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Topics: Boxing, Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Celebrity, Sport
Gerrard Kaonga
Topics: Boxing, Jake Paul, Mike Tyson, Celebrity, Sport
'Iron Mike' has let fans know just how tough he is after a medical emergency over the weekend.
Mike Tyson recently gave his fans a scare as his team confirmed the former heavyweight boxing champion had been taken ill during a flight.
The 57-year-old was flying from Miami to Los Angeles on Sunday (May 26) when he became nauseous and dizzy.
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Airline workers attempted to find help aboard and asked passengers if there were any doctors or medical staff on the flight who could assist them.
When the plane touched down in LA, paramedics boarded the aircraft to administer treatment to Tyson.
Tyson team later confirmed that he had suffered from a health emergency during the flight.
Many fans then began to question whether this would mean the upcoming fight between Tyson and YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul, 27, would be cancelled.
“Thankfully Mr. Tyson is doing great,” Tyson’s representatives told the New York Post.
“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.”
Ulcer flare up symptoms include feeling nauseous, vomiting, bloating, belching and gas pain as well as chest pain and fatigue.
On May 28, Tyson gave an update on his condition and even took a little jab at Paul.
He wrote on X: “Now feeling 100% even though I don’t need to be to beat Jake Paul.”
Fans were quick to praise the fighter and said they were looking forward to the bout in July.
“Haha, I can’t wait to watch this fight. One more KO for Iron Mike,” one fan commented.
Another wrote: “Rest up champ we believe in you!!”
While a third encouraged: "You got this, Mike. I remember staying up till the early hours in the UK with my dad to watch your fights. I've always liked you and always will. Your life story is truly inspirational. Respect."
Despite Tyson and his team confirming he is fine, old images of the boxer in a wheelchair have begun circulating on social media.
The images are from two years ago and Tyson, at the time, explained he had had a flare up of sciatica.
Speaking to Newsmax, he said: "I have sciatica every now and then, it flares up. When it flares up, I can’t even talk! Thank God it’s the only health problem I have. I’m splendid now. Everybody in my house is truly blessed and we’re all very grateful for whatever we have.”
Tyson will face Paul on 20 July.