Mike Tyson-Jake Paul Fight Rescheduled for November 15th After Tyson's Medical Scare

  • Reagan Marquardt
  • June 7, 2024 09:03pm
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The highly anticipated boxing match between boxing legend Mike Tyson and YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul has been rescheduled for November 15th. The fight, which was originally set for July 20th, was postponed after Tyson suffered a medical scare on a recent flight.

Mike Tyson-Jake Paul Fight Rescheduled for November 15th After Tyson's Medical Scare

The boxing world is buzzing with anticipation as the highly anticipated fight between boxing legend Mike Tyson and YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul has been rescheduled for November 15th. The fight, which was originally set to take place on July 20th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, has been postponed to give both boxers enough time to prepare.

The announcement comes after Tyson experienced a medical scare on a recent flight from Miami to Los Angeles, where he was reported to have suffered from nausea and dizziness. Tyson's representatives stated that the incident was due to an ulcer flare-up that occurred 30 minutes before landing.

Mike Tyson-Jake Paul Fight Rescheduled for November 15th After Tyson's Medical Scare

The medical episode raised concerns for Tyson and led to speculation that the fight would be canceled. However, Most Valuable Promotions, the organizers of the event, announced that the fight would be postponed following Tyson's follow-up consultation with medical professionals. Tyson was advised to do "minimal to light training over the next few weeks and then return to full training with no limitations."

In a statement released on Friday, Tyson expressed his gratitude to the medical staff who treated him and to MVP, Netflix, and AT&T Stadium for working diligently to find the best reschedule date for all parties. "Although we had to postpone the fight, I will resume training shortly. I am thankful to the medical staff that treated me and to MVP, Netflix, and AT&T Stadium for working diligently to find the best reschedule date for all parties," Tyson said.

Mike Tyson-Jake Paul Fight Rescheduled for November 15th After Tyson's Medical Scare

Jake Paul responded to the news on social media with a simple message, "New date, same place, same fate." Paul has a 9-1 record, with six knockouts during his pro career. He was defeated by Tommy Fury in a split decision in 2023. Tyson has not fought competitively since his TKO loss to Kevin McBride in 2005. He competed in an exhibition match with Roy Jones Jr. in July 2020.

The rescheduled fight is expected to be a major event, with both boxers eager to prove their worth in the ring. Tyson, who will turn 58 at the end of June, is a legendary boxer with a storied career, while Paul, who is 26, is a rising star in the sport. The fight is sure to generate a lot of excitement and anticipation, and it is one that boxing fans will not want to miss.

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