Mike Tyson in turmoil with boxing icon ’embarrassed’ after losing to Jake Paul
Mike Tyson is reportedly ’embarrassed’ and in ‘rough shape’ and after his recent defeat to Jake Paul.
The boxing legend returned to the ring after a four-year absence over the weekend but was comprehensively outclassed by his 27-year-old opponent, with the world watching on.
Tyson, after the bout, insisted he was happy with his performance against a man over half his age.
He even suggested the fight wouldn’t be his last, with the heavyweight legend choosing to call out Paul’s brother, Logan.
Yet a source has told the Daily Mail that Tyson feels ’embarrassed’ after struggling during the showdown – despite his earnings being set to go ‘straight to his retirement fund’.
“Mike looked at this as the end of his boxing career because it is,” the insider was quoted as saying.
“He is in rough shape and was slightly embarrassed, but he also knows that, despite his win claim, he lost.”
The report also says Tyson is grateful that Paul didn’t kill him, too.
It was a chastening experience for the veteran, 19 years after he’d looked a faded force in a defeat to Kevin McBride in Las Vegas.
Millions tuned in from all over the world hoping to see Tyson summon the magic that once made him the most-feared fighter on the planet.
Yet while he was fast out of the blocks, throwing thunderous punches, he was ultimately gassed out after just two rounds.
As stated above, Tyson called out Logan Paul just seconds after crashing to the seventh professional defeat of his career.
But the boxing legend has since taken to social media to call his bout with Jake his ‘last’, while also saying he was ‘grateful’ for the opportunity to box one last time.
“This is one of those situations when you lost but still won,” he wrote.
“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.”
As for Paul, the 27-year-old was pleased to beat Tyson.
He has even been praised for being sporting, having declined the chance to knock Iron Mike out.
And Paul responded to Tyson’s message with a classy post of his own.
“Love you Mike. It was an honour,” he said.
“You’re an inspiration to us all.”
