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Mike Tyson admits he trains on magic mushrooms and takes drugs before the Jake Paul fight
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2 months agoon
Mike Tyson previously admitted that he trained under the influence of magic mushrooms and plans to take psychedelic drugs before his fight with Jake Paul. The impressive 58-year-old boasts an illustrious boxing career, defeating a number of top fighters in the 1980s and 1990s and winning the WBC and WBA heavyweight titles twice, as well as the IBF title.
“Iron” Mike defeated notable professionals such as Frank Bruno, Michael Spinks, Bruce Seldon and Lou Savarese at their peak, retiring in 2005 as a heavyweight legend with a record of 50-6-2(NC). Although he hasn’t fought professionally since his loss to Kevin McBride in 2005, the boxing icon is scheduled to return later this month against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul in a lucrative fight broadcast live on Netflix.
“Problem Child” has compiled a commendable 10-1 record since turning professional just four years ago, defeating numerous former UFC stars including Ben Askren, Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva, Tyron Woodley and Mike Perry. Now his goal is to defeat Tyson in a November 15 fight at ATandT Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Tyson, who is 31 years older than Paul, shocked his opponent’s brother, Logan Paul, earlier this year by confessing that he trains on “magic mushrooms.” According to reports, Tyson candidly admitted to using psychedelic drugs in the past and twice stated that he would consume mushrooms and 5-MeO-DMT – a drug also known as “Toad”. Mirror.
During an August episode of the Impaulsive podcast, Logan was surprised when Tyson detailed his employ of psychedelics. During the conversation, which was initially about marijuana, Tyson revealed his fondness for magic mushrooms and even brought a bag filled with spores.
Co-host Mike Maljak asked, “Are you going to eat these mushrooms today?” before Tyson answered honestly: “I have to take them when I train. I always train on mushrooms.” The conversation took an unexpected turn when a confused Paul asked, “What? Why?” to whom Tyson confided: “Because I feel pretty. They’re taking me to heaven, baby.”
The dialogue moved further when a surprised Logan asked if magic mushrooms would affect Tyson during his upcoming fight against Paul’s younger brother. Tyson admitted: “If I’m not on mushrooms, I’ll be on…”, then Maljak jokingly joked: “PCP?”
Tyson chuckled at the joke: “That’s good, too,” and then elaborated: “Mushroom residue. “I won’t be on mushrooms, but I will be on mushroom remains.” As both fighters prepare for their highly anticipated fight, they will be subjected to tough drug testing protocols.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation explained to World Boxing News: “Fighters fighting in Texas are subject to random drug testing. Fighters over the age of 36 must also undergo an ECG and EEG examination. Tyson quit smoking marijuana in preparation for his first fight since an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr in 2020.
“Now I live my life in a disciplined way, so now I struggle with discipline. I haven’t gotten drunk or had sex in probably six weeks,” Tyson revealed to Forbes before the fight was postponed. He added: “It’s just discipline. It’s doing what you hate, but doing it like you love it. I hate that I can’t not smoke, but I do it like I love it. I hate not being able to sleep with my life, but I do it like I love it, because I want it, I won’t do it.
Tyson also told FOX News: “I don’t think I’ll smoke before this fight. I think I will be very annoyed and unpleasant. Usually yes, but for this particular fight I think I’m going to go completely raw and naked.”
Despite being 31 years older than Paul, Tyson looks incredibly sturdy and pointed in training videos, which has caused some fans to fear for the YouTuber, with some advising him that it’s not too overdue to pull out of the fight. .
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Anthony Joshua boasts a £150 million property empire, including a gigantic mansion and £750,000 worth of impulse purchases
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6 hours agoon
December 25, 2024Anthony Joshua boasts an extremely impressive real estate empire and has invested many millions in his lucrative career away from boxing.
Since turning professional in 2013, the 35-year-old has made a huge personal fortune and has chosen to spend it wisely. He has invested a lot of money in real estate through his company 258 Investments, which manages his real estate empire.
Joshua is not afraid to dare to build his portfolio, including: Sun says it has spent around £150 million on property over the last two years.
Express Sport takes a look at some of his most impressive purchases, starting with his gigantic estate in Hertfordshire…
Former oil headquarters
The most steep property Joshua has ever bought is a 301,000 square foot property near Watford, where he grew up. According to reports, the building was previously used as the headquarters of oil giant BP and its acquisition cost the boxer approximately £30 million Sun.
The development has over 1,300 parking spaces and is home to several enormous businesses, but Joshua has not yet revealed what he plans to do with it.
Luxury address in London
Last year, Joshua spent a huge sum of money buying a property on one of London’s most exclusive streets. It is said to have paid around £25 million to purchase the mixed-use block on Bond Street, which includes hotel, retail, office and medical facilities.
Situated in the heart of Mayfair, the property offers basic access to the city’s trendiest restaurants and shops. It was previously owned by Aviva, but is now in the hands of Joshua and his investment company.
Upscale Mayfair gastropub
At the same time, Joshua bought Bonds Mayfair gastropub, acquiring 12-16 Derring Street, which is valued at around £20 million.
The 6,300 sq ft building also houses office space and has excellent transport links, with Bond Street Tube Station just 100 meters away. This was another wise investment that gave Joshua great opportunities in the upscale part of the capital.
