The highly anticipated fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, set to take place this weekend and broadcast on Netflix, may still be at risk of cancellation due to Tyson’s required health tests. Tyson, now 58, is awaiting results from a brain test (EEG) and a heart test (EKG), mandated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to ensure his fitness for the fight. These tests, agreed upon months ago, are standard safety measures, especially as Tyson has not been officially sanctioned for a professional bout in two decades.
This fight, initially scheduled for July, had to be postponed due to a serious health scare Tyson experienced, which he detailed in a Netflix documentary. Tyson recalled a terrifying incident on a flight where he was “throwing up blood” and felt close to death due to a bleeding ulcer. The ordeal left him weak and uncertain, but he resumed training once his health stabilized.
Jake Paul responded empathetically, stating that he was “numb” after hearing about Tyson’s health issues but remains eager for the match to proceed. The fighters are scheduled to face off at AT&T Stadium in Texas, with their ring walk planned for the early hours of November 16.
Despite the excitement surrounding the event, Tyson’s health evaluations remain a crucial factor in determining if the bout will go forward, leaving fans anxiously awaiting final confirmation.
