“100 Per Cent Strong”: Mike Tyson Speaks Out Following Mid-Flight Health Emergency

Mike Tyson, the legendary boxer, has reassured fans and the media that he is in peak condition following a health scare during a recent flight. The 57-year-old icon experienced a medical emergency while on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles on Sunday, May 26, 2024. According to his representative, Tyson became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare-up just 30 minutes before landing.

In a statement on social media platform X, Tyson declared, “Now feeling 100% even though I don’t need to be to beat Jake Paul.” His representative confirmed that Tyson received proper medical attention promptly and is now doing great. They also expressed Tyson’s gratitude towards the medical staff who assisted him during the incident.

Reports initially suggested that Tyson’s health scare caused a delay in the flight’s take-off. However, his spokesperson clarified that the delay was actually due to an air conditioning issue on the aircraft, not Tyson’s condition.

Tyson, who retired from professional boxing in 2005, is set to make a highly anticipated return to the ring in July for a bout against 27-year-old YouTuber Jake Paul. The fight has generated significant controversy, largely due to the considerable age difference between the two fighters.

Despite the health scare, Tyson’s upcoming fight remains on schedule. Jake Paul took to X to address the situation, emphasizing that the fight is still happening. “You love to make s*** up before knowing the facts for clicks / likes. Nothing changed #PaulTyson,” Paul posted on Monday, May 27, 2024.

The fight is set to be broadcast live on Netflix from the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 20. Tyson’s enthusiasm for the match was evident at a press conference earlier this month, where he stated, “It was a no-brainer. He’s the new up-and-coming guy on the scene. I like shaking the sports world to its core, and I’m doing that now. It’s just something I want to do. No one else can do this. Who else can shut the sporting world down? No one else can do it.”

Jake Paul has similarly hyped the event, calling it “quite literally the biggest fight of the 21st century.” As the date approaches, fans of both Tyson and Paul eagerly anticipate what promises to be a memorable clash of generations and styles in the boxing world.

With Tyson feeling 100 percent and ready to step back into the ring, the stage is set for an unforgettable showdown.