Mike Tyson Highlights His Health Challenges In Post About Jake Paul Fight: 'I Lost But I Still Won'

Legendary boxer Mike Tyson has finally spoken out after losing to YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul at their just concluded boxing match.

Tyson shared on X (formerly Twitter) that he didn't see his defeat as a loss and instead highlighted how incredible it was that he lasted eight rounds in the ring against a younger "talented fighter."

During the boxing match, Jake Paul seemingly dominated Mike Tyson throughout and was eventually declared the winner after a unanimous decision by three judges.

Tyson has finally shared his thoughts on his highly anticipated fight against Paul, which marked his return to the ring after 21 years.

The famous boxer expressed gratitude for the opportunity to fight again, noting that he had no regrets about getting in the ring for the last time.

"This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I'm grateful for last night," Tyson said on X. "No regrets to get in 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."

He continued, "To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for. Thank you (prayer hands emoji)."

Shortly after Tyson shared his thoughts on the match between him and Paul, the 27-year-old reacted to the post, noting that the famous boxer inspires him.

Paul commented, "Love you, Mike. It was an honor. You're an inspiration to us all."

Several others flooded Tyson's post, praising him for his performance in the fight with Paul.

One person said, "Honestly, you showed durability, heart, and above all else, resilience. To overcome what happened in June and even get in the ring is the biggest win of the night. Forever the goat."

Another X user noted, "Mike....you can look back and say you gave it a shot. You will always be a legend in our minds."

After his victory against Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Paul had a lot to say about the fight, as he implied he held back in order not to hurt his older opponent.

The influencer also claimed he went easier on Tyson by the third round: "I wanted to give the fans a show, but I didn't want to hurt someone that didn't need to be hurt."

Addressing the boos from fans in the final moments of the fight, Paul said he did his best to deliver an exciting performance but struggled because his opponent was "just surviving in the ring."

"I couldn't really get him to engage me or slip shots and do something super cool or whatever," Paul noted, per TMZ. "But I don't care about what people have to say. They're always going to have something to say, and that it is what it is."

Tyson and Paul's fight was initially scheduled for July 20, but the boxing legend experienced a severe medical emergency in June, which caused the match to be postponed.

"Coming here from Miami on the plane, I went to the bathroom, and I threw up blood. Next thing I know, I'm on the floor, and I was defecating tar," Tyson said in the Netflix documentary, "Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson," adding, "So I came (to the hospital), they said I had a big ulcer, two and a half inches, it was bleeding. All my friends were calling me like I'm dying."

"A week and a half ago, I was training, and I was doing great, and then all of a sudden, I started feeling tired," Tyson said in the documentary about how he was feeling before the flight. "And I was explaining to my trainer, I don't know what's wrong with me."

Tyson, however, powered through his health challenge and assured his fans that he was "ready to fight."

"I've said everything I had to say. There's nothing else to say. I'm just looking forward to fighting," Tyson said. "I'm not going to lose."

Tyson's trainer, Rafael Cordeiro, recently shared his thoughts on the boxer's fight with Paul,  expressing gratitude that the boxing legend can now focus on spending time with his family after months of intense preparation.

"We worked for seven months for this moment. I really believed we had this victory before the fight. He never asked to give up," Cordeiro shared, per the Daily Mail.

Despite the loss, Cordeiro emphasized Tyson's enduring legacy: "He (Tyson) is the people's champion. He has inspired many people outside the ring. Most importantly, Mike comes home to his loved ones."