News

Jamie Foxx muscles up to match Mike Tyson’s weight in new movie

Jamie Foxx has been working hard to build up a physique that matches Mike Tyson.
Jamie Foxx has been working hard to build up a physique that matches Mike Tyson. Pic credits: © Imagecollect.com/ Admedia

Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx stars as Mike Tyson in an upcoming biopic of the boxer, and he is doing his best to match the physique of the former heavyweight champion.

This movie has been in development for years now. In 2014, when Tyson confirmed Foxx would assume the role, the boxer explained they’d use CGI to help Foxx portray the heavyweight over various stages of his career.

However, Foxx doesn’t want to rely on computer effects, and he’s been putting in the work to get himself a physique as close to Iron Mike as possible.

In terms of height, the two aren’t too far off each other. Foxx is just an inch or two shorter than the boxer at 5 foot 9.

However, in terms of weight, the actor typically comes in well under 200 lbs. Tyson was about 210-220 at his peak, but it sounds like Foxx has already been working on gaining that weight.

Jamie Foxx and Mike Tyson are similar height, but the weight needs work

In a recent chat with filmmaker Mark Birnbaum over Instagram Live, the star of 2004’s Ray spoke about his tough daily regimen, including doing 60 pull-ups, 60 dips, and 100 push-ups.

He said, “what I’m doing right now is changing the body.”

With a bit self-deprecating humor, Foxx admitted he was concentrating on the top half of his body because his leg muscles would be to difficult to change.

“I ain’t got no legs,” he explained. I ain’t got no calf muscles, so we’re gonna have to get some prosthetics for that.”

He continued by saying he was aiming to be at 216 lbs at the start filming when he represents a younger Mike Tyson, and then he hopes to “balloon” up to about 225-230 lbs, which on camera, will look like about 250 pounds.

Foxx also guaranteed that when he’s finished, there will be people coming up to him in the street asking him for an autograph because they think he’s Mike Tyson.

Jamie Foxx guarantees he’ll look exactly like Mike Tyson

In the interview, Foxx stressed that as of now, he was focusing on getting his body as close to Tyson’s as possible, and once he’d done that, he’d work on getting Tyson’s mannerisms and emotions correct.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

The greatest of our generation for the hour Jamie Foxx

A post shared by Mark Birnbaum (@markbirnbaum) on

A possible release date for the movie has not yet been announced.

Jamie Foxx hit the headlines at the end of last month after he came out in defense of Jimmy Fallon after the talk show host previously dressed up in blackface to portray Chris Rock.

He urged fans to “let this one go” as “we got bigger fish to fry.”

Meanwhile, singer Jessica Simpson is moving in the opposite direction to Foxx regarding weight gain. The singer’s personal trainer recently spoke out about her weight loss.

Subscribe
Notify of
guest

9 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
eskişehir sınırsız escort
eskişehir sınırsız escort
9 months ago

Güzel günlere koşarken donun lastiği kopsun inşallah

Toptan Lokum Üreticileri
Toptan Lokum Üreticileri
7 months ago

Toptan Lokum Üreticileri nerede bulunur?

Finding a reliable AC mechanic can be a game-changer for your comfort. This site offers a comprehensive directory of AC mechanics, ensuring quick solutions to your cooling woes. Don't sweat it, trust their expertise!
Finding a reliable AC mechanic can be a game-changer for your comfort. This site offers a comprehensive directory of AC mechanics, ensuring quick solutions to your cooling woes. Don't sweat it, trust their expertise!
7 months ago

Finding a reliable AC mechanic can be a game-changer for your comfort. This site offers a comprehensive directory of AC mechanics, ensuring quick solutions to your cooling woes. Don’t sweat it, trust their expertise!

Teknoloji Gelişmeleri
Teknoloji Gelişmeleri
7 months ago

Teknolojinin Kalbi Tekno Keşif İle Atıyor

özel yazılım
özel yazılım
7 months ago

This article was really informative! You have gone into the details of the subject and supported it with illustrative examples. I wonder what other topics you will touch upon.

Teknoloji Gelişmeleri
Teknoloji Gelişmeleri
6 months ago

Teknolojinin Kalbi Tekno Keşif İle Atıyor

tanıtım yazısı
tanıtım yazısı
5 months ago

Hello, tanitim yazisi my name is tanitim yazisi. Thanks you very good nice. Favorite website like!

davetiye
davetiye
1 month ago

Düğün davetiyesi, nişan davetiyesi ve nikah davetiyesi için online davetiye sitesi

en güzel düğün davetiyesi
en güzel düğün davetiyesi
1 month ago

Thanks for sharing! It is great.