Iron Mike is known for his love of marijuana
Mike Tyson has said he will be “high on life” when he returns to the boxing ring to take on Jake Paul in their fight later this year.
The 58-year-old will step into the ring for the first time since 2005 when he faces the YouTuber on November 15 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The pair had been due to face-off in July, but the fight was postponed after Tyson’s camp revealed that the former world heavyweight champion had been advised by his doctor to refrain from any heavy training in order to recover from an ulcer flare up.
But Iron Mike seems pretty relaxed about the rescheduled bout, and has joked that he will be “high” for the event.
In a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Tyson was asked if he had used drugs during his training programme, with the fighter known for his love of weed.
Tyson responded: “Not really, I have smoked, but not anytime soon.”
Kimmel then asked if he would be high when he takes on Paul, with Tyson replying: “I’m gonna be so high off life.”
When pressed on whether he’d be “high on marijuana as well,” Tyson joked: “That’s a possibility too!”
The fight has sparked some controversy, with many questioning whether Tyson should be entering the ring to fight a man half his age.
The age gap between the two fighters – 58 and 27 – will be the largest in professional boxing history, but Tyson has previously promised he will “finish” Paul.
The bout, which is being aired on Netflix, will be Iron Mike’s first professional fight since 2005 and the first time he has stepped in the ring since he took on Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition in 2020.
Paul, meanwhile, last fought in February as he stopped Ryan Bourland in the first round, with his only loss coming to Tommy Fury.
The fight will be contested over eight, two-minute rounds with both Paul and Tyson wearing 14-ounce gloves in the ring and no headgear.
