Mike Tyson Had Heartbreaking Life Admission After Losing To Jake Paul

12/28/2024 12:44 PM

Back in November, legendary boxer Mike Tyson returned to the ring to face Jake Paul. Unfortunately for fans of "Iron Mike," his return wasn't a triumphant one. 

Tyson lost to Paul in one of the most anticipated boxing matches in recent memory. He only threw 97 punches despite going the distance. Paul, meanwhile, threw 278 punches. Fans were pretty sad to see the legend in such rough shape, but he claimed at that time that he was satisfied with his performance. Heck, he even teased a possible fight against Logan Paul.

"I don't know [if I'll fight again]," Tyson said. "It depends on the situation. I don't think [it's the last time]. Maybe [I'll fight] Jake's brother."

During an interview with FOX Sports Radio this week, Tyson was asked about his return to the ring. He revealed that life hasn't been the same ever since his fight with Paul ended. 

In fact, Tyson said he's actually been "depressed" the past few weeks. He spent so much time training that now he doesn't have much to look forward to. 

"That fight was such a big ascent — we were so up and high, we were so excited," Tyson said. "The fight's over, boom. Wow, I'm kind of depressed a little bit. We got to get back [into] our living situation [daily life], back to living. [We were] training for it 9 months." 

This is a totally different message from the one Tyson shared with the world in late November. 

"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," Tyson said on social media. "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."

Perhaps we'll see Tyson return one more time just to fill that void in his current life. 

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