Mike Tyson’s Serious Preparation for Jake Paul Fight Includes Celibacy and Marijuana Abstinence

Mike Tyson is taking his upcoming fight against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul very seriously, as he has revealed details about his training regime. In an interview with “The Damon Elliott Show,” the former heavyweight champion said that for two and a half weeks leading up to their July 20 bout at AT&T Stadium in Texas, he hasn’t smoked marijuana or had sex. Tyson previously told Forbes Life that his abstinence from these activities has lasted around six weeks. Marijuana is banned by the regulating body for combat sports in Texas. When asked to comment on this, CNN reached out to Tyson. In addition to giving up weed and having celibacy training before entering the ring once more, ‘Iron Mike’ last fought professionally back in June 2005, finishing his career with a record of 50 wins (44 by knockout) against six losses. Paul has moved from YouTube into professional boxing after winning nine out of ten fights so far; however, he lost to Tommy Fury earlier this year. Tyson’s cannabis brand, which was valued at $150 million last year, also includes edibles with memorable designs linked to some defining moments in his life like a nod toward Evander Holyfield’s ear bite incident that earned him the name “Mike Bites.” The 27-year-old Paul has been preparing for this fight by training at elevation. Tyson’s wife, Lakiha Spicer came up with the idea to sell products inspired from his career as a boxer after their infamous match against Holyfield in 1997 that resulted in him serving a one-year ban. Although Tyson labeled it “the worst night of my professional career as a boxer,” he has turned this moment into an opportunity for business success, saying: “Why did God, the universe, whatever we believe, why am I the face of it?