The highly anticipated bout between boxing legend Mike Tyson and YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul is back on after being postponed due to Tyson’s recent medical scare.
Most Valuable Promotions announced on Friday that the fight, initially scheduled for July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, has been rescheduled for November 15. This change allows both boxers ample time to prepare.
“Our team has worked diligently with all parties involved to reschedule this monumental fight to a date that ensures both Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are fully prepared, with equal training time, as well as allowing us to keep the event at AT&T Stadium,” Nakisa Bidarian, Co-Founder of Most Valuable Promotions, said in a statement.
“Paul vs. Tyson is the most cross-generational sporting event in history, and we are committed to providing fans worldwide with this unforgettable night of boxing, live globally on Netflix. We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday, November 15 for a showdown that will be talked about for generations to come.”
Tyson, who turns 58 at the end of June, experienced nausea and dizziness on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles last month. His representatives attributed the incident to an ulcer flare-up shortly before landing. This medical episode raised concerns and led to speculation about the fight being canceled.
Last week, Most Valuable Promotions announced the postponement following Tyson’s follow-up consultation with medical professionals. He was advised to engage in minimal to light training for a few weeks before resuming full training.
“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 in a statement Friday.
“While we have a new date, the result will be the same no matter when we fight. Jake Paul is getting knocked out. On Friday, November 15, watch this in-person at AT&T Stadium or live on Netflix.”
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 in his professional career. Tyson has not fought competitively since his TKO loss to Kevin McBride in 2005, although he competed in an exhibition match with Roy Jones Jr. in 2020.
The fight promises to be a historic event, blending the worlds of traditional boxing and modern social media stardom, and is sure to captivate audiences worldwide.
