Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, finally! Postponed punch-out just a week away

Mike Tyson, left, and Jake Paul, right, face off during a news conference promoting their upcoming boxing bout, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. The fight is scheduled for July 20. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Mike Tyson speaks during a news conference about his upcoming boxing bout against Jake Paul, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. The fight is scheduled for July 20. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

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Mike Tyson, left, and Jake Paul, right, face off during a news conference promoting their upcoming boxing bout, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. The fight is scheduled for July 20. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

In just eight days, Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are set to go head-to-head in a much-anticipated boxing match that Netflix will stream globally.

The fight, which was originally supposed to go down July 20, was rescheduled to Nov. 15 after it was postponed in May due to Tyson’s health.

 

At the time, Netflix said Tyson’s “recent ulcer flare up” limited his ability to train fully, so the decision was made to postpone the bout.

 

“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 previously said in a news release.

 

“While we have a new date, the result will be the same no matter when we fight. Jake Paul is getting knocked out,” Tyson added.

Mike Tyson speaks during a news conference promoting his upcoming boxing bout against Jake Paul, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. The fight is scheduled for July 20. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

Mike Tyson speaks during a news conference promoting his upcoming boxing bout against Jake Paul, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. The fight is scheduled for July 20. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)

During the last five months leading up to the bout, Tyson and Paul continued to mock one another on social media.

 

Paul’s latest post was on Friday and showed the boxer training for fight night, as well as directing a few choice words at Tyson.

 

“I’m still working harder than you,” he says while hitting a punching bag.

 

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The event will be held at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.