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      Jake Paul teases major career change from boxing to follow in footsteps of brother Logan despite beating Mike Tyson

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      JAKE PAUL has teased a career change from boxing to follow in the footsteps of older brother Logan. The YouTube star is 11-1 as a fighter after beating Mike Tyson on points over eight rounds at the weekend. Jake Paul beat boxing legend Mike Tyson on pointsCredit: GettyMeanwhile Logan is a WWE star who could soon be joined by Jake in the professional wrestling business. Jake, 27, said on Logan’s Impaulsive podcast: “I would love to. I would want to be like your Paul Heyman.”I wouldn’t want to wrestle as much. I can do some s***, but I would want to be your sidekick businessman or some s***.”Logan, 28, replied: “I’m gonna go for it. I’m gonna go for it. READ MORE IN BOXING”Perhaps, if you retire, you become world champion, then you retire, and I’m still wrestling, you can be like my manager who also has a mean right hand.”Jake then asked: “Why can’t I do it now?” Logan responded: “I guess you can do it now. It’s just time consuming.” The brothers then mapped out a plan to become champions in their sport while Jake’s speedskater girlfriend Jutta Leerdam takes Olympic gold. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSLogan said: “The ultimate goal would be for me to become WWE champion, for you to become boxing champion and then for your girlfriend Jutta to win Olympic gold.” The podcaster joined WWE in 2021, making his debut a year after, and has since won the United States Championship. Jake Paul admits he failed to knock out Mike Tyson ON PURPOSE after flop Netflix fight is slammedJake made a brief cameo in 2022 as back-up for Logan, attacking The Usos at the Crown Jewel pay-per-view in Saudi Arabia. The American has just one defeat in the boxing ring, a split-decision loss to Tommy Fury, 25, in 2023. A rematch has been eyed while Jake has also called out Mexican legend Canelo Alvarez, 34, after beating Tyson, 58. Jutta Leerdam with partner Jake PaulCredit: GettyJutta is a professional speedskaterCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamLogan Paul is a WWE starCredit: Splash More

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      Boxing fan SUING Netflix over buffering during Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson after fight was hit by technical difficulties

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      A BOXING fan is SUING Netflix over buffering issues during Jake Paul’s fight against Mike Tyson. Over 65 MILLION households watched the controversial clash with 108m total viewers tuning in to watch Paul’s eight-round decision win. Netflix had buffering issues during Jake Paul vs Mike TysonBut the demand caused Netflix problems throughout the night with issues of buffering during the live stream.And according to WFLA-TV in Tampa, one fan in Florida is suing Netflix in state court. The man is accusing the streaming giants of “alleged breach of contract and unfair, deceptive actions”. He is seeking monetary damage, along with class-action status.READ MORE IN BOXINGPaul, 27, claimed victory over Tyson, 58, who returned for his first professional bout in almost 20 YEARS. A huge £14.3m was raked in from tickets sales alone – the highest figure for a fight outside of Las Vegas – as 72,000 attended. And Paul’s business partner and Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian responded to the streaming struggles. He told Ariel Helwani: “First and foremost, we broke the internet. We did something that has never been done before. Most read in BoxingJake Paul vs Mike Tyson round-by-roundMIKE TYSON’s long-awaited return to the ring didn’t have the fairytale ending fight fans dreamed of.SunSport’s boxing expert Wally Downes Jr recaps one of the drabbest and most forgettable nights in boxing history.And he didn’t hold back, issuing a scathing assessment of social media sensation Jake Paul.Round OnePaul says “I love you, Mike” just before the opening bell sounds. He quickly runs away and holds the boxing legend.Tyson draws a big reaction from the crowd as he lands a jab and a good right hand.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound TwoPaul ran away in the opener and held – just like we thought he would.Tommy Fury had it first and now Mike Tyson. It’s clever because Tyson will tire. Paul tags Tyson’s body with a straight right.Tyson looks spent now. 180 seconds in and the fight looks over.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound ThreeThe legend cannot even keep his gumshield in. As expected it’s a waste of time. Paul has run away until the 58-year-old has tired.Shooting ducks in a barrel now. Tyson might get hurt here. Paul lands a couple of clumsy shots and Tyson wobbles backwards.Tragic after three.Verdict: 10-9 PaulRound FourThis is proper rubbish. The crowd are bored and boos are being heard.This is just two tired big lumps going at it.  One a legend, one a promoter.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound FivePaul jabs the body and aims right for the head and another one-two clips the icon.Tyson cannot keep his mouthpiece in, he is gasping for air. Paul lands a left hook but then so does Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SixThank God these weren’t three-minute rounds. We are getting about four punches per round.Tyson is gasping in the air but replays show a left hook did graze Paul’s beard.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SevenTyson slips a jab and tries an uppercut. The commentator admits it has been a “sad” spectacle.The AT&T stadium has been utterly stunk out. Paul is looking just as tired as Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound EightGo back to YouTube, Jake. You’re an excellent conman. But you’ve never been a boxer.The Judges decide: 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. I’m glad Tyson gets paid and has stayed safe.But what a laughable performance from Paul to add to his stinker with Tommy Fury.Verdict 10-9 PaulSunSport’s final scorecard – 78-74 for Jake PaulClick to read the full round-by-round breakdown.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”The record for streaming in the US was 23 million concurrents, we blew past that. “So Netflix has shown it has an ability to do things that no other media platform has done before. “Secondly, Netflix is always advancing the boundaries of content consumption, they’ve been doing that for many years and this was just another example of that.” Fans claims Jake Paul’s win over Mike Tyson was ‘fixed’ as new footage of fight emerges More

