Fears develop Mike Tyson could be pulled from Jake Paul bout regardless of new date
Mike Tyson is still required to undergo thorough medical assessments ahead of his rescheduled boxing match against Jake Paul.
The ex-heavyweight champion, also known as ‘Iron Mike’, was initially due to battle the Internet sensation next month but their skirmish has been delayed till November 15, following a health scare Tyson experienced during a plane journey.
The disputed professionally endorsed event remains scheduled at AT&T Stadium in Texas, with unchanged rules despite the setback.
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Tela Mange, communication head for the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, has disclosed to World Boxing News that Tyson’s health continues to be closely monitored after suffering from stomach ulcer complications.
“At this point, the fight remains an eight-round contest over two-minute rounds with 14-ounce gloves,” he said. Mange added Tyson needs to provide satisfactory results from an electroencephalogram (EEG) and an electrocardiogram (EKG) evaluation to participate.
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He said: “As I think I’ve said before, the Department will stay informed about the health of the combatants and will obtain more information if needed to protect their health and safety.
“In addition to pre-licensing medical screening, TDLR’s ringside physicians also conduct pre-fight physicals before the event. TDLR rules state that licensure does not automatically authorise an individual to participate in an event if their health or safety could be compromised,” reports the Mirror.
The Texas Commission has vowed to permanently cancel the fight if Tyson encounters another stomach issue. The ex-undisputed heavyweight champ will be 58 in November, while Paul will only be 27, marking the biggest age difference in professional boxing history.
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“Although we had to postpone the fight, I will resume training shortly,” Tyson recently stated.
“I am thankful to the medical staff that treated me and to MVP, Netflix, and AT&T Stadium for working diligently to find the best-rescheduled 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.”
