LThe fight between former boxer Mike Tyson and YouTuber Jake Paul will be postponed due to a problem with an ulcer that the former world champion suffered during a flight.
The organizers of the fight reported this Friday that after a medical consultation, The doctors recommended that Tyson not do heavy physical training for a few weeks, although at first the boxer had been treated and it seemed that his health problems were not serious.
Both ‘Iron Mike’ and Paul agreed that It was not worth doing the fight, which will be professional, on July 20 as scheduled, if both are not in their best physical shape.
The next date will be announced on June 7 and will take place at the same facility, AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, later this year. “Jake Paul, maybe this extra time will help you buy time, but I promise you that in the end you will be knocked out and kicked out of boxing,” Tyson said.
Jake Paul, maybe this extra time will help you buy time, but I promise you that in the end you will be knocked out and kicked out of boxing.
In his short career as a boxer Paul, 27 years old, has nine wins, six by fast track, and one defeat; a record that is overshadowed by that of heavyweight legend Mike Tyson, who at 57 years old boasts 50 wins, 44 via knockout, and only six defeats.
In addition to the Paul-Tyson duel, The co-main event of the July 20 show was the rematch between the Puerto Rican Amanda Serrano and the Irish Katie Taylor, for the super lightweight titles. It is unknown at the moment if this fight will also change its date.
