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      Muhammad Ali was SCARED to fight Mike Tyson because of his feared punching power, George Foreman reveals

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      GEORGE FOREMAN has revealed that Muhammad Ali once admitted to him that he didn’t believe he could’ve beaten Mike Tyson in his prime.
      Widely considered to be the two greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, many have passionately speculated as to who would have won if they’d met in their primes.

      The brand new book features amazing stories about the legendary fighter

      Mike Tyson defeated Trevor Berbick in 1986, one of the only men to have beaten AliCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Muhammad Ali Jr believes that his father would have “kicked Tyson’s butt”… but the man himself wasn’t so sure.
      Ali’s Rumble in the Jungle rival Foreman has made the revelation that Ali wasn’t so sure he’d have been able to beat the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ in his pomp.
      Speaking to Fiaz Rafiq for his brand new book, Muhammad Ali: The Life of a Legend, Foreman made the stunning declaration.
      He said: “Muhammad Ali told me himself.

      “I said to him, ‘Do you think Tyson could beat anybody?’
      “He said, ‘Man, Tyson hits so hard.’
      “He felt Tyson hit harder than anyone he’d faced.
      “He told me once that he didn’t have the confidence he could have beaten Mike Tyson.”

      Muhammad Ali defeated George Foreman in the Rumble in the JungleCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Tyson quickly became one of boxing’s most feared fightersCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Veteran promoter Don King, who worked with both legendary fighters, also gives his opinion on comparisons between the pair in the brand new book.
      The 88-year-old says: “They were both great heavyweights. Muhammad Ali had the blinding speed and he was a dancer in the ring. He was a fighter.
      “He was a combination of things. He was emulating and imitating Sugar Ray Robinson, who was one of his idols.
      “Ray Robinson, I think, was the best boxer of all time.
      “Muhammad Ali made a heavyweight look like a middleweight the way he was fighting. Then he would coin all of his phrases and predictions.
      “They would become exciting up to the countdown to see it. The people hated him or loved him.”
      King, who was behind the promotions of the Rumble in the Jungle and Thrilla in Manilla, also had plenty to say on Tyson.
      He continued: “Mike Tyson had awesome, devastating power.

      Mike Tyson, same thing – love him or hate him. But he was the menacing, devastating guy that wants to punch you so hard and put your nose up your brain.
      Don King

      “He was not the boxer that would be boxing and laughing – he was menacing. He was the guy that came in that they feared. You would be shivering in your bones. He would go out and seek and destroy.
      “Ali would go another way. He would win with his skill, charm and wit.
      “So these two guys were both great fighters. Mike Tyson, same thing – love him or hate him. But he was the menacing, devastating guy that wants to punch you so hard and put your nose up your brain.
      “He was the kind of guy not to be loved like a guy like Muhammad Ali ended up being.
      “But it was not that Ali wasn’t in the beginning, because he was excoriated and vilified, but he was still at a time when he was making a move to become recognised by people.”
      The late, great Ali, who passed away in 2016, fought for the final time in 1981 – four years prior to Tyson lacing up the gloves professionally.
      Of 61 professional fights, Ali won 56 – with three of his five defeats coming in his final four fights.
      And of those losses, only those to Larry Holmes and Trevor Berbick – who in a twist of fate was to be beaten by Tyson five years later with the WBC title on the line – in the final year of his career weren’t later avenged in subsequent rematches.

      Ali is widely considered to be the greatest boxer of all timeCredit: AP:Associated Press

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      Tyson finished with a 50-6 record, similarly skewed by his last four fights aged 38.
      Of his victories, an astonishing 44 came via knockout, as he established himself as the most feared fighter on the planet.
      The veteran, now 53, is planning a comeback to the ring  15 years after retiring – to compete in exhibition bouts – with a number of high-profile contenders to face him having emerged.

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      Mike Tyson’s stunning houses through his career, from 21-bed Connecticut mansion to Ohio home which is now a church

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      THROUGHOUT the years, as Mike Tyson rose through the ranks to become heavyweight champion of the world, the boxing legend bought and sold some stunning homes.
      ‘Iron Mike’ came a long way from the humble beginnings of his childhood home in Brooklyn to mansions filled with tiger cages as millions of dollars poured in.

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      Mike Tyson has lived in the most amazing homes dotted all over America

      After losing it all, Tyson, now 54, is once again worth millions after launching his company Tyson Holistic and flogging medical marijuana.
      And he’s even in line for a comeback – the knockout king is set to face Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition fight on November 28.
      But it’s his former homes that really amaze and show how the king of the ring loved living.
      NEW YORK
      Tyson spent most of his childhood years in a modest apartment in Brooklyn in Brownsville in the mid 1970s.

