The highly anticipated fight between former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and YouTuber Jake Paul has been postponed due a recent health concerns for Tyson, organizers announced. Tyson , 57, required medical attention during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles last Sunday after experiencing nausea and dizziness. This incident occurred two months before his July 20 fight with Paul in Texas.
In a statement released on Friday, fight organizers revealed that Tyson has been advised to engage in only minimal training in the coming weeks after a follow-up with doctors on Thursday identified an “ulcer flare-up.” “The recommendation is for Mike Tyson to do minimal to light training over the next few weeks and then return to full training with no limitations,” the statement said. “Both Mike Tyson and Jake Paul agree that it is only fair to ensure both athletes have equal training time to prepare for this important match and compete at the highest level.
“The health and well-being of athletes is our top priority, and we fully support Mike in taking the necessary time to perform at the level he expects of himself.” A new date for the fight is expected to be announced by June 7. Despite the health scare, Tyson insisted he felt “100%” and would be in prime condition for the rescheduled showdown with Paul.
“I want to thank my fans for their support and understanding during this time,” Tyson said. “Unfortunately, due to my ulcer flare-up, I have been advised by my doc.
