Mike Tyson fight Jake Paul postponed Tyson health episode Entertainment News

Mike Tyson falls ill, postponing fight with Jake Paul. Tyson vows to return stronger, Paul ready for epic showdown.

The highly anticipated fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has been delayed due to Tyson falling ill on a recent flight. The 57-year-old Tyson experienced nausea and dizziness on the flight, prompting first responders to attend to him upon landing in Los Angeles. His camp attributed the episode to an ulcer flare-up.

After consulting with medical professionals, Tyson has been advised to engage in minimal to light training for the next few weeks before returning to full training with no restrictions. Despite not having fought professionally since 2005, Tyson has been consistently training and is confident in his physical condition.

Tyson expressed his determination to deliver a memorable performance, stating that although the delay may have given Paul some extra time, he is still confident in his ability to knock him out. The fight, sanctioned by Texas boxing officials, was set to feature eight 2-minute rounds with heavy gloves.

Paul, a 27-year-old YouTube sensation turned boxer, supported the decision to postpone the fight to ensure Tyson is at his best on fight night. He emphasized his readiness to face Tyson and claimed he would secure a victory with a sensational finish.

The rescheduled fight, which was initially planned to take place at the Dallas Cowboys' stadium, will still be held in Arlington. Both fighters are expected to receive a significant payday from the event, which was set to be streamed on Netflix. Fans who purchased tickets for the original date will be able to attend the rescheduled fight.