Mike Tyson's troubled times: After being wheelchair-bound due to sciatica, struggling to overcome his cocaine addiction and being on the verge of dying... the boxing icon, 57, is returning against 27-
Daily MailThe early chapters of Mike Tyson's life read like a rags-to-riches fairy tale. Now, Tyson is set to return to the ring at 57 years old to take on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in what they are hoping will be confirmed as a sanctioned fight in Arlington Texas. Mike Tyson, 57, is set to return to the ring to face Jake Paul in Texas on July 20 Tyson and Paul are hoping will be confirmed as a sanctioned fight in Arlington Texas Born on June 30, 1966, in Brooklyn, Tyson's early life was marked by poverty, crime, and hardship. In one of the greatest upsets in boxing history, Douglas knocked out Tyson in the 10th round, ending his reign as heavyweight champion and sending shockwaves throughout the boxing world. Now, at the age of 57, Tyson is set to return to the ring once again, this time to face off against YouTube sensation turned professional boxer, Jake Paul.