Due to Mike Tyson’s health, Netflix has announced that it will postpone its long-awaited fight between the former Heavyweight Champion and Jake Paul.
The 57-year-old veteran boxer is recovering after experiencing an ulcer flare-up earlier this week while on an American Airlines flight from Miami to Los Angeles, according to Deadline.
“During a follow-up consultation Thursday with medical professionals regarding his recent ulcer outbreak, the recommendation is that Mike Tyson do minimal or light training for the next few weeks and then return to full training without limitations,” Most Valuable Promotions said. in a sentence.
Tyson, who has a record of 50-6 with 44 KOs, also stated: “I want to thank my fans around the world for their support and understanding during this time. Unfortunately, due to my ulcer flare-up, my doctor recommended I lighten my training for a few weeks to rest and recover. My body is in better overall shape than it has been since the 1990s and I will soon be returning to my full training program.”
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson It will reportedly be rescheduled for later this year at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with a new date announced for next Friday, June 7.
“I fully support postponing the event so Mike Tyson has no excuses come fight night,” Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) said in a statement. “My fans know that I don’t want to face Iron Mike at anything less than his best, but make no mistake: when he gets in the ring with me, I’ll be ready to claim my victory with a sensational finish. Paul vs Tyson will be one forever and I promise to do my best in this once-in-a-lifetime matchup.”
Tyson hasn’t been in a professional boxing ring in nearly two decades, making the upcoming fight an event you won’t want to miss.
There have been several outspoken critics of the fight, some of whom have expressed concern about Tyson’s health even before the ulcer incident. including former champion Deontay Wilder.
