Mike Tyson will box YouTube star Jake Paul on 15 November, after the pair’s controversial boxing match was delayed last month.
Tyson, 57, suffered a health scare while on a flight in May, leading to the postponement of the heavyweight legend’s planned fight with Paul, 27, on 20 July.
It was announced on Friday (7 June) that the bout will now go ahead on Friday 15 November – at Texas’s AT&T Stadium, which was originally scheduled to host the contest.
A world-title rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will serve as the co-main event, which was also the plan for 20 July.
Tyson said in a press release on Friday: “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 [Paul’s promotional company], Netflix, and AT&T Stadium for working diligently to find the best reschedule 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.”
Tyson, one of the most renowned heavyweight champions in boxing history, last fought in 2020, drawing with Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout.
The American last fought professionally in 2005, and his clash with Paul will be an officially sanctioned pro bout. American Paul is 9-0 as a pro.
