by The former boxer, 56, has suffered with health issues in recent months but looked fighting fit as he went out for dinner in the Big Apple.Tyson was accompanied by a female friend as he walked into luxury Indian restaurant SONA in the Flatiron District.
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The restaurant offers private dining and boasts an art gallery as well as a menu that includes crab caviar and mouthwatering lamb chops at an eyewatering £56.
So it was little surprise Tyson beamed from ear to ear as he walked into the establishment wearing a blue leather jacket.
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Iron Mike also wore a blue striped T-shirt, jeans and white trainers, while his friend wore a black crop top and matching trousers with a long black and white cardigan.
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Tyson was also able to walk without assistance from a stick, which he has used in recent weeks to support himself.
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The former heavyweight world champion revealed he is suffering from sciatica and a flare-up of the condition causes pain that prevents him from walking unaided.
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Tyson also had to use a wheelchair as he made his way through an airport terminal last month.
In a recent interview Tyson explained the health problem and the issues it causes.
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He said: “I have sciatica every now and then, it flares up. When it flares up, I can’t even talk! Thank God it’s the only health problem I have. I’m splendid now.
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“Everybody in my house is truly blessed and we’re all very grateful for whatever we have.”
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Sciatica is a condition that causes nerve irritation and seems to be affecting Tyson’s back.
Tyson retired from boxing in 2005 due to a back issue, while he also struggled with a knee injury late in his career.
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Despite the issue Tyson returned to the ring in 2020 to fight Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout.
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