Mike Tyson has explained that his diet was to blame for him pulling out of his fight with Jake Paul back in July
Mike Tyson has disclosed that his diet was the reason for his withdrawal from the original date with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. The 58-year-old boxing legend was set to face 'The Problem Child' in July, but had to withdraw due to an ulcer flare-up.
The fight will be considered a professional bout in the heavyweight division. Since the fight was rescheduled, many in the boxing world have criticised the decision to proceed and expressed concern for Tyson's health. Meanwhile, Tyson Fury shared his views on how the upcoming fight might impact his legacy, but he seems to dismiss concerns about what critics say and the potential effects on his legendary status. "I didn't take this fight for legacy," he declared. "I think legacy really, to my perspective, legacy is ego.
Now 'ulcer-free' and committed to a clean diet, Tyson appears ready for his bout with the internet star. However, fans are sceptical, doubting Tyson's seriousness about the match with Paul. In a conversation with Jimmy Kimmel, the 58-year-old boxer revealed his rigorous training schedule: "I am training extremely hard, I do six hours a day. I start at 11am and might leave the gym at 5pm," Tyson explained. Kimmel, taken aback, questioned: "Oh no.
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