Joe Rogan Puts the Final Nail on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Coffin With Harsh Reality Check

Jake Paul and even Mike Tyson wouldn’t like this, but Joe Rogan doesn’t think the Netflix-exclusive event is going to happen. The legendary heavyweight was originally supposed to face ‘The Problem Child’ on July 20th at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. But sadly, tragedy struck when ‘Iron Mike’ suffered a stomach ulcer!

While traveling on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles, Mike suffered the health scare, which ended up pushing the fight to November 15th. So, as a last-minute replacement, Paul is facing BKFC contender Mike Perry on the same date at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. It might have been a good save for Jake Paul, but Joe Rogan remains skeptical about the Mike Tyson fight even happening, something he revealed in the ‘Fight Companion‘ segment of his popular podcast.

Will a health scare be the end of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson?

Accompanied by Brendan Schaub, Bryan Callen, and Brian Simpson, the gang started discussing the most hyped fights that were on the horizon. And, of course, the Paul-Tyson fight came up, because how could it not? It’s the first cross-generational bout that has managed to get so much traction. So, Rogan revealed, “The Mike Tyson fight is supposed to be in November… supposed to be…”, as a sense of doubt exuded his speech. 

Still, he continued, “But who knows if it’s ever going to happen? I mean, Mike has ulcers—he’s a 58-year-old man. That’s like a CEO problem to have.” Despite Rogan’s doubts, Mike seems ready for the challenge, and he even said so in his statement following the postponement of the fight. He said, “My body is in better overall shape than it has been since the 1990s, and I will be back to my full training schedule soon.” 

Despite this, several health concerns are plaguing the event following the discovery of his stomach ulcer. A USA Today report, citing medical experts, suggests Tyson needs at least three to six weeks of recovery. The report also warns that a severe ulcer flare-up could even necessitate immediate surgery, which would be the worst outcome for Tyson.

However, since Mike Tyson has taken the break, chances are his ulcer won’t go untreated. Also, while Rogan doubts Mike’s ability to fight as he approaches his 58th birthday on June 30, a retired world champion also believes the fight shouldn’t happen at all.

Ricky Hatton doesn’t think Tyson’s body can take the punishment

Even though the Paul-Tyson fight is sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations, Tyson has to provide results from an electroencephalogram (EEG) and an electrocardiogram (EKG) to prove he is fit to fight Paul. Regardless, Ricky Hatton isn’t convinced, as he told Lord Ping, “Someone needs to have a word and try and stop it from happening.”

Branding the influencer fight scene entertainment, Hatton suggested Tyson looks great for a 58-year-old, and he wouldn’t mind looking like him. He is even sure if Tyson lands a clean shot on Paul’s chin, the fight will be over. However, Hatton said, “He’s fifty-eight. Can he maintain it? At his age, your body isn’t conditioned to take the punishment that will be coming back to you.”

Having said that, the sudden ulcer flare-up and the postponement have cast a shadow of doubt over the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson event in November. Unfortunately, right? But it gives Tyson more time to prepare and since he seems confident about fighting, what does anyone else’s opinion of him matter? Do you think Tyson should fight Paul?