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Former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson experienced a concerning health incident described as a “medical emergency” while on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles on Sunday. According to Tyson’s representatives, the incident was attributed to “an ulcer flare-up,” prompting immediate attention and medical care for the boxing legend.
Despite the distressing situation, Tyson received prompt treatment during the flight and continued to be attended to by paramedics upon landing in Los Angeles. This incident has raised questions and concerns about Tyson’s health, especially considering his upcoming scheduled fight against YouTuber Jake Paul on July 20.
Given the gravity of Tyson’s health scare and the proximity of his upcoming bout, fans and observers alike are undoubtedly monitoring his condition closely, hoping for a swift recovery and a return to good health for the boxing icon.
What happened to Mike Tyson?
Eyewitnesses aboard the flight from Miami to Los Angeles provided further details about Mike Tyson’s medical emergency. According to one witness speaking to In Touch, the incident occurred during the flight, prompting paramedics to board the plane. The situation escalated to the point where a request for a doctor was broadcasted to all passengers, underscoring the seriousness of the situation. Despite the initial delay and Tyson’s interactions with fans at the gate, no issues arose before takeoff, with the medical emergency unfolding just prior to landing.
While Tyson’s condition caused concern among passengers, especially given his status as a prominent figure, the boxing legend fortunately recovered swiftly from what was later diagnosed as an ulcer flare-up. His representative assured that Tyson was in good spirits and expressed gratitude to the medical staff who attended to him.
With Tyson’s quick recuperation, attention has turned to the status of his upcoming bout against Jake Paul. As of now, there is no indication that the July 20 fight is in jeopardy. The eight-round match is still slated to take place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. However, questions linger about Tyson’s readiness to compete, particularly given his recent health scare and the significant age gap between him and his opponent.