June 9th 2024.
The much-anticipated match between boxing legend Mike Tyson and YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul has finally been scheduled for November 15th. This news comes after Tyson's recent health scare, which caused the fight to be postponed. Fans can look forward to an exciting event at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the Dallas Cowboys. And for those unable to attend in person, the fight will also be live streamed on Netflix, as originally planned.
According to USA Today, the fight was initially postponed on May 31st due to Tyson's ulcer flare-up. However, the fight's co-owners, Most Valuable Promotions, announced on June 7th that it has been rescheduled. This was later confirmed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Fans can also expect an electrifying co-main event between super lightweight champion Katie Taylor and unified featherweight champion Amanda Serrano, who will be competing for Taylor's belt. Their first match was a thrilling showdown, and Tyson himself has endorsed their highly anticipated rematch.
In an interview with ESPN, Tyson expressed his excitement for the addition of Taylor and Serrano to the fight card, stating, "Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano are two of the best boxers in the world. I know they can both put on an incredible show, and I'm thrilled to have them join this card. These remarkable athletes will undoubtedly elevate the event with their global appeal and fan bases. Adding one of the greatest fights in women's boxing history to this unforgettable event is a true gift to fans."
The decision to postpone the fight was also approved by Lawrence Kosinski, a gastroenterologist and member of the American Gastroenterological Association governing board. In an email to the outlet, he wrote, "It indicates Mike Tyson is giving his GI health the respect it deserves."
However, the fight has also faced criticism as some believe that the 54-year-old Tyson is too old to compete against Paul. There was also speculation about the fight's rules, with some claiming that headgear would be required and knockouts would not be allowed. But in the now sanctioned fight, none of these rules will apply.
In a recent statement to DAZN, Nakisa Bidarian, co-owner of MVP Promotions, expressed the desire for a definitive outcome in the fight between Tyson and Paul. He stated, "Mike Tyson and Jake Paul signed on to fight each other with the desire to do so in a sanctioned professional fight that would have a definitive outcome. Over the past six weeks, MVP has worked with its partners to satisfy the requirements of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations to sanction Paul versus Tyson, and we are grateful that we have gotten to this point."
Tyson also shared his determination to defeat Paul in a Netflix news release, saying, "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." He also reassured fans that the result of the fight will remain the same, regardless of the new date, stating, "While we have a new date, the result will be the same no matter when we fight. Jake Paul is getting knocked out."
Fans can also breathe a sigh of relief as Tyson's recent health scare was confirmed to be just an ulcer flare-up, which occurred 30 minutes before his flight was due to land. With all parties working together, the fight between Tyson and Paul is sure to be an unforgettable event.
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