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      How Floyd Mayweather secretly tipped waitress $10,000 to undergo procedure to help her exercise

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER is well-known to enjoy the lavish lifestyle – but he is not shy of sharing his wealth.
      The boxing legend is set for a sporting comeback in 2021 over three years since his final victory over Conor McGregor cemented his legacy at 50-0.

      A heart-warming story about Floyd Mayweather helping a waitress transform her life has been revealedCredit: Instagram

      The boxing legend is worth around £510mCredit: Instagram

      Mayweather, 43, has amassed a huge fortune during his iconic career and is allegedly worth £510m.
      But a story has now emerged showing the usual trash-talking fighter’s much kinder side after he secretly tipped a waitress $10,000 to undergo a procedure to help her exercise a decade ago.
      John Shahidi runs his own company which manages YouTube stars, and it was him how shared the tale on the Impaulsive podcast after meeting Mayweather in LA.
      After discussing how they can work together over a bite to eat, the former five-weight world champion asked the waitress what she would do if she had all the money in the world to improve her life. 

      She declared she would get rid of her credit card but also undergo a procedure to enable her to exercise better.
      Shahidi says Mayweather asked how much it would cost, to which she said between six and seven grand, leading to ‘Money’ placing a $10k tip at the bottom of the bill.
      The YouTube expert claims he told Mayweather to contact the media over his gesture.
      He also explained that the world should know that Mayweather often does this sort of thing.

      But the undefeated icon replied: “No! You are not to ever do that.
      “No-one can ever know that I ever do that. That’s for me, you and her to know.”
      It is still unclear whether Mayweather will be stepping into the boxing ring or the mixed martial arts octagon.
      He would be on the same show as new MMA event MEGA 2021 at the Tokyo Dome.
      talkSPORT boxing editor Michael Benson tweeted: “Floyd Mayweather will return to the ring for a fight at Tokyo Dome on Feb 28th.
      “Details scarce, but Floyd called into a presser to announce he would compete on same show as new MMA event ‘MEGA 2021’.”

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      Floyd Mayweather returning to boxing aged 43 because he has blown his $1bn fortune, claims Amir Khan

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      AMIR KHAN believes old rival Floyd Mayweather may only be plotting a boxing return because he has spent all of his fortune.
      Mayweather officially retired in 2017 after beating UFC star Conor McGregor, but sparked comeback rumours last November after announcing he was “coming out of retirement in 2020”.

      Amir Khan believes Floyd Mayweather may return to boxing because he needs the money

      Mayweather announced he would come out of retirement in 2020

      The 43-year-old – who followed a unique training regime throughout his unbeaten career – has since uploaded videos of himself back in the gym, even returning to sparring.
      And Brit Khan, who tirelessly chased a fight against Mayweather but to no avail, reckons the 50-0 US star could be preparing to lace up the gloves again because he is in need of another payday.
      He told World Boxing News: “I mean, Floyd Mayweather, to fight again? – At the end of the day, I don’t know.
      “Floyd Mayweather is one of those fighters who might have spent up (all his money) and might have to come back to the ring again.

      “He spends a lot of money, but I don’t know if he’s ever going to want to come back. As I said, maybe he’s going to.”
      Mayweather is said to have earned $1billion throughout his career, but has faced accusations by McGregor and former friend 50 Cent that he has somehow blown all his cash.
      The former pay-per-view king has shot down the speculation linking him with a rematch against Manny Pacquiao – who he beat in 2015 – but said he would “absolutely” face McGregor again, or UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.

      Khan thinks 41-year-old PacMan, the current WBA welterweight champion, may be influencing Mayweather to make a return to the ring, even without fighting him.
      He explained: “He’s (Floyd) been out of the ring a long time and he is getting older. You have to remember his age, he’s 43 years old.
      “Obviously, you’ve still got Manny Pacquiao going at 41. Mayweather might see that and think I can keep going boxing as well.”

      Khan tirelessly chased a fight against Mayweather but to no avail

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      Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, 43, to fight in Tokyo on February 28 on same show as MMA event ‘MEGA 2021’

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER is set to make another sporting comeback – but it may not be boxing.
      The Money attended a press conference to confirm his appearance at a show in Tokyo on February 28.

      Floyd Mayweather is set for another return to sporting action in Tokyo in February

      But it is still unclear whether the 43-year-old will be stepping into the boxing ring or the mixed martial arts octagon.
      He would be on the same show as new MMA event MEGA 2021 at the Tokyo Dome.
      talkSPORT boxing editor Michael Benson tweeted: “Floyd Mayweather will return to the ring for a fight at Tokyo Dome on Feb 28th.
      “Details scarce, but Floyd called into a presser to announce he would compete on same show as new MMA event ‘MEGA 2021’.”

