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    Topless Mike Tyson says ‘what the f*** was I thinking’ when he agreed to Jake Paul Netflix fight

    MIKE TYSON admits he questioned why he signed up to fight Jake Paul.The former heavyweight champion is set to make his return to the ring for the first time since 2020, when he fought Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition.Mike Tyson admits he had doubts after first accepting the fightCredit: GettyBut he feels his training has prepared him to knock out Jake PaulCredit: SportsfilePaul is confident he will put on a show in DallasCredit: SportsfilePrior to that he had not fought for 15 years and he has experienced a host of medical issues in recent years, including sciatica that made him wheelchair bound.An ulcer flare up earlier this year meant Tyson was unable to fulfil the original date of the bout in July, so it was postponed for November 15.Tyson, 58, is 31 years older than Paul and he admits he initially questioned himself for accepting the fight.He said: “I’m tougher than I believed I was.READ MORE IN BOXING”Because when I agreed to this fight and started training, I thought: ‘What the f*** am I thinking of?’ “But now I’ve finished the process, the fight is the party. Never in a million years did I think I would be fighting him.”Paul, 27, is just as confident as Iron Mike and is showing no sign of intimidation ahead of the showdown in Dallas, Texas.He said: “I’m just blessed to be here, so grateful to all the fans who showed up,” he said after his own workout. “Dallas is going to be an amazing night on Friday.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUT”I’m just having fun doing my thing. I feel really good, sharp and explosive, and it’s going to be a short night for Mike. “It’s not about how long you’ve been doing something, it’s about how good you do it. On Friday, people are going to see me out-box the person who’s been doing it their whole life.Mike Tyson nearly KNOCKS OUT coach at open workout as Jake Paul begins mind games”We are an unstoppable force and on Friday, my dreams come true and my career starts. This is the start of an amazing journey, it doesn’t matter what I’ve done before, my career starts now.”Counting down to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson…READ MORE on all the build-up to the massive clash in Texas on Netflix… More

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    How Mike Tyson blew $400m with reckless spending on mansions, fast cars, women, drugs, pet tigers and $2.2m BATH TUB

