Mike Tyson’s first skilled boxing match in 19 years must wait.
Tyson’s bout in opposition to Jake Paul, scheduled for July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Tex., was postponed Friday after Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles on Sunday. The character of that medical incident was revealed to be an “ulcer flare-up,” which promoters say would require the 57-year-old Tyson to restrict himself to “minimal to gentle coaching” for the following few weeks earlier than being allowed to coach with out restrictions.
The struggle, which was to be the primary reside boxing occasion featured on Netflix, will seemingly stay at AT&T Stadium, Most Helpful Promotions introduced in a press release to the press, with a brand new date for the struggle to be introduced on Friday, June 7.
“I wish to thank my followers all over the world for his or her assist and understanding throughout this time. Sadly, as a result of my ulcer flareup, I’ve been suggested by my physician to lighten my coaching for just a few weeks to relaxation and get well,” mentioned Tyson (50-6, 44 knockouts) in a press release.
“My physique is in higher general form than it has been for the reason that Nineties and I will probably be again to my full coaching schedule quickly. Jake Paul, this may occasionally have purchased you a while, however in the long run you’ll nonetheless be knocked out and out of boxing for good. I admire everybody’s persistence and may’t wait to ship an unforgettable efficiency later this 12 months.”
Although Tyson acknowledged on the app previously often called Twitter that he was “feeling 100%” after the in-flight incident, his representatives acknowledged that he skilled nausea and dizziness half-hour previous to touchdown.
The struggle was already scheduled to happen beneath modified guidelines, with the struggle being restricted to eight, two-minute rounds as a substitute of the usual three-minute rounds, and the boxers utilizing 14-ounce gloves as a substitute of the usual ten-ounce gloves.
“I totally assist suspending the occasion so Mike Tyson has no excuses come struggle night time,” mentioned Jake Paul (9-1, 6 KOs), who’s 30 years Tyson’s junior at 27.
“My followers know I don’t wish to face Iron Mike at something however his finest, however let there be no mistake – when he steps into the ring with me, I will probably be prepared to assert my ‘W’ with a sensational end. Paul vs Tyson will probably be one for the ages, and I promise to deliver my finest for this once-in-a-lifetime matchup.”
The occasion was additionally anticipated to characteristic the undisputed tremendous light-weight title showdown between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano in what could be a rematch of their landmark 2022 bout, which was gained by Taylor. Serrano (46-2-1, 30 KOs) mentioned on X that “These items occur in boxing & as unhappy as it’s I’m with my crew…I’m not doing something with out them.”
Beforehand bought tickets will probably be honored for the brand new date, promoters acknowledged. These unable to attend the brand new date can get a refund at their unique level of buy or by emailing SeatGeek at [email protected] with the topic line “Paul vs. Tyson”.
