Mike Tyson looks to be retired from the sport of professional boxing, even if he hasn’t directly announced that he won’t return to the ring.
At 58, ‘Iron’ Mike has very little reason to return to the combat sports arena in a professional capacity. He’s achieved almost everything on offer in the world of boxing, lifting numerous world titles at heavyweight, enjoying an abundance of high-profile super fights, and making history in the first-ever Netflix-streamed event back in November.
He initially hung up his gloves up following a 2005 loss to Kevin McBride, a bout in which he refused to continue with during the sixth round. Speaking after the loss, Tyson explained: “I don’t think I have it anymore because I’ve got the ability to stay in shape, but I don’t got the fighting guts I don’t think any more.”
He added: “I’m just sorry that I let everybody down, I just don’t have this in my heart any more,” before adding that he was fighting to “take care of bills”. When asked if fans would see him fighting again, he added: “Yeah, most likely I’m not going to fight again. I’m not going to disrespect this sport by losing to this calibre of fighter.”
