Mike Tyson has confirmed his state of health and the fate of his brawl with Jake Paul following a medical emergency mid-flight that necessitated the intervention of passengers onboard. The 57-year-old sparked concerns among his fans when reports of his health scare aboard an American Airlines flight from Miami to Los Angeles made headlines. According to reports, the star showed no signs of impending health issues before takeoff, despite the flight’s initial 2-hour delay.
However, about 30 minutes before landing, Mike began experiencing intense pain, dizziness and nausea. This prompted flight attendants to ask passengers with medical knowledge to intervene. Upon landing at the LAX Airport, paramedics boarded the plane and administered treatment to the heavyweight champion. A rep for the pro boxer addressed the health scare in a statement, confirming he succumbed to an ulcer flareup, but was now “doing great.”
Going further, the spokesperson revealed Mike Tyson appreciated the medical staff who came to his aid during the emergency. The rep also debunked claims that Michael Tyson’s health emergency led to the flight’s two-hour delay, attributing the delay to “air-conditioning issues.”
Mike Tyson Trolls Jake Paul Following Health Scare
Hours after Michael Tyson’s representative confirmed his improved health, the boxer himself took to social media to offer further reassurance. On Tuesday, the heavyweight champion shared a scathing comment on X, which not only offered an update about his health but also took a jab at YouTuber Jake Paul, who faces off against Mike on July 20. He wrote,
“Now feeling 100% even though I don’t need to be to beat Jake Paul.”
The update left fans of Mike ecstatic, knowing he was fully back, and confident in his victory come July 20. His prompt recovery is well-timed, offering him ample allowance to prepare for the brawl of the season. Notably, the upcoming fight between the six-time heavyweight world title winner and the 27-year-old YouTuber at the AT&T Stadium has garnered criticism.
The vast age difference has especially put many on edge, but neither Mike, who turns 58 on the D-day nor Jake has issues with it. Additionally, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation sanctions the upcoming brawl as a professional fight, with reduced time per round. While this would not be the heavyweight champion’s first highly-publicized fight since retiring in 2005, it sure is racking up all the attention, enough to make or mar Mike Tyson’s professional legacy.
