Mike Tyson experienced a health scare aboard an American Airlines flight from Miami to Los Angeles on Sunday evening. Reports indicate that the boxing champion felt “nauseous and dizzy” due to an ulcer flare-up approximately half an hour before the plane landed. Despite the incident, Tyson’s representative assured the public that he is “doing great” and recovering well.

**Flight Delays and Medical Response**

The flight, identified as American Airlines Flight 1815, was delayed by two hours due to an air-conditioning issue. Tyson, 57, spent the waiting time in AA’s Admirals Lounge before boarding. As the plane descended, fellow passengers received messages and heard announcements asking for medical professionals to assist Tyson. Upon landing, paramedics boarded the aircraft to attend to him.

A passenger in the exit row recounted, “He was in first class, but we were in an exit row, and the stewardess was very chatty. They asked us to stay on the plane after landing so paramedics could enter. She mentioned that ‘He’s a really important passenger so we wanna make sure he’s OK.’ When I mouthed ‘Mike Tyson,’ she nodded.”

**Tyson’s Recovery and Jake Paul’s Response**

Following the incident, Tyson’s spokesperson confirmed his appreciation for the crew and medical staff who assisted him. Although it’s unclear what specific care Tyson received, he has since posted on social media, reassuring fans that he is “feeling 100 percent” and ready for his upcoming match against Jake Paul.

Jake Paul, the 27-year-old YouTube star and Tyson’s opponent for the July 20 fight in Dallas, responded skeptically to the reports of Tyson’s illness. In a post on X, Paul implied that the news was exaggerated: “You love to make s— up before knowing the facts for clicks/likes, nothing changed #paultyson.”

Tyson countered with a confident tweet, stating he doesn’t need to be at 100% to beat Paul: “Now feeling 100% even though I don’t need to be to beat Jake Paul.”

**Tyson’s Past Airline Incident**

This is not the first time Tyson has faced issues on a flight. In April 2022, Tyson was involved in an altercation with an “overly excited fan” on a JetBlue flight from San Francisco to Fort Lauderdale. The San Mateo County District Attorney’s Office closed the case, citing the conduct of the fan and mutual requests from both parties to drop charges.

**Anticipation for the Fight**

With the fight date approaching, fans eagerly await the showdown between the boxing legend and the social media star. Scheduled for July 20 in Dallas, the bout promises to be a highlight of the summer for boxing enthusiasts. Despite the recent health scare, Tyson’s commitment to the match appears unwavering.

For those looking to catch the fight, it will be streamed live on Netflix. In the meantime, the 2024 TV schedule offers plenty of prime viewing options to keep fans entertained until the big day.

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