MIKE TYSON will return to the ring for the first time since 2020 to face internet sensation Jake Paul – but we’ll have to wait and see until the end of the year.
The Problem Child defeated Ryan Bourland with a brutal first-round knockout in March.
Paul has won his last three fights since his loss to Tommy Fury last February.
The internet sensation will now face one of the greatest boxers of all time, with Mike Tyson set to return to the ring at the age of 58.
Tyson’s last fight came in an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr in 2020, of which Paul was on the undercard against former NBA player Nate Robinson.
When is Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson?
- Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will be rescheduled for later this year.
- The fight was originally scheduled for July 20th – but was postponed due to Tyson’s health issues.
- The fight will be hosted at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Why was Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson postponed?
Mike Tyson’s health problems meant he had to suspend training.
The former world champion suffered a medical emergency on board a flight in May due to an ulcer outbreak.
Netflix, which was supposed to show the fight, released a statement announcing the cancellation.
It says: “Unfortunately Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will not face each other on July 20th as planned. Tyson’s recent ulcer outbreak has limited his ability to train fully in the coming weeks.
“The fight will be rescheduled for a date later this year, after Mike can resume training without limitations and both fighters can have equal time to prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime showdown!”
Tyson required medical assistance from paramedics on board a flight from Miami to Los Angeles.
He felt nauseous and dizzy, although his publicist said he was feeling “very well” after the treatment.
What TV channel is Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson on and can it be streamed live?
- Jake Paul x Mike Tyson will be broadcast exclusively on Netflix.
- It will be the streaming giant’s first venture into combat sports.
- Jake Paul confirmed in X that the fight with Mike Tyson will be available to all Netflix subscribers at no additional cost.
What was said?
In announcing the big fight, Paul said: “It’s crazy to think that in my second professional fight, I went viral for knocking out Nate Robinson on the undercard of Mike Tyson.
“Now, less than four years later, I’m preparing to face Tyson in person to see if I have what it takes to beat one of boxing’s most notorious fighters and biggest icons.
“In just two and a half years after founding MVP, we are about to produce the biggest fight in history, a fight in the biggest NFL stadium in the US, broadcast live on the biggest streaming platform in the world – proof that everything that we achieved in such a short time.
“Whether you’re watching Netflix or showing off in person, whether you’re Team Paul or Team Tyson, or you’re a longtime boxing fan or watching your first fight, you won’t want to miss this. event.”
Mike Tyson also spoke about the fight with Paul on July 20th, he said: “I started his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones Jr and now I intend to finish it.”
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