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“I’m Sick. Something’s Wrong”: 55-Year-Old Mike Tyson Sleeps Only “4 Hours” and Spends His Day “J*rk*ng off”

Published 07/10/2022, 6:45 AM EDT

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Boxing legend Mike Tyson has never been one to shy away from stating his opinion. During his career, the boxer was notorious for his ruthlessness and aggressive nature.

And now we might know why that might be the case as Iron Mike has gone on to reveal that he only sleeps for four hours and also what he does during the rest of his day on the latest episode of his podcast ‘Hotboxin’ with Bill Maher.

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Tyson reveals he sleeps only 4 hours

In the podcast, the pair were having a conversation about how some people can’t wake up alone when Tyson revealed that he was awake most of the time.

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I can’t wake up period. I’m always up,” said Tyson. Shocked by this, Maher then asked Tyson if he had a hard time finding sleep, “You don’t sleep well?” He asked Tyson, who then stated that even though he didn’t sleep, he felt good in the morning, “I don’t sleep well but I still feel great in the morning. I’m sick, something’s wrong, and I can’t be sleeping its just 24 hours, no drugs.” He said.

Maher seemed skeptical about this and told Tyson that he was just not aware when he is asleep,” Mike, you sleep, you’re not aware because you’re already asleep.” The champ disagreed with Maher and stated that he only slept for four hours a day,” No, I’m not asleep, It’s 3 hours 4 hours” said Tyson.

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Surprised by this, Maher told Tyson that this will catch up to the champ, “only 3 or four hours. That is going to catch up to you. Your brain needs sleep.” to which Tyson responded by stating that he didn’t even listen to his brain, “I’m not even listening. How you’re going to sleep when you’re out there trying to conquer the world.” He told Maher. 

Mike Tyson states how he spends the rest of his day

After this Maher asked Tyson what he did with the remaining hours he had left during the day,” Oh so what are doing with these 20 hours a day that you’re up?” said Maher.

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ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 22: Mike Tyson is seen in attendance during the UFC 270 event at Honda Center on January 22, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

Iron Mike then hilariously stated that he did what he wanted, “Whatever I want, j*rk*ng off, anything” said Tyson, which led to a huge laugh from everyone present with Maher even saying.” I’m glad the time is not wasted“.

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Sahil Sood

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Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication, and holds a keen interest in the 'sweet science'. His journey towards following boxing began when he first saw the highlights of Mike Tyson as a teenager, and then closely followed the rise of Floyd Mayweather.
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