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Mike Tyson Says Severe Foot Fungus Is 'Still Kicking My Ass' in Kimmel Interview

He told Jimmy Kimmel the decades-long condition stems from his no-socks ring persona, with over-the-counter treatments proving ineffective.

Overview

  • Tyson said on the Nov. 10 episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live that he discovered a “disintegrating dose” of foot fungus that remains a serious problem.
  • He described his toes as looking like they “blew up” and responded to a Desenex joke by saying the product “cannot help” him.
  • The boxer linked the issue to his long-standing choice to fight without socks, which he said was part of a “hardcore” image.
  • Coverage notes Tyson’s recent ring return, including his unanimous-decision loss to Jake Paul in November 2024 in Arlington, Texas.
  • Reports say he is preparing for, or has agreed to, an exhibition with Floyd Mayweather next year, as his health history also includes a June 2024 hospitalization he said nearly killed him.