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    Anthony Joshua weighs nearly a STONE AND A HALF less than Francis Ngannou as ex-UFC champ beefs up after Tyson Fury loss

    ANTHONY JOSHUA took part in a heated staredown with Francis Ngannou just moments after being dwarved on the scales.Former two-time unified heavyweight king AJ will lock horns with the MMA man mountain in a lucrative Riyadh rumble on Friday night.Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou throw down on Friday nightCredit: GETTYFormer UFC champ Francis Ngannou weighed in at a whopping 272lbsCredit: GETTYJoshua tipped the scales at 252.4lbs – nearly a stone and a half lighter than his foeCredit: GETTYThe pair have been nothing but cordial with one another ahead of their multi-million-pound melee.But tensions were clearly high in their final face-off.Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou weighed in first, tipping the scales at 272lbs.A cool, calm and collected Joshua, 34, soon followed and weighed in at 252.4lbsREAD MORE IN BOXINGFor his December dust-up with Otto Wallin last December, AJ weighed in at a solid 251lbs so is clearly feeling good at that weight.Ngannou, meanwhile, weighed in at 271.1lbs for his first foray into the ring last October against Tyson Fury.ANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTNgannou, 37, shocked the world with a stellar display against The Gypsy King – who he dropped in the third round.’The Predator’ suffered a split decision defeat to the former WBC heavyweight king, who clearly underestimated his boxing ability.Most read in BoxingEXCLUSIVE: Anthony Joshua under huge pressure to ‘out do’ Tyson Fury and KO Ngannou, warns ex-UFC champ’s coachAnd Nganou’s head coach reckons Fury’s shortcomings have heaped additional pressure on the shoulders of AJ.In an exclusive with SunSport, he said: “I see him not being tentative.”Why? Because he has to get that monkey off his back.”He has to outdo Tyson Fury. So he’s going to come out fighting.”Cooper added: “We expect him to come out strong and confident, the way he did against Otto Wallin in his last fight.”That’s what he expects and we’ll be ready for it.”Power versus power, fire versus fire, thats what this fight will be.” More

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    Conor Benn set to fight Manny Pacquiao, 45, in huge blockbuster bout as pair face-off at Joshua vs Ngannou weigh-in

    CONOR BENN is set to fight ring legend Manny Pacquiao.The 27-year-old welterweight son of British ring legend Nigel has been fighting a doping case for almost two years and that is set to come to a close.Manny Pacquiao is set to return to the ring for the first time since 2021Credit: GettyThe icon will be going head-to-head with Conor BennCredit: GettyThe pair came face-to-face at the weigh in for the Joshua vs Ngannou fightAfter the second-generation clash with the son of his dad’s nemesis Chris Eubank Jr was axed, Benn ripped up his licence and took two stay-busy fights on a US licence in Florida and Las Vegas.In an effort to rebuild his reputation and bank balance – after a mentally and financially draining battle to prove his innocence – he is set to take on the EIGHT-WEIGHT legend Pacquiao.Benn’s backers will celebrate his return to big-time boxing but his critics will highlight the Pacman’s last win came in 2019.The Philippines fighter hasn’t taken to the ring since his loss to Yordenis Ugas in 2021.READ MORE IN BOXINGWhile his last victory came over Keith Thurman in July 2019 – almost five years ago.The blockbuster bout was set to be announced at the weigh-in for Anthony Joshua’s fight with Francis Ngannou before a last minute change stopped it from happening.Although the pair discussed the potential fight alongside promoter Eddie Hearn at the event.Speaking to DAZN, Hearn said: “Listen, we’re talking. This is a fight I love.Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL “It’s a legend of the sport against one of the biggest young lions at 147 pounds.”Pacquiao was asked point blank if he would be interested in the fight and replied: “Yes. I believe he can give a good fight. It’s been a while since I have fought a young fighter like him and I am excited for that.”Manny Pacquiao arrives in Saudi Arabia for Joshua vs Ngannou weigh inWhile Benn added: “It [the fight] wasn’t on my radar. It’s idols to rivals and the public demand it and if the public want it the public are going to get it.”I’ve not hidden the face that I want to get to 160 or 154 to fight legends of the game.”I’ll fight any man. I’ll fight anyone put in front of me – if the public want it they can get it.”It’s not known when the fight will be announced, but all parties hinted that they were hoping to get the deal signed as soon as possible.Pacquiao even suggested that he would like to come to an agreement before he leaved Riyadh after the Joshua vs Ngannou fight.ANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUT More

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    When was Mike Tyson’s last fight?

