Mike Tyson Is Giving Up Marijuana For His Upcoming Fight With Jake Paul, Find Out Why
Mike Tyson, a long-time lover of popular herb Maryjane, recently confirmed he will be giving up marijuana — cold turkey — in preparation for his highly anticipated fight.
Despite Iron Mike admitting to 'USA Today' that he smoked before his last fight with Roy Jones Jr. in 2020 and that, in hindsight, he should have smoked throughout the entirety of his pro-boxing career, the heavyweight champ has had a change of heart.
"He only stopped as a means of following all of the rules,'' his publicist Joann Mignano explained in a statement obtained by the media outlet.
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"But he is still a strong advocate for the medicinal benefits of cannabis for his personal well-being and others like him," she concluded.
According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, testing positive for the plant or any other drug on the list of banned substances can result in an automatic 90-day suspension and a fine.
If an opponent wins the fight, and tests positive, the outcome is overturned immediately to "No Decision."
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Tyson's podcast, 'Hotboxin' With Mike Tyson,' has produced over 275 episodes since its release in January 2019.
A Message to my Hotboxin’ fans 🥊 pic.twitter.com/vX3I7jQBCR
— Hotboxin' with Mike Tyson (@hotboxinpodcast) March 20, 2024
The podcast stars the champ himself, as Tyson, 57, covers topics from sports, entertainment, culture, family, relationships, and life lessons. The beloved series released its final episode in March 2024.
Prior to the show's closing, Tyson went on hiatus in late 2023, telling Bryan Salmond at Essentially Sports that he was simply taking it easy.
"Hey, listen, I am just going with the flow. I am passing through here, enjoying everything," the boxing champ stated.
Netflix revealed a groundbreaking collaboration with Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) for an upcoming heavyweight boxing extravaganza with Mike Tyson. Scheduled for July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the highly-anticipated bout between Paul, 27, and Tyson will be streamed exclusively on Netflix.
The event marks the Cleveland, Ohio, native's most significant fight yet and serves as his second match of 2024, following his impressive knockout victory against professional boxer Ryan Bourland on March 2.
