
After a four-month delay, YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul is finally gearing up for his highly anticipated fight against former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. The match, initially scheduled for July, was postponed after the 58-year-old Tyson suffered a medical incident on a flight due to a stomach ulcer, needing time to fully recover.
The rescheduled bout is set to take place Friday night at the Dallas Cowboys’ impressive $1.2 billion stadium in Arlington, Texas, which features a retractable roof. Texas has approved the fight as a professional event, with some adjustments for safety given Tyson’s age.
For Paul, who has become known for facing big-name opponents from boxing and MMA, this match will be his latest challenge. For Tyson, it marks his first sanctioned professional fight since his 2020 exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr. Fans of both fighters are eagerly awaiting the event, which promises to be a major spectacle in one of the country’s premier sports venues.