Mike Tyson recently spoke to Fox Sports about the mental roller coaster he faced after his much-hyped comeback fight. Despite claiming that “the payday wouldn’t change his life,” the legendary boxer confessed he felt “kind of depressed” once he lost the daily adrenaline rush of training. “That fight was such a big ascent—we were so up and high, we were so excited,” Tyson revealed. “The fight’s over, boom. Wow, I’m kind of depressed a little bit. We got to get back into our living situation, back to living. We were training for nine months.” Hearing that level of honesty from a former heavyweight champion can tug at anyone’s heartstrings, especially considering how close he is to turning 60.
Adding to the post-fight story, the final punch statistics from Tyson’s bout with social media sensation Jake Paul paint a vivid picture of the showdown. According to Fox Sports, Jake Paul landed 78 out of 278 total punches, with 31 of 179 jabs connecting and 47 of 99 power punches hitting their mark. Tyson, on the other hand, managed 18 of 97 total punches, including 5 of 62 jabs 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 heart-wrenching to see him unable to fully enjoy his incredible accomplishment, reminding us that sometimes the fiercest battles happen long after the final bell.