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      Anthony Joshua told to target alternative fight with Brit rival after rematch with Daniel Dubois collapsed

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA has been told to focus on another British rematch as he looks to walk away from talks to fight Daniel Dubois again.AJ was dropped FOUR times inside five rounds before his brutal knockout loss to Dubois in September at Wembley. Anthony Joshua is ruled out of rematching Daniel DuboisCredit: ReutersAnd a return bout was on the cards for February in Saudi Arabia – until Joshua’s team suggested injury could force him out. Dubois now look set to take on a new challenger in Riyadh while AJ is plotting a summer return. And former world cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew named Dillian Whyte as an alternate rival to fight next. He told talkSPORT: “It’s a difficult one because I’d assume he’d have wanted the rematch. READ MORE IN BOXING”It’s an event any time he steps in the boxing ring, if AJ just says he is coming back against Charlie Chaplin it sells out Wembley.”The fact is he’s a huge global name and the main faces of boxing never mind just the heavyweight division.”So it never really matters who he fights, people just want to see him in the ring again.”There’s so many names, but who wouldn’t want to see him face Dillian Whyte again?Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”The first fight they had was fantastic, and there really is so many other fights too.”Joshua, 35, knocked out Whyte, 36, in 2015 almost ten years after losing their amateur bout. Daniel Dubois calls out Jake PaulAnd they were due to rematch in August 2023 until Whyte returned an “adverse finding” in pre-fight drug tests.Whyte was later cleared to fight again after a contaminated supplement was determined to have caused the finding.The heavyweight returned with victory over Christian Hammer, 36, in March and faces Ebenezer Tetteh, 36, on Sunday, December 15.Joshua meanwhile is awaiting the result of Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21. Fury, 36, lost his WBC title and undefeated record in May against Usyk, 37, who became the first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champ. But Usyk was forced to vacate the IBF version to proceed with the rematch as Dubois was elevated from the interim belt. AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn warned they could wait to fight Fury next year. READ MORE SUN STORIESSo Dubois is in talks for a new opponent with Joseph Parker, 32, and Zhilei Zhang, 41, among those linked.And Jake Paul has emerged as an unlikely contender after sharing a message from the heavyweight champ.Joshua beat Dillian Whyte in 2015Credit: AFP More

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      Tommy Fury in line for huge KSI rematch after agreeing return with Misfits Boxing for Darren Till fight

