One of the most important sporting occasions of 2024 concerned Mike Tyson, making his return to skilled boxing after 19 years to battle former YouTube star Jake Paul. Regardless of the 31-year age gape between the 2 combatants — and regardless of a Tyson medical emergency practically stopping the battle from taking place — Iron Mike and the Downside Little one drew 70,000 spectators to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the place they dropped the gloves on Nov. 15.
Though Tyson began brightly towards the 27-year-old Paul, the previous heavyweight champion landed solely 97 punches throughout eight two-minute rounds and regarded all of his 58 years as Paul ran out a unanimous winner. Nonetheless, Tyson left the ring along with his head held excessive — and his life modified endlessly.
Tyson spends $13 million
For the pleasure of shedding to Paul, Tyson obtained a $20 million purse — and Iron Mike has since spent the lion’s share of that complete on one thing very helpful, that he hopes outlives him: land.
Tyson has simply closed on the acquisition of a $13 million property positioned in Delray Seaside, Florida. He has bought 2.7 acres of land within the identify of his spouse, Lakiha, and the land is a part of an unique property known as Tierra Del Rey.
“The Tyson household has been a valued shopper and pal for a few years and it has been a pleasure working with them,” household consultant Joseph Schneider stated following the acquisition.
Though Tyson has teased extra fights sooner or later and has entered a collaborative take care of streaming big Netflix following the success of the Paul bout, it does appear as if the Florida land buy is a sign that Iron Mike is planning to calm down and revel in his return to relevance in America’s sporting consciousness. And even in defeat, Tyson in November was in a reflective temper — maybe understanding {that a} vital buy was on the horizon.
“That is a type of conditions whenever you misplaced however nonetheless received. I am grateful for final evening,” Tyson stated on Nov. 16.