      Mayweather has had one professional boxing bout since 2015 as he came back to dispatch Conor McGregor in 2017 to seal his 50-0 record.
      He hasn’t been involved in any fight since blasting away kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in an exhibition on New Year’s Eve in Tokyo in 2018.
      SunSport exclusively revealed in July that Mayweather – who won 15 world titles during his glittering career – was in talks about a comeback fight in the Far East.
      The American himself then confirmed the news, however due to the coronavirus crisis, he has not been able to lace up the gloves again this year.

      The Money appeared at a press conference for the MEGA 2021 event held at the Tokyo Dome on February 28

      And then speaking on his Instagram last week, he added that he would be heading to Tokyo to fight.
      Speaking to his 24million followers, he said: “Tokyo, Japan. I am coming back in 2021.
      “I know the Olympics is in Japan in 2021 but me, myself, Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather and my team will be doing something big in Tokyo Dome.
      “Trust line, I want to say thank you for treating me good and treating my team good. Japan, I am on my way.”

      Mayweather’s last professional bout saw him beat Conor McGregor under boxing regulationsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The American thumped kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in an exhibition on New Year’s Eve in 2018Credit: AFP – Getty

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      Tyson Fury’s boxing record is ‘laughable’ compared to Anthony Joshua’s, slams Eddie Hearn ahead of proposed title fight

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      TYSON FURY possesses a ‘laughable’ boxing record in comparison to Anthony Joshua, Eddie Hearn has claimed.
      The Matchroom boss has been AJ’s promoter since he turned professional in 2013, overseeing fights against the likes of Wladimir Klitschko and Dillian Whyte.

      Anthony Joshua reclaimed his world titles with victory over Andy Ruiz Jr last yearCredit: PA

      Tyson Fury knocked out Deontay Wilder to win his WBC belt in FebruaryCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Next up on the Brit’s radar is Kubrat Pulev, in defence of his WBF, IBO and IBF heavyweight belts.
      Victory over the Bulgarian will continue Joshua on the path to a unification battle with Fury next year.
      Ahead of further talks with the Gypsy King’s camp, Hearn has insisted that his man has faced considerably tougher opponents over his career.
      He told Sky Sports: “It makes me laugh when people look at AJ’s resume.

      “Maybe I’m seeing something other people don’t?
      “I mean Dillian Whyte, Dominic Breazeale, Wladimir Klitschko, Joseph Parker, Alexander Povetkin, Carlos Takam, Andy Ruiz, Kubrat Pulev.
      “These are consecutive fights. You don’t see Tom Schwarz, Otto Wallin, Sefer Seferi.
      “Who is the other geezer? I can’t even remember his name, the Italian bloke? And then Agit Kabayel.

      “I mean it’s laughable when you compare the two resumes, but it’s in black and white for everyone to see.”
      Both Joshua and Fury have beaten heavyweight legend Wladimir Klitschko, the latter downing the unified champ in 2015 before experiencing personal problems.
      On his comeback, the 32-year-old fought a number of lesser-known opponents before a duel with Deontay Wilder.
      February’s rematch victory over the American saw him claim the WBC title.
      Fury was expected to fight next month having thrown out plans for a trilogy contest with Wilder.
      But he confirmed over Twitter that he will not return to the ring until 2021, amid mediation talks over the expired deal.

      ANTHONY JOSHUA’S LAST TEN FIGHTS

      Career record – 23-1

      Andy Ruiz Jr – December 2019 – WON (UD)
      Andy Ruiz Jr – June 2019 – LOST (TKO)
      Alexander Povetkin – September 2018 – WON (TKO)
      Joseph Parker – March 2018 – WON (UD)
      Carlos Takam – October 2017 – WON (TKO)
      Wladimir Klitschko – April 2017 – WON (TKO)
      Eric Molina – December 2016 – WON (TKO)
      Dominic Breazeale – June 2016 – WON (TKO)
      Charles Martin – April 2016 – WON (KO)
      Dillian Whyte – December 2015 – WON (TKO)

      That could delay the potential clash with Joshua, who may be forced to face WBO mandatory challenger Oleksandr Usyk early next year instead.
      Such an outcome would not be a concern to the 31-year-old, according to Hearn.
      The promoter added: “AJ has consistently proved that he will fight all-comers – mandatory challengers, unified champions, future hall of famers.
      “Anybody, and now he’s doing it again.