      It was a neighbourhood, at the time, that was a breeding ground for crime and most residents lived poorly.
      In the past, Tyson has admitted mixing with criminals as he looked for acceptance and joined a gang of petty thieves.
      But in his spare-time in the Brownsville abode, he became fascinated by pigeons.

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      Tyson spent the majority of his childhood in a Brooklyn apartmentCredit: YouTube

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      A young Tyson kept pigeons on the rooftop of the Brooklyn apartment
      He kept coops on the rooftop of the building and cared for the birds religiously.

      Today, apartments in the area can fetch up to £500,000.
      OHIO
      Tyson’s fall from grace began in 1992, when he was convicted of rape and was sentenced to six years in prison, of which he served three.
      Financially drained, he was forced to sell this incredible home in 1999 for around £855,000.
      Today, remarkably, it’s been converted into a church.
      But in Tyson’s day it boasted five bedrooms and a full-size pool and Jacuzzi alongside its tiger cages and basketball court, with the entire pad decked out with crystal chandeliers.
      The delipidated pool has since been turned into a sanctuary while the living room is now a gathering place.
      Remnants of the 53-year-old’s time still remain with the basketball court still intact, as well as Mike Tyson’s name etched onto the front gate.

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      Tyson’s Ohio home has been converted in a churchCredit: Johnny Joo

      The former house of pain is now the house of the LordCredit: Youtube

      The Living Word Sanctuary Church have converted Tyson’s tiger cages into a pavilionCredit: Youtube

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      Iron Make once had gates erected bearing his nameCredit: imgur / www.illicitohio.com

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      The delipidated pool has since been turned into a sanctuaryCredit: imgur / www.illicitohio.com

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      The marble interior had been sliding into a state of disrepairCredit: imgur / www.illicitohio.com

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      Originally, the house was decked out with chandeliersCredit: imgur / www.illicitohio.com

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      Tyson sold the property for around £855,000 in 1999Credit: imgur / www.illicitohio.com
      The old fireplace has since been turned into an indoor waterfall while the four-bay garage is now classrooms and a nursery.
      And the tall steel cages where Tyson kept his famous four tigers have been dismantled for a pavilion.
      CONNECTICUT
      In 2003, Tyson was declared bankrupt.
      That meant he had to sell up again – and a 52-room mansion in Connecticut he used to live in was eventually bought by rapper 50 Cent for £3.3million.
      Boasting 21 bedrooms, as well as its own nightclub the property is as lavish as Tyson has ever owned.
      The 50,000-square-foot property also has 25 bathrooms, an indoor pool and hot tub, an indoor basketball court, multiple game rooms, a green-screen room, and a recording studio.
      And the opulence doesn’t end there.
      Entering the property through a stately front gate, you’re greeted by a lion statue.
      However, the running costs – believed to be around £50,000-per-month – forced 50 Cent to sell the house in 2019.

      Mike Tyson’s former home in ConnecticutCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      In 2003, Tyson was forced to sell the property for £3.3m after declaring bankruptcyCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      At the entrance of the property you’re faced with opulent gates and a statue of a lionCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      Two staircases lead you to the first floorCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      The ground floor features marble floorsCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      The master bedroom offers incredible views of the gardensCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      A steel staircase in the master bedroom leads to another floorCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      The walk-in closets are glass frontedCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      Astonishingly, there are 25 bathroomsCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      This bathroom features a huge bathtub overlooking the gardensCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      The bathroom has a glass showerCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      The reception room features a Weber grand pianoCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      The property also boasts its own nightclubCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      One games room features pool tablesCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      Another games room has poker and roulette tablesCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      MARYLAND
      Tyson’s Maryland residence was bought with ex-wife Monica Turner in 1995.
      The pair lived there through the early 2000s, until the pair divorced after she claimed he committed adultery.
      Turner won the house in the divorce settlement, which is just 30 minutes from Washington DC.
      It features seven bedrooms, a large gym, game room, swimming pool, sports court and a piano room.
      It also overlooks the Congressional Country Club golf course, which has hosted several US Open tournaments.
      Back in May, the home was listed for sale at £7million.

