Mike Tyson has referred to his defeat by Jake Paul as a "victory" after revealing that he "almost died" earlier this year. The 58-year-old boxing legend lost to the YouTuber-turned-boxer by unanimous decision in a heavily criticized fight in Texas. Tyson took to Instagram to express gratitude for the opportunity to step into the ring once more.

In his Instagram post, Tyson shared a harrowing health ordeal, explaining that he underwent eight blood transfusions and lost 25 pounds in the hospital due to a stomach ulcer flare-up in June. Fans booed during the fight, expressing frustration over the lackluster performance, with Tyson landing only 18 punches compared to Paul’s 78. Nevertheless, Tyson cherished the experience, stating, "To have my children see me stand toe-to-toe and finish eight rounds with a talented fighter half my age... is an experience no man has the right to ask for."

The fight was initially scheduled for July but was postponed due to Tyson's health issues. Netflix reported that 60 million households worldwide tuned in live, calling it a "record-breaking night." However, technical issues marred the event, with viewers experiencing buffering and crashes. Paul claimed that 120 million viewers watched globally, and Netflix promised to release further viewing figures next week.

The fight faced widespread criticism, with many labeling it unexciting. It attracted a star-studded audience, including Charlize Theron and Joe Jonas, capitalizing on Tyson's legendary status and Paul’s massive following. Netflix's entry into live boxing was overshadowed by these technical glitches, raising concerns about the platform’s capability to handle high-demand events.

As Netflix expands into live sports, including a WWE deal next year, experts emphasize the need to resolve technical issues promptly. Tech reporter Chris Stokel-Walker attributed the problems to unprecedented demand, stating, "Netflix needs to get this fixed... They have to expect that if they're going to get into this world, they're going to have to get used to this volume of people coming." With Tyson's health revelations and the fight's technical difficulties, the boxing world remains abuzz, debating the implications of this high-profile event.