£750,000 impulse purchase
Joshua has purchased another commercial premises in north London, near Alexandra Palace, in 2022. It is not known exactly how much he paid for the property, which is estimated to be worth £750,000, but his company suggested it was a lucrative impulse purchase.
Announcing the deal, 258 Investments shared a photo of Origin Massage Therapy on Instagram with the caption: “A friend and I met for coffee to discuss our real estate requirements and ended up securing a lease for the space where we sat down.”
Two steep family homes
According to him, Joshua also owns two enormous family homes in north London worth a total of £4 million Sun. He has close ties to the region, having bought his mother’s council flat in Golders Green in 2017.
Additionally, the 35-year-old honed his skills at nearby Finchley Boxing Club when he was younger, and his investment in the area came as no surprise given his close ties.
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Tyson Fury was accused of ‘cyberbullying’ on Christmas Day but left one rival alone
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10 hours agoon
December 25, 2024This could be a arduous Christmas for Tyson Fury. The self-proclaimed “Gypsy King” returned home from Saudi Arabia following a crushing rematch loss to Oleksandr Usyk, seemingly dashing any hopes he had of unifying the heavyweight division one day.
At 36, Fury’s future is in doubt and the holiday season could be a time of contemplation as promoters clamor for a long-awaited fight between him and Anthony Joshua, albeit with no belts on the line.
Regardless, Fury has undoubtedly lost his status as the No. 1 heavyweight of his generation. And it’s a far cry from Christmas two years ago, when his dominance in the league was so perceived that in one Christmas joke he was even accused of bullying his rivals.
Just three weeks after defeating Derek Chisora in London to retain his WBC title, he posted a photo on Instagram of himself standing with other boxers including David Haye, Joshua, Wladimir Klitschko, Dillian Whyte and Deontay Wilder. But this was not an ordinary image of world-famous fighters.
Fury stood under the Christmas tree surrounded by five children. However, the youngsters’ faces were photoshopped using a boxing quartet instead, and Whyte was particularly mocked when his head was placed on an apparently diminutive child, who Fury was holding in his arms.
Just eight months earlier, Fury had demolished his British rival at Wembley Stadium, stopping him in the sixth round of a one-sided fight. The Christmas card sparked mixed reactions from fans, with the Morecambe man widely accused of “cyberbullying” and hypocrisy after previously defending himself as a supporter of mental health awareness.
Some also questioned why the photo included Haye and Joshua, whom Fury has not fought in his career. But most importantly, there was no room in the photo for the man who had inflicted Fury’s only professional defeats since then.
By December 2022, Usyk held three heavyweight belts, securing consecutive victories over Joshua. Fury, however, regularly downplayed the prospect of the Ukrainian potentially unifying the division, scathingly criticized his apparent lack of size and often called him “cruiser weight.”
It’s unlikely we’ll see such a cheerful festive gesture from Fury this time around. He has been inactive on social media since the unanimous points defeat in Riyad, although he complained about the referees’ decision at the post-match press conference.
His celebrated Christmas Instagram post may yet backfire if he faces “AJ” in 2025 and is defeated. This would mean he was facing retirement as he had only actually beaten two of the five boxers he considered “daddy”.
As for Usyk, a man who is essentially impossible to intimidate, he is unlikely to be cowed by any social media taunts after he humorously responded to claims by Fury and Frank Warren that he received “Christmas gift”. “Uncle Frank, I think he’s blind,” he replied, chuckling.
“If Tyson says it’s a Christmas present, then OK, thank God, not Tyson. Thank you to my team.”
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Jake Paul is making his feelings clear about fighting Conor McGregor instead of his brother Logan
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18 hours agoon
December 24, 2024Social media is abuzz with rumors about a potential blockbuster fight between Jake Paul and Conor McGregor, following a mysterious “Shhh” message from Paul.
Speculation has intensified following Paul’s recent victory over boxing legend Mike Tyson, and now he appears poised for another high-profile fight, this time potentially against the MMA superstar.
McGregor previously claimed he was negotiating a match with Jake’s brother Logan Paul, revealing on social media: “Rumors of a fight with [Ilia] Topurias are false. I am in preliminary agreements with the Ambani family to face Logan Paul at a boxing event in India. I agreed. Then I will strive to return to the octagon.”
However, it looks like Jake has passed Logan as the likely contender.
ESPN reports suggest that Jake Paul’s fight with McGregor may take place sometime between July and September 2025.
Meanwhile, Logan Paul is preparing to step into the WWE spotlight next year by working with Netflix, with an appearance scheduled for Monday Night Raw on January 6.
While there has been no official word from Jake Paul on the prospect of fighting McGregor, his suggestive “Shhh” response to the rumors circulating sent fans into a frenzy, with one excitedly replying: “You’re fighting Conor McGregor, let’s go!” while another asked: “When [are] are you officially announcing the McGregor fight?”
Fans encouraged the fight, with one urging him to “put Conor to sleep” and others challenging the YouTuber to face McGregor in the cage. Meanwhile, Paul publicly challenged McGregor after his fight with Tyson, suggesting an MMA fight without weight restrictions.
He mocked X: “Dear Conor, I know you told my team you would fight me at 170 pounds. This will never happen. But let’s do it in MMA. No weight category. Just like it used to be done. T.”
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