Concerns about Mike Tyson’s health have surfaced ahead of his anticipated comeback bout against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20. Given his age and the significant hiatus from professional boxing, medical experts have cautioned the 57-year-old about potential health hazards associated with his participation in the match. An ulcer flare-up during a recent American Airlines flight from Miami to LA on May 26 left the boxing icon feeling nauseous and dizzy, prompting flight staff to seek medical assistance from passengers.
While Mike Tyson acknowledged that his training is progressing well, he admitted that his body isn’t as resilient as it once was. “I’m beautiful..
. I’m doing great but my body is [struggling] right now. I’m sore,” Mike Tyson remarked during an appearance in Harlem, New York, on May 13.
With just weeks remaining until his fight with Paul in Texas, Mike Tyson’s medical history has come under scrutiny. Years of boxing, coupled with drug-related issues and a relentless approach to his career, have taken a toll on his health over time. Tyson himself has acknowledged his mortality, expressing on his Hotboxin podcast a sense of realization that his time may be limited.
“We’re all gonna die one day, of course. Then, when I look in the mirror, I see those little spots on my face,” he reflected, hinting at the approach of his “expiration date.” Health problems such as sciatica, a condition involving irritation or compression of the sci.
