassed by his performance but was glad for the opportunity to fight one last time.
In a social media post, he reflected on the match and shared his gratitude.
“This is one of those situations when you lost but still won,’ he said on X. ‘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.”
Financial gains amidst disappointment
Despite the loss, the financial rewards from the fight were enormous.
Tyson reportedly earned around $20 million for this event.
Although he did not achieve the victory he hoped for, he viewed the monetary gain as a boost for his retirement fund.
This financial aspect adds a silver lining to an otherwise tough experience in the ring.
The impact of streaming on the fight
The fight was streamed on Netflix, leading to some technical difficulties.
Many viewers reported issues such as buffering and poor image quality.
Netflix acknowledged the issues but considered the event a success due to the high viewer count.