Mike Tyson says comeback at 57 was 'no-brainer'

On Monday, Former heavyweight king Mike Tyson said his decision to step back into the ring at the age of 57, brushing off recent criticism that he was too old to make a comeback. At a press conference in New York to promote his upcoming bout against YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul, Tyson admitted training for his return had taken a toll.

Tyson takes on the 27-year-old Paul in a professional bout comprising eight two-minute rounds that has been sanctioned by boxing authorities in Texas. However several members of the boxing community have voiced reservations about the fight, expressing concern Tyson could be hurt. The former heavyweight icon even refused to rule out further fights down the line.