Mike Tyson is clearly taking his struggle with Jake Paul severely as he detailed parts of his coaching regime, which he says contains not smoking marijuana in addition to abstaining from intercourse.
Tyson, 57, will return to the ring to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 21. Tyson can be 58 when the struggle takes place.
“Two and a half weeks, I have not smoked,” Tyson informed “The Damon Elliott Present.” “And I have not had intercourse for 2 and a half weeks.”
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Tyson was pictured with Elliott in an April 12 submit on the latter’s Instagram, with the caption saying: “Thanks for coming to my present at the moment!”.
Nonetheless, in a separate interview with Forbes Life on April 20, Tyson stated his regime of abstinence had been longer, saying: “Most likely for six weeks I have not gotten excessive or had intercourse”.
“I am residing my life disciplined now, so I will must struggle disciplined now,” he added.
Marijuana is on the Texas Division of Licensing and Regulation’s (TDLR) banned substances record. The TDLR governs fight sport within the state.
On Tuesday morning, the TDLR informed CNN that it had permitted an expert bout with sure waivers, which means the struggle will final for eight rounds, with two minutes a spherical and each boxers carrying 14-ounce gloves.
“Iron Mike” final fought professionally in June 2005 and boasts a 50-6 profession document, with 44 of his victories coming by the use of knockout. The previous world heavyweight champion is extensively thought of top-of-the-line boxers in historical past.
He final fought in 2020, popping out of retirement to face Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition match which led to a controversial break up draw.
Within the lead as much as the struggle in opposition to Paul on the 80,000-seat capability AT&T Stadium, residence of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, Tyson confirmed his effort to get into combating form after years out of the ring, notably shedding his prime throughout a number of appearances to indicate off his physique.
The 27-year-old Paul has transitioned from YouTube to skilled boxing and has received 9 of his 10 fights. His solely defeat got here in opposition to Tommy Fury, the youthful half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, in February 2023.
