Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul has now been rescheduled for November 15 after the former world heavyweight champion fell ill on a flight last month.
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The fight had originally been set for July 20 in Arlington, Texas, home to the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, and will be aired on Netflix.
Tyson , who turns 58 at the end of June, became nauseous and dizzy during the final hour of a flight from Miami to Los Angeles.
His plane was met by first responders, while Tyson's camp attributed the episode to an ulcer problem and said he would need to do light training for several weeks.
"Although we had to postpone the fight, I will resume training shortly. 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 reschedule date for all parties," Tyson said in a statement.
"While we have a new date, the result will be the same no matter when we fight. Jake Paul is getting knocked out."
The fight was originally slated for a Saturday, but will be held on a Friday as the Cowboys prepare to host the Houston Texans on November 18.
Tyson hasn't fought professionally since June 2005, but he has been training regularly for several years. He fought Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition in Los Angeles in November 2020.
Australian Associated Press
