Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson and YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul have had to postpone their scheduled fight on July 20 due to Tyson suffering an ulcer flareup. The decision was made after a follow-up consultation with medical professionals advising Tyson to do minimal to light training for the next few weeks before returning to full training with no limitations. The new fight date will be announced on June 7, and the match was originally set to take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with the pair fighting for eight two-minute rounds without headgear, and wearing 14-ounce gloves.
Tyson expressed his gratitude for the support and understanding from fans while he takes time to recover from his health issue. Despite the setback, Tyson is confident that he will be back to his full training schedule soon and plans to deliver an unforgettable performance later in the year. He also took the opportunity to take a dig at Paul, stating that the postponement may have bought him some time, but he will still be knocked out and out of boxing for good. Both Tyson and Paul are reportedly in agreement with the postponement to ensure they have equal training time to prepare for the fight.
In May, Tyson suffered an in-flight medical emergency while traveling from Miami to Los Angeles, which was reportedly caused by an ulcer flare-up. Paramedics were called to the plane upon landing at Los Angeles International Airport, and Tyson was said to be doing well following the incident. There were doubts as to whether Tyson would still be able to take on Paul in the fight, but he reassured fans that he was feeling back to normal and ready to beat Paul, despite not being at full strength. However, Tyson will be taking it easy for the next few weeks to allow for a full recovery.
Tyson’s professional boxing career spanned from 1985 to 2005, while Paul began his boxing career in 2018 after rising to fame on social media. The much-anticipated fight between the two has garnered a lot of attention, with fans eagerly awaiting the showdown between the seasoned former champion and the up-and-coming social media star turned boxer. Despite the postponement, both Tyson and Paul are committed to giving their all in the ring and delivering an unforgettable performance once the fight is rescheduled. The new date and location for the fight will be announced on June 7, with both fighters looking forward to settling the score in the ring.
