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MIKE TYSON’S thrilling fight against Jake Paul briefly went into jeopardy after the American idol suffered a medical emergency on his flight.After months of speculation, the boxing legend will take on The Problem Child in one of the summer’s main events.Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will go at it this summerCredit: GettyPaul has won his last three bouts since his grudge match defeat to former Love Islander Tommy Fury.And there has been a mixture of excitement and cautiousness about this fight for Tyson as the American legend has not stepped in the ring since his exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr in 2020.But now, there is more of a cause for concern following Iron Mike’s medical emergency scare.What medical emergency did Mike Tyson suffer?Mike Tyson is believed to have become nauseous and dizzy on board a flight from Miami to LA because of an ulcer flare-up.Paramedics rushed to the plane to provide medical assistance to Tyson while an announcement calling for a doctor was made in the plane, according to an eyewitness.A member of Tyson’s team provided an update revealing he was “doing great”.They told the New York Post: “He became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare up 30 minutes before landing.“He is appreciative to the medical staff that were there to help him.”Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunWhen is Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson?
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson will take place on Saturday, July 20.
The bout will be hosted at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
This huge fight will be broadcast EXCLUSIVELY on Netflix.
It will be the streaming giant’s first venture into combat sports.
Jake Paul confirmed on X that the bout with Mike Tyson will be available to all Netflix subscribers at no additional cost. More

JOSH TAYLOR and Jack Catterall fought a 12-round WAR in Leeds as their grudge match came to a brutal head.The two rivals – who had waited two years for this rematch – engaged in a thrilling, brilliant battle that swung both ways and had multiple swing rounds.But it was Catterall who got the decision, 117-111, 117-111 and 116-113, to avenge his controversial defeat in the first fight.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFollow ALL the action from the First Direct Arena with our live blog below…Taylor talks of fight trilogy
While Jack Catterall could not be drawn on the subject, Josh Taylor spoke highly of his opponent and said he would be up for a third fight.
Catterall won the fight but still has no belts to show for it, a third fight may have those belts on the line.
One of the big talking points will be the questionable scoring of the cards by the judges once again, they got the right result but the scores were way out.
Copy linkCopiedCatterall sets the record books straight
After his defeat in their first encounter, Jack Catterall got the victory he craved in Leeds this evening.
Two of the judges had a big gap between the two fighters, which seemed way off after this close bout.
Catterall will feel justice has been served but it has left a sour taste in the mouth of Taylor.
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Copy linkCopiedJack Catterall wins by unanimous decision
Copy linkCopiedJosh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (Round 12)
Both fighters give it their all in the final round.
Catterall’s counter-punching has been brilliant in this entire bout.
Taylor just kept on coming back and landed some great body shots and jabs.
As the final bell rings, both boxers raise their fist to celebrate the win.
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Copy linkCopiedJosh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (Round 11)
What a round for Jack Catterall.
Josh Taylor walks onto to some big left hooks by Catterall which do seem to hurt him.
Both fighters end up on the canvas but nothing due to a knockdown.
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Taylor needs to do a lot in these last three rounds if he wants to win.
Otherwise, Catterall can see this fight out, having won more of the earlier rounds.
Taylor really goes for it towards the end of the round and the bell saves Catterall once again.
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This is turning into a gruelling battle.
Just at is seems Catterall is tiring he lands a great combination to rock Taylor but the Scot comes straight back with punches himself.
It is a tough round to call, both fighters landed telling punches there.
Copy linkCopiedJosh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (Round 8)
Taylor continues to flourish and seems to have a second wind now.
On numerous occasions both fighters catch each other with big punches at the same time.
Catterall is trying to land that big left but Taylor is landing more punches.
Copy linkCopiedJosh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (Round 7)
Taylor has a great comeback in the seventh round.
It seems as if Catterall is tiring and Taylor looks to take advantage.
No doubt the Scot took that round, he dominated from start to finish.
Copy linkCopiedJosh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (Round 6)
Taylor is boxing too tall, he needs to get down to keep him away from the jabs and left hand shots from Catterall.
The Scot needs to start taking the fight to Catterall once again.
As it stands, the man from Leeds looks in control of this fight.
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Copy linkCopiedJosh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (Round 5)
Catterall is getting so much joy out of his jab and then following it up with combos.
At one stage, Taylor looked to be struggling but he fought back well and took the fight to Catterall once again.
Right at the end of the round, Catterall catches Taylor with a few big punches and has him on the ropes but the bell saves him.
Copy linkCopiedJosh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (Round 4)
Big round for Jack Catterall.
When Josh Taylor stands tall, it opens him up to the attack.
Catterall has landed some big left hands and most definitely won that round on the card.
Copy linkCopiedJosh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (Round 3)
Both fighters are looking to go on the offensive more now.
Taylor catches Catterall with some good punches, who seems to be on the back foot more than his opponent.
You can see just how much both fighters want to win this bout.
Copy linkCopiedJosh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (Round 2)
Taylor catches with a good jab to the eye which has caused some marking to Catterall.
As both boxers come in on the attack they clash heads and we have a brief interval as they recover.
Catterall is leaning in with his head all the time, trying to get under the punches of Taylor.
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Catterall has a very strong first round.
With the home fans behind him, buoyed up by the defeat in the last fight, he seems well up for this one.
He catches Taylor with some strong jabs to the face and looks to build on it.
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This is the rematch we have all been waiting for.
Jack Catterall is looking for vengence, Josh Taylor is looking to prove his superiority.
It is an electric atmosphere in Leeds.
Copy linkCopiedMain event looms in Leeds
Sweet Caroline rings out across the arena.
All of the fans join in with the song.
The ring announcer is about to welcome the boxers to the ring.
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The atmosphere in the arena in Leeds is starting to build now.
We are waiting for the big fight now.
Nobody can call which way this one will go.
Copy linkCopiedCheavon Clarke vs Ellis Zorro (Round 8)
Towards the end of the round Clarke lands a big right which rocks Zorro.
This time he follows up and lands another three punch combo and sends him to the canvas.
Zorro is counted out and does not seem with it as Clarke wins the belt.
Copy linkCopiedCheavon Clarke wins by knockout
Copy linkCopiedCheavon Clarke vs Ellis Zorro (Round 7)
This is a frustrating fight to watch if you are a Cheavon Clarke fan.
You know he is capable of some explosive boxing but he is just being ground down by Zorro.
If this is going to go the distance, Zorro may need a knockout punch to win this fight.
Copy linkCopiedCheavon Clarke vs Ellis Zorro (Round 6)
The highlight of the round is the referee having to speak to both fighters for head collisions during clinches.
Clarke promised so much in this fight and needs to start delivering.
Zorro is not offering much in terms of attacking, dangerous boxing.
Copy linkCopiedCheavon Clarke vs Ellis Zorro (Round 5)
Zorro seems to be wearing Clarke down with all this holding.
Clarke likes an explosive attacking style but he just cannot get it going against Zorro.
That said, Zorro is not landing enough punches to be winning rounds.
Copy linkCopiedCheavon Clarke vs Ellis Zorro (Round 4)
Clarke lands a good punch to the head and it seems to rock Zorro a little.
Cheavon Clarke is landing a lot more combos in this round.
He needs to do this more as you can see these punches are troubling him.
Copy linkCopiedCheavon Clarke vs Ellis Zorro (Round 3)
Zorro is spoiling the plan for this fight for Clarke.
He is making him miss his shots and then countering as he pulls him in towards his body.
Clarke is started to get frustrated by the way he is taking the fight.
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