Mike Tyson recently spoke with Fox Sports about the mental rollercoaster he faced after his much-vaunted comeback fight. Despite claiming that “payday isn’t going to change his life”, the legendary boxer admitted he felt “kind of depressed” when he lost his daily adrenaline rush in 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 have to go back to our life situation, back to life. We trained for nine months.” Hearing that level of honesty from a former heavyweight champion can pull anyone in, especially considering how close he is to 60 years old.
Adding to the post-fight story, the latest punch statistics from Tyson’s bout 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 and 47 of 99 power shots hitting their target. Tyson, on the other hand, landed 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 forever. 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.