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      Mike Tyson’s former Maryland home is up for sale for $8.5m (£6.4m)Credit: TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty

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      Credit: TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty

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      The interior of Monica Turner’s Maryland mansionCredit: TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty

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      The gourmet kitchen includes a fully-equipped butler’s pantryCredit: TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty

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      The stunning garden of the Maryland estateCredit: TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty

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      The home theater inside the home includes a poster for ScarfaceCredit: TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty

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      The master bathroom includes a giant round tubCredit: TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty

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      The home features its own spaCredit: TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty
      THE HANGOVER PAD
      In 2008, Tyson let Hollywood film director Todd Phillips into his £1.5million Las Vegas pad to film legendary scenes from the hit comedy movie.
      And what a lavish setting it is too.
      Found in the beautiful gated community called Seven Hills in the suburb of Henderson, it boasts six bedrooms, six-and-a-half bathrooms and its own private balcony.
      There’s also the incredible 18-hole Rio Secco Golf Club to enjoy, as well as four large private parks filled with basketball courts, tennis courts and football pitches.
      Like many new builds in Las Vegas within gated communities, the 5,740-square-feet mansion was built in an Italian style in 2001.
      Two-storeys in size, the entrance opens to a grand reception room with a 25-foot-high lit waterfall, which connects to the great room that has a wet bar and fireplace.
      Tyson lived in the property with third wife Lakiha, eventually selling it in 2016.

      Inside Mike Tyson’s former £1.5m Las Vegas mansion used in The HangoverCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas

      The gorgeous property has an infinity pool with two spas and a waterfallCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas

      There are six-and-a-half bathroomsCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas

      The Italian-style property was built in 2001Credit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas

      A 25 foot waterfall awaits you in the front entranceCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas

      The kitchen boasts a centre islandCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas

      The mansion is two-storeys in sizeCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas

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      Hit movie The Hangover starring Bradley Cooper was filmed in Tyson’s houseCredit: Warner Bros
      HIS CURRENT HOME
      Today, back at the top, Tyson lives a life of luxury once more. And he loves living in Henderson, Las Vegas.
      Shortly after he sold ‘The Hangover’ home, he bought this nearby mansion for £2.5million.
      The 8,149 square-foot mansion in Henderson, Nevada, built in 2001, has plenty of indoor and outside space.
      There are six spacious bedrooms and six bathrooms in his mediterranean-style villa.
      Again, it’s found in the gated community of Seven Hills – so it’s surrounded by parks and tennis and basketball courts.

      Mike Tyson’s current Las Vegas homeCredit: Luxury Homes of Las Vegas

      Tyson paid £2.5m for his Nevada mansionCredit: Luxury Homes of Las Vegas

      ‘Iron Mike’ bought the lavish home in 2016Credit: Luxury Homes of Las Vegas

      The luxurious entrance features stunning marble floorsCredit: Luxury Homes of Las Vegas

      The master suite has a step-in tub and private balconyCredit: Luxury Homes of Las Vegas

      The outdoor space makes the property with a lagoon-like poolCredit: Luxury Homes of Las Vegas

      A resort-style swimming pool is the centre piece of the homeCredit: Luxury Homes of Las Vegas

      Lush gardens decorate the outdoor spaceCredit: Luxury Homes of Las Vegas

      An outdoor barbecue makes the home ideal for entertaining guests and al-fresco diningCredit: Luxury Homes of Las Vegas

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      The master bedroom is the height of comfort – featuring a master suite that has a huge step-up bathtub, a fireplace and a private balcony.
      A massive resort-style lagoon-like swimming pool and spa completes the picture.
      No wonder Mike is never leaving Las Vegas.

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      Manny Pacquiao reveals uncle rented him videos of Mike Tyson tearing opponents apart to inspire him to be a boxing great

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      MANNY PACQUIAO has revealed he taught himself how to box by watching videos of Mike Tyson in his prime.
      The Filipino icon, 41, has since gone on to become an eight-weight world champion.

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      Manny Pacquiao has had 71 professional boxing boutsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Pacquiao brushed up on his own skills by watching Tyson dominate the heavyweight division in the 1980s.
      His uncle used to rent videos of Iron Mike’s fights for the youngster to watch over and over again.
      As reported by World Boxing News, uncle Sardo Mejia told Red Door Media: “Manny had great self-discipline. He learns everything so fast.
      “He practised all the time, and he would get up at 4am to go jogging.

      “I used to go out and rent videotapes of Mike Tyson fights and show them to him.
      “He picked up the tactics so quickly.”
      Pacquiao was described as ‘sensational’ by Tyson after his win over Brandon Rios in 2013.
      Iron Mike said: “Pacquiao looked sensational in his last fight.

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      The Filipino boxer picked up tips from heavyweight legend Mike TysonCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

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      “No fighter, in the years I have witnessed, looked more sensational than Pacquiao looked the other night.
      “Name a fighter that looked more sensational than Pacquiao the other night.”
      WBA champion Pacquiao boasts an incredible record of 62-7-2 including 39 knockouts.

