Mike Tyson has played down talks of a recent health scare after he was spotted using a wheelchair, insisting he needed assistance because of a back condition.
Ring legend Tyson, 56, has showed signs of his age recently as he required a walking stick whilst in New York and also needed to use a wheelchair whist passing through Miami airport. Fans were worried about Tyson's health despite the former undisputed heavyweight champion continuing to maintain his fitness by training at the gym with his coach.
A source played down the images, telling TMZ : "He’s dealing with a sciatica flare-up. Nothing serious. Just an occupational hazard for an athlete like Mike." Tyson has now confirmed he needed the wheelchair because of his sciatica, telling Newsmax TV : “I have sciatica every now and then, it flares up. When it flares up, I can’t even talk! Thank God it’s the only health problem I have. I’m splendid now. Everybody in my house is truly blessed and we’re all very grateful for whatever we have.”
