Mike Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles on Sunday 27 May.

This incident comes just two months before ‘Iron Mike’ is slated to step into the ring with social media influencer-turned-boxer, Jake Paul.

Tyson was onboard the flight when he began to feel nauseous and dizzy, his representatives told the New York Post.

A source told InTouch Weekly that flight staff asked other passengers if there was a doctor on board to help him.

The flight was already delayed by two hours before take-off due to an air conditioning issue.

Upon touchdown in Los Angeles, paramedics boarded the plane to help the 57-year-old.

His representatives have since revealed to The New York Post: “He became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare up 30 minutes before landing.

“He is appreciative to the medical staff that were there to help him.”

Symptoms of an ulcer flare up can include nausea, vomiting, bloating, belching, gas pain, or even chest pain and fatigue.

News of the incident broke on Monday morning from In Touch, who stated that Tyson had an unspecified medical emergency on his flight, with sources stating that cabin crew issuing an announcement to ask for a doctor just 30 minutes before landing, even prompting a message to pop up on TV screens.

An eyewitness revealed that they were asked to stay on the plane so paramedics could get on, revealing: “[The stewardess] said something like, ‘He’s a really important passenger so we wanna make sure he’s okay.’

“I knew it was him, but I just mouthed the words ‘Mike Tyson’ and she nodded her head yes.”

The boxer’s health may put him in doubt of making the original fight date. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images for Netflix)

The plane was delayed for about 25 minutes while Tyson was being treated.

An avid marijuana user, the boxer revealed that he has given it up in the build up to his bout with Paul, as it is on the list of banned substances stated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

His publicist Joann Mignano told USA TODAY Sports that this doesn’t change his regular use of the product in his spare time: “He only stopped as a means of following all of the rules.

“But he is still a strong advocate for the medicinal benefits of cannabis for his personal well-being and others like him.”

On top of this, the former heavyweight champion has also given up sex in the months leading up to the fight.

Tyson will be 58 when the fight rolls around on 20 July, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas – the home of NFL football team the Dallas Cowboys.

The fight is set to be streamed on Netflix on 20 July. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images for Netflix)

The bout, which is set to be streamed on Netflix, has faced criticism in the past few weeks, with people concerned about the age gap between the opponents, with Paul 27 years old, 31 years Tyson’s junior.

Fans have been sceptical about Tyson’s training clips, commenting on how short they are as they are convinced that he doesn’t have the stamina to maintain the energy in the clips for longer periods of time.

There was also the awkward moment where the fighters were asked about their body counts by a child at the press conference.

Despite being a professional bout, there will be eight two-minute rounds instead of 10 or 12 rounds lasting three minutes each, and heavier 14 ounce gloves instead of the standard 10, meant to reduce the number and pain of punches.

Tyson’s publicist told LADbible: “He became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare up 30 minutes before landing. He is appreciative to the medical staff that were there to help him.”

Jake Paul has been confirmed to face-off against boxing legend Mike Tyson, aka Iron Mike, on Netflix.

The streaming platform announced earlier today (7 March) that the bout would take place this summer on social media.

The news comes following Paul’s decisive knockout win against pro boxer Ryan Bourland in round one of their bout on 2 March.

The official Netflix UK & Ireland X (formerly Twitter) account announced: “It’s Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson — yes, really! — in a LIVE BOXING event at AT&T Stadium you won’t want to miss.

“Airing live on Netflix Saturday, 20 July.”

Known as ‘The Problem Child’ or ‘El Gallo’, Paul has fully pursued his boxing career in the past few years, boasting an impressive record of 9-1.

He will compete in a heavyweight boxing match at the 80,000 capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas against ‘the Baddest Man on the Planet, Mike Tyson, who has built up a record of 50-6 with a staggering 44 KOs over his seasoned boxing career.

In the official press release for the event, Paul stated: “It’s crazy to think that in my second pro fight, I went viral for knocking out Nate Robinson on Mike Tyson’s undercard.

“Now, less than four years later, I’m stepping up to face Tyson myself to see if I have what it takes to beat one of boxing’s most notorious fighters and biggest icons.”

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Paul also said that it will be the ‘biggest fight in history’ in the biggest NFL stadium on the biggest streaming platform in the world.

He finished the statement saying: “My sights are set on becoming a world champion, and now I have a chance to prove myself against the greatest heavyweight champion ever, the baddest man on the planet and the most dangerous boxer of all time.

“This will be the fight of a lifetime.”

Legendary former undisputed world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is undoubtedly one of the biggest athletes of all time, and is ranked as ESPN’s single hardest hitter in heavyweight history.

Tyson broke onto the scene as the youngest heavyweight champion at 20 years old, with the most successful run of his career consisting of 37 straight wins, including 33 KOs.

The 57-year-old stated: “I’m very much looking forward to stepping into the ring with Jake Paul.

“He’s grown significantly as a boxer over the years, so it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of a ‘kid’ can do with the experience and aptitude of a GOAT.”

Labelling it a ‘full circle moment’, he recalls how they fought on the same card in 2020 and finished by saying: “Now I plan to finish him.”

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To add even more fuel to the fire, Paul posted an announcement on his own X account, saying that the event doesn’t need promotion.

Claiming that everyone will want to see the fight, he finished the post off by outlining: “My sights are set on becoming a world champion, and now I have a chance to prove myself against the greatest heavyweight champion of the world, the baddest man on the planet and the most dangerous boxer of all time.

“Time to put Iron Mike to sleep.”

This live Netflix sporting event follows The Netflix Slam, a tennis match between Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, and golfing event The Netflix Cup.

They are also set to become the weekly home of WWE’s legendary Monday Night Raw in 2025 as they continue to venture into live sports coverage.

