The expected fight between boxers Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has been postponed after Tyson’s health problems were revealed. Tyson is now 57 years old.
Nearly 3 months after accepting the fight with boxer Jake Paul (27 years old), Mike Tyson revealed health problems. Previously, the fight between the two boxers with an age gap of up to 30 years had caused controversy.

The fight was originally scheduled to take place on July 20. The event was expected to attract great attention from the media and the public. The reason is that after many years of retirement, Mike Tyson unexpectedly accepted the fight.

This is a real fight. The result will be counted towards the professional records of both boxers. This is not a show fight.

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Mike Tyson is 57 years old (Photo: New York Post).

However, on the flight from Miami to Los Angeles recently, Mike Tyson had health problems. He felt dizzy, had difficulty breathing, and felt nauseous, requiring medical attention on the flight. Therefore, the match on July 20 was postponed.

Information about the match will be updated this June, when Tyson’s health condition is definitely better.

In an official message to fans, Mike Tyson said: “I thank the fans for cheering and understanding me at this time. Because I have an ulcer in my digestive tract, the doctors advised me to train at a lighter intensity for a few weeks, and to actively rest and recover.

Overall, I am in better shape than I was in the 1990s. I will soon train actively again. I appreciate everyone’s patience and want to bring an unforgettable performance this year.”

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Mike Tyson and Jake Paul (Photo: New York Post).

The boxer also sent a humorous threat to his opponent in his latest share: “Jake Paul, this incident gives you a little more time, but in the end, you will still be knocked out and will not want to return to the ring again.”

Tyson has not fought professionally since 2005, after losing to boxer Kevin McBride. In 2020, he had an exhibition match with boxer Roy Jones Jr. This match ended in a draw.

If he actually enters the ring to fight Jake Paul, Mike Tyson is likely to receive a salary of up to tens of millions of dollars, regardless of the outcome. The level of interest from the audience in this match is considered quite large. Therefore, the two boxers will almost certainly receive a “kickback” fee, just for showing up, stepping into the ring and creating a sensational event.

It can be seen that in his old age, boxer Mike Tyson is still trying very hard to earn money. Mike Tyson declared bankruptcy in 2003, even though he earned about 300 million USD from his boxing career.

As for Jake Paul, he was a YouTube star before turning to become a boxer.

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Mike Tyson has health problems and financial pressures (Photo: New York Post).

Tyson is in his third marriage and has 2 young children to raise – Milan (12 years old) and Morocco (9 years old).

Mike Tyson also has 4 adult children from previous relationships. It can be said that the pressure to provide for his family is not small for the 57-year-old boxer. In fact, at the end of June, he will turn 58.

In recent years, Mike Tyson has suffered from severe sciatica. At times, he had to use a wheelchair or a cane. Mike Tyson said that sciatica sometimes left him “unable to speak”.

Mike Tyson had to retire from boxing in 2005 due to back problems. Mike Tyson’s life and career have made him a familiar figure in American popular culture.

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Mike Tyson is still actively looking for a career direction at the age of U60 (Photo: New York Post).

In his boxing career, Mike Tyson has achieved many remarkable achievements. However, he is also a character associated with scandals.

He was sentenced to three years in prison for rape in 1992. In addition, Tyson is also remembered for biting the ear of boxer Evander Holyfield, when the two faced each other in the ring in 1997.

Regarding Mike Tyson’s current financial status, he is said to have assets of about 10 million USD. In February this year, he was in Turin (Italy) to participate in filming a new movie.

At the age of nearly 60, Mike Tyson still takes advantage of every opportunity to work and earn money, while he is still attractive to the international media and public.