Boxing giant Mike Tyson faced a health fright mid-air en route from Miami to Los Angeles this past Sunday. Sources indicate that the former heavyweight champion required attention from paramedics due to a sudden medical issue while aboard the flight. In a statement released to NBC News, Tyson's representatives confirmed, “Thankfully Mr. Tyson is doing great. 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.”
The scare prompted speculation about its potential impact on the upcoming high-profile bout between Tyson, 57, and the YouTube sensation turned boxer, Jake Paul, scheduled for July 20. However, Tyson's team has been quick to dispense with such concerns, noting that his condition was unrelated to earlier delays of the flight caused by air conditioning malfunctions. According to a post from X of FOX 5 DC, the aircraft faced a two-hour holdup, but the team underscored that Tyson's need for medical assistance was not a contributing factor.
Boxing legend Mike Tyson reportedly had a medical scare on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles on Sunday. https://t.co/C2B3Lrmxxn
— FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) May 28, 2024
In light of the upcoming fight, Tyson has undergone intense preparation and also adopted a particularly abstemious regimen. “Two-and-a-half weeks I haven’t smoked, I haven’t had sex for two-and-a-half weeks,” he revealed on "The Damon Elliot Show" in April. These disciplinary measures highlight Tyson's commitment to his training as he gears up to face off against Paul – an encounter that is to be streamed exclusively on Netflix, as reported by NBC News.
Despite the in-flight incident and the rigorous pre-fight abstention, Tyson appears to be in good spirits and health. Followers of the boxing realm, as well as fans who propelled Paul from Internet stardom to his current position in the ring, are likely to be reassured by the swift medical response that attended to the boxing veteran. With Tyson's readiness purportedly intact, anticipation for the July matchup only intensifies.
