Legendary boxer Mike Tyson recently revealed that his family urged him to resume smoking marijuana after he quit for just five days. Tyson, a long-time cannabis advocate, first began using marijuana in his youth and now runs his own cannabis company, Tyson 2.0, launched in 2021, which includes a coffeeshop in Amsterdam.

On his Hotboxin’ With Mike Tyson podcast, Tyson shared that he spends approximately $40,000 a month on cannabis, underscoring how integral it is to his daily routine. He believes marijuana has had a transformative effect on his life and personality, noting that even a brief break can leave him feeling unsettled.

During a recent episode of the Confidence of Champions podcast, Tyson explained that his wife, Lakiha Spicer, and their children grew concerned when he stopped using cannabis for less than a week. He reflected on how his demeanor shifts without marijuana, contrasting it with his past drinking habits. “When I’m drunk, I make a fool of myself, but that’s not as bad as how I am without weed — I’m too intense,” Tyson said, noting that cannabis feels more socially acceptable than alcohol.

Tyson also recounted taking five days off marijuana ahead of his fight against Jake Paul, an experience that left him feeling intense and off-balance. He admitted the irony of being a prominent figure in the cannabis industry despite not having extensive formal knowledge about it.

Overall, Tyson’s story emphasizes the deep role cannabis plays in his life and how his family’s concern influenced his decisions regarding use.