Paul vs. Tyson, the highly-anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, was delayed from its initial date in July, and audiences may be wondering why. Set to be one of the biggest boxing events of 2024, the Paul vs. Tyson fight airs on Netflix on November 15. The original decision to delay the fight was made in May, postponing an event that had captured the intrigue of sports fans and YouTube content creator audiences. The addition of boxing to Netflix's ever-expanding catalog is an interesting choice that could prove mutually beneficial for boxing fans and the streaming service.
After finding his celebrity stardom in internet content creation, Jake Paul became a well-known boxer who fights against professional athletes like Nate Robinson, Nate Diaz, and Tommy Fury. Though his career and selection of opponents have put the legitimacy of Paul's boxing career under consistent scrutiny, his official record stands as an impressive 10-1. Despite being way past his prime at age 58, the heavyweight champion of the late 1980s, Mike Tyson, is Paul's most threatening and famous opponent yet.
Mike Tyson Had To Delay The Fight Against Jake Paul Due To An Ulcer Flare-Up
Mike Tyson Was Hospitalized In May, Forcing Him To Postpone His Training
Back in May, Mike Tyson had to delay his highly-anticipated return to boxing due to an ulcer flare-up he experienced while on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles (via The Tennessean). Tyson described a gnarly scene on the plane that resulted from initial feelings of nausea, and the athlete had to be hospitalized. His doctors advised him to lighten his intense training regime for the following weeks, allowing him time to recover.
In Netflix's three-part documentary series Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson, the 58-year-old boxer explained his perspective, saying, "I don't want to die in a hospital bedroom; I want to die in the ring." Tyson was eager to get back into training, with the fight rescheduled for November 15. His last official match was almost two decades ago, in 2005. Mike Tyson has provided some reasoning for coming out of retirement to fight Jake Paul, explaining that it wasn't merely a financial choice but a decision to test himself.
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Mike Tyson Has To Be Medically Cleared For Fight Against Jake Paul
Tyson Is Still Taking Health Precautions Leading Up To The Match
Despite months of delay, Mike Tyson still has to be cleared for the fight on Friday night (via BBC). The boxer has reportedly been requesting those around him wear face masks, as he is concerned about getting sick before the fight. With that being said, Tyson still explained that his training team has been going hard on him, preparing him to face off against the much younger combatant. Assuming he's cleared to fight, Paul vs. Tyson should be an entertaining match.
Sources: The Tennessean, BBC
Jake Paul is set to fight Mike Tyson in a headline heavyweight boxing match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The live event is expected to attract significant attention from fans globally.
Release Date November 7, 2024
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