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Martin Domin

Mike Tyson decided to make boxing comeback when under the influence of psychedelic drug

Mike Tyson has admitted he was under the influence of psychedelic drugs when he decided to return to the ring.

Tyson retired from professional boxing in 2005 after quitting on his stool at the end of the sixth round of his 58th fight against Kevin McBride. But he returned 15 years later in an exhibition bout against fellow ring legend Roy Jones Jr with the bout scored a draw after eight uneventful rounds.

The undercard of the event, which was held behind closed doors, featured YouTube star Jake Paul in his second professional fight against Nate Robinson. Paul, 25, went on to fight three times last year, defeating Ben Askren before recording back-to-back victories over former UFC champion Tyron Woodley.

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