- He experienced an ulcer flare-up on the flight
- He was travelling from Miami to Los Angeles
- Medical professionals on board and upon landing assisted him
Heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson fell ill on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles. A few minutes before landing, he experienced nausea and dizziness which his representatives said was brought about by a flare-up of stomach ulcer.
Upon landing, he was assisted by paramedics who took care of him. This comes days ahead of his scheduled fight with Jake Paul on July 20. His representatives have confirmed that the icon is doing well and is not in any kind of danger.
Mike Tyson’s health scare in a flight
Heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson fell ill on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles. A few minutes before landing, he experienced nausea and dizziness which his representatives said was brought about by a flare-up of stomach ulcer.
Mike Tyson is safe after a flight health scare. Photo/Sporting News
Upon landing, he was assisted by paramedics who took care of him. This comes days ahead of his scheduled fight with Jake Paul on July 20. His representatives have confirmed that the icon is doing well and is not in any kind of danger.
Will his health affect the fighting exhibition ahead?
Tyson has an exhibition match scheduled on 20th July against Jake Paul that will be held at the AT$T Stadium, Arlington, Texas. The 57-year-old will be facing Jake Paul, who is 27 years old.
According to Tyson’s representatives, they said that the nausea and dizziness were caused by ulcer flare-ups and these vary in terms of severity. They are uncomfortable and require medication but they don’t lead to long-term health issues.
This clarifies the point if he is fit for the exhibition match. News reports have confirmed that he is doing fine but there are no details about his condition and the expected duration of recovery.
In terms of comparison, an exhibition match usually is less strenuous as compared to a professional fight and this is a symbol that he will be fit to compete in the match with 27-year-old Jake Paul.
However, it is still too early to rule out if he will be in the ring since the medics have not given specific details about his condition, the severity and the expected recovery duration. So in this case, his recovery progress and doctor’s clearance will determine his participation.
Medical factors to consider for Tyson’s return
His recent health scare has raised questions about his ability to compete in the upcoming exhibition. This can only be cleared by the doctors attending to his condition, but we can look at some of the medical factors to consider for his return.
His representatives talked of stomach ulcer flare-ups. We don’t know the severity of the condition but this could play a crucial role in his upcoming match. Why? Because if it was severe, it could have caused blood loss or internal injuries and how fast he will respond to treatment.
He retired a while ago and his overall fitness and recovery progress also matters though the legend has been training ahead of the exhibition match. In this case, the doctors must assess his overall health fitness level and they will advise on what’s best according to their investigation report.
The medical check up will determine his participation at the match, ensuring his health and safety are not compromised during the match. However, this clearance will be done once his health status is completely fit for the task.
What makes Jake Paul suitable for the exhibition fight?
Most people are questioning why a young fighter was chosen to compete against Mike Tyson with all his experience and the age gap. First, it is because of popularity and marketability purposes.
Paul has a massive social media following and he is well recognized. So, this event is likely to generate interest and pay per view buys benefiting both figures. While Paul is younger and less experienced unlike his opponent, this might be a safe option for an exhibition return for the legend.
Jake Paul, Tysons opponent in the exhibition fight on July 20. Photo/CNN
Unlike most retired legends, Tyson is okay stepping back into the ring a decision perhaps was reached after negotiation with his opponent went smoothly.
Significance of the exhibition fight
Well, that is a question most people could be asking since the legend is already retired. However, this will attract new viewers particularly followers of Jake and this could be a positive impact in terms of growth in the long run.
The fight due to the controversial parties will attract more viewers and this will generate revenue through ticket sales that will benefit the promoters and boxers in their future events and for some fans, it will be a good opportunity to see the legend back in the ring.
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