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”.
Tyson has competed in several exhibition bouts, the last against Roy Jones Jr in 2020, although his meeting with Paul has been sanctioned as a professional fight.
However, the fight will have several conditions including being restricted to eight two-minute rounds.
Tyson and Paul will also wear 14oz gloves, instead of the usual 10oz gloves.
YouTuber Paul has a 10-1 boxing record, losing to Tommy Fury in 2023.
Tyson retired with 50 wins in 58 fights, losing his last two contests against Kevin McBride and Danny Williams.
Paul v Tyson will be the first boxing event streamed live on Netflix, with Katie Taylor’s highly anticipated rematch with Amanda Serrano serving as the co-main event.