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57-year-old Mike Tyson is taking his fight against Jake Paul seriously.
On Monday it was revealed that Paul and Tyson would be involved in a fully sanctioned pro fight on July 20th that would count against their records with a few minor rule tweaks.
📋 Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson rules confirmed: [@ESPN]
👨⚖️ Officially sanctioned professional fight
✅ Result will go on official records
💥 Knockouts are allowed
🤼♂️ 8×2-minute rounds
🥊 14-ounce gloves
❌ No headgear📆 July 20th
🏟️ AT&T Stadium, Texas— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) April 29, 2024
Tyson, who is a big-time advocate of marijuana use, told Forbes he hasn’t had sex or smoked weed in nearly 6 weeks while training for his fight against Paul.
Via Forbes
“Two-and-a-half weeks I haven’t smoked, I haven’t had sex for two-and-a-half weeks,
“You know, I hate not being able to smoke, I’m doing it like I love it. I hate not not being able to sleep with my wife but I’m doing it like I love it.”
No weed in 6 weeks for Mike Tyson!!!
Oh this is serious. #BOXINGnBBQ #Boxing#PaulTyson
pic.twitter.com/qqmiknyn7h— BOXING n BBQ (@BOXINGnBBQ) April 28, 2024
Considering how strict the Texas State Athletic Commission is about marijuana, it’s understandable that Tyson wouldn’t want to risk his big paycheck.