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Mike Tyson continues his recover after being forced to postpone his fight with Jake Paul until November this year, although a recent video has left fans very concerned for the health of the 58-year-old.

It comes after Tyson pushed their July 20 date back to the winter after sustaining a stomach ulcer meaning he could no longer train. As Paul contractually agreed they would both have the same amount of prep time, it led to a long delay by Netf

Yet fans are worried for the ex-undisputed heavyweight champion of the world thanks to his recent video when he announced the new date of November 15 at the same time as Netflix on X.com, formerly Twitter.

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“Different date, same fate,” said Tyson on the Elon Musk-owned social media platform. “I’m going to knock out Jake Paul.”

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However, the delivery of the words, in front of his Aston Martin car, sounded rasp as though he had recently lost his voice which left fans questioning his fitness as he bids to take on a professional fighter nearly 30 years younger.

Mike are you okay you look out of breathe from saying one sentence,” an influencer with 122,000 followers asked online.

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So far, it seems as though everyone is worried for the potential impact of this fight on the two-time boxing champion, who hasn’t fought as a pro in 19 years, or at all since 2020.

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The concern is so much so that the bout will contain fewer rounds, shorter rounds and heavier gloves to try to protect him from health issues that could be developed such as dementia.

Mike Tyson is still promising to render Jake Paul unconscious when the two finally meet in the ring on November 15.

The former undisputed heavyweight champion was initially slated to face Paul, 27, on July 20 in a controversial bout three weeks after his 58th birthday.

However, after suffering a medical emergency on a recent flight from Miami to Los Angeles, ‘Iron’ Mike was forced to pull out of the summer contest and rearrange his clash with the YouTuber-turned-fighter for later this year.

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Despite his health scare delaying it for just under four months, Tyson remains supremely confident of winning by knockout on the new November date.

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul Postpone Fight as Tyson Is Diagnosed with Ulcer  Flare-Up

In a chilling video message, the boxing legend warned Paul after their fight was officially rescheduled: ‘Different date, same fate. Imma knockout Jake Paul.’

Tyson is said to have become nauseous and dizzy on his recent cross-country flight due to an ulcer flare up, forcing airline staff to ask passengers if there was a doctor on board.

Paramedics later boarded the plane to treat him after it had touched down in LA.

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Sources claimed the cabin crew ‘issued an announcement asking for a doctor 30 minutes before landing and the message even came on everyone’s screens.’

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‘He was in first class, but we were an exit row,’ an eyewitness added.

‘They asked us to stay on the plane and landed so paramedics could enter. [The stewardess] said something like, “He’s a really important passenger so we wanna make sure he’s OK.” I knew it was him, but I just mouthed the words “Mike Tyson” and she nodded her head yes.’

Boxing fans were left in suspense after the postponement of the highly anticipated bout between Mike Tyson and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, originally scheduled for July 20. The postponement was due to an ulcer flare-up Tyson suffered during a recent flight, which prevented him from being deemed medically fit for the bout.

In a recent video, Mike Tyson released a message that chilled many, including Jake Paul. In the clip, Tyson looks determined and threatens a brutal end to his opponent:

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Tyson’s message has generated a wave of anticipation and fear in the boxing world, as fans count down the days to see if Mike can deliver on his promise and leave an indelible mark on Jake Paul’s career.

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“Different date. Same destination. I’m going to knock out Jake Paul. Different date. Same destination. I’m going to knock out Jake Paul.”

A new date for the showdown was decided a few days ago. The legendary former heavyweight champion and known as “Iron Mike” will step into the ring with Jake Paul on Friday, Nov. 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, not far from Dallas.

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With the new date set, anticipation is growing and both fighters are preparing for a showdown that promises to be historic.

A number of potential new challengers have emerged to replace Mike Tyson after his recent medical emergency

Just a few days ago, Mike Tyson suffered a medical emergency during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles. It all happened about half an hour before landing and doctors were already expecting him when the plane arrived at its destination. Jake Paul immediately told his followers the fight against him on July 20 was still on, while Tyson himself tweeted he was already 100% recovered. But that didn’t matter for other fighters who wanted in on the action. They all know that fighting Jake Paul these days can turn anybody into a millionaire or increase their

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net-worth tenfold. One of the very first ones to offer his services is Ryan Garcia, the boxer/influencer who recently came out positive for the banned substance osterine. He came out to offer himself as a potential Mike Tyson substitute. But he is not the only one.

