Heavy Weight champion Mike Tyson suffered a medical scare on Sunday after he experienced nausea and dizziness on board a flight from Miami to Los Angeles.
Speaking to New York Post were his representatives who said that the boxing legend was doing greet after the incident and has been okay even after landing.
“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.” said his representatives.
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According to a report by Touch Weekly, the medical emergency was confirmed by the airline who asked if there was any doctor around before paramedics rushed to the plane.
“Mike had some kind of medical emergency on the plane and paramedics boarded. Before the paramedics arrived, the flight issued an announcement asking for a doctor – the message even came on everyone’s screens” read the publication
“They asked us to stay on the plane and landed, so paramedics could enter. She said something like, ‘He’s a really important passenger so we wanna make sure he’s OK.’ I knew it was him, but I just mouthed the words ‘Mike Tyson,’ and she nodded her head yes.” a source told Touch Weekly
The news comes at a time when the legend is set to face Jake Paul on July 20th at AT&T Stadium.