A new date has now been confirmed for Jake Paul to take on boxing icon Mike Tyson 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.
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YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, 27, announced the surprise clash with the 57-year-old former undisputed heavyweight champion out of nowhere, with no leaks or rumours before the fight was set.
A July date was announced, but medical issues with Tyson saw it postponed.
He suffered a flare-up of an ulcer during a flight in May that left him dizzy and nauseous and requiring medical treatment.
While it was insisted that he had made a full recovery, further checks from medical professionals have insisted that a fight in July is too early to enter the ring.
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Paul, whose second pro fight was on the undercard of Tyson’s exhibition clash with Roy Jones Jr in 2020, beat Ryan Bourland with a first-round stoppage in March and has now jumped straight into this blockbuster encounter.
Tyson was once one of the most destructive heavyweights and demolished most of his opponents with his knockout power.
However, ‘Iron Mike’ hasn’t been in the ring for four years and fans have voiced their concerns over this bout.
It looked as if the fight was in jeopardy after the postponement, however, a new date has been confirmed and it will be going ahead.
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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.
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This event will still 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 £6.99 per month.
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.”
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Co-Founder of Most Valuable Promotions, who is presenting this fight, Nakisa Bidarian said: “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.
“We appreciate the outstanding dedication, collaboration, and flexibility of our partners at Netflix and AT&T Stadium.
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“Paul vs. Tyson is the most cross-generational sporting event in history, and we are committed to providing fans worldwide with this unforgettable night of boxing, live globally on Netflix.
“We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday, November 15 for a showdown that will be talked about for generations to come.”
