The long-awaited fight between boxing legend Mike Tyson and YouTuber-turned-pro boxer Jake Paul is back after Tyson's medical scare on a recent flight caused the fight to be postponed.
Most Valuable Promotions announced Friday that the fight, which was originally scheduled for July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, has now been rescheduled for November 15 to give both fighters enough time to prepare.
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul at the Paul vs Tyson and Taylor vs Serrano 2 press conference held at the Apollo Theater on May 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Steve Eichner/Variety via Getty Images)
“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 in the middle of Cowboy season”, Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions, said in a statement.
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“Paul vs. Tyson is the most intergenerational sporting event in history, and we are committed to bringing fans around the world 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 will turn 58 at the end of June, was on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles last month when it was reported that he had He suffered nausea and dizziness. Their representatives said in a statement at the time that the incident was due “to an ulcer outbreak 30 minutes before landing.”
Mike Tyson speaks on stage during the Arlington press conference for the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at Texas Live! on May 16, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images for Netflix)
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The medical episode raised concern for Tyson and led to speculation that the fight would be cancelled. Last week, Most Valuable Promotions announced that the fight would be postponed following Tyson's follow-up consultation with medical professionals.
He was advised to do “minimal or light training for the next few weeks and then return to full training without limitations.”
“Although we had to postpone the fight, I will resume training shortly. I thank the medical staff who treated me and MVP, Netflix and AT&T Stadium for working diligently to find the best rescheduling date for all parties,” Tyson said. in a statement on Friday.
Mike Tyson, Nakisa Bidarian and Jake Paul pose on stage during the Arlington press conference for the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at Texas Live! on May 16, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images for Netflix)
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“While we have a new date, the outcome 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.”
Paul responded to the news on X with a simple message: “New date, same place, same destination.”
Paul has a record of 9-1, with six knockouts during his professional career. He was defeated by Tommy Fury in a split decision in 2023. Tyson has not fought competitively since his TKO loss to Kevin McBride in 2005. He competed in an exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr. in July 2020.
Fox News' Chantz Martin contributed to this report.
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