Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and YouTube sensation Jake Paul will finally face off on November 15 after the fight was rescheduled from July due to Tyson’s health issues. The bout is set to take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Tyson, who is turning 58 on June 30, suffered an ulcer flare up on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles last month, leading to his medical treatment and the postponement of the fight. Despite the setback, Tyson is eager to resume training and has expressed his confidence in knocking out Paul.
The fight will be streamed by Netflix, and Paul, 27, will go up against Tyson in an eight-round professional fight sanctioned by Texas boxing officials. Tyson’s last professional fight was in 2005, and despite concerns from other fighters about his well-being, Tyson is determined to get back in the ring.
The rescheduled date falls on a Friday to allow time for the stadium to be prepared for a Monday night NFL game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans. Both fighters are gearing up for what promises to be an intense showdown between the seasoned veteran and the up-and-coming YouTube star.