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Mike Tyson Reveals Diet Secret Behind Remarkable Weight Loss And Body Transformation

Mike Tyson Reveals Diet Secret Behind Remarkable Weight Loss And Body Transformation

Tyson has lost 100 pounds for his comeback fight.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Mike Tyson has dropped a massive 100 pounds for his boxing comeback by going vegan.

Tyson, 54, returns to the ring this Saturday when he faces fellow boxing legend Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout.

'Iron' Mike looks in supreme shape ahead of his first fight in 15 years.

He's ditched meat from his diet for his return and also spent up to TWO hours on the treadmill after advice from his wife.

Image: Mike Tyson/Instagram
Image: Mike Tyson/Instagram
Image: Mike Tyson/Instagram
Image: Mike Tyson/Instagram

Speaking on Good Morning America, he said: "It was difficult, but only for one particular reason: because I had to lose 100 pounds.

"But other than that, I've always done this my whole career."

When asked how he lost all that weight, he replied: "I became a vegan."

He added: "My wife [Lakiha Spicer] told me to get on the treadmill. So I went from 15 minutes on the treadmill and I winded up ending at two hours."

Tyson was linked with a host of fighters, including former foe Evander Holyfield, before opting to face Jones Jr.

And the rules have been laid out which equate to a hard sparring session between the American boxers.

No knockouts are allowed with Tyson insisting he'll be protecting himself at all times.

He continued: "I'm not trying to knock nobody out, but I'm trying to protect myself at all times."

Image: PA
Image: PA

Tyson hasn't fought since 2005 when he suffered a crushing defeat to Kevin McBride.

As for Jones Jr, the 51-year-old last fought in 2018 when he outpointed Scott Sigmon.

Featured Image Credit: Mike Tyson/PA

Topics: Mike Tyson, Boxing News, Roy Jones Jr, Boxing, Fight News