Defeat feels like win after I ‘almost died’ in June – no regrets from Mike Tyson

Friday’s meeting was Tyson’s first bout in 19 years and saw Jake Paul use his youth and pace to take advantage further into the eight-round fight.
Mike Tyson (right) was defeated by Jake Paul on Friday night (Julio Cortez/AP)
Mike Tyson (right) was defeated by Jake Paul on Friday night (Julio Cortez/AP)

Mike Tyson insisted he had “no regrets” about getting in the ring “one last time” following his defeat to Jake Paul on Friday night after revealing he “almost died” in June.

The eight-round fight – which took place at the AT&T Stadium in Texas – saw YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul earn victory by unanimous decision, with the 27-year-old scoring a 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73 point win over the 58-year-old former world heavyweight champion.

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