Former boxing champion Mike Tyson had some health issues that pushed back his highly anticipated fight with internet sensation Jake Paul. Recently, Tyson revealed that he had been suffering from stomach ulcers, brought on by eating too much processed food. This health scare happened while he was on a flight, leading to a medical emergency that required assistance from paramedics.

    Tyson has been preparing for this fight since its announcement in March 2024, with the initial date set for July 20. The stomach ulcer flare-up on May 27 forced him to take a break from training, leading to the postponement of the fight. The new date is November 15, and the event will be broadcast live on Netflix.

    Tyson's last sanctioned fight was in 2005, where he lost to Kevin McBride. Since then, he had an exhibition match with Roy Jones Jr. in 2020, which ended in a draw. This fight with Paul is different; it's a heavyweight bout set for eight two-minute rounds. Paul has offered Tyson a $5 million incentive if he lasts more than four rounds, with the condition that if he can't, Tyson would have to get a tattoo saying "I love Jake Paul."

    Fans have been closely following Tyson's training videos on social media, where he's been shown running and hitting mitts to get ready for this critical fight.

Mike Tyson's Health Scare: The Ulcer Story that Delayed His Fight

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