Mike Tyson he suffered a health scare while on air and is now recovering despite a major boxing event coming up in the coming weeks. The former world heavyweight champion has suffered an ulcer flare-up and looks set to continue his fight with the social media star Jake Paul.
As shown in Deadline, Mike Tyson, 57, was on an American Airlines flight from Miami to Los Angeles when the outbreak occurred. According to the publication, the flight attendants rushed to help the boxing legend and asked for the help of a doctor on the plane.
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“He became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare-up 30 minutes before landing, a Tyron spokesman said in a media statement. “He appreciates the medical staff who were there to help him” and now feels “great,” the spokesman added.
Flight attendants approached passengers to see if a doctor was on board when Tyson revealed he was in severe pain. Paramedics reportedly boarded the plane when it landed to help Tyson.
Tyson is set to face Paul, 27, in Arlington, Texas at the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium on July 20. Paul has said in interviews that while he respects Tyson, he's not going to punch. Tyson promises that the fight is not a money grab and that he intends to give the fight to Paul.
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