Jake Paul says there is no back-up opponent should Mike Tyson be forced to withdraw from their fight for a second time.
Tyson, 58, pulled out of a planned bout on 20 July on the basis of medical advice after suffering an ulcer flare-up.
Paul and Tyson are now due to fight on 15 November at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium and there have been rumours a back-up opponent might be secured.
“I don’t have concern. He’s doing great,” Paul told TMZ., external
“He’s super healthy behind the scenes and feeling great, so that’s what we’re focused on, and there’s not a back-up [opponent] currently.”
Paul is 31 years younger than Tyson, who is a former heavyweight world champion and has not fought a professional bout since 2005 when he was 38 years old.
Tyson dismissed concerns about his health at a recent news conference, saying he “felt good” after a “small adversity”.
