June 7, (THEWILL)- Boxing legend Mike Tyson’s highly anticipated exhibition bout against YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake Paul, has a new date – November 15. The mega-fight was initially scheduled for July 20 but was postponed due to Tyson suffering an ulcer flare-up.
Promoters confirmed the new November 15 date on Friday, with the blockbuster event taking place at the massive AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The 80,000-seat venue is home to the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. 57-year-old Tyson, one of boxing’s most fearsome heavyweights, has not fought professionally since 2005 but boasts a 50-6 record with 44 KOs.
His 27-year-old opponent, Jake Paul, has transitioned from YouTube stardom to a 9-1 professional boxing record. Despite the 30-year age gap, both men are confident of victory. “Jake Paul is getting knocked out,” Tyson stated bluntly. The postponement allows Tyson time to recover and resume full training in the coming weeks.
Paul has been active in the ring lately, but stepping into the squared circle with “Iron Mike” Tyson represents an unprecedented challenge. The rescheduled November 15 date gives fans a few extra months to build anticipation for this unique, blockbuster inter-generational matchup.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
