New date for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul is announced after controversial fight originally scheduled for July 20 was postponed
Jake Paul’s postponed penalty with Mike Tyson has been rescheduled for November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The upcoming fight was originally scheduled for July 20 until Tyson, 57, suffered a medical emergency during a cross-country flight. The highly anticipated rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will also take place on the home court of the Dallas Cowboys on November 15.
“Although we had to postpone the fight, I will resume training soon,” Tyson said in a statement. ‘I am grateful to the medical staff who treated me [Most Valuable Promotions]Netflix and AT&T Stadium for their hard work to find the best new date for all parties.
“Although we have a new date, the result will be the same no matter when we fight,” he added. “Jake Paul gets eliminated. Watch this in person at AT&T Stadium or live on Netflix on Friday, November 15.”
The rescheduled date comes as a surprise after speculation that the fight would be canceled. Sports Illustrated reporter Chris Mannix reported that there was “genuine concern” about whether Tyson will ever be able to fight Paul after his mysterious medical emergency.
Mike Tyson (left) is now scheduled to face Jake Paul (right) on November 15
Katie Taylor (far left) and Amanda Serrano (far right) also had their fight rescheduled for November 15
“Mike Tyson is 57 years old; he’s almost 58 years old,” Mannix said on “The Rich Eisen” show about the former heavyweight champion’s medical issues. ‘They say it’s a minor ulcer problem, but I don’t think there’s anything minor at that stage of your life, especially when it comes to getting yourself in the right condition to fight a professional boxing match.
According to a previous statement from MVP, Paul’s promotion, tickets for the new date will be honored and anyone unable to attend will be eligible for a refund.
Tyson’s reported ulcer flare-up occurred aboard an American Airlines flight from Miami to LA on Sunday, May 26 – forcing flight crews to ask passengers if there was a doctor on board to provide assistance.
Tyson said he was “doing great” in recovery, but was clearly not healthy enough to make the scheduled July 20 fight.
The fight, originally scheduled for July 20, will be the latest sporting event for Netflix
Tyson fought to a split-decision draw with Roy Jones Jr. during the COVID lockdown. (left).
Of course, he’s not exactly facing heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.
Paul, a natural cruiserweight, is 9-1 in the ring. And that record is worsened by his disappointing opponents, including former NBA star Nate Robinson and converted MMA fighters like Tyron Woodley and Nate Diaz.
Against natural boxers, the former YouTuber is just 2-1, including his 2023 loss to Tommy Fury.
Paul was hoping to legitimize himself by fighting Tyson, but that will be a hard sell to the boxing public.
Not only did Tyson retire in 2005, but he was just 1-3 in his last four fights, including ugly losses to middle heavyweights like Kevin McBride and Danny Williams.