Jake Paul has offered a three-word response to Mike Tyson’s health concern ahead of their fight in July.
Less than two months before his Netflix fight against Paul, 27, Tyson, 57, became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare-up while en route from Miami to Los Angeles, his representatives confirmed Monday.
The boxing legend’s condition forced flight staff to ask passengers if there was a doctor on board to provide assistance, before paramedics boarded the plane once it landed in Los Angeles to provide treatment.
While he is already said to be “doing very well” in recovery, Tyson’s health scare has revived fears about his safety ahead of the July 20 competition with Paul, who is 30 years his junior.
After the scare, Tyson said he “doesn’t need” to be 100 per cent to beat Paul, and the social media star has now responded on Instagram.
Jake Paul has offered a three-word response to Mike Tyson claiming he “doesn’t need to be 100 per cent” to beat the social media star.
Tyson (pictured) spoke out after suffering a health scare on a flight to Los Angeles.
Taking to Instagram to comment on Paul’s post, Paul wrote: ‘Hey that’s bad!’ in response
‘Hey, that’s bad!’ Paul, who is a heavy favorite to win the July 20 fight in Texas.
“Fortunately, Mr. Tyson is doing very well,” representatives for the former heavyweight champions told the New York Post following the incident.
‘He had nausea and dizziness due to an ulcer that broke out 30 minutes before landing. “He thanks the medical staff who were there to help him.”
The incident was the latest in a series of health problems, which included the veteran claiming he once broke his back, being seen in a wheelchair and suggesting he would die soon.
Many are once again calling for ‘Iron Mike’ to be pulled from the fray following his ordeal flying at the weekend, but Paul insists it is still going ahead as planned.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer criticized reports about Tyson’s situation, writing, “You love making things up before you know the data on clicks/likes.” “Nothing changed #PaulTyson.”
Typical symptoms of an ulcer flare-up include nausea and vomiting, bloating, belching and gas pain, as well as chest pain and fatigue.
Tyson’s fellow passengers were asked earlier this week if there was a doctor on board to provide assistance during his medical emergency.
The incident was the latest in a series of health problems for the former heavyweight champion.
Tyson and Paul will meet on July 20 in Texas, and fans are calling for the veteran to be removed from the fight.
Tyson will turn 58 on July 20, when the fight against Paul is scheduled at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
The fight has been marred by criticism in recent weeks, particularly due to the large age difference between the two fighters.
‘I don’t see many people critical of it. Look at this,’ Tyson said at a news conference earlier this month.
When a journalist suggested there were critics, Tyson said: ‘Who? Name me someone. You? WHO?’