Dana White was notably restrained together with his comments in regards to the rescheduling of Jake Paul and Mike Tyson’s controversial boxing match.
The UFC CEO is close friends with boxing icon Tyson, who this week was beneficial by doctors to take a break from training after an ulcer flareup. Paramedics were called aboard a flight from Miami to Los Angeles to are inclined to the boxer, who later claimed to be feeling 100 per cent.
Nevertheless it was confirmed on Friday night by event organisers Most Precious Promotions that the fight could be pushed back into the latter end of the 12 months. The choice was made as a way to allow Tyson to completely get well and return to full training camp.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson postponed after medical emergency
Tyson’s medical issue was first reported by In Touch Weekly through the week, resulting in immediate concern from fans and experts. But shortly after the story broke, Tyson tweeted: “Now feeling 100 per cent regardless that I don’t have to be to beat Jake Paul.”
Nonetheless, the promotion decided to not take any risks and decided to push the fight back, with Paul teasing a fight date between October and December. The brand new date is about to be announced before next Friday.
A press release from the corporate read: “During a follow up consultation on Thursday with medical professionals on his recent ulcer flare up, the suggestion is for Mike Tyson to do minimal to light training over the subsequent few weeks after which return to full training with no limitations.
“Each Mike and Jake are in agreement that it is just fair to be sure that each athletes have equal training time to organize for this vital match and are in a position to compete at the best level.
“The health and well-being of athletes is our top priority, and we fully support Mike in taking the needed time to permit him to perform at the extent he expects of himself.
“Mike is anticipated to return to his full training schedule in the approaching weeks and is desirous to get back within the ring. MVP anticipates rescheduling the match to later this 12 months at AT&T Stadium, and we stay up for an exciting and well-prepared contest between these two exceptional athletes.”
Dana White stays coy with muted response to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson postponement
Speaking after UFC 302 in Newark on Saturday night, White insisted that while he knew lots of the small print regarding Tyson’s status that he wouldn’t be commenting on the problem. He noted that the boxing legend doesn’t like when he gives his thoughts on issues equivalent to his current day fighting profession.
“Obviously I do know rather a lot about it,” White told the media when asked at his thoughts on the post-fight press conference. “But I’m not going to speak about it publicly.
“Yeah, for the primary time probably ever in my life I actually have no comment on something. That’s Mike’s world and he gets p***ed at me each time I speak about that stuff. Good for him and he’ll figure it out.”
White had previously stated his distaste for the event, telling media at UFC 299: “He gets mad after I do that, but Mike’s 60, man. I don’t know, what do you guys give it some thought? Who gives a s*** what I believe? It’s not my fight.
“I like Mike Tyson personally as a friend, and he’s one in all my favorite athletes of all time. I don’t know. Let’s see what he can go in there and put together a training camp and are available.
“I don’t prefer to see guys fighting at [58]. It’d be a 31-year age difference during that fight. You guys know what I believe of that stuff.”
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