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      I’ve worked with Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather – but ‘The Monster’ is the best I’ve ever seen

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      LEGENDARY promoter Bob Arum has revealed who the best fighter he has ever seen in.The 92-year-old has worked with boxing icons like Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather and Tyson Fury.Naoya Inoue is the undisputed bantamweight championCredit: GettyBob Arum (standing) claims Inoue is the best fighter he has worked withCredit: AFPBut Arum reckons Naoya Inoue is superior to all of them in the ring.The Japanese undisputed bantamweight champion, who is nicknamed “The Monster”, boasts a 27-0 record.And he survived the first knockdown of his career to KO Luis Nery in the sixth round during his last outing earlier this month.Arum, who watched from ringside at the Tokyo Dome, told Jai McAllister: “He is not only pound-for-pound the best in the world, Inoue is the best fighter I have ever seen, no matter the what weight category.READ MORE IN BOXING”In over 60 years in boxing, I have never seen anything like Inoue.”He’s a terrific young man. It’s scary with what I am seeing. He overwhelms really good opponents. I’ve never seen a fighter of that size perform the way he has. “Maybe [Mexico’s former featherweight champion] Salvador Sanchez had that ability. Even then, Sanchez did not win nearly all his fights by knockout.“Inoue goes in, boxes, and knocks these guys out. What we’re seeing in Inoue is something that is really special.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“There are no ifs, ands, or buts about it. He’s as special to boxing.”We’re honoured to be playing a part in his career.”Naoya Inoue lives up to ‘Monster’ nickname as ref saves opponent Aran Dipaen Bob Arum worked with Muhammed AliCredit: GettyArum has worked with Inoue from 2019 and the 31-year-old superstar is set to fight Aussie mandatory challenger Sam Goodman next.But reports suggest he could be placed on the undercard of an event headlined by Anthony Joshua in September.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT More

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      Footage emerges of John Fury getting KO’d TWICE in boxing career after claiming ‘we can’t be beat’ in headbutt storm

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      FOOTAGE has emerged of John Fury being knocked out TWICE after his “we can’t be beat” claims amid his headbutt shame.The 59-year-old’s Gypsy King son Tyson will take on Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight crown in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.John Fury caused controversy this week with his headbutting anticsCredit: PAHe screamed after the attack that ‘we can’t be beat’Credit: PAJohn was knocked out by Henry Akinwande in 1991Credit: XJohn was knocked out by Henry Akinwande in 1991Credit: XHowever, it was the WBC champion’s father who has dominated the build-up after he HEADBUTTED Stanislav Stepchuk – a member of the Usyk team – earlier this week in the build-up to the fight.John, who was left with a bloodied forehead, was then screaming in the resulting melee: “We can’t be beat! We can’t be beat!”While his boy Tyson, 35, and even one of his younger sons Tommy Fury remain unbeaten, some fans are only just now realising that John has actually been floored before.He is a former boxer and bareknuckle fighter whose pro career spanned eight years and 13 bouts.READ MORE ON BOXINGJohn made his debut in 1987, losing to rugby league player Adam Fogerty, but went on to win his next six fights until a draw with David Hopkins in Helsinki on February 13, 1989.He rebounded with wins against Michael Murray, a future British title challenger, and Cesare Di Benedetto, a future Italian title challenger.That led to him being rewarded with a shot at the vacant Central Area title against Neil Malpass, only for him to lose on points.However, his career came to an end after two crushing setbacks left him out for the count.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe first suffered a third round KO loss against future WBO champion Henry Akinwande that led to a four-year absence from boxing.John then returned to the ring in 1995 but he was brutally KO’d in the fourth round by Steve Garber in Manchester.EXCLUSIVE: John Fury left BLEEDING after crazy altercation with Oleksandr Usyk’s team ahead of Fury vs UsykIt did not take fans long to respond, with one saying: “Explains why he picks on the little guys now!!”Another wrote: “In John’s memory he won these fights.”A third commented: “I thought a warrior got back up.”While a fourth added: “Best thing I’ve ever seen on the Internet.”Inside the ring wasn’t the only place where John was trading blows with opponents.He claims to have had “more than 100” fights in total during his life and insisted he had “never lost outside the ring”.Inside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport.
      That included a bare-knuckle fight for which he was paid a whopping £100,000.Meanwhile, John broke his silence over the headbutting incident and tried to justify it by insisting “I’m a warrior, that’s what we do”.He said: “[They] disrespected my son, the best heavyweight to ever wear a pair of boxing gloves.“Coming out with all that rubbish. He’s in my face, trying to be clever.“Coming into my space, ‘Usyk, Usyk’, nobody’s bothering with them. I was only chanting my own son’s name.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT“They stepped closer, stepped closer. So I’m a warrior at the end of the day, that’s what we do.“We’re fighting people, you come in the space, you’re gonna get what’s coming.”But that led to Usyk warning Fury and his dad John that his secret army of gun-and-knife trained soldiers will not stand for another assault.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, Tyson looked completely unconcerned by that threat.The Gypsy King rocked up to the Grand Arrivals event last night with a “new style” that left fans claiming that he looked like a cross between Boy George and WWE legend The Undertaker.John Fury’s maddest momentsHere are just some of John Fury’s most astonishing moments: More

