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      Mike Tyson shows off incredible one-year body transformation as 58-year-old looks shredded ahead of Jake Paul fight

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      MIKE TYSON has incredibly transformed his body in just one year ahead of his fight with Jake Paul.The heavyweight icon returns on November 15 in Texas for his controversial clash against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul. Mike Tyson pictured in December 2023Tyson ahead of his fight with Jake PaulCredit: https://www.instagram.com/miketyson/And Tyson recently revealed his stunning physique at the age of 58, posing for a black and white photo with his shredded abs on display. It was only in December of last year that Iron Mike showed off the results of having his late daughter Exodus tattooed on his chest.And in the 11 months since he has whipped himself into amazing shape to fight Paul – who is 30 YEARS his junior. Even the social media sensation has been impressed with Tyson’s turnaround. READ MORE IN BOXINGPaul, 27, said: “Fair play Mike. You look incredible. Hulk s***. But I’m still f***ing you up.”Tyson is set to make his return to professional boxing for the first time in nearly two decades. He has not fought since 2005 when he quit on his stool against tree surgeon Kevin McBride and threw the towel in on his career. He weighed 16st 6lb, over ONE STONE heavier than the night he first won the title aged 20 in 1986 during his fearsome prime. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTyson did return in 2020 for an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr and scaled 15st 7lb – which resembled his best fighting weight. In retirement, Iron Mike got as heavy as 27 STONE after falling into depression and substance abuse. ‘There’s nothing nice about me’ – Mike Tyson’s chilling warning after saying he needs 10% of his prime to beat Jake Paul But he remarkably turned his life around and is now back in boxing despite the scrutiny that has come with it. The already slammed showdown was further questioned when Tyson pulled out of the initial July 20 date after suffering an ulcer flare-up on a flight. But, he has been passed medically fit to fight and will undertake additional heart and brain tests due to his age. It will also be a professionally-sanctioned bout but over eight two-minute rounds opposed to three and competed in bigger 14oz gloves. And Tyson boasted of needing only a fraction of his brilliant best to beat 10-1 Paul – who only debuted in 2020. He said: “I’m just doing really well. I’m doing really well.“I’m very grateful that I’m doing well. I’m just looking forward to the fight, really looking forward to it.“Like when you think about it regardless of how old I am, this guy only has ten fights.“He only has ten fights, if I can fight a little bit with my experience, he only has ten f***ing fights, okay?READ MORE SUN STORIES“If I can fight ten per cent of what I was, he only has ten fights, he couldn’t match that.“And that’s being sincere. If I’m 10 per cent, he can’t match it.”TYSON THROUGH THE YEARS Tyson during his prime in 1986Credit: GettyIron Mike retired in 2005Credit: GettyHe ballooned up in weight in retirementCredit: GettyTyson made a return for an exhibition in 2020Credit: Getty More

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      Mike Tyson, 58, reveals his kids’ reaction to accepting Jake Paul fight after admitting they are FANS of YouTube star