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      But he risks losing his title if he decides to fight Conor McGregor.
      The Filipino icon confirmed he is in talks to face former UFC champion McGregor.
      Whether McGregor is next in line or not, it is claimed the WBA want Pacquiao to defend his title within the next sixth months against a ranked contender.

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      Watch Tyson Fury on ‘fat burn’ run as he begs fans to get outside and ‘feel better’ after World Mental Health day poem

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      TYSON FURY is motivating his fans to ‘get up and out’ after raising awareness of World Mental Health Day with a poem about addiction.
      The Gypsy King made a miraculous comeback to the ring in 2018 after two-and-a-half years out battling substance abuse and depression.

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      Tyson Fury took to Instagram to motivate his fansCredit: Instagram / @gypsyking101

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      The Gypsy King had his own fight with depressionCredit: Instagram / @gypsyking101

      He has since bounced back to be crowned WBC champion, citing daily exercise as the catalyst to his recovery.
      And Fury wants to encourage his 3.8million Instagram followers to follow in his footsteps by getting their running shoes on.
      He uploaded a video jogging across Morecambe bay and said: “Morning everybody, a nice little fat burner on a Sunday morning. A bit of motivation.
      “Get up, get your running gear on and get on the road. You’ll feel much better. Just do a little bit.”

      It comes just a day after Fury teamed up with poet Hussain Manawer on the poem about addiction read aloud in a powerful film montage.
      The poem included the lines: “You are not my best friend. Stop trying to tell me you are.
      “It’s because of you I started lying. It’s because of you my habits started changing. And because of you, more of you, I was buying.”
      “But I agree, you are there for me when nobody else is, when I’m really feeling helpless.

      “But because of you, some of my closest friends are starting to call me selfish.”

      Tyson Fury starred in a short film to mark World Mental Health day
      Speaking about the motivation behind the film, via Boxing News 24/7, Fury said: “It’s incredibly important to speak up and fight the stigma of mental health.
      “Boxers are the toughest of the tough but mental health affects each and every one of us differently.
      “Working with Hussain and creating the short film reminds people that they are not alone – help is always there and it’s important we keep talking about it.

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      “This World Mental Health Day we need to redefine what it means to be a ‘strong man’.”
      After snatching Wladimir Klitschko’s heavyweight crown in 2015, the 6ft 9in Brit ballooned in weight to 28st after boozing and bingeing on cocaine – leaving him feeling low and empty.
      Tragically, Fury revealed he even attempted to take his own life in 2016 by driving his Ferrari towards a bridge at 190mph.
      And the 32-year-old admitted to suffering with his mental health during lockdown – relying on his daily workouts to stop him ‘going round the bend’.

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      Muhammad Ali was SCARED to fight Mike Tyson because of his fearsome punching power, George Foreman reveals

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      GEORGE FOREMAN has revealed that Muhammad Ali once admitted to him that he didn’t believe he could’ve beaten Mike Tyson in his prime.
      Widely considered to be the two greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, many have passionately speculated as to who would have won if they’d met in their primes.

      The brand new book features amazing stories about the legendary fighter

      Mike Tyson defeated Trevor Berbick in 1986, one of the only men to have beaten AliCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Muhammad Ali Jr believes that his father would have “kicked Tyson’s butt”… but the man himself wasn’t so sure.
      Ali’s Rumble in the Jungle rival Foreman has made the revelation that Ali wasn’t so sure he’d have been able to beat the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ in his pomp.
      Speaking to Fiaz Rafiq for his brand new book, Muhammad Ali: The Life of a Legend, Foreman made the stunning declaration.
      He said: “Muhammad Ali told me himself.

      “I said to him, ‘Do you think Tyson could beat anybody?’
      “He said, ‘Man, Tyson hits so hard.’
      “He felt Tyson hit harder than anyone he’d faced.
      “He told me once that he didn’t have the confidence he could have beaten Mike Tyson.”

      Muhammad Ali defeated George Foreman in the Rumble in the JungleCredit: AP:Associated Press

      Tyson quickly became one of boxing’s most feared fightersCredit: Getty – Contributor
      Veteran promoter Don King, who worked with both legendary fighters, also gives his opinion on comparisons between the pair in the brand new book.
      The 88-year-old says: “They were both great heavyweights. Muhammad Ali had the blinding speed and he was a dancer in the ring. He was a fighter.
      “He was a combination of things. He was emulating and imitating Sugar Ray Robinson, who was one of his idols.
      “Ray Robinson, I think, was the best boxer of all time.
      “Muhammad Ali made a heavyweight look like a middleweight the way he was fighting. Then he would coin all of his phrases and predictions.
      “They would become exciting up to the countdown to see it. The people hated him or loved him.”
      King, who was behind the promotions of the Rumble in the Jungle and Thrilla in Manilla, also had plenty to say on Tyson.
      He continued: “Mike Tyson had awesome, devastating power.

