News | Entertainment
22 Feb 2026 15:06
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Mike Tyson has denied he's been secretly suffering from Parkinson's disease

    The 58-year-old boxing veteran's health was thrust into the spotlight after he suffered a medical emergency related to an ulcer in the run up to his recent bout with YouTuber Jake Paul which prompted the fight to be postponed until November - and Jake hit headlines over the weekend (15-16.02.25) by claiming Tyson smoked psychedelic drugs to "cure Parkinson's"


    However, Tyson's representatives have now hit back at the claims and insisted the sports star is healthy, telling TMZ.com: "Mike is happy and perfectly healthy. He doesn't have Parkinson's or any other illness."

    Jake made the claims on Sunday (16.02.25) in an online interview with Adin Ross in which they discussed psychedelic drugs and Jake said: "Ayahuasca is really good for your brain as well. And same with toad!

    "Toad cured Tyson's Parkinson's so that he could come back and fight."

    However, Jake has now insisted he "misspoke" and his comments have been misinterpreted.

    In a post on X - formerly known as Twitter- he wrote: "Bruh...Mike Tyson didn't have no Parkinsons ... WTF. Why the f*** is the internet so stupid for.

    "I misspoke. Meant he used toad to heal his pain. He has spoken about it many times. Just like I do. Just like many do."

    The former heavyweight champion lost his controversial comeback fight against Jake, 28, in November, but subsequently insisted he had "no regrets" about getting back into the ring with the much younger fighter.

    In a post on X after the fight, Mike wrote: "This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I'm grateful for last night. No regrets to get in ring one last time. "

    He went on to open up about his medical emergency, adding: "I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won.

    "To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for. Thank you ... "

    © 2026 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

     Other Entertainment News
     22 Feb: The Nancy Guthrie reward money has been doubled as the search for Savannah Guthrie's missing mom continues
     22 Feb: Romeo Beckham has added fuel to his brother Brooklyn's family feud, by "liking" an Instagram video claiming Nicola Peltz is "the problem"
     22 Feb: Brandi Glanville has finally discovered the cause of the facial disfiguration which aged her "20 years overnight"
     22 Feb: Hilary Duff has taken up crocheting because she needed to "do something" with her hands after her concerts
     22 Feb: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested - on his 66th birthday
     22 Feb: Jason Bateman ditched drink and drugs to ease the "tension" with his wife Amanda Anka
     22 Feb: Hailey Bieber is "a lot more relaxed" as a mother than she thought she would be - and she wants another child
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Carlos Alcaraz has cruised past Arthur Fils 6-2 6-1 to win the Qatar Open and extend his perfect start to the year More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    Fifteen years on from the devastating Christchurch earthquake, belief light may finally be at the end of the tunnel More...



     Today's News

    Rugby:
    Carlos Alcaraz has cruised past Arthur Fils 6-2 6-1 to win the Qatar Open and extend his perfect start to the year 14:57

    Accident and Emergency:
    Two people have died and another three are in a critical condition, after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 1 in Marlborough 14:47

    Entertainment:
    The Nancy Guthrie reward money has been doubled as the search for Savannah Guthrie's missing mom continues 14:47

    General:
    Alisa Camplin-Warner calls for more funding after historic 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 14:17

    Entertainment:
    Romeo Beckham has added fuel to his brother Brooklyn's family feud, by "liking" an Instagram video claiming Nicola Peltz is "the problem" 14:17

    Soccer:
    Wellington Phoenix football coach Giancarlo Italiano is stepping down with his head held high 14:07

    Entertainment:
    Brandi Glanville has finally discovered the cause of the facial disfiguration which aged her "20 years overnight" 13:47

    Cricket:
    The Black Caps are trying not to be upset at their T20 World Cup match against Pakistan being abandoned due to rain in Colombo 13:37

    Law and Order:
    Christchurch City Council says no previous complaints had been made about two dogs involved in an attack yesterday, that left three people injured 13:27

    Law and Order:
    A person's suffered moderate hand injuries, after a dog attack in Timaru's Andrew Street 13:27


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2026 New Zealand City Ltd