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      MIKE TYSON must put friendship and even his family’s love for Jake Paul aside for their £60million match.The heavyweight great returns to the ring on November 15 for a controversial clash against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul. Tyson with son Morocco, far left, mother-in-law Rita Ali, wife Lakiha Spicer and daughter Milan, far rightCredit: Getty Images – GettyTyson with his daughters Mikey, far left, Milan middle, his wife and son Morocco, far rightCredit: WireImageIt comes after years of championing and hailing the social media star’s impact on the sport. But now Tyson has vowed to END the boxing career he helped start when professional records and reputations go on the line in Texas. He said: “This is business, this is just business, nothing personal.”Tyson, 58, once talked down ever fighting Paul, 27, revealing even his kids are fans of the former vlogger. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe said on the Nelk Boys’ podcast: “I mean my whole f***ing family, everybody loves this little white motherf***er!” Tyson might be the Baddest Man on The Planet to Paul and everyone else – but to his children he is just their old man. He said: “My kids don’t have too much involvement with my boxing career, I’m dad to them.“There’s so many other celebrities they enjoy better than me but I’m dad.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTyson has seven kids, Mikey, 34, Rayna, 28, Amir, 27, Miguel, 22, Milan, 16, and Morocco, 13, and Exodus, who sadly died aged four in 2009. Milan and Morocco were not even born when their famous father fought as a professional for the last time. ‘There’s nothing nice about me’ – Mike Tyson’s chilling warning after saying he needs 10% of his prime to beat Jake Paul That night in 2005 – almost 20 YEARS AGO – he quit on his stool against Kevin McBride and threw the towel in on his boxing career. But now two decades later and he is back and says just ten per cent of his brutal best is enough to beat 10-1 Paul. Tyson said: “I’m just doing really well. I’m doing really well.“I’m very grateful that I’m doing well. I’m just looking forward to the fight, really looking forward to it.“Like when you think about it regardless of how old I am, this guy only has ten fights.“He only has ten fights, if I can fight a little bit with my experience, he only has ten f***ing fights, okay?“If I can fight ten per cent of what I was, he only has ten fights, he couldn’t match that.“And that’s being sincere. If I’m 10 per cent, he can’t match it.”Tyson was initially forced out of the original July 20 fight date after suffering an ulcer flare-up in his stomach during a flight. He has since been passed medically fit to resume training but will undertake additional brain and heart tests due to his age. Both will also be subject to drug testing and they look to become the first boxers to headline an event on streaming giants Netflix. A huge $80MILLION (£60m) purse is being split down the middle but Tyson insists the fight for the ages is NOT money-motivated. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said: “The money from this fight is not going to change my lifestyle. This is not for financial reasons.“My life is not gonna change, not 1 per cent after this fight, I will always be able to live this way and I’m just doing it because I wanna test myself.”Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: AFP More

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      British boxer, 21, found dead in hotel room with ‘drug paraphernalia’ next to unconscious Australian star

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      A BRITISH boxer has been found dead in a Thai hotel room reportedly next to drug paraphernalia.The 21-year-old was with Australian Muay Thai star Jayson Tonkin in a room on the fourth floor in the coastal resort city of Pattaya.Muay Thai fighter Jayson Tonkin is in intensive care after being found with ‘drug paraphernalia’Credit: Asia Pacific Press via ViralPressJayson was found with a dead Brit in his hotel roomCredit: Asia Pacific Press via ViralPressCops said the two men were found just after midnight Wednesday with “drug paraphernalia” on the table after staff heard a commotion in the room.On arriving they found Jayson panicking “in a state of severe intoxication” about why the other person was “lying still”, local media reported.The Brit was dead and was shirtless, wearing just black shorts and a waist bag.A police spokesman said: “We have taken photos of the scene and collected all evidence. Read more on boxing”We believe he may have died from a drug overdose based on what we found in the room. “We will question his friend further when he is conscious.”Jayson was later taken to hospital and is currently in the ICU unconscious.Despite that, Thai cops, who take a hard line on drugs, could charge him with consumption or possession leading to up to five years in prison, the Daily Mail reports.Most read in BoxingJayson, originally from Manly in Sydney, moved to Thailand as a teen and had begun fight in Muay Thai bouts.A middleweight Muay Thai fighter nicknamed The Dingo, Jayson opened up about his struggles with drugs – and in particular methamphetamine – in a podcast about mental health made earlier this year.One fight planned for October 20 against WBC Muay Thai world number one middleweight champion, Tengnueng Sitjaesairoong had been cancelled after Monsoon rains had hit the area.The Foreign Office said: “We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Thailand and are in contact with the local authorities.”Jayson was in Thailand for Muay Thai fightingCredit: Asia Pacific Press via ViralPress More

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      Olympic champ, 53, who David Haye brutally KO’d returns to boxing with emotional statement about ‘facing my demons’

