SUMMARY
- In his post-fight speech, Deontay Wilder revealed to be using Ayahuasca, a psychedelic drink that is associated with hallucinogenic properties.
- The biggest name in boxing, Deontay Wilder, was expected to fight Anthony Joshua before the fights got changed.
Deontay Wilder is an American professional boxer and former WBC Heavyweight Champion. One of the most well-known current names in the sport, Wilder, possesses the highest knockout-to-win percentage. In his recent fight against New Zealand boxer Joseph Parker, Wilder faced a loss via decision. The Fighter instigated controversy after he was found to be using psychedelics.
Being inactive since October 2022, Wilder seemed out of touch in the bout. The 38-year-old never possessed any real threat to Parker. This was surprising from one of the most explosive knockout artists in the game. One of the reasons could also be the psychedelic, which is known to have a calming effect on the person, causing Deontay to lose his aggressive edge.
In his post-fight speech, he was asked if he still had the fire inside him to compete. Deontay Wilder revealed that he was using Ayahuasca, a psychedelic drink that is associated with hallucinogenic properties. He said, “A lot has calmed me down; you know I have done Ayahuasca… I have found a lot of peace in my life, I have found a lot of happiness in my life. I have been wearing this smile all week long”. Further, Wilder also mentioned that he will continue to compete despite this setback.
The fans reacted to the comment that Wilder made by comparing his performance to not being up to mark by standards. One of the fans said, “Ayahuasca Wilder isn’t the same and I told Joe Rogan that. Killer instinct was gone”. Another user shared, “Deontay Wilder takes ayahuasca, loses a pivotal fight, and the dude doesn’t even care. pretty on-brand for a life-changing psychedelic experience”.
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The biggest names in boxing, Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua were expected to fight before the fights got changed. A highly anticipated matchup that could be less likely to bring in the PPV buys. For the two giants after Deontay’s loss. Many believe it might be time for Wilder to take a break after competing at the highest level for so long.
Joe Rogan advocates psychedelics and his experience
Popular UFC commentator and podcaster Joe Rogan has been an advocate of psychedelics. In his widely viewed podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, Rogan often talks about the benefits of psychedelics and other mind-altering drugs. In his interactions, the UFC commentator has often stated how it helped him be more relaxed. Also being calmer and part of his epiphanies.
In the podcast episode, JRE #1522 with Rob Lowe, Joe shared his experience with psychedelics. Joe commented, “You can call it a chemical gateway to another dimension or to another realm which you can’t access without it; it doesn’t seem like a drug”. Further sharing the mechanism and side effects of the Ayahuasca and how it differed from other forms of hallucinogenic substances.
Joe further shared, “That thing that I always felt when I came back was how is this possible that you could go to a place like this where you can see something that’s way more vivid way more powerful than regular life”. The podcaster has been a long-time supporter of these chemical and natural products. These include DMT, marijuana, and other forms of drugs.