Mike Tyson insists a severe case of foot fungus is “kicking his a***”.
The former undisputed heavyweight champion had been suffering from the infection in silence, but opened up about his struggles during a Tuesday night taping of Jimmy Kimmel Live.
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Paul fought Tyson last November in a controversial clashCredit: Getty
Kimmel picked up on the fact that Tyson never wears socks and so asked him why.
“I only used to [not wear socks] for fighting, where that was my image,” Tyson replied.
“It was real hardcore, no socks. Then I discovered I had a very disintegrating dose of foot fungus.
“And it was really bad. It’s still really bad now.”
Kimmel then quipped: “Would you say that foot fungus is your greatest opponent of all?”
To which, Tyson joked: “Well, I would have to say so because it’s still kicking my a*** now.”
Foot fungus can traditionally be treated with creams, sprays and powders from a pharmacy.
However, Tyson insists he has tried these methods to no avail.
“Desenex cannot help me,” added Tyson. “My toes look like they blew up.”
Mike Tyson slapped Jake Paul after stepping on his toes
During the final face-off for his comeback fight with Jake Paul last November, Tyson slapped the YouTuber-turned-boxer after he stepped on his toes.
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Tyson slapped Paul during their face-off on Thursday as tempers flaredCredit: Getty
There appeared to be minimal contact from Paul, but Tyson’s latest admission explains why he flipped out.
“I was in my socks and he had on shoes,” Tyson told The Post moments after the weigh-in.
“He stepped on my toe because he is a f****** a***hole. I wanted to think it happened by accident.
“But now I think it may have happened on purpose. I was in a lot of pain. I had to reciprocate.”
Will Mike Tyson box again?
Boxing fans had hoped that Tyson’s bout with Paul would be his last.
However, the 59-year-old has since announced an upcoming exhibition bout with Floyd Mayweather.
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Despite the shock-factor, Mayweather vs Tyson is anticipated to bring in huge numbersCredit: Mike Tyson
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Many were against Tyson’s return to the ring last year but he’s coming back for moreCredit: Getty
Details on the exact date and venue were not confirmed, although it has been earmarked for Spring 2026.
Las Vegas and Saudi Arabia are said to be the potential locations in the running, with CSI Sports/Fight Sports set to stage the event.