The boxing match between former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and influencer-boxer Jake Paul was initially scheduled to happen on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, however the bout has been postponed.
Earlier this week, on a flight from Florida to Los Angeles, Tyson skilled some worrying indicators of nausea and dizziness. The 57-year previous was seen being pushed in a wheelchair leaving the airport. Following the incident, Tyson’s crew launched a brief assertion saying he was ‘doing nice.’
“Fortunately, Mr. Tyson is doing nice,” insisted Tyson’s crew following the scare. “He turned nauseous and dizzy as a consequence of an ulcer flare up half-hour earlier than touchdown.”
As a result of ulcer flare up, the struggle has been postponed. A brand new date for the struggle will to be introduced on June 7, in line with Most Helpful Promotions, Paul’s promotional firm who’s organizing the occasion. The struggle is anticipated to stay at AT&T Stadium.
“I need to thank my followers all over the world for his or her help and understanding throughout this time,” Tyson stated in an announcement. “Sadly, as a consequence of my ulcer flareup, I’ve been suggested by my physician to lighten my coaching for a couple of weeks to relaxation and get well. My physique is in higher total form than it has been for the reason that Nineteen Nineties and I might be again to my full coaching schedule quickly.
“Jake Paul, this will have purchased you a while, however in the long run you’ll nonetheless be knocked out and out of boxing for good. I respect everybody’s endurance and might’t wait to ship an unforgettable efficiency later this 12 months.”