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    Tommy Fury gives brutal verdict on ‘stupid’ postponed Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight after legend, 60, fell ill

    TOMMY FURY has revealed he thinks rival Jake Paul’s upcoming fight against “legend” Mike Tyson is “not safe” and “stupid”.Fury, the younger brother of Tyson Fury and former Love Island star, is currently 10-0 as an undefeated boxer.Jake Paul’s clash with Mike Tyson was postponed due to the legendary heavyweight falling illCredit: SplashTommy Fury insists he has no interest in the fightCredit: RexPaul was handed the only loss of his career by Fury in February 2023, despite knocking down the Brit in the final round.Since then, the two have had an ongoing feud, with Jake consistently asking for a rematch against the only man to have beaten him.However, his next fight is against boxing legend Tyson, which Fury has exclusively spoken to SunSport about.He said: “It’s a 60-year-old against a prime 27-year-old, it’s stupid. I’m not interested in that fight one bit.READ MORE IN SPORT”The man is a legend, he should be left alone. At the end of the day it’s not safe is it?”[The] man is 60 years old, you’re not what you were.”Fury’s claims that the fight is “not safe” have some credibility as the fight was recently pushed back and rescheduled after a health scare for Tyson on board a flight.The scare was revealed as an ulcer flare-up, with a top doctor recommending he postpone the fight and take four to five weeks of rest to recover properly.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHowever, Iron Mike himself claims to be in the best shape he has been in since the 1990s and insisted after the incident he was 100 per cent ready to take on Paul.Tyson vs Paul has now been re-scheduled for November 15 and will take place in Texas.Logan Paul offers to replace Mike Tyson in Jake Paul fight and loser ‘has to change their last nameIt will be streamed on Netflix.As for Fury, he was speaking exclusively to SunSport ahead of his next big event – Soccer Aid at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.Fury will feature for the World XI, playing alongside the likes of Chelsea and Man Utd legends Eden Hazard and Patrice Evra, as well as Olympic hero Usain Bolt.You can watch the event for FREE on ITV, or keep up to date with all of Sunday’s action by following our live blog, bringing you all the excitement from Stamford Bridge.PLAY DREAM TEAM EUROS NOW!The best fantasy football game for this summer’s tournament. More

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    Moment race walker gets pipped by rival after celebrating before finish line as commentator gasps ‘I can’t believe it’

    A RACE WALKER got a step ahead of herself – before embarrassingly being pipped on the line.Laura Garcia-Caro thought he was about to win bronze in the women’s 20km race walk at the European Athletics Championships in Rome.Laura Garcia Caro thought she was about to win a bronze medal in the European Athletics ChampionshipsCredit: GettyHer premature celebrations were cut short by Ukrainian Lyudmyla OlyanovskaCredit: GettyGarcia Caro missed out on bronze in the 20km race walkCredit: GettyShe headed into the final 400m around the track inside the stadium with a good lead in third – so much so that she was handed a Spanish flag.So just as she approached the finish line, Garcia-Caro punched the air in delight with a beaming smile and even stuck her tongue out on the brink of her first major athletics medal.But the 29-year-old had absolutely no idea Lyudmyla Olyanovska was right on her tail after closing the gap on the home straight.And with five metres to go of the 20,000, the Ukrainian managed to pull alongside her celebrating rival in dramatic scenes.READ MORE ON SPORTGarcia-Caro’s face suddenly dropped from one of sheer delight to one of utter horror and dismay as it became clear what was unfolding.Olyanovska had all the momentum and speed and managed to overtake just two metres from the finish line.Garcia-Caro did not have any time to react and was left bewildered by the comeback and sheepish from her blunder that meant she came fourth. The BBC Sport commentator called the action: “Oh my word, she’s been caught. I can’t believe it. Most read in AthleticsBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I cannot believe it.”No warning, too much noise in the arena, nobody could tell her, ‘Watch out, watch out.’Inside Team GB star Molly Caudery’s glam lifestyle as she aims for Olympic gold”And she was caught literally two or three strides from the line, in fact she’d started celebrating arms in the air.”Incredibly, both Olyanovska and Garcia-Caro crossed the line after 20km of walking in official times of 1:28.48 – 40 seconds behind winner Italian Antonella Palmisano.But it was clear the Spaniard had been beaten to bronze and said: “I was really tired on the last lap. I did my best.”Plenty of fans chipped in with brilliant responses to the chaos.One said: “Never celebrate too early😂”Another wrote: “Lesson of the day: don’t get cocky until you’ve actually got the result.”A third added: “She’s got the flag and everything!! Silly girl 🤣”A fourth commented: “Absolutely love it when this happens.”And a final user replied: “And now she’s a meme, what a consolation prize.”And bronze-medallist Olyanovska – who served a four-year doping ban from 2015 to 2019 – said: “Today is a happy day for me winning this bronze medal.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The most important thing is that I need to say big thank you to my mother, and my father and the whole of Ukraine. It is a very emotional moment for me.”Of course, I was tired in the last kilometre and last metres, but I wanted to win this medal for my country so much.”The Spaniard had her arm up in celebration five metres before the lineCredit: X @BBCSportHer face dropped when her rival overtook in the final momentsCredit: X @BBCSportThe pair crossed the line with the same official timeCredit: GettyFans said the Spaniard should now have learnt her lesson the hard wayCredit: Getty More

