FIGHT PUSHED TO FALL
Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul has been rescheduled after Tyson's health episode
Jun 10, 2024, 2:36 pm
FIGHT PUSHED TO FALL
Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul is now set for Nov. 15 after the former world heavyweight champion fell ill on a flight last month.
The fight was originally set for July 20 in Arlington, Texas, home to the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, and will be aired on Netflix.
Tyson became nauseous and dizzy during the final hour of a flight from Miami to Los Angeles. His plane was met by first responders, while Tyson’s camp attributed the episode to an ulcer problem and said he would need to do light training for several weeks.
Tyson turns 58 on June 30.
“Although we had to postpone the fight, I will resume training shortly. I am thankful to the medical staff that treated me and to MVP, Netflix, and AT&T Stadium for working diligently to find the best reschedule date for all parties,” Tyson said in a statement released by Netflix. “While we have a new date, the result will be the same no matter when we fight. Jake Paul is getting knocked out."
The fight was originally slated for a Saturday, but will be held on a Friday as the Cowboys prepare to host the Houston Texans on Nov. 18 for Monday Night Football.
“Our team has worked diligently with all parties involved to reschedule this monumental fight to a date that ensures both Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are fully prepared, with equal training time, as well as allowing us to keep the event at AT&T stadium in the midst of the Cowboys season,” said Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions.
Tyson hasn’t fought professionally since June 2005, but he has been training regularly for several years. He fought Roy Jones Jr. in an entertaining exhibition in Los Angeles in November 2020.
Now that the regular season is officially over, many teams are scrambling to lineup interviews with coaching candidates to fill their vacancies.
One of those teams is the New York Jets, who have reached out to the Texans for permission to interview offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik.
Many Texans fans would welcome a coordinator change, with Slowik's offense taking a step back this season. Which is why it's a bit strange that Slowik is still drawing interest as a potential head coach. But then again, nothing should surprise us when it comes to the Jets.
This is one video you don't want to miss as ESPN Houston's Paul Gallant and Joe George react to the Jet's interest in Slowik, and discuss if they would be happy to see him go.