Jake Paul was due to take on Mike Tyson this weekend but the crossover bout between the pair will take place later this year.
The two stunned the world when it was revealed they would face each other in an officially sanctioned professional fight to be shown live on Netflix.
YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, 27, announced the surprise clash with the 58-year-old former undisputed heavyweight champion out of nowhere, with no leaks or rumours before the fight was set.
A July 20 date was announced, but medical issues with Tyson saw it postponed, with Paul instead taking on Mike Perry in Florida this weekend.
Paul, whose second pro fight was on the undercard of Tyson’s exhibition clash with Roy Jones Jr in 2020, last beat Ryan Bourland with a first-round stoppage in March.
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Tyson was once one of the most destructive heavyweights around, however, ‘Iron Mike’ hasn’t been in the ring for four years.
However, he is set to return to training ahead of this re-arranged bout with Paul.
Paul vs Tyson: Date and start time
This clash will now take place on Friday, November 15.
The fight will be held at the 80,000-capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
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As it stands, it is still due to be a sanctioned professional boxing bout contested over eight, two-minute rounds.
Each fighter will use 14-ounce gloves, but no headgear with knockouts allowed. The outcome will also affect their professional boxing records.
Paul vs Tyson: How to follow
This event will still be streamed on Netflix, which will be their first venture into live combat sports.
The fight will be available to all Netflix subscribers, meaning an estimated 16.3 million UK households can watch the action for no extra cost.
You can sign up for Netflix here for an initial £4.99 per month with ads or £7.99 per month without.
talkSPORT will also be across the event, with coverage in the build-up to fight week on-air and on talkSPORT.com.
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Paul vs Tyson: Undercard
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Ireland’s superstar Katie Taylor will face off against Amanda Serrano once again in the co-main event.
Taylor famously beat Serrano at Madison Square Garden in New York in April 2022 via split decision in a truly epic bout.
Taylor said: “This is the rematch the world has wanted to see.
“The first fight in New York was obviously an epic occasion and it more than lived up to the billing, and I’m sure the rematch will be no different.”
Britain’s Darren Till had confirmed his switch from UFC to make his pro boxing debut on the card too.
However, it is yet to be announced whether his proposed bout with Julio Chavez Jr, the son of former three-division world boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez, will be switched to the new date as well.
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Paul vs Tyson: What has been said?
Speaking after the rearranged date of November 15 was confirmed, Tyson said: “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-rescheduled date for all parties.
“While we have a new date, the result will be the same no matter when we fight. Jake Paul is getting knocked out.
“On Friday, November 15, watch this in person at AT&T Stadium or live on Netflix.”
Paul’s advisor Nakisa Bidarian has revealed the influencer was not happy with Tyson partying since the fight has been postponed.
He told the MMA Hour: “He’s doing great and Jake is p***** because he sees in Europe, living life, doing appearances, celebrating his birthday.
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“And he’s like, ‘I thought he was injured, what’s going on?’
“I talked to team Tyson yesterday and they said he’s back, not doing boxing training but doing strength and conditioning and he feels great.”