Mike Tyson Admits To Using Baby’s Urine To Evade Drug Tests During Heavyweight Reign

One of the most contentious personalities in boxing history, Mike Tyson, has revealed yet another startling aspect of his tumultuous career.

When he was at the top of the sport, the former undisputed heavyweight champion acknowledged using his own baby's pee to pass drug tests. Recently, Tyson, who has frequently been open about his battles with addiction more sinister facets of his life, revealed the startling information. The former champion took great care to evade discovery since he was aware that a positive drug test might ruin his boxing career and further damage his reputation. The concept involved the use of a prosthetic device called the Whizzinator, which simulates urination using clean urine.

Tyson disclosed to Jeff Novitzky that to guarantee a clean sample for the required drug tests by boxing authorities, he filled it with his child's urine. He was afraid at the moment that traces of drugs or performance-enhancing chemicals would be found in his urine. Even while it might sound startling, Tyson's already complicated image is more complex by the confession.

He has long acknowledged the impact that substance misuse and mental health issues have on his life and career, and he is well-known for both his dramatic knockouts and his unpredictable behaviour outside of the ring. In recent years, Tyson has seen a sort of comeback despite his troubled history. In 2020, he made a comeback to the ring in an exhibition fight, started a popular podcast, and became an outspoken supporter of cannabis, even launching his own company.

But disclosures like this highlight how hectic his best years were behind the scenes. Fans recall his supremacy in the ring, but few were aware of the depth of the dishonesty that occasionally went along with it. Given how much time has elapsed, Tyson's admission is unlikely to have any official repercussions, but it raises concerns about professional boxing's drug testing practices and the extent some sportsmen will go to to stay competitive. It also emphasizes how unusual Tyson's journey was, despite his success.