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      AUDLEY HARRISON has announced he is returning to boxing.Harrison became Team GB’s first Olympic boxing champion since 1968 when he returned from Sydney in 2000 with the gold. Audley Harrison announced he is back in boxing as a managerCredit: X/ audleyharrisonDavid Haye knocked out Harrison in 2010Credit: News Group Newspapers LtdBut he could not recreate the same success in the professional ranks, infamously losing by third-round knockout to David Haye in 2010.Harrison retired in 2013 but has now revealed plans to return as a manager after having his licence approved. He posted on social media: “I walked away from boxing for many years … partly because I didn’t want to tell my story, as I didn’t want to face my demons of my past, but life doesn’t work like that, so I’m ready to lift the lid, but not now.”All that knowledge & experience I have hasn’t gone, its been sitting dormant, waiting for me to return to guide that fighter who’s fallen and needs my support to help him rise.READ MORE IN BOXING”Ready like Freddy – its’ time to go. Cheers to me.”Harrison turned pro a year after his Olympic heroics and breezed past his first 19 fights. But the cracks started to appear after suffering consecutive losses to Danny Williams and then Dominick Guinn.Williams lost Commonwealth, European and British heavyweight title fights before challenging for Haye’s world heavyweight championship. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut Harrison only landed ONE single punch the whole bout and his career was left in tatters in the aftermath.The heavyweight boxed six times after defeat to Haye, losing for the final time against future champ Deontay Wilder. In retirement, Harrison, 53, featured on TV shows such as Strictly Come Dancing, Celebrity Big Brother and MasterChef while becoming a poker player. Mike Tyson, 58, sparks concern as he says he ‘wants to die in the ring’ ahead of Jake Paul fight in new Netflix video More

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      ‘I’m not a nice person and I don’t give a f***’ says Mike Tyson in chilling warning to Jake Paul ahead of Netflix fight

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      MIKE TYSON was once known as the “Baddest Man on The Planet”.And 20 years on from his last pro bout, Iron Mike warned he is still “not a nice person”.Mike Tyson during his prime in 1989Credit: GettyNow he returns to fight Jake PaulCredit: GettyThe heavyweight great says he needs to be a fraction of his best to defeat YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.Their controversial clash in Texas on November 15 is worth £60million, £30m each.And controversy has never been far away from Tyson who was jailed for three years for a rape conviction in 1992.Before and after that, Tyson lost some of his most destructive years out of the ring through a party lifestyle of drink, drugs and women.READ MORE IN BOXINGIn the years since retirement, Tyson has gone broke, regained his wealth through various businesses and become a pop culture icon.Despite settling down in his third marriage with soulmate Lakiha Spicer and being a doting dad of seven, Tyson warned not to mistake his new life for weakness.He admitted: “There’s nothing nice about me. I’m not a nice person.“No, I’m a decent person, I try to do the right thing but a nice person I am not.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“So anybody that has an auspice that I’m a nice person, they’re gonna be disappointed.“I’m just not a nice person. I don’t make people happy for no reason. I’m just who I am. I’m not trying to gain friends.Mike Tyson’s blunt 10-word response to Eddie Hearn after promoter calls Jake Paul fight ‘disrespectful to boxing’ “Basically what I’m saying, I don’t wanna make friends with you. I don’t care if you don’t put me on your boat or you let your yacht, I don’t give a f***.“I’m not gonna ever be nice to nobody. I’ll be kind but never nice.”Tyson has made millions through his cannabis empire, so money is not the motivation for this fight.It will be almost 20 YEARS removed from his last pro bout – the night he quit on his stool against tree surgeon Kevin McBride.Even then aged 38, it was clear to see Iron Mike’s days as the Baddest Man on The Planet were far behind him.At 58, there are huge fears for Tyson’s safety stepping into the ring with an opponent 30 years his junior.But Iron Mike insists if he can draw on just 10 per cent of his prime then it will be enough to beat 10-1 Paul – who turned pro only four year ago.Tyson said: “When you think about it regardless of how old I am, this guy only has ten fights.“He only has 10 fights, if I can fight a little bit with my experience, he only has 10 f***ing fights, okay?“If I can fight 10 per cent of what I was, he only has ten fights, he couldn’t match that. And that’s being sincere. If I’m 10 per cent, he can’t match it.”The slammed showdown faced further scrutiny when Tyson was forced to pull out of the initial July 20 date due to a health precaution.He suffered an ulcer flare-up in his stomach during a flight – but has since been passed medically fit to resume training.But he will also have to undergo extra heart and brain tests due to his age. Amid the safety concerns, Tyson hit back: “I’m just doing really well.“I’m very grateful that I’m doing well. I’m just looking forward to the fight, really looking forward to it.”Tyson and Paul are to share a huge $80m (£60m) purse down the middle as they become the first to headline a boxing event on streaming giants Netflix.But Iron Mike – who blew through £250m during his heyday – promises his comeback is NOT money-motivated.He said: “I have more responsibilities. My life is more, I don’t know, it’s more practical than it was before. I have kids. I have a wife, I have children. I have things to do.“When I was a champion, I didn’t have things to do and nothing to do.“Nothing of substance to do. Party drink, women, talk s*** and that was no substance back then.READ MORE SUN STORIES“The money from this fight is not going to change my lifestyle. This is not for financial reasons.“My life is not gonna change, not one per cent after this fight, I will always be able to live this way and I’m just doing it because I wanna test myself.”Tyson with son Morocco, far left, mother-in-law Rita Ali, wife Lakiha Spicer and daughter Milan, far rightCredit: Getty Images – GettyLakiha Spicer with Tyson in 2014Credit: GettyTyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: Rex More

