Mike Tyson Steps onto Berlin's Tennis Scene Dipping His Toes in the Cannabis Business
Surprising Visit of Cannabis Magnate Mike Tyson in Berlin
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In an unexpected turn of events, boxing legend Mike Tyson accepts an ice cream as he steps out of a black van and takes a seat in the stands during Coco Gauff's match at the tennis court in Berlin. That's not all, Tyson's visit isn't just about supporting the promising young tennis player.
The 58-year-old American ex-champion watched Gauff's opening match, but after the first set, he departed accompanied by a sizable entourage. Tyson's primary objective? The cannabis fair, "Mary Jane," taking place in the city. Tyson has stepped into the cannabis game, owning farms and selling his proprietary marijuana products across several US states.
This isn't the first time Tyson's orbit has crossed with Gauff. Back when she was 15, the two-time Grand Slam winner received boxing lessons from the former heavyweight champion himself. Tyson has also witnessed Gauff's games at the US Open.
Mike Tyson isn't the only famous figure attending the grass tournament in Grunewald. Masterful musician Marius Müller-Westernhagen and basketball world champion Moritz Wagner have also joined the audience.
Number one player in the world, Aryna Sabalenka, marched on to the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 tournament, with fewer glittery spectators present. Sabalenka outmuscled Swiss player Rebeka Masarova, winning 6-2, 7-6 (8-6), after their suspended first set resumption on Wednesday evening due to a slippery court.
With Eva Lys' opening loss, no more German players remain in the tournament. Many of the top players use the Berlin event as a Wimbledon warm-up, getting ready for the third Grand Slam tournament of the year, kicking off on June 30.
Source: ntv.de, tno/dpa
- Tennis
- Mike Tyson
- Berlin
This year, Tyson has been hyperactive in the cannabis business scene[3], making Berlin's "Mary Jane" event the latest stop on his whirlwind tour. His unexpected presence at the tennis tournament showcases the wide-ranging interests this iconic figure has nurtured since hanging up his boxing gloves.
I'm not going to be able to focus on sports like tennis or follow the entertainment escapades of celebrities such as Mike Tyson, considering his recent involvement in the world of cannabis. In fact, Tyson's presence at the Berlin tennis scene was more about his cannabis fair, "Mary Jane," than supporting the young tennis player, Coco Gauff.