    MIKE Tyson might be 57 years old – but he’s gearing up for a huge fight against Jake Paul in the summer.’Iron’ Mike forged a legendary boxing career in the 1980s and 90s, knockout out opponent after opponent, becoming a superstar in the process.Mike Tyson beat Frank Bruno in one of his biggest fightsCredit: AFPHe ultimately had his streak broken in 1990, losing in shocking fashion to 42/1 betting outside Buster Douglas.After that, he had huge fights against Frank Bruno, Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis.After his retirement, Tyson went on to star in Hollywood fim The Hangover and has started his own podcast called Hotboxin’.When was Mike Tyson’s last fight? Mike Tyson finished his professional boxing career in 2005, losing to Kevin McBride by KO in his last ever fight. His last win came in June 2003 against Clifford Etienne. Tyson then made a return in an exhibition fight against fellow legendary boxer Roy Jones Jr in 2020. The pair fought to an unofficial draw, while Jake Paul beat Nate Robinson on the undercard. Tyson said of his clash with Paul: “He’s grown significantly as a boxer over the years, so it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of a kid can do with the experience and aptitude of a GOAT,” he said.Most read in Boxing“It’s a full circle moment that will be beyond thrilling to watch. “I started him on his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones and now I plan to finish him.” More

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    Inside £1BILLION stadium for Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson that will host World Cup semi final and has world’s largest HDTV

    THE INCREDIBLE stadium that will host Mike Tyson’s return to boxing against Jake Paul cost over £1BILLION to construct.The shock news was announced on Thursday that Iron Mike will face internet sensation Paul on July 20 – the legend’s first in-ring comeback since 2020.The AT&T Stadium will host the return of Mike Tyson to the boxing ringCredit: APJake Paul will face the icon on Saturday 20 JulyCredit: Instagram @netflixukThe £1BN 80,000-seat venue can be expanded to up to 100,000Credit: GettyThe stadium will be used for the 2026 World CupCredit: GettyThe 57-year-old Tyson’s Tyson’s last bout came in an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr, a night that his fellow American was on the undercard against former NBA player Nate Robinson.The Problem Child, 27, produced a brutal first round knock out of Ryan Bourland over the weekend in his last fight.Paul has won his last three bouts since his defeat to Tommy Fury last February but will now face one of the greatest boxers of all time.And the venue that will stage the epic showdown could not be any bigger or better.READ MORE ON SPORTThe 80,000 AT&T Stadium is described as “the largest, most technologically advanced entertainment venue in the world”.It is the home of NFL team the Dallas Cowboys and is located in Arlington, Texas.It is one of the stadiums that will be used for the 2026 Fifa World Cup and will stage one of the semi-finals.It has also been reported that on a single game day, AT&T Stadium uses more electricity than the entire country of Liberia.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnd it is no wonder when you consider that it boasts the world’s largest HDTV, measuring a mega 160 feet wide and 72 feet tall, with over 3,000 televisions dotted around the ground.The incredible venue, which started to be constructed in 2009, also features a retractable roof, which allows events to take place no matter the weather.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson confirmed with ‘biggest fight of the 21st century’ to be shown live on Netflix And with temperatures reaching 35°C in the summer, Tyson and Paul may be grateful for some shade from the Texas sun.The stadium can also be reconfigured to increase its capacity to 100,000 people.It was designed by HKS and built by Manhattan Construction and features two monumental arches along with the largest retractable end zone doors in the world. It boasts 300 luxury suites and club seating on multiple levels but there is also plenty outside of the stands.There is a huge Miller Lite House that has a 70-yard turf field that features field games, four video boards and over 60 TV screens plus over 87,000 outdoor square-footage for event day experiences. That space also has two beer gardens and a walk-in beer cooler. And it seems that Tyson, who became the youngest heavyweight champion ever aged just 20, cannot wait to perform there.He said: “I’m very much looking forward to stepping into the ring with Jake Paul at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.READ MORE SUN STORIES“He’s grown significantly as a boxer over the years, so it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of a ‘kid’ can do with the experience and aptitude of a GOAT.“It’s a full circle moment that will be beyond thrilling to watch; as I started him on his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones and now I plan to finish him.”The AT&T Stadium boasts 300 luxury suites and club seating on multiple levelsCredit: Dallas CowboysIt is not just inside the ground where the good times roll with a huge Miller Lite HouseCredit: GettyAT&T Stadium uses more electricity than the entire country of Liberia at a single eventCredit: Getty More