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      ‘Forget what my wife and kids are thinking’ – ‘Selfish’ Mike Tyson admits he’ll put his life on the line vs Jake Paul

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      ICONIC boxing veteran Mike Tyson doesn’t care if he puts his life in danger for his comeback fight against Jake Paul.Tyson admits he is selfish about his desire to keep fighting, not caring about the concerns of his wife or children.Mike Tyson is ready to risk his life against Jake PaulCredit: ReutersHe will face Paul on November 15Credit: EPAThe ex-undisputed heavyweight champion of the world is confident he will beat YouTuber turned-boxer Paul, claiming he will run scared once the bell goes in Dallas next month.Fans and medical specialists have expressed concerns about Tyson’s welfare given the 31 year age difference to his younger, taller and heavier opponent.But the 58-year-old is willing to put his life on the line: “It ignites me. You know what I mean? It just gives me a life for myself. Forget everybody else even if they wish I lose, it’s about me doing what I want to do.“Forget what my wife and kids are thinking about just this one moment. Just stick with me and don’t feel sorry for me. Don’t worry about me. That’s all.READ MORE ON SPORT“It had nothing to do with my kids. It’s all about me.“And sometimes I wonder, is that bad? Is that my ego where it’s just the hell I’m going to do, I don’t care what my health risk or anything, and it’s just who I am.“They knew I was that way before they married me.”They know I was that way when I had them and when they were kids, and I’m just going to always be there. I’m always going to test myself.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“I’m always going to push the envelope. “Tyson admits his completive nature means he is ready to defy the odds adding that some people may seem him as delusional. Mike Tyson, 58, sparks concern as he says he ‘wants to die in the ring’ ahead of Jake Paul fight in new Netflix videoHe said: “It’s very scary if you don’t give up on yourself because you could accomplish things you never dreamed you were going to accomplish.“And when you do something like that, believe it or not, even if it’s in a good perspective, it’s very scary to believe something that you see as a delusion which you made a reality. That’s pretty scary, but it’s good. It’s just scary to know the power of the mind could accomplish anything.”Asked what to say to fans who have concerns about him fighting Paul, he replied: “Tell them to bet their life on it.“Tyson, speaking to Fox TV in Texas, declared he has “bad intentions” for Paul admitting the fight will be “not long.”He smirked: “As soon as I catch him, because he’s going to run like a thief. I don’t see how he’s going to make an exciting fight by running all day.“He’s supposed to be the young guy. He’s supposed to walk right through me. I’m an old man. He’s going to run all f***ing night.“You can’t compare me with other people my age because other people at my age haven’t been training as long as being consistent as me. And I’m just a different species for a human being.“I think it is because I’m very active in what I do. I don’t sit around doing nothing. I’m just very active. I’m very serious in what I do, and I’m just so interested. I can’t wait for this evening to happen.“I think he believes he’s a young guy. I’m the quasi-retired man child or whatever they may think I am, and he thinks this is going to be an easy touch.“I’m going to be successful doing it, and it’s easy.“READ MORE SUN STORIESTyson taunted Paul to stand toe-to-toe and punched him at the start of the fight, which will be screened on Netflix on November 15.He added: “He should try it. He’s a younger man. He should be able to handle punches from an old, withering man like me. “ More

