The highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has been postponed due to a recent health scare involving Tyson. The 57-year-old former boxing champion was set to face the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer in a heavyweight bout on July 20. Unfortunately, Tyson experienced a medical issue, specifically an ulcer flare-up, during a flight on Sunday, which has led to the delay of their showdown.
Fans won’t have to wait too long for new details, though.
‼️ Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson has been POSTPONED and will not take place on July 20th due to Tyson’s recent medical incident. New date to be confirmed next week.
— Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) May 31, 2024
Why was Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight postponed?
The eagerly awaited bout between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has been postponed due to a medical issue Tyson encountered on a flight from Los Angeles to Miami. The 57-year-old boxing legend suffered an ulcer flare-up that required medical attention both during the flight and upon landing. Despite initially believing he could still fight Paul on July 20, Tyson’s medical team has advised a more conservative approach.
“Now feeling 100% even though I don’t need to be to beat Jake Paul,” Tyson cheekily remarked on X.
Now feeling 100% even though I don’t need to be to beat Jake Paul.
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) May 28, 2024
However, following his doctor’s advice, Tyson will lighten his training for a few weeks to rest and recover fully. “Unfortunately, due to my ulcer flare-up, I have been advised by my doctor to lighten my training for a few weeks to rest and recover,” Tyson said in a statement. “My body is in better overall shape than it has been since the 1990s, and I will be back to my full training schedule soon.”
Both fighters have agreed that it’s only fair to compete when they are both in peak condition. “My fans know I don’t want to face Iron Mike at anything but his best, but let there be no mistake — when he steps into the ring with me, I will be ready to claim my W with a sensational finish,” Paul stated.
A new date for the fight is expected to be announced next week, ensuring fans won’t have to wait long to see these two heavyweights clash.
What is the new date for Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight?
While the new date for the Tyson vs. Paul fight hasn’t been set yet, the event is still expected to be broadcast on Netflix later this year. A new fight date is anticipated to be announced on June 7, with AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, remaining the preferred venue, according to ESPN.
When was the last time Mike Tyson fought as a professional? Tyson has been out of the professional boxing scene since June 2005, when he lost to Kevin McBride in six rounds. Tyson ended his illustrious career with a record of 50-6, including 44 knockouts. Despite his hiatus from professional boxing, Tyson is returning to fight Paul in a professionally regulated match, which will count toward his official record.
In 2020, Tyson did step back into the ring for an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr., but that bout didn’t affect his professional record. Now, fans eagerly await his sanctioned comeback against Jake Paul, a fight that promises to be both a nostalgic and thrilling spectacle.
