The boxing match between former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and influencer-boxer Jake Paul was initially scheduled to happen on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, however the bout has been postponed.
Earlier this week, on a flight from Florida to Los Angeles, Tyson skilled some worrying indicators of nausea and dizziness. The 57-year outdated was seen being pushed in a wheelchair leaving the airport. Following the incident, Tyson’s group launched a brief assertion saying he was ‘doing nice.’
“Fortunately, Mr. Tyson is doing nice,” insisted Tyson’s group following the scare. “He turned nauseous and dizzy as a result of an ulcer flare up half-hour earlier than touchdown.”
Because of the ulcer flare up, the battle has been postponed. A brand new date for the battle will to be introduced on June 7, in accordance with Most Invaluable Promotions, Paul’s promotional firm who’s organizing the occasion. The battle is predicted to stay at AT&T Stadium.
“I need to thank my followers world wide for his or her assist and understanding throughout this time,” Tyson mentioned in an announcement. “Sadly, as a result of my ulcer flareup, I’ve been suggested by my physician to lighten my coaching for just a few weeks to relaxation and get well. My physique is in higher total form than it has been for the reason that Nineteen Nineties and I might be again to my full coaching schedule quickly.
“Jake Paul, this will likely have purchased you a while, however ultimately you’ll nonetheless be knocked out and out of boxing for good. I respect everybody’s persistence and might’t wait to ship an unforgettable efficiency later this yr.”
