List of All of Mike Tyson’s Health Issues Going Into Jake Paul Fight

Before you get into the UNLESS.

Let’s talk all the reasons why this should be an easy night for Jake Paul.

• Youth and Stamina: Jake Paul is 27 years old, while Mike Tyson, despite being a former heavyweight champion, is 58. Paul’s youth would likely give him advantages in stamina and endurance, especially if he could extend the fight beyond the initial rounds when Tyson, known for early knockouts, may tire more quickly​.

Mike Tyson has faced a variety of health challenges, both physical and mental, over the years, particularly as he’s gotten older. Here’s a breakdown of some of the major health issues that have been publicly known:

1. 1. Back and Sciatica Problems: Tyson has struggled with severe back issues, particularly sciatica. Sciatica causes intense pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve from the lower back down to the legs. Tyson has described times when this pain was so severe he could hardly get out of bed​.
   2. Mental Health: Tyson has been open about his battles with mental health challenges. He has spoken candidly about dealing with depression, substance abuse, and self-destructive behaviors throughout his life. He’s often credited therapy and lifestyle changes for helping him manage these issues in recent years​.
   3. Substance Abuse: Tyson has struggled with substance abuse, including alcohol and drugs, throughout much of his life. While he has been clean for years, he acknowledges that substance use had a significant toll on his physical and mental health during his boxing career and post-retirement​.
   4. Weight Management: In retirement, Tyson’s weight fluctuated significantly. He has publicly discussed his efforts to lose weight and regain health, especially before his 2020 exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr., where he achieved a remarkable physical transformation​.
   5. Brain Health: Tyson has also hinted at concerns about his brain health, which is a common worry among former boxers who have taken numerous blows to the head. While he hasn’t reported a formal diagnosis, traumatic brain injuries are a risk factor for many retired boxers.
   6. Chronic Pain: Apart from back pain, Tyson has dealt with pain in various joints and muscles due to years of intense physical activity and the high-impact nature of boxing. His use of alternative treatments, such as cannabis, is partially motivated by his desire to manage this chronic pain in a healthier way.

Mike Tyson has indeed experienced issues with stomach ulcers, which he publicly discussed as a painful and disruptive health problem. Ulcers can cause symptoms such as severe abdominal pain, nausea, and digestive issues. Tyson’s ulcers likely developed due to a combination of factors, including high stress levels, diet, and the overall physical toll from years of intense boxing and personal challenges.

In interviews, Tyson has shared that his ulcer issues have sometimes made it difficult for him to train or engage in daily activities. Stomach ulcers are often linked to stress and lifestyle factors, and Tyson’s intense lifestyle and past struggles with substance abuse may have exacerbated these issues. For management, he has focused on lifestyle changes, diet adjustments, and reducing stress, though he hasn’t shared specific treatments he’s used. Tyson’s health journey has been a key part of his transformation, leading him to make major lifestyle changes to improve his well-being.

In May 2024, Mike Tyson experienced a severe medical emergency due to a bleeding ulcer. During a flight from Miami to Los Angeles, Tyson started vomiting blood and passed out, later recalling symptoms like “defecating tar.” Once he landed, he was hospitalized and diagnosed with a 2.5-inch bleeding ulcer, which caused significant blood loss and a 26-pound weight loss. This incident delayed his scheduled fight with Jake Paul, though Tyson has since recovered and resumed training​.

There are only two ways that Mike Tyson wins or even survives to the end of this fight.

1- Lucky Punch

In the end, this still is boxing and one punch could change everything. If Tyson especially early on happens to hit Jake Paul with something he doesn’t see it could be lights out, but this is highly unlikely, since Paul should be on alert for this especially early on.

2- A gentlemen’s agreement

If there has been some sort of gentlemen’s agreement that both fighters won’t try to knock each other out and just put on something entertaining for the crowd. This is a much more likely scenario.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will stream live globally, exclusively on Netflix on Friday, November 15 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. The co-main event features undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor (23-1, 6 KOs) vs. unified featherweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-2-1, 31 KOs) in the most anticipated women’s boxing rematch in history.

Paul vs. Tyson will be available to stream live globally on all Netflix plans, at no additional cost to subscribers. The broadcast will feature live commentary in English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French and German.

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