In a recent turn of events, Netflix confirmed that the highly anticipated fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has been canceled following Tyson’s medical emergency earlier this week. The legendary boxer experienced nausea and dizziness due to an ulcer flare-up while on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles. Despite paramedics attending to him and later confirming he felt “very good,” doctors advised against Tyson participating in the fight, leading to its postponement.
Both Tyson and Paul have suggested that the fight will be rescheduled at a later date. In the meantime, Jake Paul, known as the “Problem Child,” is on the lookout for a new opponent. The internet star’s older brother, Logan Paul, cheekily tweeted his willingness to step in, saying, “So Mike Tyson’s out? I’ll step in and we can settle this once and for all.”
Jake responded humorously, “Mom doesn’t want me to KO you but f*** it. Loser has to change their last name.” Fans reacted with excitement at the possibility of an all-Paul clash, with some preferring this matchup over the original fight with Tyson. One fan commented, “I would rather this over Mike Tyson, to be honest,” while another noted, “This is low-key the grand finale of what YouTube boxing has become.” A third fan added, “This just makes sense for Netflix.”
Jake’s fight with Tyson, controversially sanctioned as a professional bout, offered him a chance to improve his 9-1 record, his only loss being to Tommy Fury last year. Logan Paul, who has two professional fights under his belt—a win over Dillon Danis and a loss to KSI—also fought in an exhibition match against Floyd Mayweather in 2021. Currently, Logan is a professional wrestler contracted to WWE.
Despite the buzz around a potential Paul vs. Paul fight, other contenders have expressed interest in stepping in. UFC cult hero Chael Sonnen claimed he could be the replacement for Tyson. Controversial boxer Ryan Garcia also volunteered to “sub in” despite being embroiled in a drugs scandal following a positive test after his win over Devin Haney. Former super-middleweight champion Sakio Bika also declared his readiness to fight Jake, stating, “If Jake Paul is serious about fighting a former champion, look for someone a lot younger or active within the last decade. I can fight Jake Paul at any weight he wants.”
As Jake Paul searches for a new opponent, fans eagerly await updates on the rescheduled fight with Tyson and the potential new matchups that could emerge.
