Five months ago, on November 15, Mike Tyson stepped back into the ring at the age of 58 to face Jake Paul in a blockbuster Netflix event at AT&T Stadium. Despite the heavy criticism surrounding the bout, largely due to the 30-year age gap and concerns over Tyson’s health, it became one of the biggest boxing events of 2024.
Originally scheduled for July, the fight was, in fact, postponed after Tyson suffered a health scare mid-flight. Thus, questions about whether the former heavyweight king should compete stated coming up. Yet when the bell rang in November, Iron Mike showed up, gloves on and game face set. And in doing so, he reminded the world of one thing: this man’s discipline and fitness are still leagues above many, even those decades younger to him!
Legacy in motion: Mike Tyson still trains like a champ
In his prime, Mike Tyson was almost kind of supernatural. Explosive, intimidating, and arguably unmatched in physical conditioning. Now, just two years close to 60, his training regimen still holds strong. In a recent, honest interview with ‘Men’s Health UK,’ Tyson opened up about grief, aging, mental health, skincare, and, of course, his workouts!
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First, he spoke about his friend and one of the greatest in boxing, George Foreman, who passed away a few weeks ago. Later, they bounced on topics such as aging and identity, he pivoted to skincare, grooming, and longevity. After sharing his thoughts on mental health, Mike Tyson finally reached the subject of his workout routine.
“I’ll still do 200 reps a day—shoulders, abs, sit-ups—usually every morning,” revealed boxing’s youngest heavyweight champion. However, as it happened when the particular interview took place, Tyson was observing Ramadan. So he had to adjust his training to fast-friendly hours. He added, “I try to train very little when the sun is up, so I’m weak right now. It’s very hard to train, but I’m doing a little, putting some reps in.”
Tyson no longer chases vanity metrics or aesthetic looking gains. For him, movement is medicine. Training is as much about mental wellness as it is about keeping up physical.
To fully appreciate this, we need to remember Tyson’s legendary workout routine during his prime. It included 2,000 air squats, 2,500 sit-ups, and 500 barbell shrugs per day! Hmm, maybe doesn’t train at the that intensity, but maintaining a daily 200-rep count at nearly 60 is no small feat.
Old school vs. new age: how Tyson’s routine stacks up
Compare that to Jake Paul, the 28-year-old influencer-turned-boxer. In preparation for his fight against Tyson, Paul told ‘Men’s Health’ that he trains twice a day, five to six days a week. His morning sessions are boxing-focused, while evenings are reserved for strength training or track work. It seems he warms up with 10 minutes on the treadmill and dynamic stretches that include handstands and cartwheels.
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Paul admitted, “Some days I’m excited to go to the gym, but most days I don’t want to go to the gym. But because I want to be world champion, that’s what I focus on.” So the commitment is real, but the grind, it seems, still has its limits.
And what about Floyd Mayweather? The undefeated icon turned 48 in February. While he’s mostly retired, appearing only in exhibition matches, his legendary fitness remains part of boxing lore. Known for his 40-round training sessions, strict diet, late-night workouts, and super cool skipping routines, Mayweather has always taken his physical condition seriously. Still, it’s uncertain whether he still has the same level of intensity as he once did.
The key takeaway? Mike Tyson is not merely keeping up. He’s setting an example. Even as he eases into his 60s, Tyson’s daily grind may very well eclipse that of fighters half his age.
Do you think, after the monumental Tyson-Paul showdown, Mike Tyson should ever step into the ring again?
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