(News Nation) — former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson He reportedly experienced health concerns during a flight on Sunday but is now “in good spirits.”
The 57-year-old boxing legend suffered a medical emergency while flying from Miami and Los Angeles on Sunday. Stay in touch report.
Tyson to face social media influencer Jake Paul According to reports, a boxer was injured during an exhibition boxing match in July and was treated by paramedics on board the plane.
“Thankfully, Mr. Tyson is in good health,” the boxer’s representatives said in a statement. ESPN.
A spokesman said Tyson’s ulcer worsened and he began feeling nauseous about 30 minutes before the plane was scheduled to land in Los Angeles.
“He is grateful to the medical staff who came to his aid,” the statement said.
Representatives denied rumors that Tyson’s flight was delayed due to health issues.
Instead, the statement said the delay was due to a problem with the aircraft’s climate control system. In Touch reported that Tyson left the aircraft when the delay was announced, then later reboarded once the flight was ready to depart.
The outlet reported that a message appeared on passengers’ seat screens asking if there was medical personnel on board, and when the plane landed in Los Angeles, paramedics boarded the plane to treat Tyson.
Tyson will be 58 when he faces Paul on July 20. The former heavyweight champion hasn’t competed in nearly two decades. The bout is scheduled for eight, two-minute rounds.
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