      TYSON FURY LAST TEN FIGHTS

      Career record – 30-0-1

      Deontay Wilder – February 2020 – WON (TKO)
      Otto Wallin – September 2019 – WON (UD)
      Tom Schwarz – June 2019 – WON (TKO)
      Deontay Wilder – December 2018 – DRAW (SD)
      Francesco Pianeta – August 2018 – WON (PTS)
      Sefer Seferi – June 2018 – WON (RTD)
      Wladimir Klitschko – November 2015 – WON (UD)
      Christian Hammer – February 2015 – WON (RTD)
      Dereck Chisora – November 2014 – WON (RTD)
      Joey Abell – February 2014 – WON (TKO)

      “And that’s why when you talk about Usyk, he will fight Usyk no problems at all, but he wants to fight Tyson Fury.
      “He wants to prove he’s the best heavyweight in the world and undisputed or not, we will do everything we can to make sure it is.
      “Not one person can have any doubt after that fight, who the baddest man on the planet is.”

      Eddie Hearn believes Anthony Joshua has faced far superior boxers than Tyson FuryCredit: ©Mark Robinson Ltd

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      Lennox Lewis reveals Mike Tyson texted him to warn him Piers Morgan was ‘so BORING’ after appearing drowsy on GMB

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      MIKE TYSON messaged Lennox Lewis to warn him that Piers Morgan is ‘boring’ before his interview on Good Morning Britain.
      Heavyweight veteran Tyson, 54, left fans fearing for his health after he appeared on the show last month ahead of his comeback.

      Lennox Lewis appeared live on Good Morning Britain from TorontoCredit: ITV

      Tyson mumbled his words, spoke incoherently, drooped his head several times and even closed his eyes.
      Presenter Morgan, 55, made reference to this as he interviewed Lewis, 55, on Monday morning.
      But it turned out that Tyson had already been in touch with Lewis to give him some advice.
      During the interview, Morgan said : “The last heavyweight champ we spoke to was Mike Tyson, it looked like he fell asleep half way through our interrogation.”

      Co-presenter Susanna Reid said: “Please don’t do that.”
      Before Morgan added: “Can I just confirm that you are wide awake?”
      Three-time heavyweight champ Lewis responded: “I am wide awake!”
      “He actually sent me a text and said ‘are you going on Piers’ show?’

      “I said ‘yes’ and he said ‘that guy is boring’ you’ll have to drink some Marley Coffee.

      Mike Tyson struggled to stay awake during his interview with Piers MorganCredit: ITV
      “So I said ‘OK’, I’m going to drink some Marley coffee for you.”
      Lewis also claimed he would have beaten prime Tyson as he is a ‘five-dimensional fighter’.
      The pair squared off in the ring in 2002 and Lewis won by knockout in the eighth round after an explosive build-up.
      Tyson is now just days away from his comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr.
      He has insisted he feels ‘better than ever physically and mentally’ after 15 years of retirement.

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      Lennox Lewis claims he would have beaten prime Tyson as he is ‘five-dimensional fighter’ compared to Iron Mike’s ‘one’

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      LENNOX LEWIS insists he would have beaten Mike Tyson even in his prime because he is a ‘five-dimensional’ fighter.
      Back in 2002 the two boxing legends finally got it on in the ring after an explosive build-up.

      Lennox Lewis claims he would have beaten Mike Tyson in his primeCredit: Getty

      The Brit says Iron Mike was just a ‘one-dimensional’ fighterCredit: Getty

      It was the most lucrative boxing match of all time, but the pre-fight antics threatened to steal the show and even stop it all-together.
      In his new documentary, Lennox: The Untold Story, it re-lives how in what was supposed to be just the usual pre-fight face-off, all hell broke loose when Tyson marched towards Lewis and swung for his bodyguard.
      Tyson was forced to pay Lewis around £260,000 for biting his leg, while the brawl almost saw the mega-fight cancelled all together.
      Lewis would eventually have the last laugh with victory – but many claim the British icon was only taking on a well past his best Iron Mike.

      However, during an appearance on Good Morning Britain, Lewis is adamant he would still have had his hand raised if the pair had collided ten years earlier.
      He said: “Yes – I’m a five-dimensional fighter and he’s a one-dimensional fighter.”
      Lewis added: “Mike Tyson is a great guy in one sense. I knew him when he was younger. 
      “I went up to spar with him after the junior world championship where I won a gold medal and his team were saying I didn’t box the best guy.

      “Me and my trainer at the time, Arnie Beam, drove to Catskills and met him.
      “He took me to his room, he was nice, we looked at lots of old films and he was more into boxing at the time that I was.
      “He knew all the old guys and all the different techniques of boxing.
      “So I grew to really like and know him when I was an amateur but then when he went into his pro career I never really knew why he was acting like that.
      “Then we fought and he was just the same guy I met when we were 14 or 15.”

