Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson was originally set to take on Jake Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer, on July 20 in Arlington, Texas
The 57-year-old former heavyweight champion said he was "advised by my doctor to lighten my training for a few weeks to rest and recover"Charlotte Phillipp is a Weekend Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024, and was previously an entertainment reporter at The Messenger.
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul attend the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson press conference at The Apollo Theater on May 13, 2024 in New York City."I want to thank my fans around the world for their support and understanding during this time. Unfortunately, due to my ulcer flareup, I have been advised by my doctor to lighten my training for a few weeks to rest and recover," Tyson said in the release.
"Mike is expected to return to his full training schedule in the coming weeks and is eager to get back in the ring. MVP anticipates rescheduling the match to later this year at AT&T Stadium, and we look forward to an exciting and well-prepared contest between these two exceptional athletes," the statement continued."I fully support postponing the event so Mike Tyson has no excuses come fight night," Paul said.
Tyson went 50-6-2 with 44 knockouts throughout his career, officially taking a step back from boxing in 2005 . He was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011.
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