Jake Paul, known for being a YouTuber and actor. He had to face the boxing legend Mike Tyson in the arena on July 20. But it has been postponed due to Tyson’s health issues. He has been unable to train after he recently got ulcer flared up. And his doctor advised him to lighten his training says Tyson, 57. He became nauseous and dizzy on the flight. From Miami to Los Angeles on May 26, over the weekend.
According to the MVPs (most valuable promotions). Who are organising the match alongside Netflix at the 80000 capacity stadium. A new date for the match will be revealed on June 7. He thanked all his fans around the world for their support and understanding during this time. His body is in better overall shape than it was in the 1990s. And he will be back to his full training schedule said Tyson in an interview.
Jake Paul reaction to the matter:
Paul showed his disappointment in a video, posted on X. Stating how bad he feels for everyone involved in this event. And how this opportunity ripped from all of them but he does value Mike’s health first and foremost. Has so much respect for him and he wants him to be healthy and completely fine so that the match is equally good.
About Paul and Tyson:
From 1987 to 1990, Tyson was one of the best boxers as he ruled undisputed world. Moreover, heavy weight champion of boxing, of which, people feared him. He had a 37-0 record entering his professional career, including 33 knockouts and 4 victories. He ended his careerat 50-6 in 2005. Paul, 27, began his career in acting in the Disney sitcom “Bizaardvark” and then latercontinued to be a social media influencer and YouTuber before shifting his attention to boxing. Although, with 6 knockouts in his professional career, he has a 9-1 record.
He claimed victory in matches with former MMA stars such as Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva, Ben Askren and lastly, Tyron Woodly, whom he defeated twice. Finally, the only time he got defeated was by Tommy Fury, a professional boxer and younger brother of former heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury. “Mike and Jake agree that it is only right to ensure that each player gets equal training timeto get ready for this crucial match and compete at the greatest level. We put athletes’ health and wellbeing first, and we fully support Mike in taking the time he needs to perform to the level he expects of himself,” says MVP.
Mike Tyson reaction on fight with Joshua:
Mike Tyson isn’t going to let the Jake Paul fight postponement stop him. Marca claims that while their exhibition fight is still scheduled, the two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is the new man the boxing icon has his sights set on. For Tyson, this is not a novel dream. He stated in 2020 that he wanted to fight Joshua, and it appears that the thought of that match still gets “his adrenaline pumping.”
Within the boxing brotherhood, opinions in case of Tyson’s comeback are mixed; on the Ross Jonathan show, Joshua expressed support for it. “I think it’s good” said Joshua but the die hard boxing fans take exception at it asking, “Why are they demeaning our sport?”.