Mike Tyson v Jake Paul POSTPONED after former champ Tyson’s health scare with fight to be rescheduled later this year
MIKE TYSON’S fight with Jake Paul has been called off.
The bout was scheduled for July 20 but Tyson’s health issues mean he has had to put his training on hold.
The former world champion suffered a medical emergency on board a flight this week as a result of an ulcer flare up.
Netflix, who were set to show the fight, released a statement announcing the cancellation.
It reads: “Unfortunately Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will not face-off on July 20 as planned. Tyson’s recent ulcer flare up has limited his ability to train fully for the next few weeks.
“The fight will be rescheduled for a date later this year after Mike’s able to resume training with no limitations and both fighters can have equal time to prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime matchup!”
Tyson required medical assistance from paramedics on board a flight from Miami to LA earlier this week.
He felt nauseous and dizzy though his publicist said he was feeling “very good” after treatment.
Iron Mike took to social media claiming he was feeling 100 per cent and ready to take on Paul.
But a top doctor recommended the 57-year-old postpone the fight, suggesting ulcer flare ups require four to five weeks of rest to recover from.
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And Tyson confirmed he has decided to postpone the fight after consulting his own doctor about his health issue.
He said in a statement: “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.
“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 also spoke on the postponement, promising an exciting clash when they do eventually meet in the ring.
He said: “I fully support postponing the event so Mike Tyson has no excuses come fight night.
“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.”
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles compared
ONE is a notorious YouTuber-turned-boxer who has taken the sport by storm.
The other terrorised all in the ring in the 1980s and 1990s, famously biting the ear off an opponent in one fight.
Iron Mike has rebuilt his life after squandering a £300m fortune with a cannabis empire, and is a huge advocate of the drug.
And as Paul has continued to rise up the ranks, he has splashed the cash on a fleet of amazing cars.
Whereas Tyson had more money than sense until a £15m debt saw him part with his cherished car collection.
Paul now lives in a plush mansion worth £13m in Puerto Rico, after escaping his hectic life in LA.
But these days, Tyson lounges in his Vegas property he paid £2.5m for with wife Lakiha, who he married in 2009.
Paul is not yet married but is smitten with his speed skater girlfriend Jutta Leerdam.
She will be by his side when her man puts his 9-1 boxing record on the line against two-time heavyweight champ Tyson on July 20.