Tyson Eyes Paul Rematch Before Mayweather Bout

Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight boxing champion, expressed interest in a rematch with Jake Paul following their closely watched exhibition bout last November, while preparing for an upcoming clash with Floyd Mayweather Jr. The 58-year-old Tyson shared these thoughts in a recent interview, reflecting on his performance against the 28-year-old Paul, whom he lost to by unanimous decision after eight rounds streamed live on Netflix.

The fight, which drew an estimated 65 million simultaneous viewers, drew criticism for its lack of action, with Tyson landing few significant punches. Tyson attributed his subdued showing to health challenges and overtraining. He revealed that an ulcer had forced a postponement of the bout earlier in 2024, requiring medical treatment during a flight in late May and disrupting his preparation. "I was really ill," Tyson said. "I didn't want to use that for an excuse, but I had some real bad health problems. I'm fine now." He added that his intense training regimen left him drained, stating, "I left a lot of my effort in the gym. I overtrained. I was too intense, I was too extreme. I need to relax more."

Tyson, who has not fought professionally since...