Midnight Mania: Tyson Vomited Blood, Defecated Tar During Medical Emergency
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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.
Insomnia
I don’t know how well it works out for him, but Kamaru Usman taking on Khamzat and Shavkat on short-notice back-to-back would be all-time levels of badass.
| Kamaru Usman addresses the #UFC310 main event rumours regarding a potential fight with Shavkat Rakhmonov, via the @pound4poundshow:
“The UFC’s gonna call who they think is going to be a legit, tough enough, man enough, crazy enough to step in there on short notice, and go… pic.twitter.com/w7C6JR9d4K
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) November 7, 2024
Jiri Prochazka continues his world tour in Mexico:
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Got ‘em!
Stipe meant to say “cream of some young guy” but this is still the funniest thing I’ve seen today
(via Jaxxon Podcast/YT) pic.twitter.com/4BmWSvd6yU
— Full Violence ™ (@Full_Violence) November 7, 2024
I always appreciate a fighter who can laugh at a tough loss. It’s either that or cry!
Amir Albazi is taking his loss to Brandon Moreno very well it seems pic.twitter.com/i8ZepRxmnO
— (@mmamarcuss) November 7, 2024
Michael Johnson is definitely way better than Ottman Azaitar, but will he win? That’ll be up in the air until the literal last second.
Michael Johnson will fight Ottman Azaitar at #UFCTampa on December 14th. (first rep. @AmalieArena Event Info) #UFC #MMA #UFCESPN #UFC2024 pic.twitter.com/nVGHEU92Yo
— Marcel Dorff (@BigMarcel24) October 30, 2024
Every fighter who weaponizes their cardio should be looking to Max Holloway for liver-destroying inspiration.
Max Holloway - A decade of Pain -
(Body shots) pic.twitter.com/alEI88udcf— ASAP_Pipa (@ASAP_Pipa) October 30, 2024
UFC Cameraman doesn’t look like a bad gig!
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Slips, rips, and KO clips
I did not expect the man who starts the clip by running away to finish with a violent combo.
Absolutely brutal body hook TKO at #DalaFightingChampionship
That final strike was the icing on the cake pic.twitter.com/HEjI004Zae
— Steven Rae (@stevenrae_) November 2, 2024
How does this happen?
✊ Фаталити на #RCCIntro34
Дмитрий Никульников решил попасть во все шортсы и рилсы ближайшей недели и изобрел новый вид добивания в партере под его молотки попал Айбек Майсалбек. pic.twitter.com/GGc34uuktZ— Вестник ММА (@VestnikMMA) November 2, 2024
You can’t let this happen period, but definitely don’t let it happen in a situation where punches and elbows are allowed.
Scorpion Rib Crush pulled off by Shokhrukh Yokubjonov at Fight Nights RDD Series 1 pic.twitter.com/bgJTqmxUdk
— Matysek (@Matysek88) November 2, 2024
Random Land
Hold my beer.
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Midnight Music: Folk, 1970
Sleep well Maniacs! More martial arts madness is always on the way.