Mike Tyson, 58, reveals what caused the health scare that derailed the Jake Paul fight amid fresh fears

MIKE TYSON has revealed what caused the health crisis that led to the postponement of his clash with Jake Paul.

The pair’s controversial duel in Texas was originally scheduled to take place in July, but was postponed to November 15 after he suffered a medical emergency on board a flight from Miami to Los Angeles.

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Tyson, 58, was forced to postpone the fight due to severe stomach ulcers, which he said were caused by a poor diet.

The former undisputed The heavyweight champion told the Daily Mail: “I ate too much bad food and stuff and got sick.”

Iron Mike insists he is now “ulcer free” despite sparking fresh fears for his safety last month.

When asked how his training camp is going, he said USA Today: “It’s hard to walk right now.”

“But in two months I will be perfect. The battle is won in the gym.”

“Listen, I’ll do whatever helps me.

“I’m going to enjoy my time here tonight with all my childhood friends and heck Jake Paul.”

Boxing fans around the world are wondering why the near-retired Tyson agreed to trade heavy leather with Paul.

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And the Hall of Famer has admitted that the fight has nothing to do with further expanding his already cemented legacy.

He said: “I didn’t fight this battle for legacy. I think legacy is really ego from my perspective.”

“Who cares what people think of them when they’re gone? I’m dead.”

“I can’t estimate what anyone might think of me when I’m dead, so it means nothing to me.”

However, the New Yorker also insists that the high pay he will receive for the bout in Dallas played no role in his decision to take the fight.

“I’m a glory junkie,” he admitted in an interview with Esquire. “I love it when people think about me all day long.”

“I would rather live a short life of glory than a long life of obscurity. That’s just who I am.”

“That’s all I started fighting for – to get this damn status.

“I will pursue it for the rest of my life. I know that.”

“I’ll never get what I want because I’m one of those pain eaters. I can never get enough.”