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Although Mike Tyson already told his followers he is not backing down from the fight, that didn’t stop other potential replacements to shoot their shot. Another fighter who offered his services is Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship star Mike Perry. He has been trying to get inside a ring with Jake Paul for a minute and he obviously had to make his case. Back in 2021, Perry did spar Jak ePul and Perry even signed a deal to be Tommy Fury’s replacement but the fight against Tommy did happen and Mike Perry was there just for show. Mike recently told his followers he has been at the gym non-stop and he was ready for any challenge.

Mike Tyson stepping to the ring against Jake Paul this summer

Another potential contender is UFC former champion Chael Sonnen, who recently announced his fight against Anderson Silva inside a ring for June 15. However, he also proposed himself as an option to replace Mike Tyson after the health emergency news broke. In fact, Sonnen claims he already agreed to be the former heavyweight champion’s replacement in case anything happened. But that hasn’t been confirmed yet. Other potential challengers areformer super-middleweight Sakio Bika, and not many more than that. But as things stand right now, Mike Tyson is still on to fight Jake Paul on July 20.

The upcoming bout between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is getting closer and closer. Fans are waiting for the bell to ring at AT&T Stadium on July 20, when former heavyweight champion Tyson and one-time YouTube star Paul will duke it out in a fully-sanctioned professional fight in Arlington, Texas — and opinion remains divided on who will emerge victorious.

Tyson’s last professional fight took place in 2005, and the 57-year-old has attempted to assuage concerns that he is too old to be making a return to the ring against an opponent who is 30 years his junior. Paul, with only 10 career fights under his belt, has yet to face an opponent with Tyson’s reputation — but even still, a former mixed martial arts star has said the “Iron Mike” should be worried about the “Problem Child” this summer.

Former MMA star Sonnen predicts a Paul win

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In a video posted to his YouTube channel on Saturday, former UFC light heavyweight contender Chael Sonnen predicted a clear victory for Paul on July 20 — even though the best victory of Paul‘s career remains his 10th-round win over Nate Diaz last August.

To explain, Sonnen drew a parallel between this fight and Tyson’s last pro bout in 2005, against Kevin McBride. The “Clones Colossus” defeated Tyson by technical knockout after Tyson refused to answer the bell for the seventh round, instantly awarding the victory to McBride even though he was behind Tyson on two of the judges’ scorecards.

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Kevin McBride, back then that beat the hell (out of Tyson) and sent him into retirement,” Sonnen said. “If that version of Kevin McBride vs. Jake Paul fought right now, Jake Paul would beat him.”

Sonnen’s confidence will be a boost to Paul, although one of the fight’s rules could benefit Tyson immensely. The two-minute rounds will allow the “Baddest Man on the Planet” to conserve his strength and land quicker blows on Paul, who lacks the decades of experience in ring that Tyson has.

Mike Tyson suffered a medical emergency during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles on Sunday, his representatives have confirmed.

The former heavyweight champion, 57, became nauseous and dizzy, forcing flight staff to ask passengers if there was a doctor on board to provide assistance.

Paramedics boarded the plane, which had already been delayed by two hours in Miami because of the heat, once it touched down in Los Angeles to give treatment.

‘He became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare up 30 minutes before landing.

‘He is appreciative to the medical staff that were there to help him.’

Typical symptoms of an ulcer flare up include nausea and vomiting, bloating, belching and gas pain, as well as chest pain and fatigue.

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It comes after In Touch first revealed on Monday morning that Tyson ‘had some kind of medical emergency on the plane and paramedics boarded’.

Sources claim the cabin crew ‘issued an announcement asking for a doctor 30 minutes before landing and the message even came on everyone’s screens.’

‘He was in first class, but we were an exit row,’ an eyewitness added.

