At the age of 58, with several health issues including sciatica and a recent ulcer flare-up, Mike Tyson will make his professional return to the squared circle after almost 20 years. This decision to make a return now has made the fans curious and has forced them to ask about this sudden change of heart.

Mike Tyson will face Jake Paul on 15 November at the AT&T Stad͏ium in ͏Arlingto͏n,͏ Tex͏as͏ in front of more than 80,000 fans. While the Baddest Man On The Planet has vouched for the soundness of his health, fans are still worried about the legendary boxer. Almost everyone thinks that this fight will be tough for him and is trying to make sense of this coming-out-of-retirement fight. Well, the Brooklyn native finally broke his silence and revealed the reason behind him choosing this fight at this juncture of his life.

It’s more than just money for Mike Tyson

In the first episode of the Netflix special three-episode series, ‘Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson’ which premiered yesterday, Tyson opened up about his reason to consider this fight. He stated how Jake Paul’s drive impressed him. “I didn’t think Jake is enjoying his position in life right now. And good for him. I was minding my business,” began Tyson while working out for the upcoming fight.

The Brooklyn native made it clear that he had no intention of coming back from retirement. He was enjoying his life and was doing whatever he wanted to do. “I was just enjoying life. Smoking a lot of w**d, doing a lot of mu*****ms. Just enjoying life. Doing whatever I want.” According to the Brooklyn native, he wanted to focus on growing his business empire and was content with his life.

Everything changed when El Gallo expressed his desire to face the boxing legend. “Then I saw this little s**t,” declared Tyson. The 50-6 boxer stated that even though he thought of the YouTuber as “a little pipsqueak, he ignited the fire in me.” Thus, when the opportunity presented itself, he just couldn’t say no. So, for him, this fight is much more than about money.

Tyson promises a surprise for Jake Paul

A few weeks ago, Tyson revealed that winning this fight would make him immortal. But if he fails to win, “I don’t wanna die in a hospital bedroom; I wanna die in a ring.” We might see a motivated Mike Tyson inside the ring after a very long time. It is not a good sign for any boxer to see the former undisputed champion this desperate to get inside the ring. This is a warning sign for the Cleveland native, as the 58-year-old vowed to make him regret his decision of ever asking Mike Tyson to a fight.

Further, in the same episode, Tyson stated that even though the Problem Child has made his career out of challenging big names, he will regret his decision this time. According to the 50-6 boxer, irrespective of his age and health condition, El Gallo must be a bit scared to face him. He stated, “I’m sure he’s(Jake Paul) scared, you know? If he’s not scared, he’s gonna be in for a big surprise.” 

Netflix has termed this fight as the biggest event of the year and both the fighters have put everything on the table and there is no turning back for them now. Whether this fight will make Mike Tyson immortal or will turn into a nightmare for boxing fans is yet to be seen. But one thing is clear, the few minutes they have inside the ring against each other will be historic and unlike anything seen before.

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