Legendary boxer Mike Tyson reveals the strict regimen he is following ahead of his highly anticipated fight against Jake Paul. Tyson, now 58 years old, has abstained from marijuana and sex for weeks as part of his intense preparation.
Mike Tyson, the legendary boxer who once held the undisputed heavyweight championship, is preparing for his return to the ring at the age of 58. In a highly anticipated showdown on July 20th, Tyson will face off against YouTube-turned-boxer Jake Paul.
In the lead-up to the fight, Tyson has undergone a rigorous transformation, both physically and mentally. The 57-year-old has shed weight, gained muscle, and improved his speed.
But perhaps the most striking change in Tyson's routine has been his abstinence from substances and sex. In recent interviews, Tyson revealed that he has not smoked marijuana or engaged in sexual activity for weeks.
"Right now, I'm living my life disciplined," Tyson told Forbes Life. "It's been six weeks that I haven't gotten high or had sex. I haven't done that since I was a little kid."
Tyson's publicist has stated that the boxer's abstinence is in line with fight rules, as marijuana is banned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the agency overseeing the fight.
Tyson's strict regimen has not been without its challenges. "I hate not being able to smoke," he admitted. "But I'm doing it like I love it; I hate not being able to sleep with my wife, but I'm doing it like I love it."
Roy Jones Jr., the last person to fight Tyson, offered a warning to Paul about the former heavyweight champion's condition. "The first time he hit me in the chest, it felt like a mule had kicked me in the chest," Jones said. "If he hits anybody with a shot like that, they are either going out or down."
Despite the physical and mental sacrifices he has made, Tyson remains confident in his ability to defeat Paul. "I'm scared to death," Tyson told Hannity in a recent interview. "But I become less nervous as the fight nears."
Tyson's transformation and determination have impressed observers. "Mike Tyson is a different beast now," said boxing analyst Teddy Atlas. "He's lean, he's mean, and he's hungry. Jake Paul is in for the fight of his life."
Whether Tyson can pull off an upset against Paul remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: the legendary boxer is leaving no stone unturned in his quest for victory.
