Mike Tyson recently spoke Fox Sports on the mental roller coaster he faced after his much hyped comeback fight. Despite declaring that “payday wouldn’t change his life”, the legendary boxer confessed that he felt “a bit depressed” once he lost the adrenaline of every training day. “This fight was such a big climb – we were so high and high, we were so excited,” Tyson revealed. “The fight is over, boom. Wow, I’m a little depressed a little bit. We have to go back to our living situation, live again. We were training for nine months.” Hearing this level of honesty from a former heavyweight champion can break anyone’s heartstrings, especially considering how close he is to 60 years old.
Adding to the post-fight storyline, the final punch statistics from Tyson’s bout with social media sensation Jake Paul paint a vivid picture of the bout. According to Fox SportsJake Paul landed 78 of 278 total punches, with 31 of 179 jabs connecting and 47 of 99 power punches hitting his mark. Tyson, on the other hand, managed 18 of 97 total punches, including 5 of 62 punches and 13 of 35 power punches.
Shortly after the fight, Tyson hinted on social media that his time in the ring might be over for good. It’s heartbreaking to see that he can’t take full advantage of his incredible achievement, reminding us that sometimes the fiercest battles happen long after the final bell.
