Mike Tyson is now weeks away from a first return to the boxing ring for a professional fight in approaching two decades. Tyson, 58, is scheduled to finally face Jake Paul on 15 November, almost four months after they were set to meet this summer.
The former unified world champion, suffering an ulcer flare-up, delayed the event after being advised by doctors to rest and recover before returning to full training.
AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas—home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys—is still the venue for the bout. The fight will consist of eight two-minute rounds, with each boxer wearing 14-ounce gloves.
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