Boxing legend Mike Tyson appears to be enjoying a well-deserved break after his highly anticipated fight with social media personality Jake Paul. The 58-year-old boxing icon returned to the ring in November, making his first professional fight since losing to Kevin McBride in 2005.

Although he took part in an exhibition match with fellow boxing legend Roy Jones Jr in 2020, fighting 27-year-old Paul posed quite a challenge for Tyson, mainly due to the significant age difference between them. As a result, the experienced boxer had to undergo demanding training to prepare for the match.

Before the fight, Tyson impressed many with his muscular physique. But on fight night in Texas, his age became apparent.

Despite failing to secure a knockout, Paul won by unanimous decision, increasing his professional boxing record to 11-1. Seven weeks after the fight, Tyson appears to be enjoying some well-deserved rest as he has clearly gained weight in recent footage.

After an intense and grueling training camp, the American boxing legend moved from the ring to spending time with his family during the holiday season. Before his defeat at the hands of Paul, Tyson revealed that he “almost died”.

Taking to Twitter, the legendary fighter shared: “It’s one of those situations where you lost, but you still won. I’m grateful for last night. I don’t regret entering the ring for the last time.

“I almost died in June. I had 8 blood transfusions. I lost half my blood and 25 pounds in the hospital and had to fight to get better to fight, so I won. My kids seeing me go head to head and finish 8 innings with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy Stadium is an experience no man could ever ask for. Thank you.

Tyson was scheduled to face Paul in July, but health issues forced a delay as Tyson suffered a solemn scare during the flight. Before the fight, Tyson told Up-to-date York Magazine: “I was in the bathroom vomiting blood.

“I asked the doctor, ‘Am I going to die?’ He replied: “We have options.” Options? I couldn’t believe it. I had eight blood transfusions. The doctor said I had lost half my blood and almost died.

“I lost 25 pounds in 11 days. I couldn’t eat. Only fluids. Every time I went to the bathroom it smelled of tar. It didn’t even smell like —- anymore. It was disgusting. It repulsed me [when I continued training]”

Despite the setback, Tyson showed unparalleled spirit as he explained his road to recovery: “All my coordination, stamina, everything was hectic coming back. I was already at the top. I could have fought him that day. Now I have to start from scratch. I just don’t give up.”

The Twelfth Night event, organized by the World Boxing Organization (WBO) in cooperation with the Jake Paul Boxing Foundation, was a huge success.

As part of this charity event, over 300 newborn boxers received toys, bicycles, prizes, surprises, boxing equipment and educational materials such as books, notebooks and bags.

The event was honored by the presence of WBO President Gustavo Olivieri, Esq., as well as a number of respected boxing champions, including WBO Jr. Champion. Welterweight Teofimo Lopez, 7th Division World Champion Amanda Serrano, WBO Featherweight Champion Rafael “Divino” Espinoza and WBO Jr. Champion lightweight Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete, all of whom were recognized for their outstanding achievements in sports.

WBO champion Espinoza showed off his talent by singing several songs accompanied by a live mariachi band. What an extraordinary talent!

Additionally, Hall of Famer Ivan Calderón, former WBO champions Juanma López, Nelson Dieppa and Alex Sánchez, as well as Román Martínez, WBO International Jr. champion. flyweight René Santiago, WBO NABO flyweight champion Juan Carlos Camacho and WBO intercontinental flyweight champion Yankiel Rivera contributed to the success of the event.

Other notable participants included newcomer Juanmita Lopez and rising Juan Zayas, as well as former WBA champion Alberto Machado, Omar Rosario, Kiria Tapia and many others.

The event wasn’t just for charity; it was a jovial family gathering that featured delicious Puerto Rican cuisine, arcade games, and the opportunity to interact with the masters through photos and autographs. The event, held at Hacienda San Miguel in Salinas, truly embodied the spirit of community and support for newborn aspirants in the world of boxing.

NFL legend and former Pro Bowler Adam “Pacman” Jones cast doubt on Mike Tyson’s high-profile comeback fight against Jake Paul, suggesting the Netflix fight was potentially “rigged.”

The Cincinnati Bengals cornerback, who is a close friend of Tyson, expressed his desire to see the youngest-ever heavyweight champion return to a “real fight.”

His comments are likely to fuel ongoing speculation about the legality of the game in Dallas, which drew tens of millions of viewers last month. Pacman has criticized social media influencer turned boxer Paul for his lack of aggression in the ring.

Despite Paul’s vehement denials of any manipulation or PR stunts, Pacman said Take back the USA: “I really think the fight was rigged because if you look at the first round, Mike hit him with a few punches and it looked like he was telling him to leisurely down.

“Did I think his feet were already in place? No, I didn’t think so. He was a little unsteady on his feet. I like Mike Tyson. I love Mike Tyson. I love watching the real fight with Mike Tyson.

The retired NFL star, who hosts “The Pacman Jones Show” on BetOnline, believes Tyson still has the potential to unleash his inner “beast.”

Pacman, who watched the fight in the ring, has since questioned the intensity of the fight: “Paul knocked out everyone else. However, with Mike he wasn’t as aggressive. He looked a little shy to me. If you had asked me this first (I would have thought), “Oh, that’s challenging.”

Unbeknownst to Pacman, Tyson revealed that in the months before the fight he had been struggling with life-threatening health problems that even required a significant blood transfusion. Even though Tyson looked torpid, tired and anxious in the fight, Pacman supported the 58-year-old’s decision to fight a man half his age.

“If he gets the go-ahead from the doctors, let him go. He’s a fucking warrior, bro.”

In a cheeky conclusion, Jones noted that he did not discuss these issues with Tyson after the fight because “he was out of the country.”

Pacman now wants to step into the ring and fight the stars, so he challenged sportscaster and former Carolina Panthers winger Steve Smith. The two have been in a long-running dispute after numerous clashes on the pitch.

“If you’re asking me to go out and fight now, three rounds. I would definitely do it. It’s obvious. “Steve Smith, I don’t like him. He’s d——-.

“He knows what he did. I don’t have to show it all.

“When I first met him as a rookie, he was a d—.” Pacman expressed his delight at having the freedom to express his opinions in all sports thanks to the BetOnline deal and talk show. He stated: “Nothing is forbidden.

“I utilize the phrase ‘politely strict’ all the time – and that’s who we are. I’m talking about facts.

“I am very pleased with BetOnline, they do a great job taking care of everything I need in terms of production and program assistance. This is just the beginning.

“Next year we will be one of the biggest shows, if not the biggest.”