Home

Boxing

With Partnership Worth Over $160 Million, Mike Tyson Sends a Stern Warning to All His Competitors in the Cannabis World 

Published 12/05/2023, 5:14 PM EST

Follow Us

via Imago

With a huge number of states in the country legalizing recreational marijuana, multiple players have entered the market. However, leading this front is Mike Tyson’s brand, Tyson 2.0. As a conduit to symbolize his resurgence in the world, the former heavyweight champion launched his line of cannabis-derived edibles and other products in the year 2021. Years later, as the brand amasses a worth of over $160 million, the founder sends a warning to his counterparts in the market.

Today, Tyson 2.0 has its footing across the country and has ventured internationally. It is licensed in over 20 American states. If these trends are to be accounted for, Tyson’s international business is all set to dominate the market with what it has to offer. In confidence of such prospects, the fighter today sees the brand as the ‘king’.

Mike Tyson has a message for his competitors

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

A prime Mike Tyson knew how to show his opponents the face of defeat seamlessly. Years later, in the business world too, he manages to do the same. The feat of surpassing competition and emerging dominance in the industry is something the fighter boasts about. In a recent conversation with Bryan Salmond, the tycoon iterated the dominance. When asked about the competition in the cannabis market, the fighter said, “Everybody’s involved. Only one can be the king.”

Trending

Get instantly notified of the hottest Boxing stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

Is he the king? He says, “No, that’s Tyson 2.0.” Well, does he not symbolize the brand? Does he not personify it? Today, Tyson 2.0 has furthered its hold in major markets. Recently, it expanded into New York, the home ground of Tyson. Earlier in the year, in collaboration with a leading Cannabis brand, it established its footing in Israel, and to top it all off, there is now a cafe of its kind in Amsterdam called, “Coffeeshop Tyson 2.0.”

Tyson 2.0 reaches Michigan

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

In a groundbreaking collaboration for Michigan, there is now a cannabis dispensary in the city of Westland. Tyson 2.0 in partnership with Common Citizen has launched the state’s first dispensary of this kind called, LIV Cannabis. The grand opening comes five years after the state became the 10th in the country to legalize the use of weed for recreational purposes. As per the goals of the partnership, this venture will provide access to safe, high-quality, and affordable cannabis products, offering a distinctive experience for cannabis enthusiasts.

Tyson has been a loud and proud advocate for the use of weed. Over the years, he has come out to speak about how the substance has helped him cope with his turbulent life. Now, with most states in the country legalizing the use of it, he ingeniously leverages the landscape. In such pursuit, he has become one of the most successful businessmen in the industry.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

What do you think of Mike Tyson’s venture into the cannabis business? Let us know in the comments section below.

Watch This Story: Five Insane Facts About Mike Tyson

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Mohammed Shafiulla

935Articles

One take at a time

As Manny Pacquiao once said, “Boxing is not about your feelings. It’s about performance.” Through my writing, I hope to bring this performance closer to boxing fans.
Show More>

Edited by:

Gokul Pillai