For those concerned that Mike Tyson’s health issue might affect his highly-anticipated fight against YouTuber Jake Paul in July, your worries seem unnecessary.
“Now feeling 100% even though I don’t need to be to beat Jake Paul,” the 57-year-old posted on X.
(L-R) Mike Tyson, Nakisa Bidarian, and Jake Paul pose onstage during the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Boxing match Arlington press conference at Texas Live! on May 16, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images for Netflix)
“Thankfully, Mr. Tyson is doing great,” Tyson’s representatives said. “He became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare-up 30 minutes before landing. He is appreciative to the medical staff that were there to help him.”
Several reports of passengers asking for medical assistance for the former champ added to concerns on Monday as reports of the incident circulated on the internet.
Mike Tyson speaks onstage during the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Boxing match Arlington press conference at Texas Live! on May 16, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images for Netflix)
Tyson, 57, is scheduled to fight Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 20. Paul, who holds a 7-1 professional record, accused the media of exaggerating Tyson’s health scare to create drama.
“You love to make sh*t up before knowing the facts for clicks/likes,” Paul said.
The YouTuber has been very vocal about his plans for the former champ.
“But what I promise to the people on July 20th: Mike will be put to sleep, and he will feel my power,” Paul said weeks ago. “I will go down as the man who put Tyson to sleep for the last time.”