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      TOMMY FURY has put himself in line for a rematch with KSI after agreeing to return to Misfits Boxing. Fury defeated Misfits co-founder KSI via disputed decision in October.Tommy Fury makes his return under Misfits BoxingCredit: AlamyKSI is the co-founder of MisfitsCredit: PABut following a hand injury, he was forced out but now returns on January 18 on DAZN PPV against ex-UFC star Darren Till. Promoter Kalle Sauerland headed up the negotiations to bring Fury back to Misfits – which homes to crossover-style bouts. And there was even speculation he could rematch KSI next. Sauerland revealed Till was always the opponent for Fury’s return – but admitted talk for a KSI rematch has taken place. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe told SunSport: “We’ve discussed that. “This one was never the intention, I saw some rumours around it but never discussed the idea was always Tommy Fury versus Darren Till and that’s more or less it.”That fight (KSI vs Fury rematch) can happen down the road but at the same time, I never look past a mega-fight.”KSI has also not returned since defeat to Fury, his first loss in the ring. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe was due to fight 7-0 YouTuber Slim Albaher, 30, and former MMA fighter Anthony Taylor, 34, in a two-on-one handicap bout. KSI was also forced out with a hand injury but is now eyeing a return in the first quarter of 2025. Sauerland added: “It will be early part of next year. Few weeks off an announcement.”There’s different types of opponents in the running. Nobody without a combat sports background. “Sorry I can’t give you more clues than that.”Tommy Fury beat KSI by decisionCredit: Getty More

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      Sunny Edwards vs Galal Yafai: UK start time, live stream, TV channel, undercard for big flyweight clash

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      SUNNY EDWARDS and Galal Yafai are set to clash in a huge domestic flyweight clash later this month.Former world champion Edwards is coming off a techincal decision win against Adrian Curiel but lost his title to Bam Rodriguez before that.Sunny Edwards and Galal Yafai are set to clash in a big domestic dust-upHoping to upset the apple cart here is Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold-medallist Yafai, whose brothers Gamal and Kai also fought as professional boxers, the latter of which was world champion.Galal will be aiming to follow in his brother’s footsteps but faces a tough task against Edwards, who is three years younger but has double the pro fights under his belt.Keep reading for all the info you need as Matchroom Boxing bring Edwards vs Yafai in Birmingham.When is Edwards vs Yafai?Edwards’ big clash against Yafai will take place on Saturday, November 30.The fight will be held at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham.The main card will get going at 7pm GMT, with the prelims to start at 4.15pm GMT.Edwards and Yafai will make their ring-walks at approximately 10.45pm GMT.What channel is it and can it be live streamed?Yafai vs Edwards will be shown live on DAZN in the UK and across the globe.You can live stream all of the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.An annual subsctrion to DAZN will set you back £89.99, down from £119.99, if you take up their Black Friday deal.A montly subscription costs £14.99-a-month.Full cardSunny Edwards vs. Galal Yafai; for vacant WBC Interim world flyweight crownConah Walker vs. Lewis Ritson; WelterweightKieron Conway vs. Ryan Kelly; for vacant Commonwealth middleweight titleCameron Vuong vs. Gavin Gwynne, LightweightHamza Uddin vs. Benn Norman; FlyweightTroy Jones vs. Michael Stephenson, for Jones’s English light heavyweight titleAaron Bowen vs. James Todd; MiddleweightIbraheem Sulaimaan vs. Marvin Solano; Super featherweightTaylor Bevan vs. Greg O’Neil; Super middleweightCallum Smith Vs. TBD; Light heavyweight More

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      Glam ring girl Sydney Thomas reveals her DMs are ‘flooded with big names’ after stealing show at Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson

