Why Mike Tyson's Withdrawal from Jake Paul Fight Leaves the YouTuber 'Numb'
Paul Expected a 'Legendary Moment'
YouTube sensation Jake Paul has expressed his disappointment after boxing legend Mike Tyson withdrew from their highly anticipated exhibition match. Paul, who has been training for the fight for months, said he was "numb" upon hearing the news.
"I've been training for this fight for over a year, and I was really looking forward to sharing the ring with Mike Tyson," Paul said. "It was supposed to be a legendary moment in my career, and I'm really bummed that it's not going to happen."
Tyson Cites 'Unforeseen Circumstances'
Tyson, 55, announced his withdrawal from the fight on social media, citing "unforeseen circumstances." He did not provide any further details.
Sources close to Tyson say that the former heavyweight champion has been dealing with some personal issues in recent months. It is unclear if these issues are related to his withdrawal from the fight.
Paul Hopes for Rescheduled Bout
Despite his disappointment, Paul said he hopes to reschedule the fight with Tyson in the future. He believes that the matchup would still be a huge draw, even if it does not happen right away.
"I'm not giving up on this fight," Paul said. "I still believe that it can happen, and I'm going to keep training until it does."