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Toke-n gesture: Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr ‘WON’T be examined for marijuana use’ earlier than comeback showdown on November 28
Boxing icons Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr is not going to be subjected to drug testing for marijuana forward of their much-hyped comeback showdown in California later this month, in accordance with studies.
Tyson and Jones Jr – who boast a mixed age of 105 – meet in a heavyweight exhibition bout on the Staples Heart on November 28 because the pair step out of retirement.
Some particulars of the competition have already been confirmed, such because the prize on provide within the type of a specifically created ‘Black Lives Matter’ belt commissioned by the WBC.
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The 2 boxing legends will struggle with out headgear, however their eight rounds shall be truncated to 2 minutes every for security causes.
Whereas the California State Athletic Fee has accepted the struggle, it is not going to be scored by any of the state’s judges, no knockouts shall be allowed and no winner shall be formally introduced by the fee, in accordance with Boxing Scene.
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Issues had beforehand been raised over drug testing heading into the competition between former undisputed heavyweight king Tyson and four-weight world champion Jones Jr.
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The pair shall be examined by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Affiliation (VADA), however marijuana will not be included within the checks, in accordance with Boxing Scene sources.
That can possible be welcome reduction for Tyson, who’s well-known for his weed indulgence and has claimed he and his group get by means of $ 40,000 of marijuana each month at his ranch in California.
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Tyson did admit to Joe Rogan within the build-up to the struggle with Jones Jr that he had drastically minimize down on his consumption of the drug.
“[I’ve] just about stopped [smoking cannabis]. Whenever you do one thing like this it’s all about change,” Tyson mentioned.
The 54-year-old heavyweight star final stepped between the ropes to face Kevin McBride 15 years in the past, being pressured to retire after the sixth spherical in what was a tragic finish to a once-great profession.
The 51-year-old Jones Jr, who holds Russian in addition to American citizenship, final fought in 2018 when he defeated Scott Sigmon in Florida, bettering his profession ledger to a outstanding 66 wins from 75 contests.
