{"id":389135,"date":"2024-04-29T21:10:54","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T21:10:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=389135"},"modified":"2024-04-29T22:03:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T22:03:33","slug":"tyson-reveals-abstinence-as-paul-fight-sanctioned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=389135","title":{"rendered":"Tyson reveals abstinence as Paul fight sanctioned"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mike Tyson<\/a> is clearly taking his fight with Jake Paul<\/a> seriously as he detailed elements of his training regime, which he says includes not smoking marijuana as well as abstaining from sex.<\/p>\n

Tyson, 57, will return to the ring to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul<\/a> at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 21. Tyson will be 58 when the fight takes place.<\/p>\n

"Two and a half weeks, I haven't smoked," Tyson told "The Damon Elliott Show." "And I haven't had sex for two and a half weeks."<\/p>\n

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Tyson was pictured with Elliott in an April 12 post on the latter's Instagram, with the caption saying: "Thanks for coming to my show today!".<\/p>\n

However, in a separate interview with Forbes Life on April 20, Tyson said his regime of abstinence had been longer, saying: "Probably for six weeks I haven't gotten high or had sex".<\/p>\n

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"I'm living my life disciplined now, so I'm going to have to fight disciplined now," he added.<\/p>\n

Marijuana is on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's (TDLR) banned substances list. The TDLR governs combat sport in the state.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday morning, the TDLR told CNN that it had approved a professional bout with certain waivers, meaning the fight will last for eight rounds, with two minutes a round and both boxers wearing 14-ounce gloves.<\/p>\n

"Iron Mike" last fought professionally in June 2005 and boasts a 50-6 career record, with 44 of his victories coming by way of knockout. The former world heavyweight champion is widely considered one of the best boxers in history.<\/p>\n

He last fought in 2020, coming out of retirement to face Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition match which ended in a controversial split draw.<\/p>\n

\"Mike<\/p>\n

In the lead up to the fight against Paul at the 80,000-seat capacity AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, Tyson showed his effort to get into fighting shape after years out of the ring, notably shedding his top during multiple appearances to show off his physique.<\/p>\n

The 27-year-old Paul has transitioned from YouTube to professional boxing and has won nine of his 10 fights. His only defeat came against Tommy Fury, the younger half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, in February 2023.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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