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Forbes
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Cannabis Company Names Mike Tyson As CEO
Mike Tyson looks on prior to the Heavyweight fight between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou at ... More Boulevard Hall on October 28, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by) Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has a new role. He is now CEO of Carma HoldCo, the Las Vegas-based parent company behind cannabis brands that include Tyson 2.0, Ric Flair Drip and Evol by Future. The boxing icon's ascendancy to the company's helm is part of a 'new phase for Carma HoldCo, and a deeply personal progression for Tyson himself, who has long expressed a desire to take on a greater leadership role within the company,' according to a news announcement. Tyson is succeeding Adam Wilks as CEO. On his new leadership appointment, Tyson said in a statement, 'Carma HoldCo was built on the belief that powerful stories and even more powerful products can change how people connect with wellness, entertainment, and culture. This isn't just a title—it's a responsibility I take seriously. I've wanted to be more involved for a long time, and now is the right time to take that step. I'm fully committed to making sure everything we create stays true to who we are while growing in new and exciting ways.' A longtime cannabis advocate, Tyson first made a foray into the space when he founded his eponymous brand Tyson 2.0 in 2021. In 2022, Tyson and former rival, ex-heavyweight boxing champ Evander Holyfield, formed Carma Holdings, which launched Tyson 2.0's Holy Ears' THC and Delta 8 infused edibles that month. The partnership ushered in the launch of Holyfield's own cannabis line in 2023. And no body parts were shed as a result.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Boxing legend Mike Tyson backs new ice cream with unexpected ingredients: 'Something that I am truly passionate about'
Due to a rise in environmental concerns and awareness of animal cruelty, veganism has grown from a small niche diet to an $8.1 billion industry in the U.S. alone in the last 15 years, according to SPINS data shared by the Good Food Institute. The rise in popularity also has a lot to do with accessibility to fast-food favorites like Beyond Meat and Impossible Burger, as well as restaurants like Mr. Charlie's in Los Angeles — which has been dubbed the "vegan McDonald's." To celebrate the third anniversary of Mr. Charlie's, the restaurant partnered with its newest investor, none other than boxing legend Mike Tyson, by introducing a vanilla ice cream made from potatoes called "Mr. Fluff-Head." The ice cream is topped with a "Mike's Bites" ear-shaped chocolate. "When we started Mr. Charlie's, we set out to shake things up, and this launch is no different," co-founder of Mr. Charlie's, Taylor McKinnon, shared with VegNews. "Mr. Fluff-Head is the kind of innovative product we stand for: big on flavor, better for you, and made with real ingredients." While Swedish brand DUG has been a pioneer behind potatoes as a milk alternative in the E.U., potatoes have yet to hit the mainstream like soy and oat milk have in the U.S. But the production process is quite similar to the options we know and love. Potatoes are boiled, blended, and then mixed with water, rapeseed oil, and a few other ingredients to go from starchy to creamy. Tyson made his investment through his holding company, Carma HoldCo, as he is a long-time fan of the plant-based diet as well as giving back to the community. Mr. Charlie's offers employment opportunities to those who are overcoming hardships, and Tyson wants to accelerate the company's expansion plans to nurture both the plant-based and struggling communities. "Mr. Charlie's is a natural choice for Carma HoldCo, as we diversify into the food industry," Tyson told VegNews. "I very much believe in the healthy benefits of a vegan diet and [I] was a strict vegan for many years. "I'm proud to align myself with partners bringing healthy alternatives that taste good to the fast-food space. Mr. Charlie's mission to help and hire those from the homeless community is something that I am truly passionate about, and I look forward to helping many people and communities with the expansion of Mr. Charlie's across the globe." Why do you eat plant-based foods? The health benefits It's cheaper It's good for the planet I prefer the taste Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Mr. Charlie's says its impact has included saving 70 million gallons of water, 1.4 million pounds of CO2, 2 million square feet of forest, and 100,000 animals. Vegans are responsible for 75% less planet-warming gases than those who eat meat, according to a University of Oxford study summarized by the New York Times. Vegan diets are associated with low cholesterol, lower body fat, higher fiber intake, lower blood pressure, and less brain fog. While Veganuary has passed for the year, maybe a plant-based burger and ice cream at Mr. Charlie's would be a good way to celebrate Earth Day. Join our free newsletter for easy tips to save more and waste less, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
