Expiration date talks are the last thing you’d expect from Mike Tyson. At least at his age. He is 56 years old and he already appears to be in fear of dying. He was first seen using a walking stick and that was enough for rumors to start spreading about his health and overall wellbeing.
Reports reveal that the ex-heavyweight champion is struggling with back pain due to an injury. That’s why he is almost unable to move from one place to another without special help.
Mike Tyson Requested To Be Carried In A Wheelchair At Airport – Raises Concerns For Ex Champion’s Health
Tyson decided to retire back in 2005 after he lost to Kevin McBride. He marked several losses in the autumn of his career and that made him realize that it is time to move on and leave boxing behind him. However, despite the few losses, he is still considered as one of the most successful boxers of all time.
Tyson aged quickly. It is almost surreal how in just a few years he managed to get to the point where he is now. Until recently he was posting photos and videos on social media, showing him training and to everyone’s amazement still in shape and form. The picture we witnessed recently, of him being in a wheelchair completely destroys our mental photo of Tyson.
Allegedly, Tyson has a back injury, or sciatica flare, to be more precise. This is painful for him, and in order for the pain to be relieved, he must rest and with that reduce the tension in his back area.
“He’s dealing with a sciatica flare-up. Nothing serious. Just an occupational hazard for an athlete like Mike.” – a source close to the boxing legend told TTMZ.
The earlier photos of Tyson using a walking stick are the ones that started the public concerns for Tyson’s health. Allegedly this has to do with his back injury as well. Now the wheelchair photos just fuel the already started rumors about his health.
“We’re all gonna die one day of course. Then, when I look in the mirror, I see those little spots on my face. I say, ‘wow. That means my expiration date is coming close, really soon’.” – Tyson recently said on his podcast.
