Legendary boxer Mike Tyson made his return to boxing last night when he faced off against former Youtuber Jake Paul in an eight round boxing match. The 58 year old icon faced against Paul who is 31 years the younger to him. The boxing bout between the two boxers was earlier supposed to take place in July but Mike Tyson had to pull out due to an injury and his health condition. After Mike Tyson lost to Jake Paul yesterday in Texas, he made a shocking revelation on social media. 

Mike Tyson Makes Shocking Revelation Post Fight With Jake Paul 

Tyson said he had gone in the ring “one last time” in a social media post Saturday that provided details about the health scare he faced that forced the postponement from the fight’s original date this summer.

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“I almost died in June,” Tyson wrote on X. “Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won.”

There’s no question the younger Paul will be back in the ring. The former social media influencer started boxing about 4 1/2 years ago and has always said he wants to be a championship fighter.

Mike Tyson Praises Jake Paul After Loss Against Younger Boxer

“He’s a very good fighter,” said Tyson, the undisputed heavyweight champ from 1987-90, after Paul won 80-72 on one judge’s scorecard and 79-73 on the other two.

Paul still has plenty to prove, though. He is 11-1 with seven knockouts, the only loss to Tommy Fury, the less-accomplished brother of former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

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The former Disney Channel star has proven he can create hype for just about any fight.

The first live sports event on Netflix was viewed in 60 million households, the streaming company said Saturday. Netflix said further details on viewership would be available next week. 

(With AP Inputs)