UPDATE — 5/27/24 at 11:01 a.m. ET:
Mike Tyson’s crew informed Us Weekly that he’s “doing nice” following his current medical emergency.
“He turned nauseous and dizzy as a result of an ulcer flare up half-hour earlier than touchdown,” his rep shared in an announcement to Us on Monday. “He’s appreciative to the medical workers that had been there to assist him.”
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Mike Tyson suffered a medical emergency whereas touring from Miami to Los Angeles.
In Contact shared the information on Monday, Might 27, that paramedics boarded the airplane after the flight landed on the Los Angeles Worldwide Airport.
“Earlier than the paramedics arrived the flight issued an announcement asking for a physician — the message even got here on everybody’s screens,” an eyewitness informed the publication.
Us Weekly has reached out to Tyson’s rep for remark.
Tyson, 57, is gearing as much as combat influencer Jake Paul in a dwell occasion set to air by way of Netflix on July 20. Tyson and Paul, 27, will combat on the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The duo got here face-to-face throughout a press convention earlier this month, discussing the extremely anticipated combat.
“Mike needed this to be a professional combat. He desires the battle. I respect him for stepping up and attempt to put an finish to me,” Paul stated on Might 13. Tyson responded, complimenting Paul at first.
“I actually like Jake rather a lot,” the legendary boxer hit again. “However as soon as he’s within the ring he has to combat like his life is dependent upon it — as a result of it is going to.”
Their upcoming combat shall be sanctioned by the Texas Division of Licensing and Rules (TDLR), and a transparent winner shall be introduced. Each Tyson and Paul will combat for eight two-minute rounds and each put on 14-ounce gloves. They’ll each be with out headgear.
Tyson’s skilled boxing profession lasted from 1985 to 2005, and he has been dubbed one of many biggest heavyweight boxers of all time. Paul, in the meantime, began his boxing profession in 2018 following his widespread success on social media.
Since Tyson’s skilled boxing profession has come to an finish, the previous athlete has made a reputation for himself in numerous TV reveals and films — most notably, within the 2009 film The Hangover.
In April 2022, Tyson made headlines for a distinct airplane scenario. On the time, he allegedly punched a fellow passenger whereas flying from San Francisco to Florida. A video obtained by TMZ on the time confirmed Tyson apparently throwing punches at one other man who was making an attempt to take selfies with the boxer. The San Francisco Police Division informed the outlet on the time they responded to the scene, detaining the passenger concerned within the alleged altercation.
Weeks later, the San Mateo District Lawyer’s Workplace introduced they’d not be pursuing costs in opposition to Tyson due to “the circumstances surrounding the confrontation,” an announcement shared with the Related Press stated. “These embrace the conduct of the sufferer main as much as the incident, the interplay between Mr. Tyson and the sufferer, in addition to the requests of each the sufferer and Mr. Tyson that no costs be filed on this case.”