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      RING GIRL Sydney Thomas has revealed she has been DMed by some “big names” following her appearance at Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson.The 20-year-old went viral on social media during Netflix’s coverage of YouTuber Paul’s drab win over legendary heavyweight Tyson, 58.Sydney Thomas was one of five ring girls at Jake Paul vs Mike TysonCredit: INSTAGRAMShe caught the eye of many viewers of the Netflix eventCredit: INSTAGRAMSydney only made her debut as a ring girl back in OctoberCredit: Instagram/iamsydneythomasShe already has hundreds of thousands of followers on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasSydney was one of five ring girls employed by Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions for the fight – along with Virginia Sanhouse, Lexi Williams, Delia Sylvain and Raphaela Milagres.And she has gained hundreds of thousands of followers online since the broadcast following her performance at the AT&T Stadium in Texas.Now Sydney, who has 657,000 fans on Instagram, has opened up about how she came to realise she was being talked about all around the world.Speaking to US Weekly, she said: “My DMs are just insanely flooded right now. There’s definitely been some pretty big names and brands that have reached out.READ MORE ON SYDNEY THOMAS”I woke up and saw how my followers had gone up, and then saw all the news articles that had been written about me.”I refreshed my feed and it was just pictures of me and memes and everything. I think that was the moment for me where I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, like I really am going viral’.”She went on to add: “It is very overwhelming. But at the same time, I’m also very blessed and very grateful. You know, what a problem to have. “I knew the exposure was going to be awesome, just the fact that it was being streamed on Netflix and it was such an iconic fight.Most read in BoxingSydney is studying at the University of AlabamaCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasShe is in her final year of collegeCredit: Instagram/iamsydneythomasSydney plans to continue studying while also carrying on being a ring girlCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasAs well as working boxing events, she is also a baseball fanCredit: INSTAGRAM”But I had no idea that all the focus was going to shift from the results to the ring girl being the main star of the event. That was not even a thought in my head going into it.”Sydney is in her final year as a student at the University of Alabama.Stunning Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson ring girls oil up as they share behind-the-scenes video of Netflix fight She is taking classes online in order to keep pace with her hectic life and is planning to continue juggling her academia with working for Paul’s MVP as a boxing ring girl.She said: “I think what’s next for me is to continue building up my social media and continue working with [Paul’s] Most Valuable Promotions and being a ring girl.”I think dialling into the ring girl and modeling aspect of my life and sharing that with my audience that I’ve now built up.”And then obviously continuing with school, graduating, getting my degree and then seeing where things take me from there.”Sydney only made her debut as a ring girl in October in Puerto Rico.Boxing is not the only sport she has shown an interest as she is a huge fan of the St. Louis Cardinals MLB side.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe has revealed that her favourite place is the Busch Stadium and insisted that there is no place she “would rather be”.Sydney is also a massive fan of travelling and has recently taken trips to Greece and Italy.Sydney has shared pictures travelling around Europe to places such as Greece and ItalyCredit: Instagram/iamsydneythomasSydney is attending her college classes online to keep on top of workCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomas More

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      KSI embarrassingly calls Tommy Fury his DAD in awkward blunder ahead of his fight against Darren Till

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      KSI awkwardly called Tommy Fury his DAD while trying to aim a dig. The YouTuber-turned-boxer was beaten by Fury via disputed decision last year – with their feud far from settled. KSI awkwardly called Tommy Fury his dad while trying to aim a digCredit: X @ksinews_But now Fury is returning under KSI’s Misfits Boxing banner on January 18 in Manchester against ex-UFC star Darren Till. And at the press conference KSI took a swipe at his rival after offering him a route back into boxing. KSI, 31, said: “I’m out here paying him, he is working for me. He’s working under my organisation.”So technically I’m his dad. So he should appreciate that. He has to accept that I am his dad.” READ MORE IN BOXINGKSI was later probed about the diss but fluffed his lines on the second time of asking. He told iFL TV: “F*** Tommy, man. Fuck Tommy, yeah he’s my dad. I mean I’m his dad! I’m his dad, yo. That’s the game, deal with it.” Fury also aimed his own blast at KSI’s unorthodox boxing style when addressing his bout with MMA’s Till. He said: “I want a fight because my previous fight was too much hopping around and star-jumping. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I want a proper fight and that’s why we’ve taken the Darren Till fight.” Despite the respect between Fury, 25, and Till, 31, it soon soured on stage sparking a brawl. Fury’s dad John chucked water over Till before the two camps clashed and security had to intervene. Tommy Fury and Darren Till clash at Misfits Boxing press conference More

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      Fans claims Jake Paul’s win over Mike Tyson was ‘fixed’ as new footage of fight emerges

