Published 10:28 IST, May 6th 2020

Mike Tyson reveals undergoing stem cell research therapy for much-hyped boxing return

Boxing legend Mike Tyson is also set to return to the boxing ring after spending 15 years in retirement. The 53-year-old underwent stem cell therapy for it.

Reported by: Sujay Chakraborty
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Boxing legend Mike Tyson's decision to come out of retirement after 15 long years has gotten hardcore boxing fans excited. Although Iron Mike will only be returning for a charity exhibition match, this does t mean Tyson's return inside boxing ring won't be a huge draw. Mike Tyson has alrey started his intense training regimen in order to get back in shape in time for his boxing return. During a recent Instagram Live session with NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, Tyson revealed he is getting back in groove of being a boxer and his return is being aided by stem cell rapy.

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Mike Tyson Boxing return: Mike Tyson stem cell rapy revealed

' Bdest Man on Planet' said during  Instagram Live session, "You kw what I h done? I h stem-cell research rapy. I feel like a different person but I can't comprehend why I feel this way. It's really wild what scientists can do." While Mike Tyson refrained from getting into details of what condition was exactly being treated using stem cell rapy, former WBA heavyweight champion was sure excited to be able to train again.

Mike Tyson enlisted MMA coach Rafael Cordeiro to aid his training and just three days into his regimen, Iron Mike looks like getting back into his old groove. Tyson mitted to Shaq that after being away from training for 15 years, he felt incredible and with consistent training he expects to be back to rmal. "If you continue to do it consistently you'll be back to rmal, he told Shaquille O'Neal. "It's just like me, I haven't boxed or hit bag for 15 years - it has been three days so far and I feel incredible."

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Mike Tyson boxing return: Mike Tyson training

A few days, Iron Mike shared a short snippet of his training session with Rafael Cordeiro. Tyson appeared to be in quite a good shape and looked evidently comfortable with boxing gloves on. A Mike Tyson boxing return is expected to be scheduled for later this year. Mike Tyson, who became youngest heavyweight champion of all time in 1986, holds a 50-6 (win-loss) record from his 58 professional bouts.

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10:28 IST, May 6th 2020