The pair were due to fight in July at the AT&T Stadium in what would have been the debut of live on Netflix. But with just weeks to go, the legendary heavyweight champion was forced out of the bout due to a medical emergency. Instead, Paul faced bare knuckle boxer on the initial date, and landed a big knockout to bring his record to 10-1.
The pair then launched a rescheduled November 15 date at Fanatics Fest in New York this evening. Mike Tyson offers positive health update as Jake Paul fight is re-launched At the Jacob K Javits Center in New York on Sunday afternoon, and re-launched their massive showdown, with a new date set for Friday, November 15. The boxing icon appeared much more subdued than in his prime, while Paul played off host Ryan Clark as the event’s heel.
Tyson had previously been forced out after suffering an ulcer flare-up during a flight, with doctors recommending that the 58-year-old take a break from training for the bout. But speaking to Bloody Elbow at today’s press conference, he confirmed that he is back in camp and ready for the new date. “I’m beautiful and I’ve been training,” Tyson replied when asked what his latest medical update was from doctors.
“I’ve been training for a while, two weeks or three weeks and I’m okay to fight...
I’m in camp right now.” Jake Paul goads Mike Tyson in first press conference for new date The event took place in front of a packed theater at the New York venue, with thousands of fans turned away at .