Mike Tyson’s first skilled boxing match in 19 years should 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 mild coaching” for the following few weeks earlier than being allowed to coach with out restrictions.
The struggle, which was to be the primary dwell boxing occasion featured on Netflix, will possible stay at AT&T Stadium, Most Beneficial Promotions introduced in an announcement to the press, with a brand new date for the struggle to be introduced on Friday, June 7.
“I wish to thank my followers world wide for his or her help and understanding throughout this time. Sadly, attributable to my ulcer flareup, I’ve been suggested by my physician to lighten my coaching for just a few weeks to relaxation and recuperate,” stated Tyson (50-6, 44 knockouts) in an announcement.
“My physique is in higher total form than it has been because the Nineties and I can be again to my full coaching schedule quickly. Jake Paul, this will likely 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 endurance and might’t wait to ship an unforgettable efficiency later this 12 months.”
Although Tyson said on the app previously generally known as Twitter that he was “feeling 100%” after the in-flight incident, his representatives said that he skilled nausea and dizziness half-hour previous to touchdown.
The struggle was already scheduled to happen below 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 absolutely help suspending the occasion so Mike Tyson has no excuses come struggle night time,” stated 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 can be prepared to say my ‘W’ with a sensational end. Paul vs Tyson can 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 function the undisputed tremendous light-weight title showdown between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano in what can be a rematch of their landmark 2022 bout, which was gained by Taylor. Serrano (46-2-1, 30 KOs) stated on X that “This stuff occur in boxing & as unhappy as it’s I’m with my staff…I’m not doing something with out them.”
Beforehand bought tickets can be honored for the brand new date, promoters said. These unable to attend the brand new date can get a refund at their authentic level of buy or by emailing SeatGeek at [email protected] with the topic line “Paul vs. Tyson”.
