Mike Tyson, 58, recalls terrifying details of how he ‘almost died’ 6 months ago

Mike Tyson has recalled how he “almost died” five months ago when he was rushed to hospital and had eight blood transfusions.

The world famous boxer, who returned to the ring after four years on November 15 in a fight against Jake Paul, 27, has now taken to social media to thank his children for supporting him as he was given “an experience that no man has the right to ask for”.

This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I’m grateful for last night. No regrets to get in the ring one last time,” the 58-year-old wrote on Twitter, before sharing how in June he lost 25lbs and half of his blood after a stomach ulcer flare up.

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“I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won,” he continued.

“To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for. Thank you.”