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Mike Tyson responds to shock call out from boxer just days after Jake Paul defeat

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Published 08:28 19 Nov 2024 GMT

Mike Tyson responds to shock call out from boxer just days after Jake Paul defeat

Tyson has responded after his defeat to Jake Paul.

Ryan Smart

Ryan Smart

Mike Tyson has responded to a call-out to step back into the boxing ring after losing to Jake Paul.

Tyson lost via unanimous decision to Paul in Arlington, Texas on Friday night.

The 58-year-old started well in the opening two rounds but found the fight progressively more difficult and looked to be significantly weary by the time the final bell rung in round eight.

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In his post-fight interview in the ring immediately after the bout, Tyson didn't rule out the possibility of fighting again and even called out Jake's brother Logan.

He struck a different tone in a lengthy post on Twitter the day after the fight, telling fans that he had 'no regrets to get in ring one last time'.

Many boxing icons were present at the AT&T Stadium to watch the fight, including Evander Holyfield, who famously had part of his ear bitten off by Tyson during their second fight in 1997.

Holyfield beat Tyson in 1996 to win the WBA Heavyweight Championship, with 'Iron Mike' being disqualified from the second bout and having his boxing licence suspended - a decision that was later revoked.

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But despite being 62 years of age himself, Holyfield called out Tyson to complete their trilogy following the Paul fight.

He wrote on Instagram: "The fans want it... #unfinishedbusiness."

But Tyson was in no mood to entertain stepping back into the ring, personally replying to Holyfield's post: "I love you brother, but the trilogy is our friendship."

Evander Holyfield calls out Mike Tyson on Instagram (Image: Instagram)
Evander Holyfield calls out Mike Tyson on Instagram (Image: Instagram)

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After their bout, Paul admitted on his podcast 'BS with Jake Paul' that he made the decision not to knock out Tyson during the fight and apologised to fans.

He said: "I'm sorry I didn't knock him out, guys. I'm really sorry.

"After I'd seen him a little bit tired, I didn't want to put too much hurt on him. But I wanted the fans to get a good experience.

"There was a point where all of my aggression and super-violence, and the 'I'm gonna knock this guy out and show him', it went away when I wasn't getting hit much at all. I love Mike."

Featured Image Credit: Getty / Mike Tyson

Topics: Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, Boxing

Ryan Smart
Ryan Smart

Live in constant hope of the top flight as a Preston North End fan. Written in the past for SPORF, GiveMeSport and more.

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