Mike Tyson’s former coach is “embarrassed” by the end result of the boxing legend’s highly-anticipated bout towards Jake Paul. During an interview with Australia Nine’s Today, International Boxing Hall of Famer Jeff Fenech revealed that not solely was he “shocked” by Tyson’s loss, however many individuals misplaced their cash due to him.
Mike Tyson’s former coach ‘embarrassed’ by boxing legend’s ‘horrible struggle’ towards Jake Paul
Paul defeated Tyson by unanimous choice in an eight-round heavyweight bout at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium on Friday. “Yeah I used to be [surprised],” Fenech mentioned of the struggle that garnered over 60 million individuals on its Netflix livestream. “I had so many individuals ring me and so many individuals misplaced cash due to me. I’m fairly embarrassed,” the 60-year-old added.
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Fenech and Tyson have identified one another for greater than 20 years now as the previous skilled the latter for a number of fights, together with the 2005 Kevin McBride bout. Following his shock loss to the Irish boxer, Tyson introduced his retirement with a file of 50-6. Despite his Friday’s loss to the YouTuber-turned-boxer, Fenech mentioned that Tyson emerged victorious.
“It could have been a horrible struggle, however what he represented and what he was attempting to do isn’t simply to indicate individuals he can struggle, he’s attempting to indicate folks that at 58 you possibly can work exhausting,” Fenech mentioned. “He’s modified his entire life round and I feel that’s what it’s about. The remainder of the stuff far outweighs the struggle,” he added.
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The Marrickville Mauler revealed that he has spoken with Tyson a number of instances since his loss to the 27-year-old boxer. While Iron Mike desires to be within the ring once more, Fenech has suggested him towards it. “My recommendation can be that you simply don’t have to do this once more,” he defined.
“He’s speaking about being sick … however at 58 and dealing your physique the best way he did, it’s very troublesome to remain wholesome. Sometimes you overdo it and burn your engine out,” Fenech continued, including that he’s pleased with how Tyson has turned his life round.
“For me, I’m so pleased with how Mike has modified his life round and over 100 million individuals watched at house. Although all us struggle individuals can say what a horrible struggle that was, most individuals suppose what an incredible job Mike Tyson did,” the retired Australian boxing icon mentioned.