Netflix is more and more entering into dwell occasions, with comedy specials, NFL games, and even the WWE, however dwell motion means unpredictability, and immediately, the streamer announced {that a} planned July twentieth boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson is being rescheduled. Whereas Tyson recovers from an ulcer flare-up that required medical attention throughout a latest flight, he has been suggested to do “minimal to mild coaching” over the following few weeks.
As a result of interrupted coaching schedule for the formally sanctioned combat — Tyson’s first since 2005 —they’re now planning on a date later this 12 months, which Netflix said can be introduced by the top of subsequent week.
“My physique is in higher total form than it has been for the reason that Nineteen Nineties and I can be again to my full coaching schedule quickly. Jake Paul, this will likely have purchased you a while, however in the long run you’ll nonetheless be knocked out and out of boxing for good. I respect everybody’s endurance and may’t wait to ship an unforgettable efficiency later this 12 months,” stated Mike Tyson in a press release.
His rival, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, stated, “My followers know I don’t need to face Iron Mike at something however his finest, however let there be no mistake — when he steps into the ring with me, I can be prepared to say my W with a sensational end. Paul vs. Tyson can be one for the ages, and I promise to carry my finest for this once-in-a-lifetime matchup.”