The highly anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will be postponed, MVP Promotions announced on Friday,
The new date of the fight, originally scheduled for July 20, will be announced by next Friday, June 7. The fight will remain at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
According to the press release, during a follow-up consultation on Thursday with medical professionals on his recent ulcer flare-up, the recommendation is for Mike Tyson to do minimal to light training over the next few weeks and then return to full training with no limitations.
Tyson had a medical emergency last week, which his team says was due to the ulcer -flare-up.
The 57-year-old is expected to return to his full training schedule in the coming weeks.
“I want to thank my fans around the world for their support and understanding during this time. Unfortunately, due to my ulcer flareup, I have been advised by my doctor to lighten my training for a few weeks to rest and recover,” said Tyson in a press release. “My body is in better overall shape than it has been since the 1990s, and I will be back to my full training schedule soon. Jake Paul, this may have bought you some time, but in the end, you will still be knocked out and out of boxing for good. I appreciate everyone’s patience and can’t wait to deliver an unforgettable performance later this year.”
Paul is in full support of postponing the fight.
“I fully support postponing the event so Mike Tyson has no excuses come fight night,” said Paul. “My fans know I don’t want to face Iron Mike at anything but his best, but let there be no mistake – when he steps into the ring with me, I will be ready to claim my W with a sensational finish. Paul vs Tyson will be one for the ages, and I promise to bring my best for this once-in-a-lifetime matchup.”
This heavyweight matchup, which is a sanctioned bout, will be contested over eight two-minute rounds with 14oz. gloves.
Tyson, 57, last fought in a sanctioned bout in 2005, when he was stopped by heavyweight Kevin McBride.
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