Mike Tyson’s combat with Jake Paul in Texas has been rescheduled for November 15 which will even host light-welterweight champion Katie Taylor’s rematch towards Amanda Serrano
The unique bout between the 57-year-old and YouTuber-turned- prizefighter had been set to happen on July 20.
However, the showdown was postponed on well being recommendation given to former world heavyweight champion Tyson after he was recognized with a flare-up of an ulcer downside.
Tyson reportedly turned unwell whereas aboard a flight from Miami to Los Angeles throughout May and wanted medical help.
When is Jake Paul v Mike Tyson?
The combat has been rescheduled for November 15. The unique bout between Tyson and Paul had been set to happen on July 20.
Where is the combat being held?
The combat will probably be held in Arlington, Texas on the AT&T Stadium. The 80,000-capacity stadium is the house of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys and hosted the 2011 Super Bowl.
How can I watch it within the UK?
The combat will probably be solely streamed dwell on Netflix. A paid subscription will probably be required. A typical subscription plan within the UK prices £10.99 a month.
Who is on the undercard line-up?
- Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 2 (for IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO light-weight titles)
- H2O Sylve vs ‘Kid Austin’ Floyd Schofield
- Julio Cesar Chavez Jr vs star Darren Till
What are they saying?
Tyson hasn’t fought professionally since June 2005, however he has been coaching recurrently for a number of years. He fought Roy Jones Jr. in an entertaining exhibition in Los Angeles in November 2020.
“Although we had to postpone the fight, I will resume training shortly. I am thankful to the medical staff that treated me and to MVP, Netflix, and AT&T Stadium for working diligently to find the best reschedule date for all parties,” Tyson stated within the assertion. “While we have a new date, the result will be the same no matter when we fight. Jake Paul is getting knocked out. On Friday, November 15, watch this in-person at AT&T Stadium or live on Netflix.”
Since the showdown being postponed, Lennox Lewis has come out in help of his former ring rival, Tyson. He informed Sky Sports“It’s hard to box when you’re that old, moving around the ring, throwing punches, getting punches thrown at you, but I think he can handle it.”
Texas boxing officers have sanctioned Tyson’s assembly with Paul as a authentic bout with eight 2-minute rounds and unusually heavy gloves. Tyson will flip 58 earlier than the combat, which will probably be streamed on Netflix in what’s prone to be an enormous payday for each fighters.
Tickets already bought for the combat, which was to be held on the Dallas Cowboys’ residence stadium, will probably be honored on the brand new combat date, promoters stated.
The 27-year-old Paul is a YouTube star who has cast a profitable prizefighting profession principally by taking over blended martial artists and journeymen boxers.
“My fans know I don’t want to face Iron Mike at anything but his best, but let there be no mistake,” Paul stated. “When he steps into the ring with me, I will be ready to claim my W with a sensational finish.”
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