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    Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou fight odds: Get AJ to win by KO or TKO at Evens with Sky Bet, plus get £30 bonus

    ANTHONY JOSHUA is BACK and he returns to the ring against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.It looks set to be a blockbuster encounter, and Sky Bet have an equally blockbuster price boost for new and existing customers with AJ available at Evens to win by KO or TKO — that’s boosted from 1/2!Want more? Go on then… brand new Sky Bet customers who register an account can claim a whopping £30 in free bets to spend on anything – including Friday’s colossal showdown!Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou: AJ to win by KO or TKO at Evens with Sky BetCredit: SKY BETSky Bet: Get AJ to win by KO or TKO at Evens – claim hereAnthony Joshua clashes with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in the boxing ring on Friday.It’s AJ’s first fight of 2024, and expectations are high given how comfortable and ruthless he was when dispatching Otto Wallin back in December.Joshua won inside the distance on that night in Saudi with the Swede’s corner pulling him out of the fight at the end of the fifth round.And the British superstar is hopeful of a similar result against Ngannou, who has a tough task in only his second ever professional boxing match.AJ has recorded 24KOs in his 27-fight career and he’ll be eager to make a statement ahead of a potential showdown with Tyson Fury.
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    Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson tale of the tape: How YouTuber and boxing legend compare ahead of shock superfight

    NETFLIX today announced they will be streaming the “biggest fight of the century”.And that will see YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul, 27, take on legendary heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson, 57, on July 20.Here’s how the two fighters compareCredit: The SunThe fight will take place in JulyCredit: Instagram @netflixukDespite ‘Iron Mike’ being thirty years Paul’s senior, he will still surely enter the ring as overwhelming favourite to win the bout.The former undisputed and lineal heavyweight champ retains a fearsome physique and good level of physical fitness.He last fought in 2020 against Roy Jones Jr with both coming out of retirement.Paul meanwhile is coming off the back of two fights against two relative unknowns in the form of Andre August and Ryan Bourland – both of which he dispatched by TKO in the first round.READ MORE IN BOXINGHere’s how the two compare…AgeTyson remains in good shapeCredit: AFPTyson comes into this fight as a 57-year-old, but will be 58 by the time the fight comes around in July.If this fight were to have taken place in Tyson’s prime there wouldn’t even be a debate as to who will end up as the winner.But at 27, Paul should in theory be in his physical prime as a boxer.Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL It’s the only factor that makes this matchup interesting for the time being.RecordInside £1Billion stadium for Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson that will host World Cup final and has walk-in beer cooler Iron Mike was one of the most prodigious talents in boxing history.After winning his first 19 bouts by knockout he would go on to become undisputed heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990.Tyson was just 20 years, 4 months, and 22 days old when he won his first heavyweight title, a record that has still never been beaten.His overall record consists of 50 wins and six losses, with 44 of his wins coming by knockout.Paul meanwhile, started off in the world of YouTube has a professional record of nine wins and one loss.He has beaten several big names in MMA such as Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz.His one professional loss came against Tommy Fury.Tyson is one of the most decorated fighters in historyCredit: GettyPaul is yet to win a professional beltCredit: AFPPhysicalTyson was simultaneously one of the shortest heavyweight champions of all time and one of the most impressive phyically – with his ability to pack on muscle key to his explosiveness.He weighs in as 15st 7lb at 5ft10, compared to Paul’s 14st 2lb at 6ft1 in height.Paul reps an impressively muscular frame and has undergone several body transformations.Tyson meanwhile remains in frightening shape for his age and recently posted a picture of him topless with the caption “still got it”.Paul has undergone several body transformationsCredit: GettyInstagram FollowersTestament to pioneering influencer boxing, Paul has mastered the art of the follower – boasting 26m of them on Instagram.Tyson meanwhile, was one of the most famous men on the planet between the 1980s and the early 2000s.That’s seen him garner 24.2m followers, but it still pales in comparison to ‘The Problem Child’.Net worthTyson has a reported net worth of £7.8m despite earning £235m over the course of his career.In August 2003 he filed for bankruptcy and was reportedly £20m in debt.He has since re-earned his cash through investments in various businesses and hosting a podcast named Hotboxin’ With Mike Tyson.Paul meanwhile is a social media mogul, with a reported net worth of £31m.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was one of the first true YouTube stars alongside his brother Logan Paul.The brothers have since divulged from YouTube to make their money through real estate and business investments – such as in the energy drink Prime.Jake Paul has secured a fight against a legendCredit: AFP More