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    My dad was an England World Cup star but now I’m about to accomplish something he never could

    GEORGE MILLS will accomplish something his former Premier League star dad never did on Saturday night — a run-out at the Stadio Olimpico.Rome’s famous football stadium is hosting the 26th edition of the European Athletics Championships.George Mills is set to achieve a feat his famous dad didn’tCredit: GettyDanny Mills played in Europe for Leeds UnitedCredit: GettyDanny Mills, winner of 19 England caps, kept the subs’ bench warm when Leeds played there twice in European competition in 2000.In March 2000, the Whites drew 0-0 with Roma in the Uefa Cup and then in December, Lazio were defeated 1-0 in the Champions League.Yet both times Mills, now 47, was an unused sub.Fast forward 24 years and the Mills family will be in the Italian capital to see George race in the European men’s 5,000 metres final on his outdoor international debut.READ MORE ENGLAND NEWSAll eyes will be on whether he — or fellow Brits Jack Rowe and James West — can challenge Norwegian Jakob Ingebrigtsen.Mills Jr, 25, said: “It’s exciting to be in such an iconic stadium.“I’ve watched football played there on the TV but never been before.“It has a similar aura to Berlin’s Olympic stadium. It will be cool to step out there.Most read in AthleticsBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“I’ve got the family coming out — my parents, one of my brothers, my sister and some family friends, too.“Every part of you goes into a race thinking I can beat anyone there.The meteoric rise of England star Adam Wharton“But Jakob’s bloody good.  He has won the last two world championships over 5k. I’ll try to put myself in the best positions to be up there.”Mills has prepared by taking inspiration from four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah.He said: “I’ve been recently watching a lot of Mo’s races from 2011-2013.“Even ones that weren’t so successful to learn what 5k races can be like.“I cannot give away all the secrets I’ve picked up, otherwise people will copy my homework!”Mo Farah is among George Mills’ sporting heroesCredit: REUTERS More

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    Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson new date confirmed after Netflix fight was postponed following 57-year-old boxer’s health scare

    A NEW date for the Netflix fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson has been set.The YouTuber will now face the heavyweight legend on November 15.Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will now get into the ring on November 15Credit: AFPTyson suffered a health scare last week which led to the postponementCredit: APPaul believes the fight will ‘change the world’Credit: ReutersPaul, 27, and Tyson, 57, will still fight at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas as originally planned.The bout was postponed last week after Iron Mike suffered a health scare.Tyson fell ill while flying from Miami to LA due to an ulcer flare up.A member of his team subsequently insisted he was “doing great” but doctors deemed him unfit to fight.READ MORE IN BOXINGInstead, he is now undergoing a period of rest and recovery before resuming training.The main event in November will be Tyson’s first professional fight in 19 years.And he will be 58 years old when the date comes around.Reflecting on the postponement after it was announced, social media star Paul said: “Obviously, devastating news.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSCredit: The Sun”I’m heartbroken, speechless, gutted. You [Tyson] said you wanna do this in Q4, I’m ready.”You just need a little bit of time, so I’m ready whenever you are.Logan Paul offers to replace Mike Tyson in Jake Paul fight and loser ‘has to change their last name”This is too big of an opportunity and I think this fight is going to change the world and I turn all my Ls into Ws and that’s a motto I live by.”We’ve been working so hard over here in this camp.”I just feel bad for everyone involved in this event, the undercard. The opportunity has been ripped from all of us.”Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles comparedONE is a notorious YouTuber-turned-boxer who has taken the sport by storm.
    The other terrorised all in the ring in the 1980s and 1990s, famously biting the ear off an opponent in one fight.
    Iron Mike has rebuilt his life after squandering a £300m fortune with a cannabis empire, and is a huge advocate of the drug.
    And as Paul has continued to rise up the ranks, he has splashed the cash on a fleet of amazing cars.
    Whereas Tyson had more money than sense until a £15m debt saw him part with his cherished car collection.
    Paul now lives in a plush mansion worth £13m in Puerto Rico, after escaping his hectic life in LA.
    But these days, Tyson lounges in his Vegas property he paid £2.5m for with wife Lakiha, who he married in 2009.
    Paul is not yet married but is smitten with his speed skater girlfriend  Jutta Leerdam.
    She will be by his side when her man puts his 9-1 boxing record on the line against two-time heavyweight champ Tyson on July 20.
    Read more: Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles compared, from The Problem Child’s £13m mansion to Iron Mike’s huge cannabis empire. More

