Mike Tyson’s Return to the Ring: A Look Back at His Last Professional Fight Against Kevin McBride

Mike Tyson, the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion, is set to return to the ring for his first sanctioned professional fight in almost 20 years, facing off against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. This upcoming bout brings back memories of his last professional fight, which took place in 2005 against Kevin McBride.

Tyson’s fight against Kevin McBride ended in defeat, marking the final professional bout of his career at that time. Tyson, who was 38 years old then, retired after the fight, stating he didn’t have anything left to give to the sport. The bout was significant as it highlighted Tyson’s decline from his peak as a formidable boxer[2][4].

Kevin McBride, an Irish boxer, was not as well-known as some of Tyson’s other opponents, but the fight remains notable for being Tyson’s last professional outing before his recent decision to come out of retirement. Tyson’s record at the time of his retirement stood at 50-6 with 44 knockouts[2][4].

The recent announcement of Tyson’s fight against Jake Paul has sparked a mix of excitement and concern, given the significant age gap and the health issues Tyson has faced in recent years. Despite these challenges, Tyson has expressed his enthusiasm for the bout, which is scheduled to take place at the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys and will be streamed on Netflix[2][4].