by Mike Tyson was recently spotted in a wheelchair at an airport in Miami, FL. This prompted concerns for the former heavyweight champion’s health.
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In a recent interview with controversial outlet Newsmax Tyson revealed that he was in a wheelchair due to issues with sciatica, a nerve condition that can cause severe pain throughout the back, legs and buttocks.
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“When it flairs up, I can’t even talk,” said Tyson (ht yahoo!sports).
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“Thank God it’s the only health problem I have. I’m splendid now,” he continued. “Everybody in my house is truly blessed and we’re all very grateful for what we have.”
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The 56-year-old Tyson returned to the boxing ring in 2020, for the first time in seventeen years, to face Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition bout.
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Since then Tyson has hinted at further exhibition bouts, possible against former foe Evander Holyfield.
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More recently Tyson has been making news for his reaction to a Jake Paul sparring sessions. Famed trainer Freddie Roach said Tyson walked out of that session after thirty minutes, apparently because he was so unimpressed by the influencer turned pro boxer.
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Paul has jumped on those claims and charged Tyson with being “scared” to face him.
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Paul himself has another aging combat sports legend to worry about. He’s due to box former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva on October 29.
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It seems unlikely that Paul vs. Tyson will ever happen. However, as we’ve learned time and time again, anything can happen in combat sports.
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