      Mike Tyson, same thing – love him or hate him. But he was the menacing, devastating guy that wants to punch you so hard and put your nose up your brain.
      Don King

      “He was not the boxer that would be boxing and laughing – he was menacing. He was the guy that came in that they feared. You would be shivering in your bones. He would go out and seek and destroy.
      “Ali would go another way. He would win with his skill, charm and wit.
      “So these two guys were both great fighters. Mike Tyson, same thing – love him or hate him. But he was the menacing, devastating guy that wants to punch you so hard and put your nose up your brain.
      “He was the kind of guy not to be loved like a guy like Muhammad Ali ended up being.
      “But it was not that Ali wasn’t in the beginning, because he was excoriated and vilified, but he was still at a time when he was making a move to become recognised by people.”
      The late, great Ali, who passed away in 2016, fought for the final time in 1981 – four years prior to Tyson lacing up the gloves professionally.
      Of 61 professional fights, Ali won 56 – with three of his five defeats coming in his final four fights.
      And of those losses, only those to Larry Holmes and Trevor Berbick – who in a twist of fate was to be beaten by Tyson five years later with the WBC title on the line – in the final year of his career weren’t later avenged in subsequent rematches.

      Ali is widely considered to be the greatest boxer of all timeCredit: AP:Associated Press

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      Tyson finished with a 50-6 record, similarly skewed by his last four fights aged 38.
      Of his victories, an astonishing 44 came via knockout, as he established himself as the most feared fighter on the planet.
      The veteran, now 53, is planning a comeback to the ring  15 years after retiring – to compete in exhibition bouts – with a number of high-profile contenders to face him having emerged.

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      Who Tyson Fury could fight in December as Anthony Joshua tune-up with Gypsy King to ditch Deontay Wilder trilogy

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      TYSON FURY needs a December dance partner if he has indeed ditched Deontay Wilder.
      The Gypsy King has grown tired of waiting for his 6ft 7in American opponent to name a date and location for their trilogy fight and wants to move on with his career – quickly.

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      Tyson Fury needs a December opponent worthy of selling a pay-per-view boutCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The undefeated WBC king will now enjoy a homecoming UK show in December – to navigate around the Covid-related travel restrictions – before hopefully leaping into the undisputed decider with Anthony Joshua.
      So the 32-year-old’s next opponent must be a big enough name to help sell a pay-per-view, very close to wallet-crippling Crimbo.
      But not really dangerous enough to beat or cut the showman a few months out from potentially the biggest fight in British boxing history.
      Eddie Hearn and Sky Sports are already selling Derek Chisora vs Olexandr Usyk (Oct 31), Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin 2 (Nov 21) and AJ vs Kubrat Pulev (Dec 12) on PPV.

      So cash-strapped fans are going to take some convincing to buy Fury’s first UK bout since 2018, if the opponent isn’t up to scratch.
      Here SunSport considers five names – some perfect picks, some dreaded journeymen and some wild long shots – who could meet the fight criteria.
      1. Lucas Browne – Australia – 29-2

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      Aussie Lucas Browne has previously lost to British fightersCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      The Australian veteran is a former WBA world champion, speaks the lingo and would have no problem playing the pantomime villain to drive up interest.
      British fans will also recognise ‘Big Daddy’ from his two career defeats, both in London against Dave Allen and Dillian Whyte and caused by magnificent punches.

      The 6ft 5in ex-bouncer with the tattooed face would certainly help sell the fight.
      And at 41 – Fury could be confident enough of another win over a rival with similar dimensions to AJ, for a handy practice bout.
      The freelance fight also has no exclusive promotional ties in the UK so would be an easy coup.

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      2. David Price – England – 25-7

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      David Price has history with the Gypsy KingCredit: PA:Press Association
      There is already a brilliant backstory between Fury and the giant scouser. 
      Price beat Fury in a 2006 amateur bout and went on to take the Team GB super-heavyweight spot at the 2008 Olympics, ahead of Fury.
      Then the Morecambe hero produced one of the funniest call-out clips in the history of British boxing when he offered the “big stiff idiot plumber” a pro straightener.
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      Price’s pro career has been a painful disappointment but his right hand remains a dangerous equaliser.
      But his infamous glass chin could also help Fury score a sensational KO.
      The 37-year-old has boxed on Eddie Hearn’s Sky Sports shows in recent years so negotiations might be tricky.
      But it is definitely a long-overdue clash that would hit the mainstream and warrant a PPV fee.
      3. Carlos Takam – France – 39-5-1

