Mike Tyson makes tough admission following controversial Jake Paul showdown

Mike Tyson, at 58 years old, continues to feel the impact of his historic fight with Jake Paul in November 2024. In a candid interview, Tyson revealed how the fight affected him physically and emotionally.

Despite making history with his return to the ring against the 28-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, Tyson admitted that the aftermath of the bout has left its mark. Speaking at the 2025 Pegasus World Cup, Tyson told The NY Post, “I feel pretty good.”

Despite initially stating that he was feeling fine, Tyson made a tough admission about his condition after the fight against Paul: “I don’t know if I’m 100 percent recovered, but I feel good.”

Tyson’s struggles during the fight

Tyson, also known as “Iron Mike,” admitted that the experience in the ring was more difficult than he had anticipated. He revealed to Fox Sports Radio that he experienced memory loss during the fight. “I don’t remember the fight that much, I kind of blanked out a little,” he said.

Mike Tyson throws a left on Jake Paul during a heavyweight bout at AT&T Stadium on November 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

“I remember coming back from the first round and Jake is doing some kind of … Idon’t know what he was doing (leans forward pretending to bow) and that’s the last thing I remember.” Tyson’s admission speaks to the physical toll the fight took on him, and it’s clear that it affected him more than expected.

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Will Tyson Return to the Ring?

Tyson’s passion for boxing is clear, even though his body has struggled to keep up. After the fight with Paul, Tyson took to X (formerly Twitter), sharing his thoughts on the outcome: “This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I’m grateful for last night. No regrets to get in the ring one last time. I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won.”

Despite the defeat, Tyson’s recovery has been a personal victory in itself. Just two months after the fight, Tyson shared with The Post that he was eager to return to training. “I will probably start next month,” he said, though he was quick to clarify that he wasn’t planning a return to the ring.

Tyson also noted that his wife, Lakiha Spicer, has made it clear that she does not want him to fight again, emphasizing that his health and well-being are his top priorities moving forward.