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      Tyson Fury compared to WWE legend and Eighties pop icon as he reveals ‘new style’ ahead of Oleksandr Usyk fight

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      FANS were torn between a WWE legend and an iconic 80s pop star when trying to work out who Tyson Fury resembled in his “new style”.The Gypsy King will take on Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight crown in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night.Tyson Fury revealed his ‘new style’ ahead of this Saturday’s fightCredit: PAThe star donned a pair of bright trousers, a black vest shirt and dark hat yesterdayCredit: GettySome fans thought he looked remarkably similar to WWE star The UndertakerCredit: World Wrestling Entertainment IncOthers even compared him to 80s pop star Boy GeorgeCredit: GettyTempers have already boiled over when the WBC champ’s father HEADBUTTED Stanislav Stepchuk – a member of the other fight team – this week in the build-up to the fight.That led to Usyk warning Fury and his dad John that his secret army of gun-and-knife trained soldiers will not stand for another assault.However, the 35-year-old Brit appeared to be more worried about how he looked as he rocked up to the Grand Arrivals event last night.Fury was firstly seen jiving into the event wearing a pair of jazzy trousers, along with a black vest jacket and a dark hat. READ MORE ON BOXING“He looks like the Undertaker,” declared one viewer on social media upon seeing his outfit, comparing him to the WWE wrestling icon.While another asked: “Why is he dressed like Boy George?”Although most agreed that “this is a new style”, many were a big fan of the star’s attire.One fan wrote: “Tyson’s swag and that hat, a grand entrance dance, a showman’s heart! Fury’s flair, a knockout start!”Most read in SportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSWhile a fourth fifth added: “Oh, the shimmy and that hat, Tyson’s swagger lights the path! His grand arrival, a dance of joy, a moment we’ll forever enjoy!”His dad’s fuse appeared to be lit by Usyk’s team chanting for their man at the sorry scenes earlier in the week at the Hilton Hotel in Saudi.The Sun’s Wally Downes Jr previews Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk from Saudi Arabia ahead of Grand ArrivalsA Sky Sports interviewer asked Fury last night: “This chanting has now become a thing, they obviously feel that they might not be able to intimidate you but can perhaps make some noise around your camp. Is this making any difference at all?”Fury, still wearing his black hat, mockingly said: “Nervous. Shaking. Terrified.”He was then asked whether he would concede if he had any nerves.That led to the 6ft 9in fighter replying: “I’m absolutely bricking it. I can barely stand up.”He then finished off his answer by shouting “Usyk” followed by a mocking scared scream.John, who was left with a bloodied forehead, broke his silence over the headbutting incident and tried to justify it by insisting “I’m a warrior, that’s what we do”.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTHe said: “[They] disrespected my son, the best heavyweight to ever wear a pair of boxing gloves.“Coming out with all that rubbish. He’s in my face, trying to be clever.“Coming into my space, ‘Usyk, Usyk’, nobody’s bothering with them. I was only chanting my own son’s name.READ MORE SUN STORIES“They stepped closer, stepped closer. So I’m a warrior at the end of the day, that’s what we do.“We’re fighting people, you come in the space, you’re gonna get what’s coming.”Inside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport. More

