BOXING
Will Mike Tyson’s health issue affect the fight against Jake Paul?
A minor stomach ulcer issue occurred during the flight between Miami and Los Angeles, requiring a medical crew to enter the plane and react upon landing.
According to a report by In Touch Weekly, Tyson, who is set to fight Jake Paul in a boxing match on July 20, he experienced a medical issue requiring paramedics to assist him upon landing. “Thankfully, Mr. Tyson is doing great,” said Tyson’s representatives in a statement. “He felt nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare-up 30 minutes before landing. He is grateful to the medical staff who were there to help him.”
About 30 minutes before the scheduled landing, passengers received a pre-recorded message asking if any medical personnel were on the plane. Medical professionals were requested to contact the flight attendants or press the call button because another passenger needed assistance. An eyewitness mentioned that the screens also displayed a message requesting medical assistance.
There were rumors that the flight was delayed because of Tyson’s medical issue, but his representatives have debunked that.
His representative stated, “It’s false reporting that his medical attention caused the flight delay. This two-hour delay was due to an air conditioning issue on the aircraft.”
Will Tyson’s issue with the ulcer cancel his fight against Jake Paul?
Tyson, who is 57, is set to return to the boxing ring for his first professional fight in nearly two decades when he faces Paul, 27, in a blockbuster showdown at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The fight will be streamed live on Netflix. There is no statement what so ever regarding if his recent health issue will cancel his next fight
By the time the two combatants step into the ring for their heavyweight clash, Tyson will have celebrated his 58th birthday and be 31 years older than Paul. The fight will be contested over eight two-minute rounds, and each fighter will use 14-ounce gloves.