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Mike Tyson Makes Heartbreaking Admission About His Troubles Ahead of Jake Paul Fight

## Mike Tyson’s Shocking Confession: A Fight for Redemption

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Boxing icon Mike Tyson is stirring up headlines with a bold admission.  

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 Just ahead of his clash with Jake Paul, the former heavyweight champion reveals his struggles.  

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Originally scheduled for earlier this year, the fight was derailed by a medical emergency. 

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Tyson suffered from an inflamed ulcer, pushing the match to November 15.  

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This highly anticipated event will mark Iron Mike’s return to the ring since his exhibition against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020.  

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 But Tyson hasn’t fought professionally since a devastating loss to Kevin McBride in 2005. 

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Fans are eager to see if the legend can reclaim his former glory.  

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Paul’s ultimate boxing test.

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Ahead of the fight, Tyson confessed he’s “a junkie” who was “born an addict.”  

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He admitted to a lifelong habit of smoking marijuana, although he had to quit recently for training.  

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 “I smoked weed all my life. I don’t get high now, but that’s who I am,” he revealed on the **Come And Talk 2 Me** podcast.  

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 This shocking honesty lays bare a tumultuous history with addiction.  

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Tyson’s battles with drugs and alcohol have been well-documented.  

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 He spent years grappling with substance abuse, even serving time in prison.  

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In his youth, Tyson lived a life of excess, surrounded by wealth and fame.  

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However, this lifestyle came with a dark side—frequent brushes with the law and personal turmoil. 

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Tyson has often spoken about his feelings of loneliness and isolation despite his success.  

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“I switch my addiction to something else, but I’m a junkie,” he confessed, revealing the depth of his struggle.  

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Just before the podcast, Tyson admitted to a recent slip, saying, “I did a little mushrooms before I came here.”  

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This candid admission raises eyebrows about his readiness for the upcoming fight.  

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 Training for a major event like this is demanding, and Tyson’s decision to quit marijuana is significant.  

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 Marijuana is on the list of banned substances by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, which he must comply with.  

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His health will only be evaluated the day before the fight on November 14, creating more uncertainty.  

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There’s a chance the fight may not happen at all, especially given Tyson’s recent medical scare.  

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 In May, during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles, Tyson felt dizzy and nauseous.  

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Flight attendants had to seek medical help, causing a two-hour delay.  

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 Paramedics met him upon landing, highlighting the seriousness of his condition.  

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Yet, despite these alarming incidents, Tyson remains fiercely confident about his upcoming match.  

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 “I’m going to beat him very badly,” he declared, expressing his determination.  

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 Tyson’s comments about his previous fight with Roy Jones are telling.  

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 “I started him and I’m gonna finish him,” he vowed, hinting at a more aggressive approach this time.  

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Will Tyson’s raw honesty and determination be enough to secure victory?  

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The world waits with bated breath as the fight date approaches—mark your calendars for November 15!

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