Mike Tyson’s latest well being scare may put his struggle with Jake Paul in jeopardy. Whereas nothing has been confirmed, a former UFC title challenger has hinted at changing the boxing icon.
Tyson was all set to make his return to fight sports activities however that’s now unsure following a medical scare. The 57-year-old suffered bouts of nausea and dizziness throughout a aircraft journey from Miami to Los Angeles earlier this week.
Together with his well being remaining underneath query, Mike Tyson could also be pressured to withdraw from his Jake Paul conflict. If that’s the case, the YouTube star could have already got a alternative lined up.
Based on the person himself, Chael Sonnen will likely be referred to as upon to compete on July 20. The previous UFC middleweight title challenger alerted all people to the choice throughout a put up on social media.
“I suppose it was smart of Jake Paul to jot down me into the contract as Tyson’s backup, wasn’t it?”
“If Jake Paul realizes he is perhaps preventing ME in a month, HE could be the one having a coronary heart assault.”
I suppose it was smart of Jake Paul to jot down me into the contract as Tyson's backup, wasn't it???
— Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) Might 27, 2024
If Jake Paul realizes he is perhaps preventing ME in a month, HE could be the one having a coronary heart assault
— Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) Might 28, 2024
Irrespective of who’s standing throughout the ring from him, Jake Paul will probably nonetheless carry out in two months’ time. He’s headlining a major occasion that will likely be accessible to broadcast on Netflix.
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Amid the uncertainty, Sonnen used the chance to fireside pictures at Anderson Silva–a person he’ll share the boxing ring with on June 15.
“Perhaps the Anderson Silva tune up with Spaten Brasil makes a little bit extra sense now, does not it?”
…Perhaps the Anderson Silva tune-up with @spatenbr makes a little bit extra sense now, doesn't it…? #MasterPlan
— Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) Might 28, 2024
Chael Sonnen will likely be hoping to avenge his UFC losses to Anderson Silva when he makes his first look inside a boxing ring subsequent month.
The pair locked horns on two events throughout their time competing contained in the octagon. Their first outing at UFC 117 was an immediate traditional affair and eventual inductee into the UFC Corridor-of-Fame.
