Mike Tyson is one such larger-than-life figure, whose unmatched brutality and frightening aura inside the ring became a sort of fairy tale for any combat sports enthusiast.
The strength and physique of Tyson, his malicious techniques, and his trajectory to being called ‘The Baddest Man on Planet Earth’ are a few aspects of the untouchable legacy that he left behind when he retired. However, due to his sheer love for the sport, Tyson has volunteered to make a startling return against Jake Paul in July.
What is Mike Tyson’s diet?
Tyson’s fearsome display of combat in his prime is still highly regarded, with supporters giving the now 57-year-old veteran a chance of defeating a much younger Jake Paul, potentially even securing a finish. A significant reason fans have not counted out ‘Iron’ Mike is the phenomenal shape he has managed to maintain at his age.
Mike’s appearance still reflects a well-built physique, and his training footage showcases his enduring speed and power. He recently posted a video of the first day of training camp for Jake Paul, where the old-timer appears fresher than ever.
Such legendary power was gained by Tyson by sticking to his strict diet regimen. The boxing legend would consume about 4000 calories each day. His breakfast would consist of vitamin supplements and other sources of energy like oatmeals and milk.
After training throughout the day intensely, both his lunch and dinner would consume high amounts of protein like chicken, rice, and pasta. The diet would although still make room for Tyson to enjoy some cheat meals like ice cream and his favorite cereals.
Mike Tyson’s workout routine revealed
Besides being dedicated to his balanced diet, Tyson would also put himself through tremendous levels of exercises to hone his skills and build his insane power. Each day of the boxer would start earlier than most at 4am, where he would go running for miles, even in chilling cold at times.
The former boxing champion would continue his day with calisthenics, rounds on the heavy bag, sparring, and even riding stationary bikes in intervals. Working on strength and conditioning would be the most important purpose behind Tyson’s superhuman training.
As if an entire day of thorough training were not enough, Tyson would end his days by studying fight films, going to sleep, and then waking up at 4 am to repeat the same regimen all over again. ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson, in his prime, was a revered beast who had an immeasurable passion for the art of combat and dedicated every inch of his being to perfecting it himself and understanding all its nuances as well as fighters throughout history.
Regardless of how he performs against Jake Paul, his contribution to combat sports and his impact on the world will always be discussed.
