Mike Tyson’s son Amir Tyson pulls out of December boxing debut after trainer’s death, shifts fight to US

Mike Tyson’s son, Amir Tyson, will have to wait longer to make his boxing debut after the death of his trainer. The 29-year-old was expected to fight at Misfits Boxing’s December 2026 event in England, but his plans have now changed. According to a deleted Instagram story shared by IFN Boxing, Amir said his debut had been moved to February 2027 in the United States. The delay comes as Amir deals with the loss of someone who was helping him prepare for his first fight in the ring.Amir Tyson Moves His Misfits Boxing Debut to February 2027 After Trainer’s DeathAmir Tyson shared the news in an Instagram story that was later posted by IFN Boxing on X. He explained why he would not be fighting in December and confirmed that his debut would take place at a different event.“My trainer died, so my fight is postponed from December to February now to get my head right, but it’s the States instead of England now,” Tyson wrote.Amir did not share his trainer’s name or explain when or how the death happened. He also did not reveal who he would face in his first fight. His message made it clear, however, that he needed more time before stepping into the ring.Misfits Boxing is scheduled to hold Misfits Mania 2 on December 5, 2026, in Manchester, England. The event has been linked to talks about a possible rematch between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury. Amir was expected to make his debut on the same card before his plans changed.Although his first opponent remains unknown, Amir has already shown interest in facing Misfits heavyweight champion Chase DeMoor. The two shared a heated faceoff in September. Amir said he wanted to win a few fights before challenging DeMoor for the heavyweight title.Misfits Boxing has not publicly announced its full plans for 2027. Amir’s post points to a February event in the United States, but further details about the show and his opponent have yet to be confirmed.Mike Tyson Warned Amir Tyson About the Pressure of Professional BoxingAmir’s decision to become a boxer comes despite his father’s earlier advice against it. Mike Tyson has spent years dealing with the demands of professional boxing and once explained why he did not want his son to follow the same path.During a 2021 episode of the Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson podcast, the former heavyweight champion spoke about Amir’s interest in fighting Logan Paul and other influencer-boxers.“The oldest one, he’s 24, he wants to do this so bad,” Mike Tyson said. “He wants to fight Logan Paul and those guys. He wants to do that, but I said, ‘Just get a job. Get your real estate license. Just chill out, man. Why can’t you take advantage of your lightweight wealthiness? Just chill. You don’t want none of that heat, man, I’m telling you.’“This drives people to commit s***, getting humiliated in front of millions of people. You gotta be able to take that pressure and heat. Not many people can do it, man. It seems like a lot of people, but the people doing it is such a small percentage. It’s probably 1%, if that.”Mike’s main concern was the pressure fighters face when they compete in front of large audiences. He warned that public criticism and the risk of humiliation can be difficult to handle, even for people who are already famous.Before pursuing boxing, Amir worked as a media personality and was part of the broadcast team for his father’s 2024 fight against Jake Paul. He is now trying to build his own career in the sport.Despite his father’s concerns, Amir has chosen to move forward with boxing. His debut has been delayed, but his planned move to Misfits Boxing has not been reported as cancelled. For now, he is expected to make his first appearance in February 2027, giving himself more time before entering the ring.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.