The planned ring return of former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson has been postponed – due to the boxing legend’s health problems.
The planned ring return of former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson has been postponed. As the organizers announced on Friday, the 57-year-old was unable to compete following recent health problems.
The show fight against Youtube star Jake Paul, who is 30 years younger, was due to take place on July 20 in the stadium of the Dallas Cowboys football club and be broadcast on Netflix.
“Unfortunately, due to my stomach ulcer, my doctor has advised me to take a break from training for a few weeks to recover,” Tyson, who complained of nausea and dizziness on board an airplane on Sunday and required medical attention as a result, told the Mirror: “I would like to thank my fans around the world for their support and understanding during this time. “
Mike Tyson with comeback in the boxing ring
A new date is to be announced by June 7. Tyson returned to the boxing ring after more than 15 years in November 2020 in a show fight against Roy Jones junior, which ended in an eight-round draw. His opponent Paul has won nine of his ten fights as a professional to date, the last two by knockout