YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake Paul, has responded to Mike Tyson’s message of gratitude for the chance to fight “one last time”.
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| Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul during final faceoff prior to the fight at the AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, United States (US) |
Former heavyweight champion, Tyson, finished eight (8) rounds with Jake Paul, “a talented fighter half my age”, however, lost by unanimous decision.
58-year old Tyson wrote: “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”
Paul replied: “Love you Mike. It was an honor. You’re an inspiration to us all.”