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      Tyson Fury tipped to use ‘dark arts’ in desperate bid to beat Oleksandr Usyk in undisputed heavyweight title fight

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      TYSON FURY may try and turn his showdown with Oleksandr Usyk into a street fight, according to a boxing insider.The heavyweights collide in Saudi Arabia this weekend with four belts on the line in a massive unification bout.Tyson Fury is being tipped to use all the tools at his disposalCredit: GettyOleksandr Usyk is an outstanding technicianCredit: GettyAnd former WBO cruiserweight champion Johnny Nelson thinks Fury, 35, will use all the tricks in the trade.He told Boxing News 24/7: “I can see Fury, if he’s getting outboxed and is losing the fight, reverting to type and him fighting – not boxing – but fighting. “It’s what he knows, he’s a fighting man.”I see a close fight, with Fury very possibly using the dark arts in there. READ MORE IN BOXING”He did it in the [Francis] Ngannou fight, and if he finds himself under pressure, he will revert to type I think.”Tony Bellew has claimed Usyk is a better pound-for-pound boxer.But Nelson thinks Fury’s sheer size could cause problems for the Ukrainian technician, 37.The pundit, 57, added: “I do agree with Tony. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”But the thing is, Fury is so much bigger, so Usyk has to deal with what he’s facing. “You can’t put that drama on it, saying what if they were both the same size when they’re not. The Sun’s Wally Downes Jr previews Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk from Saudi Arabia ahead of Grand Arrivals”Fury is so much bigger and Usyk will have to deal with that.”Fury has shed the pounds in the build-up to the fight – perhaps looking to combat his rival’s speed.Usyk, on the other hand, seems to have visibly bulked up.Fight week has already produced some drama as Tyson’s dad John Fury HEADBUTTED one of Usyk’s team.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT More

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      Usyk warns Tyson Fury and dad John his secret army of gun-and-knife trained soldiers won’t stand for another assault

