The 58-year-old Tyson, who returned to the ring after a 19-year break, stated that he feels like a winner despite the judges' decision, reports «Metro».
In his social media post, Tyson shared that the fight was a personal victory over recent serious health issues for him.
The fight, streamed on Netflix, attracted millions of viewers but left mixed feelings. Many viewers considered the match unimpressive and rigged, as Paul didn't hit Tyson with full force, seemingly not wanting to injure his opponent.Mike Tyson.It's one of those situations where you lose, but still win. I'm grateful for last night. I have no regrets about stepping into the ring one last time. In June, I almost died. I had 8 blood transfusions. In the hospital, I lost half my blood and 11 kg of weight, and I had to fight to recover and get to the fight, and I won.
Moreover, Paul expressed respect for "Iron Mike" after his victory, acknowledging his courage and willpower: "I love you, Mike. It was an honor for me. You inspire us all," he wrote in his blog.
Zoomboola.com reminds that Tyson last participated in a professional match in 2005, before Jake Paul, when he fought Irishman Kevin McBride.
Notably, McBride was one of Tyson's tallest opponents (Kevin's height is 198 centimeters). Tyson's opponent won that match by technical knockout.
Read more about other fights of Mike Tyson, his path to success, personal life, and scandals in his biography.
