Mike Tyson
Sharif Ziyadat/Getty ImagesMike Tyson And jake paul We’ll have to fight another day.
Tyson, 57, announced on Friday, May 31, that he would have to postpone his July 20 fight with Paul, 27, because of the injury. Ulcer flare-ups earlier this month.
“During a follow-up consultation with medical professionals on Thursday regarding a recent ulcer, it was recommended for Mike Tyson to perform minimal or light training for the next few weeks and then return to full training without restrictions,” an official said. statement read a post shared by Tyson’s team on social media.
The new fight date will be announced on June 7, with the original location of AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas still set as the intended venue. As previously announced, the pair will fight for eight two-minute rounds and wear 14-ounce gloves – but neither will be wearing headgear. The match was expected to be broadcast live on Netflix, but it has not been confirmed whether the streamer will pick the new date.
The statement said Tyson and Paul were “in agreement” on the postponement, adding, “It is only fair that both athletes receive equal training time to prepare for this important match and be able to compete at the highest level.”
Following the announcement, Tyson thanked his fans for their “support and understanding” throughout his recovery.
“Unfortunately, due to the flare-up of my ulcer, my doctor has advised me to rest and lighten up my training for a few weeks to allow for further recovery,” Tyson said in a statement. ESPN”My body is in the best shape it has been since the 1990s and I will be back to my full training program soon. Jake Paul, this may buy you some time, but in the end, you will be out of boxing forever. I appreciate everyone’s patience and look forward to delivering an unforgettable performance later this year.”
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Mike Tyson and ulcer flare-ups
Cooper Neill/Getty Images for Netflixin contact On Monday, May 27, it was reported that Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles. Paramedics reportedly boarded the plane after it landed at Los Angeles International Airport.
“Before the paramedics arrived, the plane issued an announcement asking for a doctor – this message also came on everyone’s screens,” an eyewitness said.
After the incident, Tyson’s team told our weekly The boxer is “doing better” following a health scare, they said, adding: “He experienced nausea and dizziness 30 minutes before landing due to an aggravated ulcer. He is grateful to the medical staff who were there to help him.”
Questions remain as to whether Tyson will still take on Paul in the highly anticipated bout, as Tyson wrote via Axe on Tuesday, May 28, “I feel 100% healthy now, although I don’t need to be to beat Jake Paul.” However, it appears the boxer will rest for the next several weeks.
Tyson’s professional boxing career lasted from 1985 to 2005. Paul began his boxing career in 2018 after gaining fame on social media.
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