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      OLEKSANDR USYK has warned Tyson Fury and his dad that his secret army of gun-and-knife trained soldiers will not stand for another assault.Ukraine’s 37-year-old WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight world champion had to hold his team back at Monday’s launch event in Riyadh after 59-year-old former fighter John headbutted a young member of Usyk’s staff.Oleksandr Usyk has warned Tyson Fury and his dad that his army will not stand for assaultCredit: @usykkaJohn headbutted a young member of Usyk’s staff on MondayCredit: @usykkaMarvellously it was the handlebar-moustached social media bloke who scuttled away bloodied and embarrassed after little Stanislav Stepchuk barely flinched.Despite the ugly scenes – that threatened to stain the undisputed decider in the super-strict kingdom – the £100m fight was never in jeopardy.But the 35-year-old WBC Gypsy King and his loudmouth bunch will be if they dare poke the beast again.“If they want to destabilise my team, it’s not possible,” the gap-toothed father-of-four said about the woeful fracas.READ MORE IN BOXING“Because I don’t just have professional coaches and trainers, I have professional soldiers.“The security were calling ‘back Team Usyk, back!’“But my team is very good at wanting to fight, not boxing, street fighting, shooting, knives, wrestling.“But I said ‘hey, hey guys, get back please’.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS“We had to behave properly.“The situation doesn’t matter to me, it’s just more motivation for my team.John Fury breaks silence on headbutting Usyk team member as Tyson’s bloodied dad says ‘I’m a warrior, that’s what we do’ “It’s disappointing that it happened at an event like this, because it is about discipline.“But I am not disappointed by my team, they are disappointed because I pulled them back and stopped them from fighting.“They wanted to go, they were looking over at me waiting for the signal to go.“They were waiting for the thumbs up but I gave them the thumbs down.“‘Back, back please,” I said. And they were not happy”.John Fury screamed about living for “blood and guts and horror” but in the 15 years he has been in the spotlight nobody has seen him throw a meaningful punch.He has thrust his crotch and threatened to “bum” YouTuber prankster KSI and beaten up a TV screen and perspex box when trying to help mild-mannered son Tommy flog more of the novelty ‘fight’ shows.Some of Usyk’s team, by stark contrast, have come straight off the frontline fighting back Vladimir Putin’s vicious invasion – and they don’t whisper a word about it.“For me it doesn’t matter,” he said “It’s just bad behaviour from Tyson’s team.“We are professional athletes, not street fighters and this is a big event for our people, the UK and Ukraine.“My friend did not bleed because he is a powerful guy. He is a street guy. Did you see the video? He was like a Pitbull, ruff!“He’s only my friend, it’s a secret who the soldiers are in my team.”John definitely helped Tommy flog dud bouts but the first undisputed heavyweight decider in 25 years – between two undefeated masters of the sport – does not need a slapstick act trying to boost social media hits.If he wants to learn about helping his two sons understand the great honour and discipline involved in boxing, he should listen to the rival half of age and double his intelligence.“Both sons came to the gym after one of my sessions because my family lives close by,” he said about his Valencia camp.“My sons come to the gym and give me power and motivation.“Before I had sons, when I was young, I knew when I had them they could help me with water and hand me my gumshield and tell me ‘hey, come on father, you can do it’”.Usyk is flanked by compatriots protecting him and he wants to inspire them and all the people back home as they try to fend off Putin’s sickening siege.Victory in Saudi Arabia will give him the biggest platform in sport to celebrate his nation, highlight their plight and shine an even brighter light on Putin’s war crimes, but he’s too modest to be driven by it.“I really appreciate the support from my fans and Ukrainian soldiers,” he said. “It’s a big motivation.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Maybe I motivate my people, maybe.”No maybe about it.TYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT More

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      Inside Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam’s romance, from first meeting on Instagram to helping him deal with Tommy Fury loss