Mike Tyson v Jake Paul will be available to stream by all Netflix subscribers on 20 July.

As the date of their clash in the ring looms nearer, Jake Paul is making a point of stomping out any speculation regarding who wanted the fight to be a professional boxing match.

The Problem Child, 27, will face off against Mike Tyson at the AT&T Stadium in Texas on 20 July while millions of people tune in via Netflix, in what is set to be a battle that nobody wants to miss.

The fact that Paul will be fighting the legendary sportsman just a few weeks after he turns 58 has been a big talking point, especially as doctors warned a brawl could be ‘devastating’ for the baddest man on the planet.

Boxing fans have also been having a good debate about the rules for the clash – such as it having eight two minute rounds, with Tyson calling it ‘an exhibition’ but promising that viewers will be in for a proper fight.

The pair will also sport gloves which are more padded than usual, bringing them up to 14oz, rather than the typical 10oz, and they won’t be wearing headgear.

Despite these changes, Texas authorities sanctioned the event as a professional boxing match – meaning that it will go on both Paul and Tyson’s professional records forever.

Fans aren’t too happy about the rules laid out for the Netflix battle though, as they reckon they might be served up a glorified ‘sparring session’ rather than a bloody brawl.

The famous fighters have both agreed to the modified rules which were announced earlier this week, but the YouTube star doesn’t want to take the blame for them.

Mike Tyson will take on Jake Paul in July (Netflix)

During an episode of his BS podcast, the former Vine star pinned it all on his opponent and said: “Yep, all his [Tyson’s] rules. I agreed to all his rules.

“I just want to make it clear, Mike Tyson is the one who wanted it to be a pro fight.

“I said to Nakisa [Paul’s business partner and manager], if that is what Mike wants, then that’s fine, but make sure if you tell Mike that there is no holding back. Whatever happens, happens and this is war now.”

Paul went on to say that he wasn’t sure if his opponent could handle the idea of being beaten.

The boxer continued: “If he puts me down, I can deal with that, but if I put him down, he needs to be the one making the decision on whether or not he can deal with that.

“Now that it’s a pro fight and it’s on my record and I’m going to put him down, and if people are p***ed about it, then watch soccer. Go watch some volleyball, don’t watch boxing.”

The YouTuber claimed Tyson is the one who wanted it to be a pro fight (Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Although he talks a good talk, Paul did admit that it being a professional boxing match ‘makes it real, makes it war’.

The American added: “He’s a killer too and the fact that he wanted it…I think he wants to end my a** and put me in the dirt. To make a statement to all of boxing that he is and was, all of things and is still the baddest man on the planet.

“That he can still get in there at this age and put down the young buck.”

Paul was eight-years-old the last time Tyson fought a professional bout, as the then-38-year-old picking up his sixth career loss to Kevin McBride in 2005.

Tyson’s publicist, Joann Mignano, said the sporting icon was ‘happy with the two-minute rounds because it gives Jake less of an opportunity to run around’.

I guess only time will tell with these two.

Purists will hate to admit that YouTube boxing is on the verge of producing its biggest fight yet.

Earlier this week it was confirmed that Mike Tyson will take on YouTuber/turned boxer Jake Paul.

Netflix announced that they will host the live boxing event, which will take place in the 80,000-seat capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.

The ‘Problem Child’s’ record currently stands at 9-1, with 6 KOs, while ‘Iron’ Mike is 50-6, with 44 KOs.

This will be Paul’s second fight of 2024 following his win over professional boxer Ryan Bourland.

“It’s crazy to think that in my second pro fight, I went viral for knocking out Nate Robinson on Mike Tyson’s undercard,” the 27-year-old said on X (formerly Twitter).

“Now, less than four years later, I’m stepping up to face Tyson myself to see if I have what it takes to beat one of boxing’s most notorious fighters and biggest icons.

“Within just two and a half years of founding MVP, we’re about to produce the biggest fight in history, a fight in the biggest NFL stadium in the US, broadcast live, on the biggest streaming platform in the world – a testament to all we’ve accomplished in such a short amount of time.

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“Whether you’re tuning in on Netflix or showing out in person, whether you’re team Paul or team Tyson, or whether you’re a lifelong boxing fan or watching your first fight, you’re not going to want to miss this event.

“I could not be more excited to make this amazing fight available to all Netflix subscribers alongside the hardest hitter of all time, Mike Tyson, on Saturday, July 20th.”

Paul’s sights are ‘set on becoming a world champion’, he said and in order to prove himself, he must go against ‘the greatest heavyweight champion ever, the baddest man on the planet and the most dangerous boxer of all time’.

“This will be the fight of a lifetime.” he added.

Despite being 57, Tyson reckons he can still knock Paul out.

“I’m very much looking forward to stepping into the ring with Jake Paul at the AT&T stadium in Arlington, Texas,” he said.

“He’s grown significantly as a boxer over the years, so it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of a ‘kid’ can do with the experience and aptitude of a GOAT.

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“It’s a full circle moment that will be beyond thrilling to watch; as I started him on his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones and now I plan to finish him.”

Ahead of the fight, BonusCodesBets have released the latest odds on who they think will win.

And former heavyweight champion Tyson is the clear favourite at 1/2. Meanwhile, Paul will go in as the underdog at 2/1.

For a draw, the odds are 10/1.

“Mike Tyson is one of the biggest icons in boxing history and Jake Paul is one of the biggest disruptors in boxing history,” said Gabe Spitzer, Netflix’s Vice President of nonfiction sports.

“Saturday, July 20 will be pure drama in the ring in Texas. We are thrilled to partner with Most Valuable Promotions for this historic event and we can’t wait for these two to face off for fans all across the world on Netflix.”