    MIKE TYSON’S status after becoming the youngest heavyweight champion of the world and then one of the greatest boxers ever earned him a fortune.So much so that Iron Mike was said to be worth a staggering $400million at his peak. Mike Tyson was once worth around $400millionHis value is now a fraction of that figure after splashing the cash on his lavish lifestyleCredit: GettyIn today’s money with inflation taken into consideration, that soars up to a whopping $700m – or roughly £550m.But as he prepares to take on Jake Paul in their big-money boxing fight on Friday night in Texas, Tyson, 58, is now worth a fraction of that.In fact, the $20m purse he is set to receive from this weekend’s fight with the Problem Child is approximately double his current net worth.The former boxer – who spent three years in prison from 1992 for rape – filed for bankruptcy in 2003 amid spiralling debts of up to $23m, including more than $13m owed to the taxman.READ MORE ON MIKE TYSONBut where did all of Tyson’s money go?HOUSESBy far his biggest outlay was on property, with the boxing icon owning multi-million-dollar mansions across America.The flagship pad was the 52-room, 21-bed, 50,000-square-foot home he had in Connecticut which included 25 bathrooms, a nightclub, an indoor pool, a basketball court and even a recording studio.Tyson had to sell it when he was declared bankrupt and rapper 50 Cent paid $4.4m for it. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnother luxury gaff of Tyson’s was his Ohio mansion which he had to sell in 1999 and has now been converted into a church.Tyson also had a seven-bedroom home with ex-wife Monica Turner in Maryland which overlooked the prestigious Congressional Country Club, hosts of the US Open golf on three occasions. Turner got the house in the divorce paperwork.Inside Mike Tyson’s Las Vegas mansionThere was also the Nevada property which was used in The Hangover film which included a 25-foot waterfall in the reception but was sold in 2016. Tyson now has a pretty plush – by any normal person’s standards – six-bedroom, six-bathroom villa in Las Vegas, bought for £2.5m soon after selling the Hangover home.As well as owning massive homes, it also cost Tyson a lot to upkeep them.The maintenance costs were as high as $300,000 per year in the mid-90s just to keep the gardens and lawns in tip-top condition.Iron Mike sold his 52-room Connecticut mansion to 50 CentCredit: Douglas Elliman Real EstateMonica Turner got the keys to their Maryland pad following their divorceCredit: TTR/Sotheby’s International RealtyThis luxury pad was used in The Hangover filmCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las VegasTyson now lives in this Las Vegas villaCredit: Luxury Homes of Las VegasCARSTyson’s other huge spending went on his motors with some suggestions he has owned more than 100 vehicles over the course of his lifetime.An estimated $4.5m in total has gone on cars including a £300,000 Rolls-Royce Cullinan, a Mercedes-Benz G Class worth £136,000 and a Rolls-Royce limousine (£165,000).He also owned a Lamborghini Super Diablo Twin Turbo (£180k), a Ferrari F50, a Cadillac Seville, a Rolls-Royce Corniche and one of just 73 Bentley Continental SCs made in the world. Tyson has a love affair with carsCredit: PA:Press AssociationHe splashed out big money on various Rolls-Royces and BentleysPETSTyson’s bizarre pets also cost him plenty of money.He famously bought three Bengal tigers for around $70,000 each.But he then ended up spending an extra $200,000 a year to feed the big cats – and $125,000 on a specialised trainer to take care of them.Tyson also owned an estimated 3,000 racing pigeons and kept them in a custom-built cage.He is said to have spent up to $3,000 on each bird. Tyson famously had three pet tigersCredit: RexHe later admitted his regret at keeping the big cats in captivityCredit: GettyTyson was said to have had as many as 3,000 racing pigeonsCredit: Getty Images – GettyJEWELLERY AND CLOTHINGTyson certainly liked to make sure people knew he was spending his fortune. But on one trip to collect a customised $850 white leather jacket from Dapper Dan’s in New York, he ended up with a broken hand in a street brawl with rival Mitch Green.It was alleged Tyson would spent $100,000 per month on clothing and jewellery and would often walk around with outfits and accessories worth millions.One particularly lavish shopping spree saw him drop $688,000 in London in 2000 on a diamond watch, a bracelet and two pocket watches. PHONE BILLSA slightly less exciting part of Tyson’s annual expenditure went on phone and pager bills.That totalled around about $230,000 per year with phone plans for himself, friends, family and staff. JAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTPARTYINGBack to the fun stuff and Tyson certainly threw some lavish parties.None more so than for his 30th birthday which he hosted at the Connecticut mansion – which cost an eye-watering $410k. Tyson hired 13 chefs who all worked in their own kitchens at the pad while Jay-Z, Donald Trump and Oprah Winfrey were among the star-studded guest list.Tyson claims he reserved 19 rooms in his house – each for a different girl he wanted to sleep with that night – as the celebs were put up in a nearby hotel and his then-girlfriend was less than pleased. He said: “There was a guy hand-rolling cigars.”You entered the house on an actual red carpet – once you got past the 40 big Fruit of Islam bodyguards stationed outside.”I was so egomaniacal that I reserved the 19 bedrooms in my house for girls who I wanted to sleep with.Tyson hosted a lavish party for his 30th birthday spending $410,000Credit: GettyDonald Trump was among the long list of celebrity guestsCredit: GettyGENEROUS GIFTSWith so much surplus money to play with, Tyson was willing to splash the cash on some extravagant presents.None could compare to the 24-carat gold bathtub he bought for his then-wife Robin Givens in 1988.The Christmas present cost $2.2m – but he sold it the following year when they separated making a $1m loss.Their marriage lasted just a year and cost Tyson a reported £8m in the divorce settlement. Elsewhere, it is understood Tyson gave himself some “walking around money” for spontaneous purchases and money to treat friends and family.He budgeted just the $240,000 per month for that. He almost lost another $10,000 during a private romantic date with Givens at a zoo. After already bribing a worker to let them in after closing time, he offered the crazy figure to the zookeeper to open the gorilla cage so he could fight the alpha male – but the employee declined. The boxer bought his first wife Robin Givens a $2.2m gold bathtubCredit: AP:Associated PressTyson once tried to bribe a zookeeper $10,000 to let him fight a gorillaCredit: AFPREHABTyson’s struggles with drugs including cocaine have been well documented – starting when he took acid aged just 11.And he revealed the remainder of his fortune went on trying to end his addiction issues. READ MORE SUN STORIESTyson, who still smokes cannabis but claims he has stopped while training for the Paul fight, said: “My last million dollars were spent on my rehabilitation because, of the approximately $500m that I made as a boxer, I had nothing left.”It all went crazy and lasted between 15 and 16 years – it seemed like a lot of money but eventually it was gone.”Counting down to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson…READ MORE on all the build-up to the massive clash in Texas on Netflix… More

