Los Angeles, USA – Boxing icon Mike Tyson encountered a medical emergency while aboard a flight from Miami to Los Angeles, his representatives confirmed.

Reports indicate that Tyson began experiencing symptoms of nausea and dizziness attributed to a flare-up of an ulcer condition.

In a statement, Tyson’s representatives reassured the public of his well-being, stating, “Thankfully Mr. Tyson is doing great. 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.”

Paramedics were reportedly alerted before the plane touched down, ensuring prompt medical attention for Tyson upon arrival.

Tyson’s health scare comes at a critical time as he prepares to face off against Jake Paul in a highly anticipated boxing match featuring eight two-minute rounds. However, there are concerns that Tyson’s incident may jeopardise the scheduled bout.