Mike Tyson’s ulcer problems force Netflix to postpone much-anticipated Jake Paul fight

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson postponed due to Tyson's health scare.

Mike Tyson’s ulcer problems force Netflix to postpone much-anticipated Jake Paul fight

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight postponed (Image via: IMAGO)

The boxing world had conflicted thoughts when Netflix announced entry to live sports streaming with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson. Nonetheless, the matchup had a record viewership written all over it. However, the streaming giants recently announced unfortunate news.

Tyson was met with a health scare recently. The boxer announced on social media he was not 100% but was ready to fight. However, things seem to have taken a wrong turn. Netflix announced the postponement of the anticipated matchup to a later date.

Unfortunately Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will not face-off on July 20 as planned. Tyson’s recent ulcer flare up has limited his ability to train fully for the next few weeks...The fight will be rescheduled for a date later this year...
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Netflix revealed they wanted both fighters to have equal time to prepare without any limitation attached to either one. As such, they decided to postpone the matchup, which Paul suggested would garner a 100 million viewership.

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Fight fans had criticized Paul for his insensitive remarks right after news of Tyson’s health scare broke out. However, many supported Paul, citing he shouldn’t go easy on the former boxing champion despite the medical emergency.

Jake Paul speaks on the fight postponement

The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight card was shaping up to be an entertaining event. The co-main event was a high-profile rematch between female boxing superstars Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor. Moreover, Darren Till was also on the card against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.

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Jake Paul (Image via: IMAGO)

Moreover, Indian boxer turned influencer Neeraj Goyat was also on the card against Brazilian influencer Whindersson Nunes. The news of the fight devastated Paul. Heartbroken, Paul used social media to reveal his thoughts about it.

We've been working so hard over here, everyone in this camp, and I just feel bad for everyone involved in this event, the whole undercard. This opportunity has been ripped from all of us. But I do value Mike's [Tyson] health first and foremost. I love that guy, have so much respect for him. I want Mike to be healthy. He says he still is going to knock me out, and I bought myself some time, so Mike is still talking over there.
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Funnily enough, Paul suggested he is in for a closed-door fight if Tyson has interest, particularly as he was trash-talking Paul despite the medical scare. Paul concluded the message, apologizing to the fans but promising an exciting fight on Tyson’s return to full health.

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