Is it time for Mike Tyson to really retire? The truth behind his latest on-ring challenge

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Few names in sports history carry the weight of Mike Tyson. The former undisputed heavyweight champion has long defied expectations, but now, at 58 years old, the question remains, will Tyson truly walk away from boxing at one point, or not.

Tyson’s meteoric rise in the late 1980s made him one of the most feared fighters in boxing history. By 23 years old, he boasted an astonishing 37-fight win streak, claiming titles and earning the moniker “The Baddest Man on the Planet.”

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Yet, his legendary career took a turn after shocking losses in the early 2000s to Danny Williams and Kevin McBride, which seemed to signal the end. That was, until he made his unexpected return nearly two decades later, facing Jake Paul in a blockbuster bout last November.

The fight against Jake Paul came as a surprise, even to Tyson himself. As he recently revealed, the matchup was born out of a chance encounter in St. Barts, where Tyson and Paul discussed the possibility over casual conversation. Before long, the deal was made, and Tyson walked away $20 million richer, but fans were divided.

The Jake Paul fight and the possibility of more

Following a lackluster showing against Paul, one might have expected Tyson to step away for good. However, instead of calling it a career, Tyson immediately hinted at another bout, against Jake’s older brother, Logan Paul. While Tyson appears eager to step into the ring again, his wife, Lakiha “Kiki” Spicer, has reportedly had enough. According to Tyson’s son, Amir Tyson, his stepmother is firmly against any future fights.

“My stepmom, she’s saying he’s done,” Amir said in an interview. However, he also admitted that convincing his father to retire would be nearly impossible. “He is his own man,” Amir added. “If I say too much, he’d only tell me to shut up and remind me I’m not his dad.”

Tyson’s challenge to Logan Paul was met with characteristic bravado from the YouTube star and WWE wrestler. Paul wasted no time in taunting the former champion: “I’d kill you, Mike.” Tyson, never one to back down, coolly responded: “It’s on then.”

While Tyson has admitted that his comeback fight wasn’t planned, the door remains open for another unexpected bout. At 58 years old, Tyson’s name still carries enormous weight in combat sports, and as history has shown, when it comes to Iron Mike, nothing is ever truly off the table.

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