Overview

• Speaking on The Katie Miller Podcast, Tyson said he applied fentanyl patches to treat a toe injury during the late 1990s.
• He said he took it "quite a few times" and compared the withdrawal to heroin, describing vomiting once the drug wore off.
• Tyson said he stopped after learning the opioid was a banned, detectable narcotic that could threaten his boxing career.
• He continues to argue marijuana aids athletes and pain management, has been named CEO of a Las Vegas cannabis company, and joined athletes urging federal rescheduling and clemency for nonviolent offenses.
• Reports alongside the interview note he is preparing for an exhibition with Floyd Mayweather that is expected in early 2026.