‘When it flares up, I can’t even talk’ – Mike Tyson reveals he is suffering from sciatica after being pictured in a wheelchair

Tyson has he has ‘no different well being issues’ (Image: Getty/TheImageDirect.com)

Boxing legend Mike Tyson has revealed he's affected by sciatica that generally leaves him ‘unable to speak’.

Fears over Tyson’s well being grew final month after pictures emerged of him been pushed in a wheelchair by means of a Miami airport whereas additionally clutching a strolling stick.

Requested concerning the incident, the previous heavyweight champion revealed to Newsmax TV: ‘I've sciatica once in a while, it flares up.

‘When it flares up, I can’t even speak! Thank God it’s the one well being drawback I've. I’m splendid now.’

‘All people in my home is actually blessed and we’re all very grateful for no matter we've got.’

Sciatica is a situation the place the sciatica nerve, which runs from the decrease again and unfold down one leg, is irritated or compressed.

Tyson, who grew to become the youngest heavyweight champion in historical past in 1987, had a 20-year skilled profession within the ring, retiring in 2005.

Tyson fought as not too long ago as 2019 (Image: Getty)

At 54, he returned to the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition bout in opposition to fellow boxing legend Roy Jones Jr.

Since then, there have additionally been discussions over additional money-spinning exhibitions in opposition to previous rivals Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis.

Tyson is pictured in a wheelchair at Miami Worldwide Airport (Image: TheImageDirect.com)

He has additionally talked up the opportunity of a struggle with YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Jake Paul.

Tyson not too long ago visited the Wild Card Gymnasium in Los Angeles, owned by legendary coach Freddie Roach, the place Paul was sparring forward of his struggle in opposition to Anderson Silva in October.

In accordance with Roach, the previous heavyweight king watched Paul for 30 seconds earlier than leaving.

Tyson, who struggled with drug and alcoholic dependancy throughout and after his boxing profession, has brazenly mentioned his personal mortality, explaining on his Hotboxin’ podcast earlier this yr that he didn't consider he had lengthy left to dwell.

‘We’re all gonna die at some point after all. Then, after I look within the mirror, I see these little spots on my face,’ he mentioned.

‘I say, “Wow. Meaning my expiration date is coming shut, actually quickly.”‘

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