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      THERE was a time when Jake Paul would jump from relationship to relationship with pretty models or fellow influencers.But now, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, 27, is smitten with beautiful speedskater Jutta Leerdam.Jake Paul is smitten with Dutch speedskater Jutta LeerdamPaul and Leerdam celebrated a year together last monthLeerdam was a silver medallist at the 2022 Winter Games in BeijingCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamLast month, the pair celebrated a year since they went public with their romance.The Dutch beauty, 25, a silver medallist at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, has kept the Problem Child grounded and focused.The pair got together after they began flirting on Instagram.They went public with their romance in April 2023 , with Paul sharing a photo of them together.Read more Jake Paul news”I’m Dutch now”, Paul captioned the snap which featured him holding hands with Leerdam in a carousel of pictures.When Paul suffered the first loss of his career to Tommy Fury, Leerdam provided the perfect support for his battered ego.She will likely be cheering his corner when he comes up against Mike Tyson on July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Texas.First impressionsBoth Paul and Leerdam were involved in high-profile break-ups.Most read in BoxingHe was engaged to model and influencer Julia Rose, before they called it quits in 2022.Paul joked on Valentine’s Day he was celebrating the occasion with his boxing gloves.Jake Paul’s girlfriend Jutta Leerdam shows off bikini body after boxer whisks stunning speedskater off on holidayLeerdam dated fellow Dutch speedskater Koen Verweij for over five years, before pulling the plug.In heartbreak, Paul and Leerdam found each other on Instagram.They began chatting, before finally agreeing to meet up.Paul wined and dined Leerdam in Miami, and they blossomed from there.By April 2023, they were officially an item.By April 2023, Paul and Leerdam were Instagram officialCredit: InstagramLovebirds Paul and Leerdam began chatting on social media before agreeing to meet for a Miami dateCredit: InstagramLeerdam boasts over four million followers on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamCoping in defeatNo boxer likes to taste defeat, especially when it happens for the first time.Paul was, by his own admission, at his lowest ebb after he was defeated by rival Tommy Fury.In the past, he would have no one to turn to.But this time, dating a fellow sports star who understands competition, he was able to turn to cry on Leerdam’s shoulder.Paul said in a YouTube video: “I have a new girlfriend which is pretty cool.”It’s been so refreshing, she’s a world champion and I’ve just been so amazed by her and her work ethic and how much of an angel she is.”She’s one of the most pure-hearted human beings that I have met in my life, so genuine and she has just changed my perspective and helped me coming out of this loss when I was in a dark place.”She really was there talking about her losses and was able to relate to those things and what I was going through.”So she’s been such a blessing; Jutta if you’re watching this… hi, you’re amazing.”After his loss to Tommy Fury, Leerdam proved to be the perfect remedy for defeatCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamThrough her own personal heartbreak in sport, Leerdam was able to console PaulCredit: RexPaul and Leerdam regularly share their happiness together on Instagramread more sport featuresHints of marriageMaybe influenced by his brother Logan, who is now engaged to model Nina Agdal, Jake has hinted at marriage with Leerdam.Last year, he candidly spoke about the idea of settling down with Leerdam to his elder sibling on the BS w/ Jake Paul podcast.He revealed: “It’s funny. Interestingly enough, I dream of the same thing (marriage and family) and getting to become best friends with my kids.”Just being there all the time, which is why I work so hard, is to have the financial freedom to be able to not work when they’re born and to be with them all the time… And doing it with my wife at the time, which I believe will be Jutta.”She’s a good influenceAs well as helping him get over defeat to Fury, Leerdam has also helped Paul maintain a winning mentality.He admitted to us he was thankful to her for the major part she is playing in his boxing career.Paul told SunSport: “It’s a game-changer and I can fully focus on what I want to do with the support from here.”She can give me mental advice and coaching, even physical performance advice and it’s just been such a game-changer.Leerdam has given Paul mental advice as a professional sports star herselfCredit: GettyPaul and Leerdam like to work out together and push each other physicallyCredit: InstagramMike Tyson’s controversial comeback Mike Tyson is BACK!
      Yes, boxing’s youngest heavyweight champ of all time – just 20 when he achieved the feat – is preparing to lace them up again.
      He faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas.
      The controversial clash – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has been scrutinised over the 30-year age gap.
      Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.
      He was last seen in the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, which ended a draw after eight rounds.
      Paul is meanwhile 9-1 in the ring, losing only to Tommy Fury in 2023, and has won three times since.
      His fight with Tyson will also be a landmark first on Netflix, with over 250MILLION subscribers able to watch the bout.

      “She inspires me to be better and I’ve told her from day one like, ‘Hey, I want to be just like you, I want to be a world champion.’ “So she holds me to that standard.”Power coupleWhile Paul harbours ambitions to become a boxing champion, Leerdam’s focus will be on the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics in 2026.He insisted that they have the potential to become the next sporting super couple, following in the footsteps of Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens or Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf.In an episode of BS w/ Jake Paul, he appeared alongside Leerdam who revealed she had set the world record for the fastest time to perform 1,000 metres in speed skating, to which Paul replied: “I’m so proud of you.”He then continued: “I think it is cool, I was thinking about something the other day…Paul is confident he and Leerdam could become a sporting super coupleLeerdam is marriage material, according to PaulCredit: InstagramNext up, Paul will face off against Mike TysonCredit: EPA”At the time you go to the Winter Olympics in two years, that is when I am going to be fighting for a world championship.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We both could potentially be world champions.”Number one in the world together, and I think that might just be the first couple to do that.” More

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      Fears Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul is ‘rigged’ as Saudi boxing chief tweets about fight ‘script’