‘They asked us to stay on the plane and landed so paramedics could enter. [The stewardess] said something like, “He’s a really important passenger so we wanna make sure he’s OK.” I knew it was him, but I just mouthed the words “Mike Tyson” and she nodded her head yes.’

Once the plane landed at LAX, there was another delay of around 25 minutes while the paramedics treated Tyson.

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Tyson, who has previously admitted he uses marijuana daily, has given the drug up while training to fight Paul because it is on the list of banned substances used by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

He also revealed he’s given up sex temporarily as part of his training regime.

There’s no denying that the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight is big, but is it a hundred million pay-per-view big? ‘The Problem Child,’ in an interview with TMZ Sports, anticipates a full house at the AT&T Stadium and a massive viewership tuning in from home for his clash with the soon-to-be 58-year-old ‘Iron’ Mike. Yet, scanning through social media, fans seem to harbor doubts about its grandiosity.

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The former undisputed heavyweight champion is poised to re-enter the professional boxing arena after a staggering 19-year hiatus. His last foray into the ring was in 2020 against Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition match, which raked in over 1.6 million pay-per-view buys and generated revenue exceeding $80 million. Despite boxing’s purported downturn, Paul remains steadfast in his belief that his upcoming bout with Tyson will shatter all previous records.

with Mike Tyson. As the reporter probed Paul about his thoughts on how many people he thinks would watch or attend the fight, Paul, confident about putting on one of the biggest fights of the year, didn’t hesitate to project huge numbers for the fight.

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As many that could fit in the stadium, I think it’s like 90K or 93K; I think it’s going to be packed to the brim and the global viewership could be in the hundreds of millions,” Paul told the reporter. It’s worth mentioning that the stadium’s maximum capacity is somewhere in the neighborhood of 80,000 seats or up to 105,000 with standing room. Also, according to sources, Netflix, as of the first quarter of 2024, has a paid subscriber base of 269.6 million.

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So, Paul’s projection could come true, yet when the reporter highlighted that such numbers often come from the Super Bowl, Paul agreed, saying, “It’s wild. It doesn’t make any sense. But the fact that Netflix is a part of this, the perfect piece of the puzzle, makes it this perfect trifecta of Netflix’s audience, my audience and Mike Tyson’s audience.”

While Paul might seem sure enough about the success of his fight, fans seem to have other ideas.

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Anthony Joshua Makes Mike Tyson-Jake Paul Prediction: "It's Good For  Boxing" - Seconds OutDespite Paul’s popularity and the scale of the fight, fans don’t seem to be onboard with Paul’s plans for millions. One user blatantly called the YouTuber-boxer “delusional,” implying Paul has unrealistic expectations from the fight. While Tyson is a big name, achieving a hundred million PPV seems impossible even for him. One of the biggest PPV events Tyson was part of was the second fight against Evander Holyfield, where ‘Iron’ Mike bit off Holyfield’s ear.

One of the most highly anticipated fights in recent years is on the horizon. With less than two months to go until the July 20th bout between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, the fighters continue to build the hype.

In a recent interview for TMZ SPORTS, Paul admitted that this is the toughest challenge of his career and that he will need to manage his nerves in front of tens of thousands of live spectators, with an estimated 100 million expected to watch on Netflix. That seems like a high number for Netflix, but we will see what the actual figures say after the fight.

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Paul commented on Tyson, saying, “Mike Tyson’s power, his experience, his tenacity, the veteran tricks he’s going to pull out-this is my ultimate test of warfare, and that excites me.” He also added that if he gets the chance to knock out Tyson, he wouldn’t hesitate for a second, stating, “Because if he has the opportunity to do
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the same, you know damn well he is going to finish me in embarrassing fashion.” Indeed, Tyson would knock him out at any chance he got. As Paul said, “He’s a killer, he’s ruthless, he’s the most vicious champion ever.”
Despite the 30-year age gap, which is significant for a professional boxing match, the show and hard punches will undoubtedly be there. It’s been 37 years since “Iron Mike” became the youngest boxer ever to win a heavyweight title. When that happened, his opponent wasn’t even in plans of being born yet. Tyson, who won his first 19 professional fights by knockout, 12 of them in the first round, is certainly far from that level now.

