Floyd Mayweather has reacted to Mike Tyson’s recent medical scare, urging him to cancel his upcoming fight with Jake Paul. According to Tyson’s representatives, he experienced a medical issue during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles. Initially, details were scarce about the incident, with reports from “In Touch Weekly” indicating a medical emergency on board.

Paramedics were called before the plane landed, and passengers were informed that a very important person needed assistance. It was later confirmed that Tyson was the passenger in question.

Despite initial fears, Tyson’s team clarified that he suffered an ulcer flare-up and assured fans that he is in good spirits. They emphasized that the flight delay was due to air conditioning problems, not Tyson’s health. Tyson, now 57, is scheduled to fight Jake Paul this summer, and his representatives confirmed that he is still set to participate.

Concerns about Tyson’s age and health have been raised, especially by experts like Nathan Howard from the Concussion Legacy Foundation UK, who highlighted the risks of traumatic brain injury in boxing, particularly for older fighters. Howard mentioned the potential for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) due to repeated head impacts, which is a significant concern for someone with Tyson’s extensive boxing history.

Jake Paul criticized rivals KSI and Dillon Danis for sharing old photos of Tyson in a wheelchair to mislead their audiences. These images were from two years ago when Tyson had a sciatica flare-up. Tyson confirmed that he occasionally suffers from sciatica but assured fans that he is otherwise healthy.

Paul’s promoter accused KSI and Danis of trying to undermine the fight. Despite the concerns, Tyson has continued to prepare for the bout, releasing training videos showing his impressive agility and power. Paul acknowledged feeling nervous about facing Tyson, recognizing him as his toughest opponent to date.

In an interesting twist, Ryan Garcia offered to replace Tyson if he couldn’t fight. Garcia, a boxer in his prime, proposed the idea on social media, but Paul dismissed the possibility, accusing others of trying to sabotage the fight.

There have been rumors about restrictions in Tyson’s fight contract, suggesting he might be financially penalized for an early knockout. Carl Froch criticized the fight as a gimmick and expressed his willingness to come out of retirement to fight Paul himself.

Despite these controversies, Tyson’s trainer, Rafael Cordeiro, expressed confidence in Tyson’s ability to perform, predicting a first-round knockout. Cordeiro emphasized that Tyson, despite his age, is still a formidable fighter.

Mayweather’s reaction to Tyson’s health concerns blends admiration with concern. He noted Tyson’s determination and training intensity but hinted that fighting at Tyson’s age might be unwise. Interestingly, Tyson once mentioned Mayweather as his dream opponent, despite the weight class difference. Tyson admitted that he would need to employ a dirty fighting style to compete with Mayweather’s skill.

As the fight between Tyson and Paul approaches, anticipation is building. Fans and analysts are eager to see if Tyson can reclaim his former glory or if Paul will secure a historic victory. Tyson’s recent training videos have reignited excitement, showcasing his trademark power and agility, and adding to the drama surrounding the upcoming bout.