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      Carlos Takam could jump in the ring with Fury before ChristmasCredit: PA:Press Association
      The Cameroon-born Frenchman has a few factors in his favour.
      From a business angle he shares US promoters Top Rank with Fury, so the deal is done in-house.
      In the ring, fans will remember the Las Vegas-based slugger giving AJ a torrid night in Cardiff in 2017 when Takam was harshly stopped on his feet in the 10th.
      And he lost a barnstormer with Derek Chisora in 2018 to further enhance his reputation as a headline attraction.
      There could be a worry that rough’n’tough Takam could be too high-risk, especially considering the 42-stitch wound Fury suffered in the supposedly easy bout with Otto Wallin in 2019.
      At 39, the hardnut is approaching the end of his career and is unlikely to land another world title shot.
      So he could be convinced to take a payday against his stablemate and promise to take his pressure style down a couple of notches.
      4. Razvan Cojanu – Romania – 17-7

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      Razvan Cojanu lost to Fury’s stablemate Daniel DuboisCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      If the first three whetted your appetite then prepare to sling your dinner in the bin with option No4.
      This Romanian heavyweight’s stock shot up after he went 12 rounds against then-world champ Joseph Parker but the 2017 stinker was little more than a sparring match and he lost three on the bounce immediately after.
      Two of those defeats, however, are the reason Cojanu remains an option.
      Frank Warren and BT fed the 6ft 7in clogger to prospects Daniel Dubois and Nathan Gorman so there is a relationship already in place.
      But even a stacked undercard and post-fight singalong from Fury would struggle to make this worth a …. watch.
      5. Dempsey McKean – Australia – 18-0

      You’ve probably never heard of the 6ft 6in southpaw but before Fury cherrypicked Wallin and Tom Schwarz from obscurity last year they were also relative unknowns.
      Schwarz was 24-0 and highly ranked by the WBO, while Wallin was 20-0 and respected by the WBA and both made Fury look good in the ring.
      McKean shares a few similarities, as the unbeaten No1 heavyweight from Down Under with a couple of obscure WBO titles and a sizeable frame to lure in fence-sitters.
      Fury’s die-hard fans would watch him box up a birthday present and, with the right sales patter, some floating voters might buy in to a bout like this.
      But this would be another one that boxing purists would turn their noses up, especially after having it bloodied by the three other heavyweight PPVs on the calendar.

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      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder OFF after Bronze Bomber’s contract expired – leaving door open for Anthony Joshua bout

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      TYSON FURY’S trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder has been called off after the Bronze Bomber’s contractual right expired.
      The door is now open for the Gypsy King, 32, to take on Anthony Joshua in an all-British heavyweight unification fight.

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      Tyson Fury’s trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder has been called offCredit: Reuters

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      Anthony Joshua is one step closer to fighting Tyson FuryCredit: PA:Press Association/PA Images

      Fury was due to fight Wilder, 34, in the third and final fight of their trilogy on December 19 in Las Vegas.
      But Wilder’s contractual right is set to expire, allowing Fury and Joshua, 30, to finally meet – with a Wembley 2021 date on the cards.
      In March, AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn revealed his star and Fury had agreed to a 50-50 purse split for their mega-money fight – while committing to two bouts.
      And, now Wilder is out of the way, Joshua just needs to dispatch mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev on December 12 to tee-up the biggest fight in British boxing history.

      Last week, Fury revealed he was sick and tired of waiting for Wilder and his team to agree to their third instalment.
      SunSport understands the fight is now off for good.
      And the Morecambe giant is now set for a homecoming UK bout in December to shake off the ring-rust accumulated since his sensational February win over the Bronze Bomber.

      Frank Warren and BT Sport revealed last week that the mouthwatering heavyweight British title fight between undefeated aces Daniel Dubois and Joe Joyce will take place on November 28 – with the fight NOT on PPV.

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      And that scheduling move frees December up for Fury to return to a UK ring for the first time since 2018.
      In theory, Joshua could pay Pulev a step-aside fee to walk straight into the Fury clash.
      But the 39-year-old veteran and his Top Rank team – who also guides Fury – fancy their chances of stunning AJ in the wake of his shock loss to Andy Ruiz Jr last year.
      At the start of October, Fury tried to goad Joshua into settling their differences in a Christmas cracker but the Watford man ignored his tirade.
      The 6ft 9in icon said: “Tell AJ to grow a pair and step up to fight in December.
      “If Wilder doesn’t happen then let’s get the AJ fight in December.
      “If Wilder doesn’t happen in December then I will step in and smash Anthony Joshua into next week.

