The highly anticipated fight between former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and YouTuber Jake Paul has been postponed due a recent health concerns for Tyson, organizers announced.

Tyson, 57, required medical attention during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles last Sunday after experiencing nausea and dizziness. This incident occurred two months before his July 20 fight with Paul in Texas.

In a statement released on Friday, fight organizers revealed that Tyson has been advised to engage in only minimal training in the coming weeks after a follow-up with doctors on Thursday identified an “ulcer flare-up.”

“The recommendation is for Mike Tyson to do minimal to light training over the next few weeks and then return to full training with no limitations,” the statement said.

“Both Mike Tyson and Jake Paul agree that it is only fair to ensure both athletes have equal training time to prepare for this important match and compete at the highest level.

“The health and well-being of athletes is our top priority, and we fully support Mike in taking the necessary time to perform at the level he expects of himself.”

A new date for the fight is expected to be announced by June 7.

Despite the health scare, Tyson insisted he felt “100%” and would be in prime condition for the rescheduled showdown with Paul.

“I want to thank my fans for their support and understanding during this time,” Tyson said.

“Unfortunately, due to my ulcer flare-up, I have been advised by my doctor to lighten my training for a few weeks to rest and recover.

My body is in better overall shape than it has been since the 1990s, and I will be back to my full training schedule soon. Jake Paul, this may have bought you some time, but in the end, you will still be knocked out and out of boxing for good.”

Jake Paul expressed his support for the postponement. “I fully support postponing the event so Mike Tyson has no excuses come fight night,” Paul said.

Mike Tyson, who turns 58 in June, was set to face the 27-year-old Paul in an eight-round professional fight sanctioned by Texas boxing authorities. However, several members of the boxing community, including former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, had voiced concerns about the fight, fearing Tyson could be hurt.

Tyson dismissed these concerns at a press conference earlier this month, describing his return to the ring as a “no-brainer.” “I’m beautiful, that’s all I can say,” Tyson said. “The people who said that wish they were up here. No one else can do this.”

Tyson, who dominated the heavyweight division in the 1980s and 1990s as the self-styled “baddest man on the planet,” last fought professionally in 2005.

Concerns about Mike Tyson’s health have surfaced ahead of his anticipated comeback bout against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20.

Given his age and the significant hiatus from professional boxing, medical experts have cautioned the 57-year-old about potential health hazards associated with his participation in the match.

An ulcer flare-up during a recent American Airlines flight from Miami to LA on May 26 left the boxing icon feeling nauseous and dizzy, prompting flight staff to seek medical assistance from passengers.

While Mike Tyson acknowledged that his training is progressing well, he admitted that his body isn’t as resilient as it once was.

“I’m beautiful… I’m doing great but my body is [struggling] right now. I’m sore,” Mike Tyson remarked during an appearance in Harlem, New York, on May 13.

With just weeks remaining until his fight with Paul in Texas, Mike Tyson’s medical history has come under scrutiny. Years of boxing, coupled with drug-related issues and a relentless approach to his career, have taken a toll on his health over time.

Tyson himself has acknowledged his mortality, expressing on his Hotboxin podcast a sense of realization that his time may be limited.

“We’re all gonna die one day, of course. Then, when I look in the mirror, I see those little spots on my face,” he reflected, hinting at the approach of his “expiration date.”

Health problems such as sciatica, a condition involving irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, have plagued Tyson in the past. He disclosed his struggles with the condition in September 2022 and has occasionally been confined to a wheelchair during flare-ups.

Back issues have been a recurring challenge for Tyson, leading to his retirement from boxing in 2005. Following his loss to Lennox Lewis in 2002, Tyson famously exclaimed, “I broke my back, my back is broken, Spinal!” clarifying later that his spinal issues stemmed from years of rigorous training.

In addition to physical ailments, Tyson has battled mental health issues, including borderline personality disorder and depression. His turbulent personal life, marked by trauma and trust issues, has been well-documented.

Post-retirement, Mike Tyson has been candid about his struggles with drug addiction, particularly cocaine, and his experimentation with psychedelic substances. He has shared anecdotes about his drug-induced experiences, including ingesting venom from a poisonous toad.

While Mike Tyson has not openly discussed brain trauma, medical professionals are concerned about the cumulative effects of his boxing career. Prolonged exposure to head impacts heightens the risk of conditions like chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), raising apprehensions about Tyson’s long-term neurological health