Boxing Hall of Famer Mike Tyson sent Jake Paul a 'Happy Birthday' message just days after landing a huge signing after their fight.
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul made millions with their unprecedented boxing fight a few weeks ago. While Paul walked away with a decisive victory, he and Tyson left the arena with big paychecks in their pockets.
Weeks after the historic event, Tyson purchased a new property worth $13 million in Palm Beach, Florida. The 58-year-old has not ruled out another professional boxing return after the loss to Paul.
Meanwhile, Tyson and Paul share a cordial relationship after their successful business night together. Days after Tyson's $13 million purchase, he sent Paul a classy message on social media.
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Mike Tyson sends a classy message to Jake Paul after making a mega $13 million purchase
It all started when Tyson paid tribute to two important people in his life on their anniversary.
“Today is the anniversary of two big birthdays. Cus D'Amato and Muhammad Ali. I am truly blessed to have known and loved them both,” Tyson wrote.
Just days after making his huge post-fight purchase, Tyson followed up with a 'Happy Birthday' message to his former opponent.
'Just heard [Jake Paul] also shares this date. Happy Birthday,” Tyson tweeted.
According to the Palm Beach Post, Tyson purchased the $13 million home in an exclusive area of Tierra del Rey Estates. The property offers access to a private lake and other amenities after he spoiled himself after earning $30 million for the Paul fight.
Tyson's home is located on a huge 2.7 hectare property, close to where his daughter plays tennis. He also owns a mansion worth approximately $4.5 million in the Las Vegas metropolitan area.
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Paul is back in the gym preparing for his next boxing fight later this year. He has won five straight fights since suffering his first defeat to Tommy Fury in 2023.
Fight night was Paul vs. Tyson became the #1 trending topic on X and attracted a concurrent streaming audience of 65 million. It was also the largest boxing gate outside Las Vegas in United States sporting history.
Tyson made his professional boxing return against Paul in his first professional appearance since a 2005 loss to Kevin McBride. He retired with a professional record of 50-7-2 and is considered one of the greatest heavyweights of all time.
Tyson won his 37 professional fights before suffering a stunning loss to Buster Douglas in February 1990. 44 of his 50 career wins have been by knockout.
Tyson and Paul are still seeing the fruits of their labor weeks after their fight. Although a rematch between them is unlikely, their lives are forever linked because of their achievements in the ring.
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