Jake Paul had been gearing up for the fight of his life against Mike Tyson, scheduled to take place on July 20th at AT&T Stadium. However, Tyson’s in-flight medical scare led to the postponement of the bout to November 15th, pushing Paul’s timeline from seven weeks to almost six months away.
Paul had been working hard to bulk up for the fight, consuming between 5,000 and 7,000 calories a day and reaching a weight of 234 pounds. Even Tyson himself jokingly referred to Paul as “fat” due to his size. In a recent interview, Paul admitted to feeling good at that weight and experiencing increased power compared to his previous fights when he was under 200 pounds.
Despite the disappointment of the fight delay, Paul shared that he had to reset, refocus, and continue training to achieve his goal of becoming a world champion. He emphasized the importance of staying committed to the process and working on improving daily. Paul mentioned that shifting his focus back to his ultimate goal made things easier for him, allowing him to move forward with launching his new men’s personal care line called W.
With a career record of 9-1 and six wins via knockout, Paul is determined to make a mark in the boxing world. On the other hand, the upcoming bout will be Tyson’s first professional fight since 2005, adding to the anticipation surrounding the event. Tyson’s last appearance was in an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020, where Paul was on the undercard.
Despite the setback of the fight delay, Paul remains focused and determined to continue his training and pursuit of the world champion title. The extra time leading up to the bout gives him an opportunity to further hone his skills and prepare for what could be the biggest fight of his career. As the anticipation builds for the rescheduled match against Tyson, fans and spectators alike are eager to see how Paul will perform in the ring. Stay tuned for more updates on this highly-anticipated boxing event.