Mike Tyson reflects on life-threatening medical emergency, reveals grisly details — ‘defecating tar’

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Mike Tyson is just a few days away from his return to professional boxing opposite “Problem Child” Jake Paul. The match is set to air live on Netflix next Friday, November 15th. The bout was originally supposed to go down back in July, but a medical emergency aboard an airplane forced the 58-year-old boxer to withdraw. Bare knuckle boxing star Mike Perry filled in for him and was unceremoniously pummeled by Paul.

The withdrawal was blamed on an ulcer, but there’ve been relatively few details revealed. Paul adamant that there’s no need for a back up opponent, yet a lot of people are legitimately concerned for Tyson’s health and longevity stepping back into the ring at his age.

The recent episode of “Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson” isn’t going to alleviate those concerns. Tyson revealed more details about his ulcer issue, and they’re downright grisly.

“I went to the bathroom and I threw up blood,” Tyson explained (via USAToday). “The next thing I know I’m on the floor. I was defecating tar.’’

According to Tyson, he was suffering from a 2.5 inch bleeding ulcer. In the process of its removal, “Iron” also revealed that he lost an astonishing 26 pounds. Furthermore, Tyson explained that his conversation with the doctor revealed just how dangerous of a situation his ulcer emergency had become.

“I asked the doctor, ‘Am I going to die?’“ Tyson continued. “And she didn’t say no. She said we have options, though. That’s when I got nervous.”

Since July, there’s been no reported health issues for Tyson’s training camp. Hopefully, the legendary boxer is healthy and ready to compete, because his much younger opponent is surely aiming for another knockout.

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