Mike Tyson Reveals Plan To Tattoo His 'Whole Face' After Jake Paul Fight: 'It's Going To Be Interesting'

Boxing legend Mike Tyson reportedly plans to tattoo his entire face after his fight with YouTuber Jake Paul.

Ahead of the match, Tyson revealed his disciplined preparation, including prayer and sacrifices like abstaining from sex, cannabis, and psychedelics for months.

Mike Tyson also dismissed critics calling the fight a money grab, emphasizing it's about ego, not finances.

Mike Tyson Wants To Expand Iconic Tattoo to Cover Entire Face After Jake Paul Fight

In a recent interview with the New York Post, Tyson shared his plan to expand his tattoo to cover his entire face following his fight against Jake Paul at the AT&T Center in Arlington, Texas.

The 58-year-old boxing icon, who made headlines in 2003 with a striking tribal tattoo on the left side of his face, shared: "I'm thinking about some tattoos."

He added, "I think I just want to do my face, my whole face."

When pressed for details about the design, Tyson chose not to say: "I'm not going to tell you, but it's going to be interesting."

The Boxer Sees His Face Tattoo As A Form Of 'Liberation'

Tyson was one of the first celebrities to embrace a facial tattoo, a daring move that stunned the public 20 years ago. While reflecting on his tattoo journey, the legendary heavyweight champion expressed no regrets.

"I think it's liberation," he told the news outlet. "I don't care if somebody's not going to put me on their plane or let me on their yacht or anything. [The face tattoo] allows me to be me."

Still, Tyson admits that he occasionally forgets about his tattoo until he notices others sporting similar ink.

"Sometimes I forget that I have one, and I look at someone else and think, 'Wow, that guy looks really crazy,'" the boxer said.

Mike Tyson Shares His Pre-Fight Routine While Dismissing Cash Grab Criticism

As the countdown to his fight against Paul continues, Tyson shared how he plans to prepare mentally and physically for the challenge ahead.

"I'll be in bed before I go to the fight, take a warm bath, watch some karate movies," he explained. "Then cold showers before the fight."

For Tyson, a devout Muslim, his pre-fight ritual also includes time for prayer. However, he shared that his prayers are never about dominating his opponent.

"I never pray and wish that I kick somebody's ass in a fight," he said. "I believe God loves the other guy as much as he loves me. I pray I don't get killed. But not that I win."

Though some critics have dismissed the event as a cash grab, Tyson, who is reportedly earning $20 million for this fight, brushed off those claims.

"Money doesn't mean nothing," he stated firmly. "Money from this is not going to change my life. I'm living a great life. My cannabis company is the biggest in the world. Money has nothing to do with this. If anything, it's about ego."

He Slapped Jake Paul During The Weigh-in

Seems like the reason Mike Tyson slapped Jake Paul is because he stepped on his foot