Mike Tyson‘s boxing return against the much younger Jake Paul has many people worried. Those concerns skyrocketed when news broke about Tyson’s recent health scare.
The legendary boxer is arguably approaching a lose-lose situation when he enters the ring later this year. The 57-year-old will collide with an inexperienced but dangerous opponent next time out.
Just months before he’s scheduled to compete, news has surfaced surrounding Mike Tyson’s health. According to reports and whilst on a flight from Florida to Los Angeles, Tyson experienced some worrying signs of nausea and dizziness.
Mike Tyson experienced a "medical emergency" while boarding a flight from Miami to LA. Reports indicate he "became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare-up 30 minutes before landing." His representatives have confirmed that he is now "doing great" and feeling much better. pic.twitter.com/jZYYXzJPf4
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After the events unfolded on the plane, a picture is going viral showing Mike Tyson in a bad way.
The brawler seemed anything but himself in the photograph. He looked to be lacking in energy while being pushed around in a wheelchair.
This man is fighting in 2 months ???????? pic.twitter.com/6cBTCIyeRz
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Despite his health issues, Tyson’s representatives have given a positive update on the fan-favorite fighter.
“Thankfully, Mr. Tyson is doing great,” insisted Tyson’s team following the scare. “He became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare up 30 minutes before landing.”
“He is appreciative to the medical staff that were there to help him. However, it’s false reporting that his medical attention caused the flight delay. The two hour delay was due to [an] air conditioning issue on the aircraft.”
Mike Tyson is "doing great" after a pre-flight medical scare.
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Mike Tyson welcomed the challenge from Jake Paul and if all goes to plan, the two will lock horns on July 20. The highly-anticipated matchup will unfold at the AT&T stadium–home of the Dallas Cowboys.
In the co-main event, a huge rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano will take center stage. The pair shared the ring over two years ago in a historic event for women’s boxing. Former UFC title challenger Darren Till will make his debut in the sport against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.