Netflix ‘s move in to live sports hit a speed bump today with the announcement that the fight between former unified heavyweight champ Mike Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) and social media personality Jake Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) has been postponed. Related Stories News Mike Tyson Drawing Concerns From Boxing Peers Over His Jake Paul Fight Sports Netflix Sets First Live Sports Event – Golf Tournament With ‘Drive To Survive’ & ‘Full Swing’ Athletes Ahead Of Las Vegas Grand Prix Tyson , 57, is recovering after becoming ill with an ulcer flare-up earlier this week on a cross-county flight. He reportedly was on an American Airlines flight from Miami to Los Angeles when he began to feel sick.
Per today’s statement from Most Valuable Promotions, “During a follow up consultation on Thursday with medical professionals on his recent 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.” Tyson also weighed in, saying in a statement, “I want to thank my fans around the world for their support and understanding during this time. Unfortunately, due to my ulcer flare-up, I have been advised by my doctor to lighten my training for a few weeks to rest and recover.
My body is in better overall shape than it has been since the 1990s and I will be back to my full training schedule soon.” According to the promoter, the match will be rescheduled to later this year at AT&T Stadium. The.
