Mike Tyson breaks silence on Jake Paul fight concerns as he explains real reason for pulling out

Mike Tyson will face Jake Paul in a much-anticipated showdown on November 15, with the heavyweight legend now back in training after pulling out of their initial date

Boxing icon Mike Tyson has attributed his diet to his withdrawal from the initial fight date with YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul. The 58 year old was scheduled to face 'The Problem Child' in July but had to withdraw due to an ulcer flare-up.

Tyson's doctor advised him to halt training, but he's now back in the gym and insists he'll be ready to take on the 27-year-old next month. The much-discussed match between the two is slated for November 15 at the AT&T Arena in Arlington, Texas, with up to 90,000 fans anticipated.

The fight will be recognised as a professional bout in the heavyweight division. Since the fight was rescheduled, many in the boxing community have criticised the decision to proceed, expressing concerns for Tyson's health.

In a recent interview with Mail Online, 'Iron Mike' revealed he is now 'ulcer-free', attributing his previous health issues to his diet. "I was doing too much bad food and stuff, and I got sick,'' he said.

Tyson now says he's avoiding 'processed foods' and is 'eating clean' ahead of his showdown with the young American. Tyson shared his views on the fight's potential impact on his reputation, revealing a strong indifference towards critics' opinions about the bout's implications for his storied legacy.

"I didn't take this fight for legacy," he said. "I think legacy really, to my perspective, legacy is ego. Who gives a f*** how people think about them when they are gone?,"

In a recent interview with Jimmy Kimmel, 58 year old Tyson revealed his intense training schedule: "I am training extremely hard, I do six hours a day. I start at 11am and might leave the gym at 5pm. I'm going to be so high off life, yeah."

Tyson hasn't fought professionally for nearly two decades, with his last fight against Kevin McBride in 2005 ending in a fifth-round defeat. Meanwhile, rising boxing star Paul made his debut in 2020 and has been regularly seen in the ring since then.

With a record of 10-1, his only loss was to Tommy Fury last year. 'The Problem Child' is set to face 'Iron Mike' after a victory over ex-UFC fighter Mike Perry in July.