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Mike Tyson is bestowed with incredible physic. He was a blueprint of an ideal athlete in the days of his prime. But everything vanishes with time. Recently, ‘The Baddest Man on Planet’ shared the health complications that he faced with his increasing age.

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‘Iron’ Mike sat with the son of the former WBC president, Jose Sulaiman. In an exclusive interview, he told José Martin Sulaiman about the complications he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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He said, “They’re allowed. You know, for instance, you’re here. You can’t do anybody. You eat the death. The first thing that happens to me was I was a bit overweight when the pandemic happens, unless I just focus. Boom!, everything stops. Stop eating stuff.”

But the urge to keep his body in better shape forced Tyson to follow a routine. He further added, ” That’s just how my mind works under stress: stop eating fast, workout, eat the proper. Yes, I don’t. That’s just how I am. I mean, I just have my body shut down in adversity. Start eating well everything. It’s ridiculous, so it’s just my repetition of how to function my life.”

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Notably, the former two-time heavyweight champion was among those beasts who used to train ferociously in his competitive days. The youngest heavyweight champion was not only technically very sound but also attained a unique physical specimen. Incidentally, his butcher-shaped body with a heavy load of powerful muscles had a tremendous impact on his savage and intimidating image.

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Will Mike Tyson return to the Ring again?

Tyson’s recent take on his upcoming fight with the social media personality Jake Paul has again heated the talks of his return to the ring. ‘Iron’ Mike joined Joe Rogan a few weeks back in a special episode of his podcast, ‘Hotboxin with Mike Tyson’. Additionally, while reflecting on his much-awaited clash with the YouTuber turned boxer, Tyson said, “Let’s do it Jakey, God wouldn’t that be cool?

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Furthermore, the former heavyweight champ claimed that his fight will break the record 4.6 million pay-per-view sales of the fight between legendary champions Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.

On the other hand, ‘The Problem Child’ has also mentioned that he is ready for the bout.

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Let’s see what happens next. What do you think of this probable clash between the biggest stars? Let us know in the comments below.

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Abhishek Singh is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Following the completion of his training as an amateur boxer, he is currently preparing to appear for trials at the state and national levels. With over 3 years of experience in playing the sport, Abhishek is also the holder of a Bachelor's in Arts degree from the University of Delhi. He is also a staunch supporter of Canelo Alvarez and Floyd Mayweather, and strongly believes that Canelo is one of the greatest punchers and Floyd the greatest defender of all time. When not practicing his uppercuts and hooks at home, he can be found watching cinematic classics.

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