Mike TysonThe boxer's representatives have confirmed that the boxer is 'doing well' after suffering a medical emergency during a flight from Miami to The Angels on Sunday.
The former heavyweight champion, 57, became nauseous and dizzy, prompting flight staff to ask passengers if there was a doctor on board to provide assistance.
Paramedics boarded the plane, which had already been delayed two hours in Miami due to the heat, when it landed in Los Angeles to provide treatment.
There are just two months left before the boxing legend has to fight YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Arlington.
“Fortunately, Mr. Tyson is doing well,” his representatives say told The New York Post.
Mike Tyson suffered a medical scare during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles on Sunday
Tyson's fellow passengers were asked if there was a doctor on board to help him
'He became nauseous and dizzy due to a flare-up of a stomach ulcer 30 minutes before landing.
“He is grateful for the medical staff who were there to help him.”
Typical symptoms of an ulcer flare-up include nausea and vomiting, bloating, belching and gas pain, as well as chest pain and fatigue.
It comes next In Touch was first unveiled Monday morning that Tyson “had a medical emergency on the plane and paramedics boarded.”
Sources claim that the cabin crew “made an announcement 30 minutes before landing asking for a doctor and the message even appeared on everyone's screen.”
“He was in first class, but we sat in a row near the exit,” an eyewitness added.
“They asked us to stay on the plane and it landed so paramedics could get in. [The stewardess] said something like, “He's a very important passenger, so we want to make sure he's okay.” “I knew it was him, but I just said the words 'Mike Tyson' and she nodded yes.”
Once the plane landed at LAX, there was another delay of about 25 minutes while paramedics treated Tyson.
Tyson, who has previously admitted to daily marijuana use, gave up the drug during training to fight Paul because it is on the list of banned substances used by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
He also revealed that he has temporarily stopped having sex as part of his training regime.
Tyson admitted he uses marijuana daily but gave up the drug during training to fight Paul
Fans raved about Tyson's physique and punching power during recent training videos
There are just two months left before the boxing legend faces Jake Paul in Dallas
“He only stopped to follow all the rules,” his publicist Joann Mignano recently told USA TODAY Sports.
“But he remains a strong believer in the medicinal benefits of cannabis for his personal well-being and for others like him.”
Tyson will turn 58 on July 20 when the fight against Paul takes place at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys.
The fight has been marred by criticism in recent weeks, mainly due to the huge age difference between the two fighters.
'I don't see many people who are critical of it. Look at this,” Tyson said at a press conference earlier this month.
When a reporter suggested there were critics, Tyson said, “Who? Name me someone. You? WHO?'
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation approves the fight as a professional bout, but it will be eight two-minute rounds instead of ten or twelve rounds of three minutes each.
The gloves will be heavier (14 ounces instead of 10), which should reduce the force of punches.
Tyson retired in 2005 but recently fought Roy Jones in California in a November 2020 exhibition, which would not declare it a pro fight.
Tyson was particularly annoyed by the scene and the questions, even when he was asked what it meant to have the opportunity to fill AT&T Stadium.
“I did this years ago, so this is nothing new to me,” said Tyson, who won 50 fights with 44 knockouts before retiring. “This is new for this young boy here.”