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      BOXING supremo Turki Alalshikh has jokingly suggested Mike Tyson’s ring return is RIGGED.The former undisputed heavyweight champion will lace up his gloves on July 20 for a controversial clash with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.Mike Tyson will throw down with Jake Paul on July 20Credit: AlamySome boxing fans have sensationally claimed the fight is ‘fixed’Credit: REXSaudi boxing kingpin Turki Alalshikh has leaned into the claims by jokingly telling Tyson to ditch the ‘script’Credit: XIron Mike, 57, will be a whopping 31 YEARS Paul’s senior when they throw down in their Texas tussle.Fight fans around the world are worried for the safety of Tyson, given his performance in his Covid clash with Roy Jones Jr in November 2020.Some have even sensationally claimed on social media – without any basis whatsoever – that the bout is “fixed”.One wrote on X: “I’m predicting right now that Mike Tyson gets knocked out by Jake Paul in a fixed fight.”READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAULAnd Saudi boxing kingpin Alalshikh has poked fun at those claims by urging Tyson not to follow the “script” for the July joust.He wrote on X: “Please brother Mike, forget the script and beat this guy.”Fight fans were quick to respond to Alalshikh’s light-hearted post, with one commenting: “Well said his Excellency.”Another said: “Sadly, it’s scripted.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSCredit: The SunAnd another said: “This is a signal.”One remarked: “Unfortunately there’s little chance of that happening.”The Sun’s Wally Downes Jr and Chisanga Malata discuss the rise of influencer boxing and Mike Tyson’s bout with Jake PaulAnother chimed in: “Now this is sus – he’s saying there’s a script now.”It’’s all about finding who’s supposed to be the winner Turki’s fights he is financially backing.”Tyson and Paul faced off with one another on Monday for the first time since their shock showdown was officially announced.And the pair didn’t mince their words, with Tyson saying: “I really like Jake a lot.Please brother Mike, forget the script and beat this guy.Turki Alalshikh“But once he’s in that ring, he has to fight like his life is depending on it. Because it will be.”Former Disney star Paul said: “I’m a natural-born heavyweight. “This is what I was born to do, to move up into this weight class.”And I’m going to show Mike who has more power. Because he’s underestimating me. “I think everyone else is underestimating me and I believe I hit harder.Mike Tyson’s controversial comeback Mike Tyson is BACK!
      Yes, boxing’s youngest heavyweight champ of all time – just 20 when he achieved the feat – is preparing to lace them up again.
      He faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas.
      The controversial clash – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has been scrutinised over the 30-year age gap.
      Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.
      He was last seen in the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, which ended a draw after eight rounds.
      Paul is meanwhile 9-1 in the ring, losing only to Tommy Fury in 2023, and has won three times since.
      His fight with Tyson will also be a landmark first on Netflix, with over 250MILLION subscribers able to watch the bout.

      “I know it’s going to be tough. “I know I’m going to have to fight through adversity. I know I might even go to the canvas.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m scared, don’t get me wrong, but it’s not about the fear stopping me. “It’s about going into it even though I am scared, and that’s what true bravery is.” More

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      Tyson Fury and UFC legend Conor McGregor compared, with one living in Morecambe and another splashing cash around world

