It was one of the most anticipated matches of the year, but the showdown is now on standby. Mike Tyson and Jake Paul were scheduled to face off in the ring. It was a fight many fans were looking forward to, but everything has changed.
Tyson was advised to withdraw from the fight due to a recurrence of his ulcer.Whether the fight will take place depends on Tyson's recovery, but no date has been set at this time.
When this match was first announced, there was a lot of controversy. Paul is a fairly young fighter at 27 years old, while Tyson, at 57, is past his prime.But fans are curious to see the boxing icon return to the ring. The social media celebrity turned boxer was the biggest thing..
The boxing event was scheduled to take place on July 28th. A televised boxing event was held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Netflix.
Tyson vs. Paul in the wings: Who wants to take part?
There doesn't seem to be a better option than Tyson. He was set to fight the younger Paul brother, but health issues forced him to pull out of the bout.
There's another boxing great who would love to replace “Iron Mike” and face Paul: Roy Jones Jr. The 55-year-old former heavyweight champion, considered one of the best fighters of his generation, has expressed interest in making the bout happen on Tyson's behalf.
Jones Jr. fights Problem child “Great idea” But how big will that fight be compared to the Jake vs. Tyson fight? Tyson is one of the most charismatic athletes in the world, so he probably won't attract as many fans.
The former multi-champion shared the ring with Mike in 2020. In an exhibition boxing match that ended in a draw after 10 roundsConsidering how old they were at the time.