The much-anticipated boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, which was set to take place on July 20, 2024, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, has been postponed. Tyson, at 57 years old, experienced a health scare during a flight, with symptoms including nausea and dizziness, indicative of an ulcer flare-up. As a result, medical professionals have advised Tyson to engage in minimal to light training for the next few weeks. This restriction has necessitated the postponement of the bout to allow Tyson time to recover fully and return to his regular training regimen. The new date for the fight is expected to be announced by June 7, and all previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled event. Netflix, which is set to stream the fight, confirmed the delay, marking the streaming service’s first venture into broadcasting a sports event. Both Tyson and Paul have expressed their commitment to the fight, with Tyson vowing to knock out Paul when they eventually face each other and Paul showing support for Tyson’s health and recovery. The fight, now slated for the end of 2024, will still be a professional bout, as confirmed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Key points
- Mike Tyson’s fight against Jake Paul has been postponed due to Tyson’s ulcer flare-up.
- The new fight date will be announced by June 7, with the event still planned to be held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
- Netflix will stream the rescheduled fight, marking its first sports event broadcast.