      Lewis KOed Tyson in the eighth round when they fought in 2002Credit: AP:Associated Press
      Las Vegas was due to host the grudge match 18 years ago but the Nevada State Athletic Commission decided not to re-license Tyson, who comes out of retirement later this month for an exhibition fight with Roy Jones Jr.
      As a result, promoters were left scrambling to find an alternative to the fight capital of the world.
      Memphis would eventually be selected as the pay-per-view was forced back by two months.
      Tyson at the time had not lost since 1997, when he was disqualified for biting Evander Holyfield’s ear.
      Lewis on the other hand was the unified heavyweight king and golden boy of the division.
      And it would be he who retained that crown with an eight round knockout. More

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      Errol Spence Jr reveals his top five pound-for-pound list leaving himself off the top with Canelo Alvarez as No1

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      ERROL SPENCE JR revealed his top five pound-for-pound list – but left himself off the top with Canelo Alvarez as No1.
      The unified WBC and IBF welterweight champion faces Danny Garcia on December 5 in his next fight.

      Spence believes he is the best in his division, above Terence Crawford, who beat Kell Brook in devastating fashion on Saturday night.
      But the modest Texan is not yet hailing himself as the greatest fighter on the planet just yet.
      Here, he explains his top five to Fox Sports.
      Canelo Alvarez – 53–1–2
      Errol Spence Jr: Canelo Alvarez, I’d put him as number one because he’s won titles at 154, 160, 168 and 175.

      Canelo Alvarez is a four-weight world champion Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Roman Gonzalez – 50–2
      ES: Number two, I’ll put ‘Chocolatito’. I’m a big fan of his.
      I just feel like he’s a great fighter and I don’t think he gets the due that he deserves for beating a lot of opponents in the way he beats opponents.

      Current super-flyweight world champion Roman ‘Chocolatito’ GonzalezCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      Errol Spence Jr – 26-0
      ES: Number three, I’d put myself.
      Because I’m just a great fighter, I have fought the best in my weight class, I’ve beaten them and I’m the unified champion.

      Hopefully I will become undisputed champion in a year or two.

      Errol Spence Jr is the unified welterweight world champion Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Terence Crawford – 37-0
      ES: Number four, I’d put Terence Crawford.
      He’s won titles from 130 to 147. Great fighter, he got good skills.

      Terence Crawford is a three-weight world championCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Claressa Shields – 10-0
      ES: Number five, I’ll put Claressa Shields.
      You know, great fighter, won titles in multiple divisions put on shutout performances and just an excellent fighter.
      If she could, she could fight men and beat them.

      Claressa Shields has won titles in three weights Credit: AP:Associated Press

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      Watch Jake Paul in training for next fight as YouTuber promises to send ex-NBA star Nate Robinson ‘back to retirement’

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      JAKE PAUL promised to send ex-NBA star Nate Robinson “back to retirement” as he ramped up his training for the fight.
      The YouTube star faces Robinson next Saturday on the undercard of Mike Tyson’s boxing comeback.

      YouTuber Jake Paul ramped up his training ahead of his fight against Nate Robinson

      Paul faces Robinson next Saturday on the undercard of Mike Tyson’s comeback

      Videos shared online revealed Paul working on the pads with his trainer BJ Flores, a former cruiserweight contender.
      The 23-year-old was captured drilling body shots and uppercuts in his preparation for the bout.
      Paul made his professional debut in January, stopping internet rival ‘AnEsonGib’ in one round.
      Robinson, who has not played in the NBA since the 2015-2016 season, is boxing for the first time.

      Paul has given his opponent little chance of success in the ring or of ever fighting again after their co-headliner.
      He posted on Instagram: “Sending @naterobinson back to retirement November 28th.”
      Paul admits to overlooking Robinson, 36, as he called for bigger fights in the future.
      That includes UFC pair Conor McGregor, 32, and Jorge Masvidal, 36.

      Paul told the Mayweather Boxing Channel: “I want to prove to people that I’m a legitimate boxer, legitimate professional boxer with skill and someone that people should be scared of.
      “I have knockout power, I’m dangerous, and to me that’s super important and again, that’s just going to take multiple fights to prove that.
      “I want to fight the biggest names in the sport, I want to take UFC fighters like Ben Askren, like Masvidal, whoever it is and bring them over to boxing, put them in a ring and go head-to-head with them.
      “I want to fight Conor McGregor eventually. Whoever wants to get in the boxing ring with me, I want to be able to do it and beat them.”

      Paul made his professional debut in January, stopping internet rival ‘AnEsonGib’ in one roundCredit: Getty Images – Getty More