The highly anticipated fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul is officially rescheduled for November 15th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Tyson, who recently experienced medical concerns caused by ulcer flare ups that led to the change of schedule from the initially planned date of July 20, shared the update via X(formerly Twitter), writing: “New date for Jake's wake.”
Rescheduling Mike Tyson Vs Jake Paul
“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,” Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions, said in a statement via ESPN.
“We appreciate the outstanding dedication, collaboration, and flexibility of our partners at Netflix and AT&T Stadium. 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,” she added.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, responsible for overseeing combat sports, has officially approved the rescheduled date for the fight between Paul and Tyson.
The initial July date was strategically chosen to avoid overlap with the NFL season and minimize competition after the conclusion of the NBA Finals, and with college football still a month away. However, Tyson's medical issues, specifically an ulcer flare-up during a flight on May 26 from Miami to Los Angeles, forced the fight to be postponed.
Tyson had to delay the fight following a health examination where doctors advised him to scale back his training until his condition improved.
The rescheduled Paul-Tyson fight falling on a Friday instead of a Saturday might surprise some, given the usual preference for major boxing events to occur on Saturdays. However, aligning with the Dallas Cowboys' Monday Night Football game on Nov. 18 against the Houston Texans allows for adequate setup time at the stadium.
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul's records
“Iron Mike” Tyson remains one of boxing’s all-time greats, known for his undisputed heavyweight champion reign from 1987 to 1990. His legendary status is largely attributed to his exceptional power in the ring, with an impressive 44 knockouts in his career that spanned 50 wins and 6 losses.
Tyson's last professional fight was in 2005 where he suffered a loss at the hands of Kevin McBride.
At 57 years old, Tyson is preparing to face an opponent who is 30 years younger than him. Despite the significant age gap, Tyson has expressed that he's not concerned about it.
Paul, 27 a well-known influence and social media star, began his professional boxing career in 2020 and has amassed a record of 9 wins and 1 loss. Notable victories include wins over former MMA fighters Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley (twice), Anderson Silva, and Nate Diaz. His only defeat was against Tommy Fury, the half-brother of former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.
Fight rescheduling details
The much awaited rematch for Katie Taylor's undisputed super lightweight championship against Amanda Serrano will also be rescheduled to Nov. 15 and will act as the co-main event for the Paul-Tyson fight.
Tickets already purchased will remain valid for the rescheduled Nov. 15 date. If attendees are unable to make it on the new date, they can request a refund at their original point of purchase until July 8.
The Paul-Tyson fight will still be streamed live on Netflix and will be officially sanctioned as a professional bout, impacting their pro records. Set as a heavyweight match, the fight is planned for eight two-minute rounds.
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