Former boxing champion Mike Tyson is taking his fight to the Capitol, pushing for safer and more regulated cannabis in Pennsylvania. The heavyweight icon, known as "the baddest man on the planet," has been advocating for a change since launching his cannabis brand, Tyson 2.0, in 2021.
Tyson's visit to Harrisburg was met with enthusiasm from lawmakers, who see an opportunity to capitalize on the lucrative market. Adult recreational use of marijuana is already legal in more than half of the US states, but Pennsylvania remains one of the few that only allows medical use. Tyson believes his brand can be a key player in changing this.
"There's a lot of bad cannabis out there," he warned, citing concerns over quality and safety. "I don't want to see people getting sick because of it." With Tyson 2.0, the former boxer aims to bring accountability and legitimacy to the cannabis industry.
Tyson's personal history with addiction is well-documented, and his journey with cannabis has been a game-changer for him. "It changed my whole life," he said, crediting the substance with helping him overcome his struggles with cocaine and alcohol. Now, he's looking to bring that same positivity to Pennsylvania.
Governor Josh Shapiro has long advocated for recreational weed legalization, estimating it could generate over $500 million in new tax revenue in the first year. While lawmakers have considered several proposals, including a bill to establish a state Cannabis Control Board, the issue remains stalled.
Tyson's meeting with Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward and her spokesperson was met with some skepticism, but he remained optimistic about his chances of success. "All of them was very delightful," he said. "We'll see what happens."
As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: Tyson 2.0 is ready to take on the challenge. With his brand at the forefront, the fight for safer and more regulated cannabis in Pennsylvania is heating up.
Tyson's visit to Harrisburg was met with enthusiasm from lawmakers, who see an opportunity to capitalize on the lucrative market. Adult recreational use of marijuana is already legal in more than half of the US states, but Pennsylvania remains one of the few that only allows medical use. Tyson believes his brand can be a key player in changing this.
"There's a lot of bad cannabis out there," he warned, citing concerns over quality and safety. "I don't want to see people getting sick because of it." With Tyson 2.0, the former boxer aims to bring accountability and legitimacy to the cannabis industry.
Tyson's personal history with addiction is well-documented, and his journey with cannabis has been a game-changer for him. "It changed my whole life," he said, crediting the substance with helping him overcome his struggles with cocaine and alcohol. Now, he's looking to bring that same positivity to Pennsylvania.
Governor Josh Shapiro has long advocated for recreational weed legalization, estimating it could generate over $500 million in new tax revenue in the first year. While lawmakers have considered several proposals, including a bill to establish a state Cannabis Control Board, the issue remains stalled.
Tyson's meeting with Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward and her spokesperson was met with some skepticism, but he remained optimistic about his chances of success. "All of them was very delightful," he said. "We'll see what happens."
As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: Tyson 2.0 is ready to take on the challenge. With his brand at the forefront, the fight for safer and more regulated cannabis in Pennsylvania is heating up.
... but only if it means we get some super strict regulations in place 
... no way should people be getting high just anywhere, that's like, crazy talk! 
But at the same time, I don't wanna see him taking on all the responsibility by himself, what if he's not getting paid enough for this? 
... or what if his brand is, like, totally unproven and everyone's gonna hate it? 
... wait, nope, my bad, Mike Tyson knows what he's doing, I'm sure of it 
... but seriously though, shouldn't we be looking out for all the little guys who are already struggling in this industry? 
... maybe I just got too caught up in both sides of the argument 
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I'm kinda surprised that Mike Tyson is taking this big step but hey who knows maybe he's got a good point about the quality of weed out there... it can't be easy to navigate all these laws and regulations, especially when you're coming from a different industry like boxing 
. His brand, Tyson 2.0, seems legit and he's taking responsibility for bringing quality cannabis to the table 
. The fact that lawmakers are open to exploring his proposal is a good sign 
. It'll be interesting to see how this all plays out and if we can finally get recreational weed legalized in PA 
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. But, I wish more people would focus on quality control, it's a big concern for me 
. If Tyson 2.0 can help establish some standards and accountability, that would be huge 
. It'll be interesting to see how this all plays out in the coming months 
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it's crazy how much of a difference he's made with his own personal struggles I mean, who would've thought that the baddest man on the planet would be fighting for a safer cannabis industry? 
but seriously, it's about time we see some accountability in this industry. The stuff out there is sketchy and it's killing people 
so yeah, let's get behind Mike Tyson 2.0 and support him on this mission 
I'm all about this 
. He's got a point, though - our cannabis laws are straight outta touch 
. I mean, we're living in 2025 and still only allowing medical use? It's time for a change 
. And with Tyson 2.0 leading the charge, maybe we'll finally see some real progress 
. The fact that Governor Shapiro is pushing for $500 million in tax revenue from recreational weed is huge 
. Let's keep the pressure on and hope we can make this happen soon 
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. Let's hope his efforts pay off soon 
. i mean, the guy's been down with addiction & all but u can't just turn ur back on it like that. anywayz, his cannabis brand is actually pretty cool so i guess we'll see what happens 
. I'm all for giving Pennsylvania some extra cash. The thing is, we gotta make sure this isn't just about profiteering from people who need help. We need to prioritize the health and well-being of our citizens. 
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. That's like, real talk 
. It'll be interesting to see how this all plays out - fingers crossed for some much-needed change 
. I'm all for accountability and legitimacy in the industry