Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will likely face off on another day.
The boxing match between the 57-year-old former heavyweight champion and the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-martial artist Tyson has been postponed after Tyson was diagnosed with a recurrence of an ulcer.
Jake's fighting promotion company Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix announced the news in a press release on May 31.
“Unfortunately, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will not be able to fight as planned on July 20th,” Most Valuable Promotions said in a release shared on Instagram. “Tyson has recently suffered a recurrence of his ulcer which will prevent him from training at full capacity for the next few weeks. The fight will be rescheduled for later in the year once Mike has resumed training without restrictions and both fighters are able to prepare equally for this once in a lifetime matchup!”
Unfortunately, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will not be able to face off as planned on July 20. Tyson recently suffered a recurrence of an ulcer that has kept him completely unable to train for the next few weeks.
The fight will be rescheduled for later this year, provided Mike is injury-free and able to resume training. pic.twitter.com/fvXg4ccnYE
— Netflix (@netflix) May 31, 2024
The press release said that both Mike and Jake agreed to postpone the fight “to allow both fighters equal training time and preparation.”
Mike also spoke about his own health and thanked his fans for their support and understanding during this time before criticising Jake.
“My body is in the best shape it has been since the 1990s and I plan to return to a full training schedule soon,” he said. “Jake Paul, this may have bought me some time, but ultimately I will be knocked out and banned from boxing for good. I thank everyone for your patience and can't wait to put on an unforgettable performance later this year.”
Jake accompanied X in a video statement about the postponement of the match, admitting he was devastated by the news.
“Obviously this is shocking news. It's heartbreaking. I'm speechless. I'm absolutely devastated,” he said. “We've worked so hard here and I feel bad for everyone in this camp and myself and everyone involved in this event… but first and foremost we care about Mike's health. I love Mike, I have a lot of respect for him and I want Mike to stay healthy,” he added, before addressing Mike's comments in a press release.
Postponement of Mike Tyson event… pic.twitter.com/TrtOc5sIce
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) May 31, 2024
“He still says he's going to knock me out and I bought myself some time, so Mike's still rambling on over there,” he said. “But Mike, if you want to do this like you said behind closed doors, like you said backstage, you said you want to do this in the fourth quarter, you just need some time, so I'm always ready. This is just too big an opportunity. I think this fight will change the world,” he added.
The game was originally scheduled to be played at AT&T Stadium on July 20. Arlington, Texas It will be streamed exclusively on Netflix.
The new date for the match will be announced on June 7th.