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    When is Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson? NEW date CONFIRMED, ring-walk time, TV channel and live stream as boxing legend returns

    MIKE TYSON will return to the ring for the first time since 2020 to face internet sensation Jake Paul – but it will be later than expected.The Problem Child overcame Ryan Bourland with a brutal first round knockout in back March.Jake Paul will take on Mike Tyson at a new dateCredit: @Netflix / XPaul has won his last three bouts since his defeat to Tommy Fury last February.The internet sensation will now face one of the greatest boxers of all time, with Mike Tyson set to return to the ring at the age of 58.Tyson’s last bout came in an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr in 2020, of which Paul was on the undercard against former NBA player Nate Robinson.When is Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson?
    Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson has been rescheduled for Friday, November 15.
    The fight was originally set for July 20 – but was moved back after Tyson’s health issues.
    The bout will be hosted at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
    READ MORE IN BOXINGWhy has Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson been postponed?Mike Tyson’s health issues mean he has had to put his training on hold.The former world champion suffered a medical emergency on board a flight in May as a result of an ulcer flare up.Netflix, who were set to show the fight, released a statement announcing the cancellation.It reads: “Unfortunately Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will not face-off on July 20 as planned. Tyson’s recent ulcer flare up has limited his ability to train fully for the next few weeks.Most read in Boxing”The fight will be rescheduled for a date later this year after Mike’s able to resume training with no limitations and both fighters can have equal time to prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime matchup!”Tyson required medical assistance from paramedics on board a flight from Miami to LA.He felt nauseous and dizzy though his publicist said he was feeling “very good” after treatment.What TV channel is Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson on and can it be live streamed?
    Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson will be broadcast exclusively on Netflix.
    It will be the streaming giant’s first venture into combat sports.
    Jake Paul confirmed on X that the bout with Mike Tyson will be available to all Netflix subscribers at no additional cost.
    What’s been said?On the announcement of the huge fight, Paul said: “It’s crazy to think that in my second pro fight, I went viral for knocking out Nate Robinson on Mike Tyson’s undercard. “Now, less than four years later, I’m stepping up to face Tyson myself to see if I have what it takes to beat one of boxing’s most notorious fighters and biggest icons.”Within just two and a half years of founding MVP, we’re about to produce the biggest fight in history, a fight in the biggest NFL stadium in the US, broadcast live, on the biggest streaming platform in the world – a testament to all we’ve accomplished in such a short amount of time.”Whether you’re tuning in on Netflix or showing out in person, whether you’re team Paul or team Tyson, or whether you’re a lifelong boxing fan or watching your first fight, you’re not going to want to miss this event.”Mike Tyson has also spoken about the fight with Paul on July 20, he said: “I started him on his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones Jr and now I plan to finish him.” More

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    Deontay Wilder’s fiancée Telli Swift granted restraining order against boxing star amid domestic violence claims

