Mike Tyson, also known as the Iron Fist, received emergency treatment on a plane.
According to the media including USA Today on the 28th (Korean time), Tyson was traveling by plane from Miami, Florida to Los Angeles, California on the 26th (local time). However, Tyson expressed discomfort 30 minutes before landing. After landing, emergency paramedics boarded the plane and attended to him for 25 minutes. Fortunately, there were no major health issues. Tyson’s spokesperson stated, “Tyson’s ulcer condition worsened, causing nausea and dizziness. However, Tyson has regained stability,”.
Tyson is set to face off against Jake Paul (USA) in Arlington, Texas on July 21. Paul is a YouTuber and professional boxer with a YouTube channel boasting over 20.5 million subscribers. Tyson has much more professional experience in his boxing career. Tyson’s professional record stands at 50 wins and 6 losses, with 44 knockout wins. Tyson became the youngest heavyweight world champion in history at the age of 20 in 1986. Paul’s record is 9 wins (6 by knockout) and 1 loss.
Tyson’s spokesperson stated, “We are aware of reports suggesting that the match with Paul will be postponed due to Tyson’s discomfort during the flight, but those are all fake news.”