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    ‘I don’t like it’, says Jake Paul’s ex-coach after YouTube star’s dramatic body transformation for Mike Tyson fight

    JAKE PAUL has been warned by one of his ex-coaches that piling on the pounds to fight Mike Tyson could come back to haunt him. The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces the returning Tyson on Friday in Texas for a clash that has attracted controversy due to the age gap. Jake Paul has bulked up to heavyweightCredit: Esther Lin/ Most Valuable PromotionsIt will be Jake Paul’s biggest ever weightCredit: Esther Lin/ Most Valuable PromotionsHe is coming up from the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lbCredit: GettyNot only will it mark Netflix’s first move into live boxing but also Paul’s debut fight at heavyweight. He has boasted at weighing as much as 225lb (16 stone) which is almost TWO STONE heavier than his last bout at cruiserweight. BJ Flores – who spent three years as Paul’s head trainer – cast concern over the sudden jump up in weight. Flores told SunSport: “Sometimes you go where the money’s at and the opportunity was big for Jake to fight Mike on Netflix.READ MORE IN BOXING”Obviously at 225lb – that’s what they’re saying he’s weighing – that’s a little big for me.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson predictions and betting tips”I like Jake at 200lb, fighting at 200 then going straight to 225, I don’t care who you’re fighting that’s a big jump, but there’s a lot of adjustments Jake’s gonna have to make.”Hopefully he’s made them in camp but once you get in there, you feel the weight, you do feel the extra weight when your last fight was at 200, now you’re at 225. It’s a big difference.”So that will be the interesting thing to watch with this fight. Mike is naturally walking around at 235/240. He’s used to that.Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Jake’s not used to going from 200 to 225 though. And that’s going to be interesting to see how he deals with that if he’s made those adjustments in camp.”Jake Paul wears ROOSTER hat in open workout for Mike Tyson fightUnder Flores, Paul campaigned mainly at 190lb (13st 5lb) and even as light as 185 (13st 2lb). So he is expected to jump almost THREE STONE by the time he shares the ring with heavyweight great Tyson. But Paul has talked up a move down to cruiserweight straight after – where he set his sights on a lofty world title challenge. So Flores is warning ahead of time that his former pupil faces a fight to just to get the weight off first. He said: “I don’t like it. I think it’s tough to go up and go down in weight. I think it’s very hard on the body, especially at a young age.”We’ve seen guys try to do it before Chris Byrd. We’ve seen Roy Jones try to do it. “We’ve seen other guys, other fighters try to go up and then back down. It’s always been tough.”So I would advise Jake kind of staying up in weight, kind of keeping it up right there and not trying to drop back down to 200.”BJ Flores formerly trained Jake PaulCredit: Instagram More

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    Mike Tyson nearly KOs his own trainer in open workout just days before Jake Paul fight… after making shock admission

    MIKE TYSON only narrowly avoided knocking out his own trainer just days before attempting to flatten Jake Paul. The heavyweight great returns to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul on Friday in Texas for a clash that has attracted controversy amid the age gap. Mike Tyson almost KOs his trainer Rafael CordeiroCredit: APTyson cuts a mean look in the open workoutCredit: SportsfileBut in their open workout to kick off fight week, Tyson attempted to put fearful fans at ease by rolling back the clock with a devastating pads display. Iron Mike bobbed, weaved and fired off blistering combinations like he was in his 1980s prime when he first won the belt aged 20. And MMA mastermind Rafael Cordeiro was the brave soul holding the pads and withstanding the power of boxing’s youngest heavyweight champion. On more than on occasion Tyson was a whisker away from laying out Cordeiro with a horrifying hook. READ MORE IN BOXINGCordeiro was in Tyson’s corner four years ago when the ring icon returned for an exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr. But this time around, he is back for real with the fight against Paul to be professionally sanctioned but over eight two-minute rounds. It will be Tyson’s first real fight in almost 20 YEARS – and even he was left questioning why he signed up for it. Tyson, 58, said: “I’m tougher than I believed I was.Most read in Boxing”Because actually, when I agreed to this fight and I started training, I said, ‘What the f*** was I thinking of?’ “And I finished the process and now the fight is the party. All the hard work is done.”Jake Paul wears ROOSTER hat in open workout for Mike Tyson fightPaul, 27, is just 11 bouts into his pro career with just a single loss to Tommy Fury, 25, blemishing his record. But the American social media sensation – who wore a red rooster hat – said his career begins for real with a victory over Tyson. He told the Irving crowd: “This is the start of an amazing journey, what I’ve done so far doesn’t matter. Friday night my career starts.” Jake Paul wears a red rooster cap ahead of his fight with TysonCredit: Sportsfile More

