“That’s like letting a tiger out of the cage” – Fans react to Mike Tyson vowing to stay off weed for Jake Paul fight

It seems that Mike Tyson is fully prepared for his upcoming boxing match against Jake Paul as he has vowed to refrain from using weed until after the match has taken place.

The renowned heavyweight boxer is set to make a comeback in the ring against ‘The Problem Child’ on July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This highly anticipated match will be broadcasted live on Netflix and will be available to all subscribers.

During a recent appearance on Fox News, ‘Iron Mike’, known for his outspoken support of cannabis and his own line of products, spoke about his upcoming fight and announced his decision to abstain from using marijuana until the match.

“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.”

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Tyson’s comments elicited a variety of responses from fans.

One of the fans wrote:

“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…”

Someone else wrote:

“Jake, just drop out while you’re still alive!”

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Despite the lack of certainty surrounding the details of the fight, ‘Iron Mike’ confirmed in the same interview that the match will not be officially recorded on either his or Paul’s professional records. Instead, it will be treated as an exhibition fight.

Despite experiencing two consecutive losses and announcing his retirement in 2005, Tyson made a surprising comeback to the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr.

What are the reasons behind the controversial Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match?

Despite ‘Iron Mike’ no longer in his prime, his upcoming match against Jake Paul has the potential to be one of the most significant and controversial bouts of the year. Mike Tyson, once hailed as one of the most fearsome and dominant heavyweight boxers in history, retired with a remarkable record of 50-6, including 44 knockouts.

The striking 31-year age difference between Tyson and ‘The Problem Child’ is causing concern within the combat sports community. These worries were heightened by a viral video showing Tyson using a walking aid, suggesting potential struggles with sciatica.