On the other hand, Jake Paul, whose professional boxing debut was against AnEsonGib in January 2020, is in his physical and athletic prime but lacks the experience to face an opponent of Tyson’s caliber. Being nearly 30 years younger than his rival would seem advantageous in any other sport-perhaps not in golf-but in a high-performance physical sport, the explosion, reflexes, strength, and endurance are significant advantages for Paul.

We’ll see what happens at AT&T Stadium. Whether someone gets knocked out or it goes to a decision, it will undoubtedly be unprecedented and full of surprises.

After a heated press conference this past Thursday at AT&T Stadium for his fight against Mike Tyson, Jake Paul appears to have faced an even more dire situation.

Paul posted a video on Instagram saying that his private jet was struck by lightning during his flight home from Arlington, Texas.

Paul and Tyson were promoting their July 20th fight, which will be the first combat sports event streamed live on Netflix. It was the second press conference of the week after an event on Monday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

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Monday’s presser was a cordial affair, for the most part. Tyson gave a candid assessment of how he’s feeling during training by revealing, “I’m doing great but my body is s–t right now, I’m sore, I’m really sore.” Paul didn’t go too far with his trash talk, simply saying that he believes he hits harder than the former heavyweight champion.

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However, tensions were high during Thursday’s press conference. Paul was engaging with a hostile crowd at AT&T Stadium throughout, and during a back-and-forth with the fans in attendance he declared he plans to “knock this old man the f–k out.” Tyson also threw some shots at the YouTuber, saying, “I’m going to f–k Jake up.”

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The fight between Paul and Tyson will feature the largest age gap in professional boxing history, as the legendary heavyweight will be 58 years old when he steps into the ring against the 27-year-old Paul. The fight will be contested over eight two-minute rounds as opposed to the customary 10 three-minute rounds, but the result will count toward both of their professional records.

NEW YORK — For the first time since arguably the most curious pairing in recent boxing history was announced, Mike Tyson and Jake Paul met face to face.

Inside the iconic Apollo Theater, where singular artists like Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, James Brown and Lauryn Hill once performed, Tyson and Paul held a press conference — alongside undercard fighters Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano — to hype their July 20 boxing match that will stream on Netflix at no additional cost to subscribers.

The atmosphere was festive and relaxed. There was no bad blood. The fighters in both matches expressed abundant respect and admiration for their opponents. During the face-off photo op at the end, as Tyson and Paul held their stares inches apart from each other, Tyson even playfully shadow boxed Paul with quick hooks to his opponent’s body. Both then broke out in laughter and lightly shoved each other.

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Certainly, there was the usual bravado that characterizes these events.

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“Yeah, look, they call him ‘Iron Mike’ Tyson,” Paul said at one point, “but I’m titanium Jake Paul.”

And this: “I’m going to show Mike who has more power.”

Yet, the press conference struggled at times to stake its promotion of the event as an exhibition, or the officially sanctioned fight that it has become.

An hour before it kicked off, the line for fans to file into the Apollo snaked around 125th Street and 8th Avenue. They wore New York Knicks hats and Tyson T-shirts with screen prints of his face splashed across the chest. The crowd, undoubtedly, was more sympathetic toward Tyson, who hails from the Brownsville neighborhood in east Brooklyn.

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But there was also a contingent of younger audience members who professed their loyalty to Paul, whose platform on YouTube and social media has made him an icon for a generation with an unconventional, if uneven, exposure to boxing.

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During an audience question-and-answer portion, a 16 year old from Queens who introduced himself as Xavier said he was an aspiring boxer who grew up watching Paul and his brother, Logan, and thanked them both for “making” his childhood.

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The boy went on to reveal that he was pulling for Paul — “please don’t kill me, Mike” — and asked Paul what advice he would give young people with limited financial means who are interested in boxing. By the end of the exchange, Paul motioned for someone from his support team to take the boy’s information down because he promised to send him “a bunch of gear and stuff.”