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Only a few hours are left for Mike Tyson to step back into the ring again and face an unlikely opponent, former YouTuber Jake Paul. The bout has already made headlines due to the altercation Tyson had with Paul during the weigh-in, where the veteran reportedly slapped the rising star. Fans are definitely in for a sensational match on November 15.
Tyson has not stepped in the ring since his bout with Roy Jones Jr. in 2020 and has been training hard for the match. While it was supposed to happen in July, a health scare seems to have given the legend more time to train for the bout against Paul. So, what is the secret behind his energy and incredible physique even at the age of 58?
Mike Tyson’s Incredible Routine In His Heyday
A bout between Jake Paul andMike Tysonwas not on anyone’s bingo card, least of all Mike Tyson’s. The reason is the legendary status the boxer has as an athlete. Known as Iron Mike, the veteran still holds the distinction of being the youngest heavyweight champion and was undefeated in his first 19 professional fights.
The ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ used to reportedly train intensely all seven days of the week during his heyday, with his coach Cus D’Amato overseeing all his training. The boxer used to wake up at 4 AM every day to give himself a psychological edge over his opponent, knowing that his opponent would never wake up that early (viaReemus).
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Iron Mike would then reportedly work out for 60 hours every week and start his day with a run, after which he would stretch to improve flexibility. The boxer would reportedly take a nap to re-energize before having breakfast and then continue his intense routines. D’Amato reportedly avoided weight training and kept other exercises intense enough.
Tyson would reportedly then do three rounds of calisthenics at noon, which reportedly included sit-ups, push-ups, shrugs, and neck exercises. The latter was reportedly extremely important to keep him safe from knockouts. Though D’Amato passed away before Tyson’s professional career began, he reportedly made his training intense enough that he could make his debut in only six years.
How Long Did Mike Tyson Spar For?
While the workout routine was necessary for Mike Tyson to keep his stamina and physique intact, the majority of his training included sparring for hours. After his calisthenics workout at noon, the legendary boxer would reportedly spar for ten rounds in the ring, emulating real-life situations that might occur in the match (viaMan of Many).
His trainer at the time, Cus D’Amato, reportedly believed that a fighter needed to spar often to progress and would make Tyson do ring work throughout the day. Iron Mike would reportedly do pad work and work on the slip bag, a punching bag, and D’Amato’s famous Willie Bag with the ‘Peak-a-boo’ numbering system (viaReddit).
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According to Man of Many, Tyson would also do another few rounds of calisthenics and go on the bike to power down in the mid-afternoon. He would then reportedly shadowbox in the evenings before a post-dinner stationary bike session for an hour and a half. In the lead up to matches, he would reportedly study techniques and fights.
Tyson’s overall routine would reportedly include forty-five minutes of cardio in the morning, multiple rounds of calisthenics that included 2000 squats, 500 triceps extensions, 500 shrugs, 500 neck extensions, and 500 push-ups. He avoided weight training as he allegedly mentioned that weights had as much to do with boxing as cheesecake did (via Man of Many).
What Was Mike Tyson’s Diet?
With such an intense workout routine, Mike Tyson obviously needed loads of energy. While the veteran did have a strict diet plan that made sure he maintained his physique and stamina, he would reportedly also have cheat days where he would have ice cream and cereal. The veteran reportedly loved Cap’n Crunch.
On other days, Tyson would have an intense diet that would see him load on carbohydrates at the beginning of the day, keeping proteins for the later part. He would begin his day with oatmeal, milk, and orange juice. He would reportedly also take vitamin supplements during breakfast (viaSet for Set). Oatmeal is rich in complex carbohydrates and helps in fat-burning.
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For lunch, Tyson would reportedly go for more protein and carb-based meals, with chicken breasts and rice comprising most of the meal. He would also have orange juice. For dinner, the boxer would reportedly have a 12-pound steak and a bowl of pasta, making it the largest meal of the day and preparing him for the workout regime for the next day.
Iron Mike would also reportedly have protein shakes with six bananas as a snack. At his peak, the boxer was reportedly 220 pounds and would consume up to 4,000 calories per day. However, his intense workout routine demanded such consumption, giving him enough energy to last throughout the day.
Is Mike Tyson Prepared To Fight Jake Paul?
Mike Tyson is all set to step back into the ring for the first time in four years for a bout against Jake Paul. The much-hyped event sees the 58-year-old veteran take on the 27-year-old controversial star. Fans have been hyped and have appreciated Tyson’s prep for the match, noting that the legend’s energy has remained intact (viaYahoo News).
He reportedly stepped into the ring at the Toyota Music Factory earlier today to bust some moves for the fans and he seemed to be extra confident. He said,
[I learned that] I’m tougher than I believed I was because when I agreed to this fight and started training, I thought: ‘What the f*** am I thinking of?’ But now I’ve finished the process, the fight is the party.
Jake Paul also seemed confident, claiming that it was going to be a short fight for Tyson. The sensational fight is all set to stream tonight on Netflix.
Nishanth A
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Nishanth A is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 2,000 articles published. He has been an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a scriptwriter at various corporations before that, working on educational content. With a Communications, English Literature, and Psychology triple major, Nishanth usually covers news and analyses on Star Trek, particularly Strange New Worlds and The Next Generation; Doctor Who, the DCU, and more.A Nolan fan, Nishanth spends his time exploring the filmographies of various directors with an auteurial style or can be found making short movies of his own. He has also contributed as a feature writer for Film Companion, focusing on the South division.
