Mike Tyson has announced a major change to his schedule as he continues with his preparations ahead of fighting Jake Paul in a highly-anticipated boxing match.

Boxing legend Mike Tyson has made a surprise announcement ahead of his fight with Jake Paul in Texas later this year. The former world heavyweight champion has decided to stop recording his ‘Hotboxin’ podcast’ as he gets ready for the big match at AT&T Stadium.

‘Iron Mike’, as he’s known by his army of fans, will be back in the ring on July 20 to take on social media star Paul in a major come back bout nearly two decades after his retirement. The rules of the fight are still undisclosed but we know that neither man will be wearing headgear and they want it to count as a professional fight.

Now, Tyson has chosen to stop making his podcast, which he started two years ago with co-host Sebastian Joseph-Day as he commits to a grueling schedule to get ready for the bout. In recent days, ‘Kid Dynamite’ has delighted fans with his enthusiastic training displays – having posted videos of his preparations on social media.

Announcing his decision, he admitted: “Ladies and gentlemen, these are my final recordings of Hotboxin’. I really enjoyed being part of this journey and all of the people that I met, the remarkable people that I met, in interviews. This is my next chapter in life, please enjoy the following social on my website for my next venture. I love you all.”

Tyson’s podcast has saw him pit his wits opposite a host of famous guests over the last two years, like UFC commentator Joe Rogan and WWE star The Undertaker – real name Mark Calaway. However, the former heavyweight world champion is going to concentrate on getting ready for his fight against Paul.

Meanwhile, the veteran star has been accused of “faking” his viral training videos in recent weeks – with his trainer Rafael Cordeiro having slammed critics who say the 57-year- old is not ready for the fight. Cordeiro believes Tyson will be able to handle himself just fine against Paul despite the massive 30-year age gap between them.

“After first seeing him, it messed with my shoulder,” Cordeiro said on The MMA Hour as he offered some rare insight into what it is like to train with a bona fide legend of the sport, continuing: “I couldn’t hold mitts for at least six, seven months with my boys in the gym.

“My right shoulder was a big, big mess, and I stopped for a while to take care of my shoulder and do physical therapy,” he continued. “Sometimes, I say 1-2-3, and he’s already inside. If I don’t move back, oh lord. It’s impossible. I have to move back.”

“I believe people don’t have to be concerned. We’re talking about a guy who was a two-time champ. The guy didn’t have 20 fights in two years. He knows how to fight. He fought against the best guys in the world. When he steps inside the ring, he knows what to do. It’s not something new for Mike, and this fight is no different.”

Legendary former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has been warned of the potential risks ahead of his fight against ex-YouTuber Jake Paul in Texas.

Mike Tyson has been warned that his fight versus Jake Paul could see him suffer rupturing to veins in his brain – as his opponent shut down rumours they would wear head guards for the bout. Despite being 30 years the junior of his challenger, the man known as ‘Iron Mike’ appears intent on defying the age gap this summer.

The announcement that Paul, just ten contests into his career in the ring, would box the former unified world heavyweight champion has divided opinion among purists. With Tyson having hung up his gloves back in 2005, he has fought in just two exhibition events since then.

Still, at the age of 57, the former WBA, WBC and IBF belt holder appears intent on demonstrating he can live up to his old ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ nickname. Undoubtedly, the prospect of an all-time great returning to action against former Disney performer Paul represents an intriguing proposition at AT&T Stadium in July.

That said, seasoned performers have questioned the legitimacy of the affair as a contest – not least due to the contrasting age profiles of the two fighters. One critic is British heavyweight Dereck Chisora, who likened the upcoming spectacle to a ‘sparring match’ during a recent interview.

“I know for a fact they are using 18oz gloves and head guards – if I’m not mistaken. I think so,” the former WBC titleholder asserted as he joined the chorus of critics, adding: “So we’re watching a sparring match It’s a f****** joke. You think I’m paying to watch that?”

Offering up a serious outlook on the prospect of the fight, doctor Stephen Hughes also raised concerns for Tyson’s safety in light of his advancing years. A senior lecturer in medicine at Anglia Ruskin University, he warned that the veteran fighter could be at risk of a subdural haematoma – a tearing of veins in the brain – in a piece for the Conversation.

He explained how blows to the head in the fight could be particularly damaging for the American, saying: “The immediate effects may be minimal; the boxer may simply recover. But on some occasions, the effects may be devastating: a subdural haematoma can occur.”

He also detailed how Tyson could be at risk of further issues due to ‘accelerated’ brain shrinkage due to age, which could make ruptures more of a risk. This is potentially exacerbated by alcohol abuse, which is applicable to the boxer, who admitted back in 2013 to ESPN that he was a ‘vicious alcoholic’.

Still, his competitor Paul appeared resolute that the fight will go ahead without any head protection as he shut down rumours in a fiery social media outburst. Speaking to camera, the 27-year-old vowed: “Just a quick message to the people who are complaining about the rules of me versus Mike Tyson.

“Some TikToker user made a video making up all these fake rules like me and Logan tag teaming him, us wearing headgear, all of this bull****. If you believe that you’re a f****** idiot and you shouldn’t be allowed to vote, you shouldn’t be allowed to drive on the streets and endanger other people.”

Paul added: “I feel for any dumb*** who believes that and I would never let my fans down in a fight like this and wearing headgear? Come on now people.”