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    Jake Paul shows off dramatic new look by wearing ROOSTER hat in open workout for Mike Tyson fight

    JAKE PAUL was in peck-tacular form ahead of his fight against Mike Tyson – working out with a ROOSTER hat on. The YouTuber-turned-boxer – who gave himself the nickname El Gallo which translates to The Rooster – faces Tyson on Friday in Texas. Jake Paul wears a rooster cap ahead of his fight with Mike TysonCredit: SportsfileJake Paul calls himself The RoosterCredit: SportsfileAnd the two kicked off their fight week schedule with an open workout at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving. Paul rocked up wearing a red rooster cap and performed to the crowd, also revealing his bulked up frame. And he wrapped up his slot by showing off some combinations and even turning southpaw in a hopeful bid to throw off 58-fight legend Tyson. Paul – only 10-1 himself after four year as a professional prizefighter – claimed his career will just begin with a victory over Tyson.READ MORE IN BOXINGJake Paul vs Mike Tyson predictions and betting tipsHe said: “It’s not about how long you’ve been doing something, it’s about how good you do it. “And on Friday night people are going to see me outbox the person who’s been doing it their whole life because of my team, everyone who put in the work with me. “Coach Third, coach J’Leon, coach Larry, we’re an unstoppable force. Friday, my dreams come true and career starts. “This is the start of an amazing journey, what I’ve done so far doesn’t matter. Friday night my career starts.” Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTyson, 58, returns for his first professional fight in 20 YEARS for a bout that has attracted huge controversy amid the age gap. The last time Iron Mike was in the ring was four years ago for an exhibition with Roy Jones Jr which proved to be nothing but a glorified spar. Mike Tyson almost KOs his coach in open workout for Jake Paul fightBut against Paul, 27, records are to go on the line over eight two-minute rounds – opposed to the usual three. And even with bigger 14oz gloves – instead of regular 10oz – the social media sensation warned to expect a quick fight. He said: “I feel really good, sharp, powerful, explosive. It’s going to be a short night for Mike.” Mike Tyson ahead of his fight with Jake PaulCredit: Sportsfile More

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    Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson press conference: Date, start time, how to watch FREE as boxers face-off for final time

    WE’RE just days away from Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson – and fight week is already hotting up. Tyson, 58, hasn’t fought on four years and will have all eyes on him as he returns against The Problem Child.Mike Tyson gets back in the ring on Friday against Jake PaulCredit: APCounting down to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson…READ MORE on all the build-up to the massive clash in Texas on Netflix…Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson: Betting tips, oddsPaul beat up former UFC star Mike Perry in the summer, when the Tyson fight was originally supposed to happen, were it not for the boxing legend’s health issues. The pair will meet a couple more times before Friday night’s fight, at the press conference and at the weigh-ins. And we have all the details on how to watch both. When is the Paul vs Tyson press conference and weigh-in?Paul vs Tyson will meet to exchange words for the final time at the press conference on Wednesday, November 13. The presser will start at 7pm ET/midnight GMT on November 14 in the UK. The weigh-in will take place on November 14 at the same time. Both the press conference and the weigh-in will be shown live on Most Valuable Promotions’ YouTube channel and Netflix’s YouTube channel for FREE. You can live stream all the action from the YouTube app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device. Paul vs Tyson cardPaul’s clash with Tyson is the main event, but there are some cracking fights on the undercard too. Katie Taylor comes up against Amanda Serrano in a massive rematch for the former’s undisputed light-weight titles. Mario Barrios is also defending his welterweight world title against Abel Ramos. Most read in BoxingJake Paul vs. Mike Tyson – HeavyweightKatie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano – for IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO women’s super-lightweight titlesMario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos – for WBC welterweight titleNeeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes – Super-middleweightShadasia Green vs Melinda Watpool – for women’s WBO super-middleweight titleLucas Bahdi vs. Armando Casamonica – super lightweight Bruce Carrington vs Dana Coolwell – featherweight More

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    Jake Paul already eyes next fight after Mike Tyson by calling out champ to title bout to decide ‘the face of boxing’

