boxing legend mike tyson Is ready to face jake paul tonight.
At the age of 58, the former world heavyweight champion, decades after his retirement, is working hard to show the 27-year-old YouTuber turned boxer the power of a true icon.
Find out when Tyson last stepped into the ring below.
When was Tyson’s last fight?
Tyson’s last professional fight was in 2005, when he lost in the sixth round. Kevin McBrideAfter deciding to quit on his stool before the seventh round, Tyson said, “I don’t have the courage to be in this game anymore. I don’t want to disrespect the game I love. My heart is not in it anymore. I feel sorry for the fans who paid for this. I wish I could do better.”
Since then, Tyson has participated in exhibition matches, including a 2020 bout against fellow veteran Roy Jones Jr.Which ended in a split draw.
What is Tyson’s fight record?
Tyson, widely considered one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, made history by becoming the youngest world heavyweight champion at the age of 20. Here are the details of his famous boxing career:
- fights:58
- Victory:50
- By knockout: 44
- By decision: 5
- By disqualification: 1
- Loss:6
Why was the Tyson vs Paul fight delayed?
The Tyson–Paul bout, originally scheduled for July 20, was postponed due to Tyson’s ulcer worsening. On May 26, paramedics were called to assist Tyson after he experienced a medical emergency while traveling on an airplane.
In the recently released Netflix documentary Countdown: Paul vs. TysonIn what led up to the incident from both fighters’ perspectives, Tyson shared more details about the incident that left him fearing for his life.
“Coming here on the plane from Miami, I went to the bathroom and I vomited blood. Next thing I know, I’m on the floor, and I was pooping tar. So I came here, and they found I had a big ulcer – two and a half inches across – and it was bleeding.’
Tyson then asked his doctor if he was going to die, and although he did not say “no”, she reassured him that they had treatment options. “That’s when I panicked,” Tyson said. “I can’t wait to get out of this motherf**ker, man. God, I want to fight and start training. “I don’t want to die in a hospital bedroom, I want to die in the ring.”
How is Tyson’s health now?
according to bbc sportTyson downplayed any recent health concerns, saying he is “absolutely fine” but is taking extra precautions ahead of his fight. He requested that people around him wear face masks for added protection.
He has also been training hard before the fight, which he described as “not fun, but it’s worth it”.
A spokesperson for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation confirmed that both fighters are fit to step into the ring, having passed all mandatory medical tests on Thursday, including heart and brain scans.