Mike Tyson Trades Punches for Discipline: No Weed or Sex Before Jake Paul Bout

In an unusual turn of pre-fight discipline, Mike Tyson, the boxing legend, is steering clear of sex and cannabis as he gears up for his showdown with Jake Paul on July 20. The 57-year-old fighter, known for his fearsome punches and equally colorful personality, has adopted a regime that might surprise many.

During a recent appearance on “The Damon Elliott Show,” Tyson revealed a slice of his current life’s regimen. “I’ve been living disciplined. It’s been six weeks now without getting high or having sex,” Tyson disclosed, highlighting a drastic shift from his usual lifestyle. This revelation came amidst his preparation to step back into the ring against the YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake Paul.

Further underscoring his commitment, Tyson has given up his popular ear-shaped marijuana edibles that hit the shelves in New York dispensaries back in March, as soon as the fight was announced. According to his publicist, this sacrifice aligns with the fight rules set by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, which lists marijuana as a banned substance.

Roy Jones Jr., who last faced Tyson in the ring, shared a stark warning for Paul. On Shane Mosley’s YouTube show, Jones recalled the sheer impact of Tyson’s punch: “The first time he hit me in the chest, it felt like a mule had kicked me.” He suggested that Paul, unlike seasoned veterans like Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis, might struggle to withstand Tyson’s power.

This fight, tinged with the echoes of Tyson’s earlier days in the ring, promises to deliver on intensity and intrigue as the former heavyweight champion redefines what it means to prepare for battle, proving that discipline can sometimes be the toughest opponent to overcome.

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