Los Angeles, California – Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson experienced a medical scare on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles but is reportedly “doing great,” according to his representative. The 57-year-old Tyson became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare-up 30 minutes before landing, with medical staff assisting him upon arrival.
Despite the incident, Tyson’s upcoming boxing match with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20 is said to proceed as planned. The fight, set to take place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, will be Tyson’s first professional match since 2005, following an exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020.
Tyson’s representative expressed gratitude for the medical staff who aided Tyson during the episode, noting that it will not affect his preparation for the highly anticipated bout against Jake Paul. The event is set to be exclusively broadcast on Netflix, and will take place at the 80,000-seat capacity stadium, which is home to the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.
The news of Tyson’s medical scare and his rapid recovery have sparked concern and relief among fans and followers of the sport. As Tyson gears up for his first professional match in over a decade, the boxing world eagerly anticipates his return to the ring and the spectacle of the event at one of the country’s largest sports venues.