Mike Tyson recently spoke with Fox Sports about the mental roller coaster he faced after his much-hyped comeback fight. Despite claiming that “a payday wouldn't change his life”, the legendary boxer admitted he felt “kind of depressed” after losing his daily adrenaline rush from training. “That fight was such a big climb – we were so high, we were so excited,” Tyson revealed. “The fight is over, boom. Wow, I'm a little depressed. We must return to our life situation, back to life. We trained for nine months.” Hearing that level of honesty from a former heavyweight champion can make anyone's heart sink, especially considering how close he is to 60.
Adding to the post-fight storyline, the latest punch statistics from Tyson's fight with social media sensation Jake Paul paint a vivid picture of the showdown. According to Fox SportsJake Paul landed 78 of 278 total shots, with 31 of 179 jabs connecting and 47 of 99 power shots hitting the target. Tyson, on the other hand, managed to land 18 of 97 total punches, including 5 of 62 jabs and 13 of 35 hard punches.
Shortly after the fight, Tyson hinted on social media that his time in the ring could be over for good. It's heartbreaking to see him unable to fully enjoy his incredible achievement, reminding us that sometimes the fiercest battles take place long after the final bell.