Mike Tyson Reflects on His Loss to Jake Paul The 58-year-old former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson, who was defeated by 27-year-old Jake Paul yesterday by unanimous decision, shared that he was satisfied with his performance and believes he did well, considering his age. “Sometimes a loss can feel like a victory,” Tyson wrote on social media. “I’m grateful for everything that happened yesterday and have no regrets. It was important for me to step into the ring one last time. Back in June, I almost died—I had eight blood transfusions, lost half of my blood volume, and dropped 25 pounds. I had to fight hard to regain my health and prepare for this match, and in my eyes, that’s a win. My kids got to see me go all eight rounds against a talented fighter who’s half my age. Doing that in front of a packed Dallas Cowboys stadium is an experience anyone would envy. Thank you all!” After the fight, Tyson jokingly added that he hasn’t made a final decision about retiring from boxing and might return to the ring again someday.