UPDATE: 5/28/24 8:37 p.m. ET.
Tyson took to social media to share that he’s feeling higher — and tease Paul forward of their combat.
Jake Paul seemingly reacted to the information that Mike Tyson suffered a medical emergency weeks earlier than their deliberate Netflix combat.
“You like to make shit up earlier than figuring out the info for clicks / likes,” Paul, 27, wrote by way of X on Monday, Could 27. “Nothing modified #PaulTyson.”
Paul’s message hinted that he and Tyson, 57, nonetheless plan to face off in July regardless of hypothesis about Tyson’s well being.
In Contact reported on Monday that Tyson suffered an in-flight medical emergency whereas touring from Miami to Los Angeles. In response to the outlet, paramedics boarded the aircraft after the flight landed at Los Angeles Worldwide Airport.
“Earlier than the paramedics arrived the flight issued an announcement asking for a health care provider — the message even got here on everybody’s screens,” an eyewitness added.
After the incident, Tyson’s workforce informed Us Weekly that the boxer is “doing nice” following the well being scare.
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul Cooper Neill/Getty Photos for Netflix
“He grew to become nauseous and dizzy because of an ulcer flare-up half-hour earlier than touchdown,” Tyson’s rep shared in an announcement to Us on Monday. “He’s appreciative to the medical workers that have been there to assist him.”
Tyson and Paul are set to combat on July 20 on the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in a bout that can air dwell by way of Netflix. The duo mentioned the occasion in a press convention earlier this month.
“Mike wished this to be a professional combat. He needs the battle,” Paul stated on Could 13. “I respect him for stepping up and attempt to put an finish to me.”
Tyson responded by complimenting his opponent earlier than partaking in a little bit trash speak.
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul Cooper Neill/Getty Photos for Netflix
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“I actually like Jake so much,” he stated. “However as soon as he’s within the ring he has to combat like his life is determined by it — as a result of it’s going to.”
The combat will probably be sanctioned by the Texas Division of Licensing and Laws (TDLR), and a transparent winner will probably be introduced. Each Tyson and Paul will combat for eight two-minute rounds and put on 14-ounce gloves, however neither will put on headgear.
Tyson’s skilled boxing profession lasted from 1985 to 2005. Paul, in the meantime, started his boxing profession in 2018 following his widespread success on social media.
Two years in the past, Tyson made headlines for a completely different airplane incident. In April 2022, he allegedly punched a fellow passenger whereas flying from San Francisco to Florida. A video obtained by TMZ confirmed Tyson seemingly throwing punches at one other man who was making an attempt to take selfies with him. The San Francisco Police Division responded to the scene and detained the passenger concerned within the alleged altercation.
Weeks later, the San Mateo District Legal professional’s Workplace informed the Related Press they might not be pursuing costs in opposition to Tyson due to “the circumstances surrounding the confrontation.”