      “Joshua is not man enough for me. Have you ever seen a knife go through butter before?
      “I knock AJ out in three rounds. How would he get out the way of me? Is he fleet footed enough to get away from me?
      “I would cut him down in two, it is not about tactics, it is about balls, guts and determination and I have those in abundance.
      “Once this fight gets made I will show you what to do with a bodybuilder like that, you cut him in two.
      “He jacked against Ruiz and he will do it again, once you have quit once you will quit again.”
      Wembley is now favourite to host the all-British fight, should the stadium ban be lifted.
      Coronavirus conditions permitting, the Middle East and China are also being touted as potential hosts for the heavyweight unification showdown.

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      Mike Tyson’s stunning houses through his career, from 21-bed Connecticut mansion to Ohio home which has become a church

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      THROUGHOUT the years, as Mike Tyson rose through the ranks to become heavyweight champion of the world, the boxing legend bought and sold some stunning homes.
      ‘Iron Mike’ came a long way from the humble beginnings of his childhood home in Brooklyn to mansions filled with tiger cages as millions of dollars poured in.

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      Mike Tyson has lived in the most amazing homes dotted all over America

      After losing it all, Tyson, now 54, is once again worth millions after launching his company Tyson Holistic and flogging medical marijuana.
      And he’s even in line for a comeback – the knockout king is set to face Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition fight on November 28.
      But it’s his former homes that really amaze and show how the king of the ring loved living.
      NEW YORK
      Tyson spent most of his childhood years in a modest apartment in Brooklyn in Brownsville in the mid 1970s.

      It was a neighbourhood, at the time, that was a breeding ground for crime and most residents lived poorly.
      In the past, Tyson has admitted mixing with criminals as he looked for acceptance and joined a gang of petty thieves.
      But in his spare-time in the Brownsville abode, he became fascinated by pigeons.

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      Tyson spent the majority of his childhood in a Brooklyn apartmentCredit: YouTube

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      A young Tyson kept pigeons on the rooftop of the Brooklyn apartment
      He kept coops on the rooftop of the building and cared for the birds religiously.

      Today, apartments in the area can fetch up to £500,000.
      OHIO
      Tyson’s fall from grace began in 1992, when he was convicted of rape and was sentenced to six years in prison, of which he served three.
      Financially drained, he was forced to sell this incredible home in 1999 for around £855,000.
      Today, remarkably, it’s been converted into a church.
      But in Tyson’s day it boasted five bedrooms and a full-size pool and Jacuzzi alongside its tiger cages and basketball court, with the entire pad decked out with crystal chandeliers.
      The delipidated pool has since been turned into a sanctuary while the living room is now a gathering place.
      Remnants of the 53-year-old’s time still remain with the basketball court still intact, as well as Mike Tyson’s name etched onto the front gate.

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      Tyson’s Ohio home has been converted in a churchCredit: Johnny Joo

      The former house of pain is now the house of the LordCredit: Youtube

      The Living Word Sanctuary Church have converted Tyson’s tiger cages into a pavilionCredit: Youtube

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      Iron Make once had gates erected bearing his nameCredit: imgur / www.illicitohio.com

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      The delipidated pool has since been turned into a sanctuaryCredit: imgur / www.illicitohio.com

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      The marble interior had been sliding into a state of disrepairCredit: imgur / www.illicitohio.com

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      Originally, the house was decked out with chandeliersCredit: imgur / www.illicitohio.com

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      Tyson sold the property for around £855,000 in 1999Credit: imgur / www.illicitohio.com
      The old fireplace has since been turned into an indoor waterfall while the four-bay garage is now classrooms and a nursery.
      And the tall steel cages where Tyson kept his famous four tigers have been dismantled for a pavilion.
      CONNECTICUT
      In 2003, Tyson was declared bankrupt.
      That meant he had to sell up again – and a 52-room mansion in Connecticut he used to live in was eventually bought by rapper 50 Cent for £3.3million.
      Boasting 21 bedrooms, as well as its own nightclub the property is as lavish as Tyson has ever owned.
      The 50,000-square-foot property also has 25 bathrooms, an indoor pool and hot tub, an indoor basketball court, multiple game rooms, a green-screen room, and a recording studio.
      And the opulence doesn’t end there.
      Entering the property through a stately front gate, you’re greeted by a lion statue.
      However, the running costs – believed to be around £50,000-per-month – forced 50 Cent to sell the house in 2019.

