Boxing promoter ‘disgusted’ by former world heavyweight champ’s drug testing cheat claims
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MIKE TYSON’S revelation in his recently released autobiography that he used a fake penis filled with clean urine to avoid testing positive for drugs has led to boxing promoter Frank Warren saying he might sue the ex-undisputed heavyweight of the world for breach of contract.
The 61-year-old, who promoted a series of Tyson’s fights in the UK, claims the account in the book Undisputed Truth means the American boxer would have been in “serious breach” of his contract.
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 live, Warren said: “I don’t know whether cocaine, or whatever he was taking, is a performance-enhancing drug, but it’s a banned substance.
“Boxing is a dangerous sport and to be taking something that may cause your performance to be enhanced is a serious danger to your opponent.
“I haven’t seen the book yet. All I’ve done is heard about some of the extracts. When I’ve seen the book, I’ll make my decision then.
“But I’m sure the British Boxing Board of Control will have something to say about it as well.”
Tyson’s new autobiography stands as soul-baring testament to the boxing icon’s personal problems, including going to prison for rape, alcohol and drug addiction, and other troubles.
Warren added: “I’m pretty disgusted. When he fought here, he was tested by UK Sport, who do all of the drug testing on boxers and nothing came up to say that any drugs were in his system.
“But the claim that he used a prosthetic penis… I don’t know whether I believe it or not, or whether it’s one of those things that sells books.” – The Voice
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