Shawn Porter Dismisses Possibility of Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul Fight

Despite the anticipation surrounding the upcoming boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, former world champion Shawn Porter has cast serious doubt on whether the fight will actually take place.

The highly anticipated boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, originally scheduled for July 20, was postponed due to Tyson suffering from an ulcer flare-up. The health issue required Tyson to reduce his training intensity, leading to the decision to delay the fight to ensure both fighters could perform at their best.

Jake Paul redirected his focus to a match against MMA fighter Mike Perry, who he knocked out on the same date he was originally set to fight Tyson.

Shawn Porter Doubts Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul Will Take Place

The Former Boxing Star Doesn’t Believe Mike Tyson Is Healthy Enough To Fight

Speaking on his podcast, Porter was adamant that the bout, scheduled for November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Texas, is unlikely to happen, declaring, "We’re not gonna ever see Mike Tyson get in the ring with Jake Paul."

Porter, known for his candid opinions and deep insights into the boxing world, argued that the match doesn’t make sense from a business perspective or in terms of Tyson’s current physical condition. The fight, which was originally set for July 20, had to be postponed due to a health issue involving Tyson, specifically an ulcer flare-up that required him to limit his training​.

Porter’s skepticism adds to a growing concern among boxing fans and analysts about the feasibility of the fight. Tyson, now 58, is far removed from his prime, and the prospect of him stepping into the ring with the much younger Paul, a 27-year-old social media star turned boxer, has raised eyebrows. "Even to the lowest common denominator, it didn’t make sense," Porter added, highlighting the potential risks involved for Tyson​.

While the fight has been rescheduled and a press conference was recently held to promote the new date, Porter’s comments have fueled speculation that the event might never materialize. If the fight does proceed as planned, it will be streamed live on Netflix, marking a significant foray by the platform into live sports content​.

As fans await further developments, the cloud of uncertainty looms large over what could be one of the most talked-about boxing events of the year. Whether Porter’s prediction proves true remains to be seen, but his doubts have certainly cast a shadow over the highly anticipated matchup.