Fans eagerly awaiting Mike Tyson’s return to the ring will have to wait a little longer, as his highly anticipated bout against Jake Paul has been postponed due to health complications experienced by Tyson. Originally scheduled for July 20 in Arlington, Texas, the fight has been put on hold. While Paul continues to prepare for the event, he recently sat down with former president Donald Trump for an episode of Paul’s podcast, “BS w/ Jake Paul.” Trump confirmed that he will make an appearance on the podcast, coinciding with his 78th birthday celebrations.
Despite the delay in the fight with Tyson, Paul remains committed to the matchup, stating that he will be ready whenever the fight happens as he believes it will be a game-changing event. About a week and a half before the rescheduled fight date, Paul shared that he plans to vote for Trump in the upcoming presidential election, citing him as the right option for the country at this time. He also extended an invitation to Trump to attend the fight against Tyson, recalling Trump’s history of promoting Tyson and expressing his desire to have him in attendance.
In response to Paul’s invitation, an unnamed person within the Trump campaign stated that the former president was seriously considering attending the fight. Trump has a history of attending and showing support for combat sports events, having made multiple appearances at UFC fights in recent years. His walkouts at UFC events have generated millions of views on various occasions, and he has been seen at events alongside notable figures such as Mike Tyson and Kid Rock.
Following his felony conviction in New York City, Trump made his way to New Jersey to attend a UFC event and received a warm welcome from the fans in attendance at the Prudential Center for UFC 302. Trump also used the event to launch his TikTok account, with UFC President Dana White joining him in the launch video. Trump’s presence at combat sports events has garnered significant attention and support from fans, showcasing his continued interest and involvement in the world of professional fighting.
While the fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has been postponed, fans can still look forward to both fighters making headlines with their actions and interactions outside the ring. With Paul’s podcast featuring Trump and his plans to vote for the former president, along with Trump’s attendance at various UFC events and interactions with other prominent figures in the industry, the anticipation for the rescheduled fight between Tyson and Paul continues to build, promising an event that could potentially change the world of boxing. Fans will have to wait to see these two fighters face off in the ring, but the excitement and anticipation surrounding the bout remain high.
