Mike Tyson was living it large in St Barths over the holiday period, just days after sharing a heartbreaking admission.
The boxing legend, 58, revealed at the weekend that he had been grappling with depression in the aftermath of his blockbuster Netflix showdown with Jake Paul.
However, Iron Mike appeared to have brushed off both his post-bout blues and the defeat in the ring as he enjoyed a romantic getaway with his wife, Lakiha, at the exclusive Caribbean destination.
The couple, who tied the knot back in 2009, were among the ‘who’s who’ granted a coveted ticket to ‘The Saint Barths Dinner by Gala One’ on Sunday.
The hyper-exclusive, invite-only dinner was held at the glamorous five-star Eden Rock hotel, where Tyson mingled with fellow distinguished guests.
Mike Tyson (center) attended The Saint Barths Dinner by Gala One with wife Lakiha (left)
The boxer, 58, cozied up to his wife of 15 years as they appeared to take to the dancefloor
The couple turned their night out into a family affair as they attended with their daughter, Milan, 16. The trio were pictured at the entrance to the event as Tyson, dressed in a colorful Hawaiian-style shirt and white pants, wrapped one arm around his wife’s waist and draped the other across his daughter’s shoulders.
Lakhia cut an elegant figure in a halter-neck midi dress featuring a bold, black-and-white print, while Milan wowed in a one-shoulder, silk gown.
Inside, the boxer was spotted cozying up to his wife as the pair embraced. Lakiha, also known as ‘Kiki,’ wrapped her arms around her husband’s neck as they appeared to take to the dancefloor.
The Tyson family trio were captured seated at a cheetah-print covered table as they and their fellow guests prepared to feast on the gala dinner.
Tyson also appeared to take charge of the auction as he was handed the mic and was joined by Leonardo Del Vecchio, Alec Monopoly and Richie Akiva onstage to help items go under the hammer.
Meanwhile, Tyson was also pictured with Diego Fernandes, the CEO of advisory firm O8 Partners.
The family outing came just days after Tyson confessed that he had been left on somewhat of a comedown from the high of stepping back into the ring.
Tyson was soundly beaten by Paul, who is 31 years his junior, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas back in November.
The event, which was streamed to 65 million people on Netflix , was Iron Mike’s first professional bout in 19 years.
Tyson struck several fighting stances as he posed for the cameras throughout the event
Inside the Eden Rock hotel, Tyson mingled with his fellow distinguished guests
Tyson and Lakiha were joined by their daughter Milan (pictured left) at the exclusive event
Tyson’s return to the sport was highly controversial, with the boxing community left divided due to the age-gap between the boxing legend and Paul.
While the once undisputed champion was handed a lucrative payday, his return back to normality has left him feeling melancholic.
‘That fight was such a big ascent — we were so up and high, we were so excited,’ Tyson told FOX Sports Radio.
‘The fight’s over, boom. Wow, I’m kind of depressed a little bit. We got to get back [into] our living situation [daily life], back to living. [We were] training for it 9 months.’
Paul and Tyson were due to square off in July, but the former world champion had to pull out due to an ulcer, causing the event to be pushed back to November.
The 58-year-old’s health scare was a cause for concern for boxing fans and experts alike before he suffered his seventh professional loss to Paul.
Following the clash, Tyson took to social media to share his pride in returning from a supposed near-death health scare to getting back in the ring.
‘This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I’m grateful for last night. No regrets to get in ring one last time.
The boxing veteran even took to the stage as he appeared to help with the gala’s auction
Lakhia cut an elegant figure in a halter-neck midi dress featuring a bold, black-and-white print
Tyson, who lost to Jake Paul in November, was pictured with Diego Fernandes (center)
‘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.
‘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.’
Before stepping into the ring, Tyson was not shy in opening up about the events that left him wondering whether he would survive.
Speaking to New York Magazine, Tyson explained: ‘I was in the bathroom throwing up blood. I asked the doctor, ‘Am I going to die?’ He said, ‘We have options’.
‘Options? I couldn’t believe it. I had, like, eight blood transfusions. The doctor said I lost half my blood. I almost died.
‘I lost 25 pounds in 11 days. Couldn’t eat. Only liquids. Every time I went to the bathroom, it smelled like tar. Didn’t even smell like s*** anymore. It was disgusting.
‘It threw me off [when I continued training]. All my coordination, stamina, everything was hectic getting back. I was peaked already. I could have fought him that day, now I got to start from scratch. I just don’t give up. I’m an a****** sometimes. I’m a d***. If I haven’t outlived my enemies, I’ve turned them into my friends.’