    DEONTAY WILDER’S fiancée, Telli Swift, has allegedly received a temporary restraining order against the ex-heavyweight champion.That is according to a fresh report from TMZ amid claims that the 38-year-old, who has yet to publicly comment after being approached, has abused her multiple times over the past six years.Telli Swift has received a temporary restraining order on her fiance Deontay WilderCredit: GettyShe claims the heavyweight boxer has abused her multiple times since 2018Credit: GettyThe couple started dating in 2015 and have a daughter togetherCredit: GettySwift claims that ex-champ choked her ‘at least five times’ and ‘nearly suffocated’ her with a pillowCredit: GettySwift, who started dating the American boxer in 2015, had the restraining order granted on Monday after applying for it late last week in Los Angeles.The order, which came just two days after he was brutally KOed by Chinese boxer Zhilei Zhang in Saudi Arabia, requires Wilder to remain at least 100 yards away from Swift and their daughter until both parties appear in court on June 25.Swift, 37, accused the man known as the ‘Bronze Bomber’ of choking her “at least five times” since the start of 2018.The claims also state that he spat on her several times and that he “nearly suffocated” her by shoving a pillow in her face for an extended period.READ MORE ON BOXINGSwift also alleged that in mid-April, without consent, Wilder gained access to her laptop and sent disturbing messages to both her personal and professional contacts. Wilder is also claimed to constantly have ridiculed Swift and threatened her as well as expecting her to have sexual intercourse with him “three times a day”.She says that she was thrown out of their Atlanta family home on April 15 even though she was recovering from her recent invasive surgery and she has been living at their LA-area property since.Swift, who got engaged to Wilder six years ago, took their six-year-old daughter with her.Most read in BoxingHowever, she claims that Wilder spied on them through the home’s surveillance system and added that she was afraid of him being violent towards her again when he made his way back to the LA property following the Zhang defeat.She said: “I believe Deontay is capable of being physically violent towards me upon his return in June because he has expressed that he is furious with me since April and has been physically abusive with me in the past.”The couple have previously featured on the reality television show WAGS Atlanta.Wilder, who lost his status as WBC title holder following an epic trilogy with Tyson Fury, has eight children – three boys and five girls.Deontay Wilder plans to take psychedelic drug again and reveals why Anthony Joshua fight may never happenThat includes Kaorii Lee Wilder that he shares with Swift and the four he has with ex-wife Jessica Scales.Wilder’s rematch in 2020 with Fury was the first defeat of his career having drawn the first bout with the Gypsy King.He suffered a KO in their 2021 trilogy before he embarked on a lengthy period of inactivity.But he returned to brutally knockout Robert Helenius before losing to Joseph Parker in December and then Zhang, which was his fourth loss from his last five fights.Telli Swift has moved out on their home near LACredit: E! Entertainment TelevisionSwift pictured with Wilder and the WBC heavyweight title he used to holdCredit: JMG LifestyleThe Bronze Bomber was brutally beaten by Zhilei Zhang last weekCredit: GettyThere have been numerous calls for Wilder to retire amid his recent knockoutCredit: Getty More

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    Eddie Hall vs Neffati Brothers: Start time, FULL World Freak Fight League card, live stream as strongman makes MMA debut

    EDDIE HALL will make his MMA debut THIS Friday in a bizarre showdown in Blackburn.The legendary strongman, 36, who lost to Hafthor Bjornsson in the ring back win 2022, will take on two brothers at the SAME TIME in his next bout.Eddie Hall will face TWO brothers at the same time next monthHis two opponents are Neffati brothers Jamil and Jamel.Hall, who weighs close to 330lbs, hasn’t competed in MMA before, but came close to doing so last year before talks came to a halt.Now, he’ll face the Neffati siblings in a fight which is being led by brand-new promotional outfit World Freak Fight League.Jamil and Jamel, however, weigh just 145lbs each. With two of them on the same team, though, they’ll fancy their chances.Eddie HallWhen is Hall vs Neffati Brothers?
    Eddie Hall’s big clash with the Neffati Brothers will take place on Friday, June 7.
    The bout will take place at the King Georges Hall in Blackburn, England.
    Ring walks for the main event are likely to get going from around 11pm BST with the main card starting from 8.30pm BST.
    How to watch Hall vs Neffati Brothers
    The fight will be shown live on Vimeo PPV.
    You can live stream the action from the Vimeo app.
    The pay-per-view will be priced at £14.99.
    FULL World Freak Fight League cardHall is not the only recognisable figure on the card Ty Jones, who has made a name for himself as an Ed Sheeran lookalike, will also be fighting.X-Factor winner Myles Stephenson, a former member of the group Rak-Su, is another set to appear.Most read in BoxingDwarves Salim Chiboub and Radoslaw Wolan will also fight on the show.Here is the fight card in full:Card subject to change
    Eddie Hall 2 vs 1 against The Neffati Brothers
    Couples Fight – Ben Hatchett & Megan Olivia vs Whitney & Joel Ainscough
    No Time Limit – Kamil Jagielski vs Myles Raksu
    OG Freak Fight – Jakub Szymanski vs Tadeas Vesely
    Lookalikes – Ty Jones aka Sheeranator vs Papa Snow aka The Storm
    Salim Chiboub vs Radoslaw Wolan
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    Usyk reveals shock career plans for after Tyson Fury rematch that’s good news for Anthony Joshua as date is confirmed

