Legendary boxer “Iron” Mike Tyson will have to wait a while longer to box in his first official fight since 2005.
Tyson and social media influencer/boxer Jake Paul announced they will postpone their match to a new date announced June 7 after the former fell ill on a flight. They were supposed to fight on July 20 in Arlington, Texas.
The 57-year-old became “nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare up 30 minutes before landing” on a May 26 flight, and first responders had to meet him upon landing.
“During a follow up consultation on Thursday with medical professionals on his recent ulcer flare-up, the recommendation is for Mike Tyson to do minimal to light training over the next few weeks and then return to full training with no limitations,” the fight’s promoters said in a statement.
Tyson and Paul’s boxing match has been criticized by many due to the 30-year age gap between the fighters, which is the largest for a fight in professional boxing history. Tyson will turn 58 June 30, and Paul is 27.
“My body is in better overall shape than it has been since the 1990s, and I will be back to my full training schedule soon,” Tyson said in the statement. “Jake Paul, this may have bought you some time, but in the end you will still be knocked out and out of boxing for good. I appreciate everyone’s patience and can’t wait to deliver an unforgettable performance later this year.”
