MIKE TYSON has to pass two tests before he fights Jake Paul amid fears over his health.
The boxing legend, 58, takes on the social media star, 27, this weekend in an epic bout from the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Mike Tyson must pass two health tests before he can fight this weekendSportsfile
Tyson is 31 years older than opponent Jake Paul, which has sparked concerns from fansSportsfile
The fight will be streamed live around on the world on Netflix.
And boxing fans are desperate to see if Tyson still has the skills that made him the “Baddest Man on the Planet” during his heyday.
However, some have expressed concerns over Tyson’s health due to his advanced years and lack of fights.
The veteran has not had a sanction bout in two decades.
And the fight has already been postponed once after Tyson suffered an “ulcer flare-up” while being taken ill on a plane.
Now, it’s reported that the legend will need to pass two tests this week to make sure he is able to fight on Saturday.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) requirements were agreed months ago.
And one of the tests will be an EEG to check Tyson’s brain.
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While the other is an EKG to make sure his heart is healthy.
TDLR rep Tela Mange said: “Thorough pre-fight physicals will be conducted by TDLR-appointed physicians, who will discuss Mr Tyson’s medical history with him.”
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The tests come after Tyson sparked more concerns by booming he “wants to die in the ring.”
Speaking in a clip on Netflix, he said: “I don’t do anything if I don’t risk being embarrassed. Like now I want to fight this young motherf****r.
“This is really big for me, if I win I will be immortal. If I do it bad, I don’t want to die in a hospital bed, I want to die in the ring.”
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