Jake Paul teases new dates for Mike Tyson fight after boxing legend’s medical emergency postpones Netflix bout
JAKE PAUL has teased potential new dates for his clash with Mike Tyson.
The YouTube sensation was set to throw down with the former undisputed heavyweight champion in a Texas tussle next month.
But their controversial clash was POSTPONED late last month after ‘Iron Mike’ suffered a medical emergency on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles.
Promoters have yet to release a new date for the fight, although Paul has seemingly suggested the bout may be shifted to the autumn.
He wrote on X: “I just gave KSI and his forehead the opportunity again for July. He said he’s fighting in August.
“Cool. I’m fighting in October/November.
“February it is, 200 lbs, MSG, NYC. Get it done @MostVpromotions.”
It’s unclear if Paul’s plan to fight in October or November involves boxing icon Tyson.
But ‘The Problem Child’ has seemingly suggested the proposed fall fisticuffs were Tyson’s idea.
Reflecting on the postponement of the bout, the 27-year-old said: “Obviously, devastating news.
“I’m heartbroken, speechless, gutted. You [Tyson] said you wanna do this in Q4, I’m ready.
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“You just need a little bit of time, so I’m ready whenever you are.
“This is too big of an opportunity and I think this fight is going to change the world and I turn all my Ls into Ws and that’s a motto I live by.
“We’ve been working so hard over here in this camp.
“I just feel bad for everyone involved in this event, the undercard. The opportunity has been ripped from all of us.”
Despite his recent health scare, Tyson, 57, believes he’s in tip-top condition.
He said: “My body is in better overall shape than it has been since the 1990s and I will be back to my full training schedule soon.
“Jake Paul, this may have bought you some time, but in the end you will still be knocked out and out of boxing for good.
“I appreciate everyone’s patience and can’t wait to deliver an unforgettable performance.”