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    Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson: Do I need a Netflix subscription to watch the boxing fight?

    JAKE Paul’s next fight will be against Mike Tyson in a huge clash that has taken everybody by surprise. The Problem Child is only a few days removed from his first round demolition job over Ryan Bourland.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson will be shown live on NetflixTyson hasn’t fought since an exhibition clash with Roy Jones Jr back in 2020. Paul fought on that undercard against former NBA star Nate Robinson, knocking him out in the very first round as well. Paul’s last few fights have been shown live on DAZN, but his clash with Tyson will air on the biggest streaming service in the world. Netflix, streamer of Hollywood blockbusters and some of the most popular TV shows, will show Paul vs Tyson. Do you need a Netflix subscription to watch Paul vs Tyson?In short, yes, you need a Netflix subscription to watch Paul’s fight with Tyson. The fight, however, is NOT on pay-per-view. So if you already have a subscription, you can watch the event. A standard subscription with adverts is £4.99-a-month but without adverts it’s £10.99.A premium subscription, which allows you to watch on up to four supported devices, is £17.99-a-month.Most read in BoxingWhat has Paul said about the fight?”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,” he said. “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. “I could not be more excited to make this amazing fight available to all Netflix subscribers alongside the hardest hitter of all time, Mike Tyson, on Saturday, July 20th.” More

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    ‘No one wanted this… so sad to see’, says KSI as world of boxing reacts to shock Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight

    KSI has slammed the upcoming fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson after their boxing clash was announced.The Problem Child is set to face the former heavyweight world champion on July 20.KSI has given his reaction to the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight announcementCredit: GettyThe pair are set to fight live on Netflix in JulyCredit: https://twitter.com/netflixTyson, 57, reigned as the undisputed heavyweight king between 1987 and 1990.Paul also confirmed the bout will be broadcast live on Netflix from the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.The 80,000-capacity arena, nicknamed the Death Star, is home to the Dallas Cowboys and is the third biggest NFL stadium.Long-time Paul rival KSI has joined boxing fans in reacting to the news on social media.READ MORE IN BOXINGHe wrote: “50+ years old. No one wanted this… So sad to see man…”Dillon Danis, who fought Paul’s older brother Logan last year, also wrote: “You’re fighting someone who was born in 1966. Have some shame.”Former UFC champion Michael Bisping added: “You should be ashamed of yourself. And the biggest joke is you don’t even slightly realize why.”Fans agreed, with one commenting: “Everybody involved in making this fight fight happen should go to prison.”Most read in BoxingCHELTENHAM BETTING OFFERS – BEST FREE BET DEALS FOR THE FESTIVAL Another also said: “I can’t take this s*** serious man. Hell nah man.”Paul is fresh from extending his professional boxing record to 9-1 on Saturday.The Sun’s Wally Downes Jr fumes as Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson CONFIRMED with ‘biggest fight of the 21st century’ to be shown live on NetflixThe 27-year-old picked up his sixth career knockout with a first round stoppage of Ryan Bourland in Puerto Rico.Meanwhile, Tyson has not fought professionally since 2005, with his record standing at 50-6.He has contested in two exhibition bouts since, though, most recently in November 2020.Iron Mike fought to a split draw against fellow former world champion Roy Jones Jr. in a card which also featured Paul.The YouTuber turned boxer knocked out ex-NBA player Nate Robinson in the co-main event at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles.Paul confirmed the fight will take place in Arlington, Texas on July 20Credit: Instagram @netflixuk More