    OLEKSANDR USYK plans to make a shock move after his rematch with Tyson Fury.The Ukrainian became the undisputed ruler of the heavyweights last month with a split-decision victory over the Gypsy King in Saudi Arabia.Oleksandr Usyk bested Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight championCredit: APAnd posed with his new WBC title afterwardsCredit: https://x.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1792116449420480692/photo/1In a shock move, Usyk could move back down to cruiserweight – where he was also undisputed championCredit: GettyBut he’ll have to best the Brit behemoth again in their eagerly-anticipated rematch later this year.Boxing fans reckon Usyk, 37, could hang up his gloves with a second successive win over Fury.But the slick southpaw has revealed plans to move back DOWN to the cruiserweight division, which he left in 2019 to pursue his dream of winning heavyweight gold.He told Three Knockdown Rule podcast: “I think maybe after the rematch, I am going to go down in weight to cruiserweight.READ MORE IN BOXING”I want more [fights at] cruiserweight.”Usyk became the king of the cruiserweights in the summer of 2018 with a decision win over Murat Gassiev, which saw him claim the WBA, IBF and Ring Magazine titles.And becoming a two-time ruler of the division is something that interests the fan favourite.He said: “Maybe I can be undisputed for a second time in the cruiserweight division, it’s my plan.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSUsyk seems to have finally found the sweet spot for his body at heavyweight.But the former pound-for-pound king doesn’t like having to wolf down large portions of food to maintain his frame.Tyson Fury must BANISH dad John from ringside to beat Usyk in rematch, says Sun Boxing reporterHe said: “When I start to prepare for my training camp [as a heavyweight], I have to eat all the time.”For me it’s hard, I don’t like it.”Usyk was a whisker away from stopping Fury in the ninth round of last month’s Riyadh rumble.He’ll look to go one better when they renew their rivalry in the Kingdom on December 21.Should Usyk drop down the weights again, it would undoubtedly leave a hole in the heavyweight division that Anthony Joshua could step into.He’s hoping to fight Fury after the much-anticipated rematch between him and Usyk.For all the love for resurgent AJ… these two are head, shoulders and fists ahead of everyone else
    OLEKSANDR USYK is the deserved undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, writes Wally Downes Jr
    A great biggun doesn’t always beat a great littleun, not when David has the weight of a besieged nation on his shoulders and is able to swing each compatriot into every punch.
    Usyk did what Usyk does, he moved magnificently, he counter punched and he outworked his taller and heavier opponent.
    He somehow manages to use every physical disadvantage to his favour.
    But what the hell is Fury doing getting up in round nine?
    Why is a father-of-eight with £300million in the bank, three best-selling books and a Netflix series going to the well like?
    Britain is not fighting back Putin’s army, Morecambe is not occupied.
    So when the 35-year-old’s senses are scrambled, when the canvas is calling him, when he is so desperate not to be felled he is willing to bounce around all the ropes like a drunk, when he eventually has to collapse into a corner, why doesn’t he just stay down?
    He has earned the right to surrender as well as his millions.
    The sheer courage and guts and bloody mindedness it takes to climb off that deck, with a broken nose and a crumbling ego is not comprehensible to us mortals.
    Fury said he felt he won the fight but was too dignified to call robbery or corruption, no doubt his dad will taint that decency by the time you’ve read this.
    The rematch will be superb.
    Because for all the love we have for a resurgent Anthony Joshua – who was ringside for that iconic event – these two polar opposite men are head, shoulders, fists, hearts and brains ahead of everyone else.
    There is the top two, then there is a void and then there is the rest.
    Read Wally’s big fight verdict in full here… More