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      FIGHT fans have claimed fresh footage from Jake Paul’s showdown with Mike Tyson proves the bout was “fixed.”Former undisputed heavyweight champion Tyson returned from a 19-year-long professional layoff to lock horns with the YouTube sensation in a Texas tussle last Friday.Mike Tyson returned to the ring last week to take on Jake PaulCredit: GETTYThe boxing legend suffered a decision defeat to the YouTuberCredit: GETTYSome fight fans have claimed a clip of Paul avoiding a Tyson right hand proves the fight was “fixed”Credit: NETFLIXThe boxing legend looked every bit his 58 years as he struggled to mount any serious threat and suffered a decision defeat.It seemed that Paul could have taken out the beloved Tyson had he put his foot on the gas.But some viewers of the fight have claimed new footage of Paul getting his head out of the way of a slow and telegraphed right hand shows Tyson was going easy too.A slow-motion clip of Paul’s defensive work started doing the rounds on social media, prompting baseless claims he’d come to a prefight agreement with Tyson.READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAULIn an accompanying caption with the video, one wrote on X: “Just in case anyone had doubts…”Another said: “If it was real Tyson would have destroyed him and been out of the ring in less than 2 minutes.”And another said: “That may have been the KO shot that Tyson obviously pulled.”One remarked: “Rigged as f**k.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJake Paul vs Mike Tyson round-by-roundMIKE TYSON’s long-awaited return to the ring didn’t have the fairytale ending fight fans dreamed of.SunSport’s boxing expert Wally Downes Jr recaps one of the drabbest and most forgettable nights in boxing history.And he didn’t hold back, issuing a scathing assessment of social media sensation Jake Paul.Round OnePaul says “I love you, Mike” just before the opening bell sounds. He quickly runs away and holds the boxing legend.Tyson draws a big reaction from the crowd as he lands a jab and a good right hand.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound TwoPaul ran away in the opener and held – just like we thought he would.Tommy Fury had it first and now Mike Tyson. It’s clever because Tyson will tire. Paul tags Tyson’s body with a straight right.Tyson looks spent now. 180 seconds in and the fight looks over.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound ThreeThe legend cannot even keep his gumshield in. As expected it’s a waste of time. Paul has run away until the 58-year-old has tired.Shooting ducks in a barrel now. Tyson might get hurt here. Paul lands a couple of clumsy shots and Tyson wobbles backwards.Tragic after three.Verdict: 10-9 PaulRound FourThis is proper rubbish. The crowd are bored and boos are being heard.This is just two tired big lumps going at it.  One a legend, one a promoter.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound FivePaul jabs the body and aims right for the head and another one-two clips the icon.Tyson cannot keep his mouthpiece in, he is gasping for air. Paul lands a left hook but then so does Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SixThank God these weren’t three-minute rounds. We are getting about four punches per round.Tyson is gasping in the air but replays show a left hook did graze Paul’s beard.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SevenTyson slips a jab and tries an uppercut. The commentator admits it has been a “sad” spectacle.The AT&T stadium has been utterly stunk out. Paul is looking just as tired as Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound EightGo back to YouTube, Jake. You’re an excellent conman. But you’ve never been a boxer.The Judges decide: 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. I’m glad Tyson gets paid and has stayed safe.But what a laughable performance from Paul to add to his stinker with Tommy Fury.Verdict 10-9 PaulSunSport’s final scorecard – 78-74 for Jake PaulClick to read the full round-by-round breakdown.Another chimed in: “Pulling punches?!”The fix allegations quickly came to the attention of Paul, who issued a scathing response on brother Logan’s Impaulsive podcast.Jake Paul admits he failed to knock out Mike Tyson ON PURPOSE after flop Netflix fight is slammed’The Problem Child’ said: “People are like, ‘Oh it’s rigged because look at him on the pads.”‘He didn’t do this in the fight.'”Because someone is f***ing punching back, you dumb f**ks.”You don’t realise my power, my jab, my speed and my ability and footwork to get out of the way of those punches.”So then all of a sudden, he’s literally throwing at air – he can’t land those punches on me.” More