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      TYSON FURY and Conor McGregor are two of the highest-ever paid fighters in combat sports.The duo, both 35, have raked in millions of pounds thanks to their exploits inside the boxing ring and the UFC octagon.Brit boxing champion Tyson Fury is one of the richest athletes on the planetCredit: REXUFC and MMA superstar Conor McGregor is right up there with Fury on the rich listCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMAFury lives a relatively modest life with his wife Paris and their seven kidsCredit: SPLASHMcGregor, on the other hand, loves to splash the cashCredit: GETTYFury, who faces Oleksandr Usyk for all the heavyweight marbles on Saturday night, pocketed close to £50million for his crossover clash with Francis Ngannou last October.And McGregor memorably took home a whopping £100m for his 2017 venture into the boxing world to take on Floyd Mayweather Jr.It’s no secret that the pair – who have watched one another fight in person – are equally as loaded as each other.But when it comes to how they spend their riches, they couldn’t be any more different.READ MORE ON FURY VS USYkUFC icon McGregor lives perhaps one of the most lavish lifestyles of all athletes.The Notorious has dropped millions on plush homes in Marbella, Lamborghini yachts and an incredible car and watch collection.WBC heavyweight champion Fury, however, lives a far more modest life in the sleepy town of Morecambe.Despite boasting an impressive fleet of motors, Fury and his family lived in a modest home worth a mere £550,000 up until 2021.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTYSON FURY VS OLEKSANDR USYK: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT BOUTHere’s how the two compare in the lifestyle stakes.PROPERTYThe sleepy seaside resort Morecambe is home for Tyson Fury and has been for over 13 years.Boxing legend Colin Hart has his say on Fury vs Usyk – and reveals who he thinks will winIn the last few years, he spent £1.7million on a new Lancashire home but beforehand was happy to live with wife Paris and their children in a five bedroom, £550,000 property.Speaking on a three-part ITV documentary in 2020, he said: “People say to me, ‘Why don’t you live in California or America?’ – why would I?”Why would I abandon my own country for a bit of money and some fame?”I love it. I would never leave Morecambe. It’s true beauty. If the weather was better, every house here would be a million quid.”The same can’t be said for former plumber’s apprentice Conor, who loves spending money. He told US TV host Jimmy Kimmel as much.”I mean you’ve got to enjoy it [money], right? It’s only paper,” McGregor told Kimmel on his chat show.Fury did live in a £550,000 five-bedroom home in MorecambeIn 2019 McGregor splashed £2m on this stunning home in IrelandMcGregor also spent around £1.3m on a holiday pad in Marbella in 2018Credit: The HeightsThe house is in The Heights, a luxury development that boasts wonderful views of the MediterraneanCredit: The HeightsHe added: “I need to stop fantasising about the materialistic things but I do enjoy them. I have to be honest with myself.”That’s why, when McGregor does retire, he has the pick of three homes – in Ireland, Spain and the USA.In 2019, he paid £2m for a beautiful five bedroom mansion in The Paddocks near Straffan, Co Kildare, that sits behind an elite gated Ladycastle community at the K Club, famed for being host to the Ryder Cup in 2006.The MMA star also has a £1.3million holiday home in the exclusive Marbella development called The Heights, where Cristiano Ronaldo is a neighbour.CARSWhen it comes to fast cars, McGregor has some of the best around.It is believed he has a garage worth around £3million and has been seen behind the wheel of a number of flashy motors.In the past, he’s shown off two Lamborghinis, including a £280,000 Aventador.McGregor’s also got a fleet of Rolls-Royces, like a £300,000 Phantom, a £250,000 Wraith and a £280,000 Dawn.And least we not forget McGregor’s £2.7million Lamborghini yacht, and he’s believed to own a private jet.Notorious loves luxury cars and owns a fleet of Rolls-RoycesCredit: Instagram @thenotoriousmmaMcGregor is also known to drive a Lamborghini AventadorCredit: INSTAGRAM@THENOTORIOUSMMAFury has been seen behind the wheel of a £250,000 Ferrari GTC4LussoCredit: BackGridAlthough Fury has admittedly scaled down on his car collectionFury has also been seen squeezing his 6ft 9in his frame into a £10,000 1993 Mini CooperCredit: Refer to CaptionInside the Gypsy King’s royal courtTYSON FURY is one of the biggest characters in sport.

