Mike Tyson seems to be gearing up for his upcoming boxing match against Jake Paul with all guns blazing, as he makes a firm commitment to steer clear of weed until the showdown unfolds.
The heavyweight boxing legend is set to step back into the ring against ‘The Problem Child’ on July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The event will be streamed live on Netflix, accessible to all subscribers eagerly waiting to witness the action.
In a recent interview on Fox News, ‘Iron Mike’, known for his advocacy of cannabis with his own line of products, discussed his upcoming fight and declared his intention to abstain from using marijuana until the bout:
“I don’t think I’ll be smoking for this fight, and I think I’m gonna be really irritable and nasty. This guy’s gonna come and try to hurt me. he’s gonna be greatly mistaken. I don’t think he is faster than me.”
Check out Mike Tyson’s comments below:
Mike Tyson just delivered the COLDEST message to Jake Paul 🥶 pic.twitter.com/Vs3muEpjco
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) April 3, 2024
Tyson’s remarks sparked a range of reactions from fans.
One fan expressed concern:
“No weed for Mike for 3 months? That means he’ll have nothing to keep him balanced and calm. That’s like letting a tiger out of the cage…”
Another fan had a blunt message for Jake:
“Jake, just drop out while you’re still alive!”
Check out some more reactions below:
While many details about the fight remain uncertain, Tyson confirmed during the same interview that the bout will not be recorded on either his or Paul’s professional records and will be treated as an exhibition fight.
Tyson retired from his professional fighting career in 2005 after experiencing two consecutive losses. However, he made a comeback to the ring for an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020.
Why is the Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match causing controversy?
Mike Tyson’s upcoming match against Jake Paul has become one of the most talked-about events in the combat sports world.
Despite ‘Iron Mike’ being celebrated as one of the most formidable and feared heavyweight boxers in history, his prime has passed since retiring with an impressive record of 50-6, including 44 knockouts.
2 years ago Tyson was walking with a stick. 20th July is gonna be a long day for Jake. #Tyson #MikeTyson #ZintleZeeMofokeng #TSTheErasTourSingapore#สลภไลฟ์คู่กันกี่โมง #WorldBookDay #WorldBookDay2024#LION pic.twitter.com/7GcCycuNwX
— Muhammad Hasham (@MHasham2004) March 7, 2024
The combat sports community is raising concerns over the significant 31-year age gap between Tyson and ‘The Problem Child’.
These concerns were further fueled by a widely circulated video showing Tyson using a walking aid, indicating possible struggles related to sciatica.