    JAKE PAUL already has his next fight in mind before even sharing the ring with Mike Tyson. The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces heavyweight icon Tyson on Friday in a clash which has attracted controversy amid the huge age gap. Jake Paul wants to fight for the cruiserweight world titleCredit: GettyCanelo Alvarez has been called out by Jake PaulCredit: APBut Paul is thinking ahead and revealed he will call out Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez if he wins and wants to fight for the world title. He said on Sean O’Malley’s podcast: “I mean, this moment will prove that I’m the face of boxing. “The largest attraction, and me versus Canelo at 200lbs for the cruiserweight championship of the world is the biggest fight arguably even bigger than me versus Tyson and it makes so much sense.“You know, Canelo’s on his way out, he’s gonna want a payday and I want to show the world that all the s*** I’ve been talking about beating Canelo is true. READ MORE IN BOXING”And I’ll have the biggest upset in the sport of boxing and we’ll fight to see who really is the face of boxing, I’m gonna be the new money man.” Canelo is the current 168lb super-middleweight world champion. But he has considered a move up to cruiserweight in the past in a bid to become a FIVE-division world champ. And despite no belts being vacant at cruiserweight, Paul, 27, believes the allure of fighting him will convince Canelo, 34, up in weight. Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “The reason is he will want his, I guess it’ll be his fifth weight division championship, he has wanted the cruiserweight belt. “If everyone remembers, he was gonna challenge (Ilunga) Makabu to become cruiserweight champion.” Canelo is coming off victory over victory over Edgar Berlanga, 27, in September to defend his super-middleweight belts. Meanwhile Tyson, 58, comes out of retirement for his first pro fight in 20 YEARS to face 10-1 Paul. Mike Tyson tells Jake Paul ‘I’ll feed it to my falcon’ after being presented with bizarre gift in pre-fight face-off More

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    Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson weigh-in: Date, start time, how to watch & stream FREE as boxers prepare for huge Netflix clash

    ONE of the biggest questions on the lips of boxing fans this week will be how much Jake Paul and Mike Tyson weigh for their blockbuster fight.The pair are set to meet on November 15 at the home of the Dallas Cowboys, with the fight being live streamed on Netflix to tens of millions of people around the world.Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will tip the scales on Thursday ahead of their showdownCredit: GettyDue to the 31-year age gap between the Problem Child and Iron Mike, there are a number of rules in place that differ from the usual boxing fare – as well as a huge pot of cash.That includes softer gloves and shorter rounds.The bout is also set to take place at heavyweight, which has many fans wondering how big Jake Paul will come in.The former Disney star and YouTuber has never fought at heavyweight before, while Tyson spent the whole of his glittering and controversial career in the sport’s biggest division.Paul vs TysonBoth men have been training hard in recent months but it remains to be seen just how big they will be.When is the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson weigh-in?The weigh-in will take place on Thursday, November 14, one day before the fight.It is set to start at 7pm ET / Midnight UK (Friday).As the fight is set at heavyweight, anything over 200lbs will be fine.The weigh-in will be held at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas.It is open and free for the public to attend.Where can I watch the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson weigh-in?The weigh-in will be broadcast via on Netflix’s YouTube channel live and for free.It does not appear to be being shown on the streaming platform itself.Jake Paul’s own Most Valuable Promotions YouTube channel will also broadcast it live and free.Alternatively, SunSport will be blogging the weigh-in live from Texas.The fight itself takes place on Friday, November 15.The main card will start at 8pm ET / 1am UK (Saturday) with the main event expected for 12am ET / 4am UK.Counting down to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson…READ MORE on all the build-up to the massive clash in Texas on Netflix…How much will Jake Paul and Mike Tyson weigh for their fight?Mike Tyson fought at heavyweight for the entirety of his career and will have no problem getting to the right size.Most read in BoxingHe spent the later years of his career at around 233lbs but in his 2020 fight against Roy Jones Jr he weighed 220lbs.In his pro career so far, Jake Paul has not yet fought at heavyweight and has been fighting at light-heavyweight and cruiserweight.He weighed 185lbs for his fights with Tommy Fury and Nate Diaz but has been at just under 200lbs for his last three.Paul bulked up to 230lbs during the summer when he was first scheduled to fight Tyson, but dropped back to 200lbs when he then fought Michael Perry instead.It remains to be seen how heavy he will come into this fight.JAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUT More