Mike Tyson is “doing nice” following a reported well being scare the previous heavyweight champion had on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles on Sunday.
In accordance with a report by In Contact Weekly, Tyson — who’s scheduled to face Jake Paul in a boxing match July 20 — had a medical concern that required paramedics to board the aircraft upon touchdown and help.
“Fortunately Mr. Tyson is doing nice,” Tyson’s representatives mentioned in a press release. “He grew to become nauseous and dizzy because of an ulcer flare-up half-hour earlier than touchdown. He’s appreciative to the medical workers that have been there to assist him.”
There have been rumors that the flight was delayed due to Tyson’s medical concern, however his representatives debunked that.
“It is false reporting that his medical consideration induced the flight delay,” the rep said. “This two-hour delay was because of an air con concern on the plane.”
Tyson, 57, is slated to return to the boxing ring for his first skilled combat in almost 20 years when he faces Paul, 27, in a blockbuster showdown at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The combat shall be streamed dwell on Netflix.
By the point the 2 combatants step into the ring for his or her heavyweight conflict, Tyson may have celebrated his 58th birthday and be 31 years older than Paul. The combat shall be contested over eight two-minute rounds with every fighter utilizing 14-ounce gloves.