Mike Tyson says he feels like he won the fight against Jake Paul, despite technically losing, due to his mental and emotional growth.

After months of anticipation and buildup, the highly-publicized Netflix fight between former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul took place on Saturday night in Texas. However, despite the hype surrounding the event, it did not live up to expectations as Paul emerged as the victor via unanimous decision.

In the aftermath of the fight, Tyson took to social media to share an emotional statement about his performance. Despite technically losing the bout, Tyson believes he "won" in many ways. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to step into the ring one last time, especially after nearly losing his life in June due to health complications. In fact, he had to undergo eight blood transfusions and lost half of his blood, resulting in a 25-pound weight loss. Thus, simply being able to compete was a victory in itself for the 58-year-old.

Tyson also mentioned the significance of his children witnessing him fight at such an advanced age and against a talented opponent like Paul. He thanked the fans for their support and acknowledged the experience as something that no man has the right to ask for. Paul responded to Tyson's post with kind words, expressing his admiration and respect for the boxing legend.

However, despite the positive messages from both fighters, there have been accusations that the fight was "fixed" by professional boxers who were involved in the undercard. Sara Bailey, the women's WBA world light flyweight champion, who was in the corner of Lucas Bahdi, a Canadian lightweight who fought on the undercard, suggested that the main event was set up to protect Tyson from taking significant punishment. Bahdi himself added that he believes Paul took it easy on Tyson during the fight.

Overall, the Netflix fight between Tyson and Paul may not have lived up to expectations, but it still generated a lot of attention and discussion. While some may argue that the fight was "fixed," others see it as a positive experience for Tyson, who was able to showcase his strength and determination despite his age and health challenges. Ultimately, both fighters showed sportsmanship and mutual respect, making it a memorable event for fans.

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