Jason Luv says Adam22 is trying to ‘reclaim his masculinity’ during a boxing match

Jason Luv is weeks away from his boxing debut against his rival, Adam22 …and he tells TMZ Sports the real reason why the popular podcaster is fighting him is because he needs his manhood back!!

We talked it over with Luv as he prepared for his showdown with Adam… and he tells us there’s nothing fake about the hard feelings between the two heading into their match.

“It’s a bit of animosity because you have to remember that I hit his wife and all the fans and people are saying all kinds of crazy things,” Jason said. “So he feels like he needs to regain his manhood, and I’m here to make sure I still take it away.”

For those who didn’t know, Luv has indeed been in contact Lena De Plug …and there is video evidence because it was a business opportunity.

In terms of what we’ll see in this fight, the 40-year-old expects Adam to play the cardio game to tire him out. Luv claims that won’t work… because he “made myself vomit to the point of exhaustion” during his sweat sessions.

“He can run if you want, but I will catch him, and at the end he will be on that mat.”

We also asked the adult film star if things are going well later this month… could we see him try to turn boxing into a more full-time gig?

“I don’t expect to do it again,” Jason said.

“I’m busy, but I can tell you this nicely. I’ll get the itch, but I’ll try to scratch it at home instead of in the ring.”