Jake Paul’s largest profession boxing struggle has fallen by way of – a minimum of for now – and the YouTube star is understandably upset about it.
On Friday, MVP promotions introduced that Paul’s mega boxing match in opposition to Mike Tyson needed to be postponed on account of Tyson’s well being points. Though they intend to reschedule the struggle for later this 12 months in the identical venue, the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Paul can’t assist however really feel down about not getting the struggle for the July 20 date.
“Clearly, devastating information,” Paul stated in a video posted on X. “I’m heartbroken. I’m speechless, gutted. We’ve been working so onerous over right here, everybody on this camp. I simply really feel unhealthy for everybody concerned on this occasion, the entire undercard. This was a chance ripped from all of us.
“I do worth Mike’s well being initially. I really like that man and have a lot respect for him. I would like Mike to be wholesome. He says he nonetheless goes to knock me out, and I purchased myself a while, so Mike continues to be speaking sh*t. Mike, for those who nonetheless need to do that such as you stated behind shut doorways behind the scenes, thanks. You simply want slightly little bit of time, so I’m prepared every time you’re. That is too massive of a chance. I believe this struggle goes to vary the world.”
Based on MVP promotions, the brand new date for the struggle shall be introduced on June 7. The struggle, which was going to stream stay on Netflix, was scheduled for eight two-minute rounds and was going to be sanctioned as a completely skilled struggle.
Suspending the occasion with Mike Tyson… pic.twitter.com/TrtOc5sIce
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) Could 31, 2024
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