      Fury has scaled down his car collection of late. He was seen behind the wheel of a £250,000 Ferrari GTC4Lusso, but seems to have ditched the Italian supercar.He also sold his Rolls-Royces when he suffered with depression and his life spiralled out of control.The Wythenshawe boxer even posted an emotional video on YouTube waving goodbye to a £300,000 Cullinan as it left his drive.He claimed to have swapped it for a used Volkswagen Passat that cost him £500.Fury has also been spied cruising around Morecambe Bay in a tiny Mini Cooper valued at £10,000.FASHIONWhere Fury catches up with McGregor is in the clobber he wears.The pair share a love of a bespoke statement suit. Tyson favours a Claudio Lugli number, often with a message that he shows off at press conferences before a big fight.McGregor too isn’t afraid of saying something with his whistle, once donning a suit that had ‘F*** you’ written in very small writing on it.He regularly teams up with tailor David August, who he has a fashion label with, for a new look.Fury is not afraid to wear a statement suitCredit: The Mega AgencyTyson showed off his £590 slippers and a £375 bathrobeCredit: Twitter @Tyson_FuryDapper Conor McGregor says a good suit is like wearing a plate of armourCredit: Splash NewsFamously, McGregor had a message for Floyd Mayweather on his suit before they foughtCredit: Getty”A good suit is like a plate of armour,” he once told fashion mag GQ.Amusingly, before Fury likes to go into battle, and when he’s in training camps, he lives in swanky robes.He was seen wearing a £375 Versace dressing gown before fighting Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas, matching them with £595 Gucci slippers.JEWELLERYDiamonds can also be a man’s best friend.Although he’s not as bling as McGregor, Fury has been spotted wearing a £500,000 Richard Mille Rose Gold watch, as well as a Rolex.And matching that Versace robe, wrapped around his neck, he wears a diamond-encrusted necklace.McGregor has a thing for watches too. Astonishingly, he has amassed a watch collection worth £2.2million.He has a Jacob & Co’s Astronomia Tourbillon Baguette, which is valued at a jaw-dropping £730,000.However, it’s another Jacob & Co timepiece that is his rudest. The Rasputin boasts blue hands and a naughty secret.Tyson flaunts his Richard Mille Felipe Massa Ivory Rose Gold Chronograph, which costs a staggering £500,000Credit: Instagram/gypsyking101Tyson also showed off a rainbow-themed Rolex on social mediaCredit: Twitter, @Tyson_FuryThe diamond-encrusted watch hides a naughty secret behind a shimmering doorMcGregor showed off his £730k Jacob & Co Astronomia Tourbillon Baguette watch on social mediaBehind a shimmering door of his Rasputin Jacob & Co watch that cost £1.5m is a saucy imageInside McGregor’s Notorious lifestyleWith more sides to his personality than an Octagon, Conor McGregor’s rise has been an enthralling watch.
      With the touch of a button, a hidden sex scene emerges from behind a shimmering door.How much did it cost, you ask? £1.5million.THEIR WAGSFury and McGregor were in long-term romances before they became household names.Dee Devlin met the Irishman in 2008 in a nightclub, just as he decided to go into MMA.And she’s always been supportive of him before a big fight – once revealing she prepares his meals to keep an eye on the calories he’s consuming.She also loves her designer clothing like her fiancé. When McGregor stepped into the ring to face off against Floyd Mayweather, she was spotted in the crowd wearing a £1,750 D&G leopard print dress.And like Conor, jewellery is important to Dee – who has been seen wearing Cartier, including a £31,000 watch and £40,000 bracelet.With her flowing blond locks and taste for expensive clothes, Paris Fury is glam, as well. The fashionable mum-of-six has a particular soft spot for Chanel, flashing a pair of stylish gold metallic trainers, £750, on Instagram.Paris Fury cuts a glam figure and loves designer wearCredit: InstagramParis owns SEVEN of these stylish Chanel 2.55 bags, worth £4,362 eachCredit: InstagramDee Devlin was McGregor’s side before his epic riseDevlin was snapped at the Floyd Mayweather fight wearing a £1,750 D&G leopard print dressCredit: Getty Images – GettyShe has previously dazzled followers with a £180 Moschino belt and Fendi Mama Baguette bag, worth £1,850.READ MORE SUN STORIESHer enviable handbag collection includes seven Chanel 2.55 bags in black, white, green, pink, yellow, blue and red, each of which retail for around £4,362.Clearly, it’s the Wags who are more comparable than their sporting partners. More