Mike Tyson’s legacy speaks for itself, youngest heavyweight champion at just 20, the first man to unify the WBC, WBA, and IBF titles, and a fierce 50-6 record.

His presence felt different. Sure, the boxing was terrifying, but it was Tyson’s raw, explosive physique that had even bodybuilding icon Ronnie Coleman looking stunned years later.

Back in 2023, Coleman sat down with Ranveer Allahbadia for a conversation about various topics. During the discussion, the host asked him whether Tyson was ever on anything, to which Coleman simply said, “I don't think Mike ever took anything. He just looked so natural to me.”

When Ranveer sarcastically said, “kind of like in that Brock Lesnar zone.” Coleman, with a straight face, said, “Yeah, yeah, like Brock Lesnar. Yeah, even right there, right there, he just looked like a natural guy to me.”

“The host then asked, ‘So I think the key is a lot of definition around the shoulders and a lower fat percent than normal, exactly. Am I right?’ to which Coleman said, ‘I think that's about it.’”

Standing 5’10”, Tyson weighed around 218 lbs and carried dense upper-body mass with relatively low body fat, giving him a powerful, stocky build ideal for inside fighting. He had a thick neck, broad shoulders, and peak-level athleticism that intimidated most boxers of his time.

Interestingly, even at the age of 59, he trains like he’s in his prime, so what’s his schedule? Let’s find out.

How Does Mike Tyson Train at 59?

During his conversation with Men’s Journal last year, the former heavyweight champion expressed that he is still committed to staying in shape, “I’ll still do 200 reps a day – shoulders, abs, sit-ups – usually every morning."

He further added, “I try to train very little when the sun is up, so I’m weak right now. It's very hard to train, but I’m doing a little, putting some reps in.”

Tyson has often credited training with anchoring his mental well-being. For many fighters, the silence after the final bell hits hard, when a lifetime built around boxing suddenly fades, leaving identity, routine, and purpose hanging in the balance.

Written by

Suryakant Das

Edited by

Joyita Das