After shattering viewership records but falling short in the ring against Jake Paul, Mike Tyson has put comeback speculation to rest for good.
The legendary former undisputed heavyweight champion ended nearly twenty years of retirement when he stepped into the ring against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. The fight, originally postponed due to Tyson’s health scare, eventually took place and drew massive global attention. Unfortunately for Tyson, age proved a tougher opponent than Paul; after a promising opening minute, the 58-year-old soon showed the signs of time. Paul took full advantage, cruising to a unanimous decision victory over eight two-minute rounds
In the immediate aftermath, Tyson teased fans with the possibility of facing Jake’s brother, Logan Paul. However, his family soon insisted Mike was done, and Tyson himself has now confirmed it in a recent interview with Men’s Health—exactly six months after that headline-grabbing bout.
“The only person I’m fighting now is my accountant. Other than that, I’m just living life and I’m doing good right now,” Tyson declared, leaving no room for misinterpretation.
The news will come as a relief to many long-time boxing fans who were uneasy seeing Tyson, nearly 60, trading blows with someone decades younger. Concern for his health overshadowed the excitement, as many worried the legend could get hurt in pursuit of glory.
Meanwhile, Jake Paul is already gearing up for his next move. The 11-1 crossover star—whose only loss came in a close bout with Tommy Fury, half-brother of heavyweight champ Tyson Fury—is reportedly set to announce his next fight within the week. Paul has failed in talks with boxing superstars Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Gervonta Davis, and with high-profile rematches off the table, he may be eyeing lesser-known contenders as he pursues his dream of becoming a legitimate world champion.
For Mike Tyson, however, the message is clear: —The gloves are hung up for good. —The stage belongs to the next generation.
And this time, even Iron Mike isn’t looking back.
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