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      Mike Tyson’s blunt 10-word response to Eddie Hearn after promoter calls Jake Paul fight ‘disrespectful to boxing’

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      MIKE TYSON has hit back after Eddie Hearn slammed his fight against Jake Paul as “disrespectful to boxing”. Tyson returns to the ring on November 15 in Texas for a controversial clash with Paul scrutinised due to the huge age gap between them. Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: GettyEddie Hearn has hit out at the fightCredit: ReutersHearn – who promotes the rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano on the undercard – has been among the most critical. He blasted it as “dangerous, irresponsible and disrespectful to boxing” and vowed to leave the stadium early to NOT watch the bout. But Iron Mike – who could strike fear into opponents’ eyes with just a glare – had an equally blunt response when probed on Hearn’s comments. He said: “Well, that’s Eddie’s opinion and that’s all I can say.”READ MORE IN BOXINGTyson, 58, is now 20 YEARS removed from his last professional fight, the night he quit on the stool against Kevin McBride.But he did return in 2020 for an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr which was drawn over eight rounds. It was nothing more than a glorified sparring session between two of boxing’s most respected figures. Although when he shares the ring with 27-year-old – Paul things will be different. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt will be a pro sanctioned bout, with records going on the line and competed over eight two-minute rounds – opposed to the usual three. Tyson – who pulled out of the initial July 20 date due to an ulcer flare up – will also be subject to additional brain and heart tests due to his age. ‘There’s nothing nice about me’ – Mike Tyson’s chilling warning after saying he needs 10% of his prime to beat Jake Paul And the fight will mark Netflix’s first foray into live boxing – with a huge purse of £60MILLION to be shared down the middle between them. But Tyson – who blew through nearly £300m of boxing purses during his prime – insisted the fight is NOT money-motivated. He said: “The money from this fight is not going to change my lifestyle. This is not for financial reasons.“My life is not gonna change, not 1 per cent after this fight, I will always be able to live this way and I’m just doing it because I wanna test myself.” More

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      Mike Tyson, 58, sparks concern as he says he ‘wants to die in the ring’ ahead of Jake Paul fight in new Netflix video

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      MIKE TYSON sparked concern after declaring he “wants to die in the ring” ahead of November’s fight against Jake Paul.Boxing legend Tyson will step into the ring against the social media star on November 15, with the fight being shown live on Netflix.Mike Tyson has sparked concern ahead of his bout with Jake PaulThe pair fight each other in Texas next monthCredit: AFPThe two men were initially due to face each other in July.But the date was postponed after Tyson suffered a health problem just weeks before.The former heavyweight king claimed to have an “ulcer flare-up” after being taken ill on a flight.And some feel the 58-year-old, who has not had a sanction fight in two decades, is risking his health against 28-year-old Paul.READ MORE IN BOXINGNow, Tyson has sparked more concern after admitting he would rather “die in the ring” than a hospital bed.The icon acknowledges the threat he faces in Paul, who has suffered just one defeat in 10 pro bouts.And Tyson reckons he will be “immortal” if he ends up securing victory at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Speaking in a Netflix clip, Tyson said: “I don’t do anything if I don’t risk being embarrassed. Like now I want to fight this young motherf****r.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“This is really big for me, if I win I will be immortal. If I do it bad, I don’t want to die in a hospital bed, I want to die in the ring.”Tyson was also praised by adviser Gene Kilroy, who used to be the manager of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali.Mike Tyson looks ripped at 58 as former heavyweight champ shows off impressive physique before Jake Paul fightKilroy said to Tyson: “This is the strongest I’ve ever seen you and I’ve known you since you were 13. This impressed the s**t out of me, nothing impresses me.“I’m proud of you Mike, you’ve done more workouts than what I saw you do when you fought Lennox Lewis.“Different era brother, it’s a whole new ball game.” More