Mike Tyson recently stated that he was on weed and mushrooms during one of his bouts in 2020. He went on to say that taking mushrooms and smoking weed wasn’t just for mental reasons. “It helps me train, it helps me box better. When I’m fighting, I really don’t feel the punches. It’s really just like some magical [crap].”
Is that legal? Are you allowed to be a professional heavyweight boxer and take drugs that make the punches feel like magical crap? If it is legal, I might consider getting in the ring. Sounds like the magical mushrooms take all of the sting out of getting your ass kicked.
He added that he wished he knew about the positive impacts of mushrooms and weed earlier in his career. My question remains: Can you fight professionally while under the influence?