Mike Tyson announces retirement from boxing after health scare before Jake Paul fight

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Mike Tyson has announced his retirement from boxing after a fight against Jake Paul, where he revealed he nearly died earlier this year. Tyson, 58, suffered a severe illness that required emergency treatment and multiple blood transfusions. In the fight held in Dallas, Tyson lost to Paul, 27, who claimed he took it easy on the former champion. Tyson expressed gratitude for the experience, stating he was proud to compete despite his health challenges. Paul noted that Tyson's age affected his performance, and he chose not to aggressively pursue a knockout. The fight ended with Paul winning on the judges' scorecards.


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