Tyson Says Paul Loss Felt Like a Personal Win
Mike Tyson said his loss to Jake Paul still felt like a personal victory because he had recovered from a serious health crisis and was grateful to return to the ring. Paul won their eight-round bout by unanimous decision at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on November 15, 2024.
What Tyson Said
In a post published the day after the fight, Tyson described it as a situation where he “lost but still won.” He said he was grateful for the experience and had no regrets about getting in the ring “one last time.” Tyson also wrote that he had nearly died in June, received eight blood transfusions, and lost half his blood and 25 pounds while hospitalized. Those are Tyson’s own account of his illness and recovery.
Tyson said the chance for his children to watch him complete eight rounds was meaningful to him. He thanked supporters and described getting healthy enough to compete as his personal victory. His post framed the outcome around gratitude and recovery, even though the official result was a defeat.
The Official Result
Paul, then 27, defeated the 58-year-old Tyson by unanimous decision after eight two-minute rounds. The bout took place at AT&T Stadium and streamed on Netflix. The result was a boxing decision for Paul; Tyson’s description of feeling that he had “still won” referred to the personal meaning of making it back to the ring.
Sources
Reuters: Tyson says he has no regrets after fighting “one last time”
Associated Press: Paul wins the eight-round fight by unanimous decision
Tags: Boxing, Combat Sports
