Mike Tyson is doing properly after struggling a short medical emergency mid-flight on Sunday.
In an announcement, per the 57-year-old boxer’s rep, Tyson’s medical incident stemmed from an ulcer flare up.
“Fortunately Mr. Tyson is doing nice,” the rep tells ET. “He grew to become nauseous and dizzy resulting from an ulcer flare up half-hour earlier than touchdown. He’s appreciative to the medical employees that have been there to assist him.”
Tyson’s rep clarified data that he flight was delayed resulting from his emergency.
“Nevertheless, it’s false reporting that his medical consideration brought about the flight delay,” the rep added. “This two hour delay was resulting from air con subject on the plane.”
In keeping with In Contact, who was the primary to report the information, the previous heavyweight champion grew to become ailing on a flight from Miami, Florida to Los Angeles, California. Roughly half-hour earlier than touchdown, the outlet stories that passengers received a message asking if there have been medical professionals onboard the airplane. After arriving at LAX, paramedics helped the adorned athlete.
Tyson is scheduled to get again within the ring in July for a heavyweight flight in opposition to social media star-turned boxer, Jake Paul. The occasion is scheduled to be held July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Earlier this month, ET spoke to Tyson throughout a press convention who stated he does not see Paul as a “formidable opponent.”
When requested if he considers the 27-year-old a risk, Tyson did not maintain again.
“Anyone [is a] risk [when] there’s two males within the ring, all people’s a risk,” Tyson stated.
Tyson — who will mark his return to the ring after 19 years — additionally revealed what he instructed Paul forward of the match.
“I do not suppose so, however we’ll see,” he acknowledged when requested if he thinks Paul will pose a problem. “I gave him his warning: Struggle like your life depends upon it as a result of it does. [But] I am not involved about something. If I used to be involved, I would not be right here speaking to you.”
Tyson hasn’t boxed publicly since his 2020 exhibition in opposition to fellow legend Roy Jones Jr. resulted in a draw.
The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson heavyweight bout shall be streamed globally by Netflix from an exhibition boxing match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 20.
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