MIKE TYSON will return to the ring for the first time since 2020 to face internet sensation Jake Paul next month.
The Problem Child overcame Ryan Bourland with a brutal first round knockout in back March – but he faces a completely different challenge in ‘Iron Mike’ next.
Paul has won all three of his fights since losing to Tommy Fury a year-and-a-half ago.
Tyson, 58, returns to the ring in controversial circumstances, with many of the opinion the boxing legend shouldn’t fighting again.
Tyson’s last bout came in an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr in 2020, of which Paul was on the undercard against former NBA player Nate Robinson.
Mike Tyson’s health issues forced him to put his training on hold.
The former world champion suffered a medical emergency on board a flight in May as a result of an ulcer flare up.
Netflix, who were set to show the fight, released a statement announcing the cancellation.
It reads: “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 after Mike’s able to resume training with no limitations and both fighters can have equal time to prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime matchup!”
Tyson required medical assistance from paramedics on board a flight from Miami to LA.
He felt nauseous and dizzy though his publicist said he was feeling “very good” after treatment.
On the announcement of the huge fight, Paul said: “It’s crazy to think that in my second pro fight, I went viral for knocking out Nate Robinson on Mike Tyson’s undercard.
“Now, less than four years later, I’m stepping up to face Tyson myself to see if I have what it takes to beat one of boxing’s most notorious fighters and biggest icons.
“Within just two and a half years of founding MVP, we’re about to produce the biggest fight in history, a fight in the biggest NFL stadium in the US, broadcast live, on the biggest streaming platform in the world – a testament to all we’ve accomplished in such a short amount of time.
“Whether you’re tuning in on Netflix or showing out in person, whether you’re team Paul or team Tyson, or whether you’re a lifelong boxing fan or watching your first fight, you’re not going to want to miss this event.”
Mike Tyson has also spoken about the fight with Paul on July 20, he said: “I started him on his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones Jr and now I plan to finish him.”