      Mike Tyson’s former home in ConnecticutCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      In 2003, Tyson was forced to sell the property for £3.3m after declaring bankruptcyCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      At the entrance of the property you’re faced with opulent gates and a statue of a lionCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      Two staircases lead you to the first floorCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      The ground floor features marble floorsCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      The master bedroom offers incredible views of the gardensCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      A steel staircase in the master bedroom leads to another floorCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      The walk-in closets are glass frontedCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      Astonishingly, there are 25 bathroomsCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      This bathroom features a huge bathtub overlooking the gardensCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      The bathroom has a glass showerCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      The reception room features a Weber grand pianoCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      The property also boasts its own nightclubCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      One games room features pool tablesCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate

      Another games room has poker and roulette tablesCredit: Douglas Elliman Real Estate
      MARYLAND
      Tyson’s Maryland residence was bought with ex-wife Monica Turner in 1995.
      The pair lived there through the early 2000s, until the pair divorced after she claimed he committed adultery.
      Turner won the house in the divorce settlement, which is just 30 minutes from Washington DC.
      It features seven bedrooms, a large gym, game room, swimming pool, sports court and a piano room.
      It also overlooks the Congressional Country Club golf course, which has hosted several US Open tournaments.
      Back in May, the home was listed for sale at £7million.

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      Mike Tyson’s former Maryland home is up for sale for $8.5m (£6.4m)Credit: TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty

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      Credit: TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty

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      The interior of Monica Turner’s Maryland mansionCredit: TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty

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      The gourmet kitchen includes a fully-equipped butler’s pantryCredit: TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty

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      The stunning garden of the Maryland estateCredit: TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty

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      The home theater inside the home includes a poster for ScarfaceCredit: TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty

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      The master bathroom includes a giant round tubCredit: TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty

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      The home features its own spaCredit: TTR/Sotheby’s International Realty
      THE HANGOVER PAD
      In 2008, Tyson let Hollywood film director Todd Phillips into his £1.5million Las Vegas pad to film legendary scenes from the hit comedy movie.
      And what a lavish setting it is too.
      Found in the beautiful gated community called Seven Hills in the suburb of Henderson, it boasts six bedrooms, six-and-a-half bathrooms and its own private balcony.
      There’s also the incredible 18-hole Rio Secco Golf Club to enjoy, as well as four large private parks filled with basketball courts, tennis courts and football pitches.
      Like many new builds in Las Vegas within gated communities, the 5,740-square-feet mansion was built in an Italian style in 2001.
      Two-storeys in size, the entrance opens to a grand reception room with a 25-foot-high lit waterfall, which connects to the great room that has a wet bar and fireplace.
      Tyson lived in the property with third wife Lakiha, eventually selling it in 2016.

      Inside Mike Tyson’s former £1.5m Las Vegas mansion used in The HangoverCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas

      The gorgeous property has an infinity pool with two spas and a waterfallCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas

      There are six-and-a-half bathroomsCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas

      The Italian-style property was built in 2001Credit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas

      A 25 foot waterfall awaits you in the front entranceCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas

      The kitchen boasts a centre islandCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas

      The mansion is two-storeys in sizeCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas

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      Hit movie The Hangover starring Bradley Cooper was filmed in Tyson’s houseCredit: Warner Bros
      HIS CURRENT HOME
      Today, back at the top, Tyson lives a life of luxury once more. And he loves living in Henderson, Las Vegas.
      Shortly after he sold ‘The Hangover’ home, he bought this nearby mansion for £2.5million.
      The 8,149 square-foot mansion in Henderson, Nevada, built in 2001, has plenty of indoor and outside space.
      There are six spacious bedrooms and six bathrooms in his mediterranean-style villa.
      Again, it’s found in the gated community of Seven Hills – so it’s surrounded by parks and tennis and basketball courts.

      Mike Tyson’s current Las Vegas homeCredit: Luxury Homes of Las Vegas

      Tyson paid £2.5m for his Nevada mansionCredit: Luxury Homes of Las Vegas

      ‘Iron Mike’ bought the lavish home in 2016Credit: Luxury Homes of Las Vegas

      The luxurious entrance features stunning marble floorsCredit: Luxury Homes of Las Vegas

      The master suite has a step-in tub and private balconyCredit: Luxury Homes of Las Vegas

      The outdoor space makes the property with a lagoon-like poolCredit: Luxury Homes of Las Vegas

      A resort-style swimming pool is the centre piece of the homeCredit: Luxury Homes of Las Vegas

      Lush gardens decorate the outdoor spaceCredit: Luxury Homes of Las Vegas

      An outdoor barbecue makes the home ideal for entertaining guests and al-fresco diningCredit: Luxury Homes of Las Vegas

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      The master bedroom is the height of comfort – featuring a master suite that has a huge step-up bathtub, a fireplace and a private balcony.
      A massive resort-style lagoon-like swimming pool and spa completes the picture.
      No wonder Mike is never leaving Las Vegas.

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