Jake Paul reveals ankle injury impacted training before Mike Tyson fight

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Jake Paul fought Mike Tyson while dealing with an ankle injury that affected his training. Paul missed two weeks of sparring and felt his cardio was impacted. He managed to secure a points victory in the eight-round match. Tyson, at 58, also appeared limited due to an injury and had previously withdrawn from their planned July fight. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete, despite facing serious health issues earlier this year, including multiple blood transfusions. Both fighters showed signs of struggle during the match, with Tyson acknowledging the challenges he faced. Paul noted he didn't need to perform at his best to win against the aging champion.


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