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BOXING fans have been left convinced a time traveller watched a Mike Tyson fight 27 years ago.Iron Mike needed less than a round to finish his contest with Peter McNeeley in August 1995 as he dropped him twice on the way to a swift victory.
The object many believe is a smartphone in the background of Mike Tyson’s 1995 fight
But those online have now been bamboozled by something outside the ring from that evening.
A still shot of Tyson looked as though it showed a smartphone in the background.
And, given the bout took place years before the technology first came out, it led some to suggest only a time traveller could have been there.
Pointing it out on social media, one person said: “This is a 1995 fight with Mike Tyson.
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“It’s still mystery, one man taking a video of Mike via Samsung star android model (white).
“Is he a time traveller? Please tell the facts about this.”
While another added: “Someone in the crowd is seen taking a picture from what appears to be a smartphone device, or a device way ahead of the 90s.”
However, the theory was ultimately shut down by those who worked out what the device was – a Fujix Simple HI8 Camcorder.
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They said: “Conspiracy theory solved. It was thought when Mike Tyson fought Peter McNeeley in 1995, that someone in the crowd was filming on what looked like a smartphone and was therefore a time traveller.
“Turns out it was a Fujix Simple HI8 Camcorder.”
The Fujix Simple HI8 Camcorder was released in 1993, making it the likely answer to the confusing debate regarding the Tyson image.
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DEREK CHISORA was paid a visit by Anthony Joshua as he wraps up the final week of training camp for his clash with Tyson Fury.Fan favourite Chisora will challenge Fury for the WBC heavyweight title in a Tottenham trilogy fight a week on Saturday.
Derek Chisora is gearing up for a trilogy fight with Anthony JoshuaCredit: GETTY
Del Boy was recently visited in the gym by good pal Anthony JoshuaCredit: INSTAGRAM@DOMINICMENSAH_
Chisora flew out to Saudi to support AJ ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr UsykCredit: PA
The former world title challenger has left no stone unturned ahead of the domestic dust-up, putting in multiple training sessions every day.
And he was visited by pal AJ during one of his final cardiovascular endurance sessions.
The pair exchanged words as Chisora took a break from a punishing stint on the airdyne bike.
Chisora seemed to be in a jovial mode as he sat on the bike and chopped it up with the former two-time unified champion.
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War, 38, goes into his third encounter with Fury 2-0 down in their series having lost their 2011 and 2014 bouts.
But he reckons Fury has regressed since their rematch for the British heavyweight title.
He told BT Sport: “I think he was a better fighter when I last boxed him.
“Last time I fought him he was better, he was good, he was on point.”
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There won’t be any wild celebrations for Chisora if he shocks the world and hands The Gypsy King his first lost.
When asked how he plans to celebrate, he said: “Go home. Do the same thing I do every day.
“Go home and just chill. Winning or losing there’s only one place you’re going to go afterwards, and that’s home.
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“You chill, and then, from then, you know exactly what you’re going to do.”
Joshua, meanwhile, is currently targeting a return to the ring in the first quarter of 2023 following a second consecutive loss to Oleksandr Usyk in August. More

DEREK CHISORA has been offered advice on how to beat Tyson Fury by Deontay Wilder’s coach. The heavyweight, beaten by Fury in 2011 and 2014, returns on December 3 for a trilogy bout against his old rival at Tottenham’s stadium.
Malik Scott pictured with Deontay WilderCredit: @malikkingscott
Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora ahead of their trilogy fightCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
Not too many will have a greater insight on the Gypsy King than Chisora, who was handed a pair of one-sided defeats.
But boxing trainer Malik Scott will come close.
The American, 42, formerly sparred Fury, 34, and was part of Wilder’s team for his trio of bouts against the WBC champion.
Scott was even head trainer for Wilder’s most recent loss to Fury, an 11th-round knockout in October 2021.
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The British legend had to twice pick himself up from the canvas to eventually win by KO after three knockdowns of his own.
It leaves Scott well versed on both Fury’s strengths and weaknesses.
He told BT Sport: “You’ve got to take advantage of his vulnerabilities right there and Derek has to do that.
“He can’t make silent agreements when he gets close, he’s got to work his free hand, you’ve got to beat Tyson Fury up on the inside as much as you can.
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“What he can’t do, is get close and allow Tyson to hold him. Tyson Fury, when he is in control, is very vulnerable.”
Wilder, 37, could remarkably work his way into a FOURTH fight with Fury after being ordered into a WBC final eliminator bout.
He is set to face Andy Ruiz Jr, 33, for the right to challenge for Fury’s belt, potentially setting up yet another rematch.
Scott said: “I’m very interested in the Fury 4 fight four Deontay.”
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder could fight in yet another rematchCredit: Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions More

JERMAINE FRANKLIN is a win over Dillian Whyte away from earning a multimillion dollar fight against Anthony Joshua. The unbeaten American travels to London in a bid to spoil Whyte’s comeback party on Saturday at Wembley Arena.
Jermaine Franklin faces Dillian Whyte nextCredit: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck1IowIOsvF/
Anthony Joshua could fight the winner between Dillian Whyte and Jermaine FranklinCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Promoter Eddie Hearn has already said the winner will be rewarded with a mega-money payday against the returning AJ next year.
It leaves it all to play for, especially for outsider Franklin, who Hearn told: “If you win this fight, you’re getting the Anthony Joshua fight.
“AJ wants to fight Dillian Whyte. Maybe that’s one for the future.
“But for you to come over as an American to beat a Brit in London, you will get that fight, and you will make millions of dollars.
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“So all you’ve got to do is go through this guy to make millions of dollars.”
Franklin, 29, cooly responded: “I’ll worry about that after I get this win.”
Whyte, 34, beat Joshua, 33, in their 2009 amateur barnburner but was knocked out in their rematch six years later as professionals.
AJ, coming off consecutive losses to 35-year-old star Oleksandr Usyk, is taking time out of the ring to mentally recover from defeat.
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Whereas Whyte is already on the comeback trail following his recent knockout blow at the hands of WBC champion Tyson Fury, 34, in April.
A second straight loss could prove disastrous for Brixton’s Body Snatcher, but he is hungry for redemption.
Whyte said: “There’s no pressure on me. I’m a wounded lion at the minute. So that’s why these guys are jumping and yapping and yapping.
“What they forget is, I may be wounded, but I’m still a lion. I’m still a mother f***ing predator.
“That’s what a lion knows to do, to kill. Unless he loses his teeth. But my teeth are still in. See there. I’m always ready to kill.”
Dillian Whyte ahead of his return fight against Jermaine FranklinCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing More

TYSON FURY admitted his career in the fast lane has left him feeling like a FORD ESCORT with “miles on the clock and “battered to pieces”. The WBC heavyweight champion, who has a love for luxury motors, is approaching his 34th professional fight.
Tyson Fury admitted he has ‘miles on the clock’Credit: Getty
Fury, 34, returns on December 3 in a trilogy bout against Derek Chisora, 38, who he beat in one-sided fashion in 2011 and 2014.
And the Gypsy King opened up on the physical wear and tear on his body after years of rough and tumble in the ring.
Fury said on  BT Sport’s Chatterbox: “I’m like an old banger, Ford Escort with 250,000 miles on the clock.
“And every part of me is absolutely battered to pieces. Joints, elbows, knees, back, I’ve got some severe mileage on the clock.
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“Imagine being a heavyweight being punched to pieces for years and years and years and keep going and keep going and keep going day in and day out and just keep taking the pain.
“It’s like Rocky said, ‘It’s not how much pain you can give out but it’s about how much you can take and keep moving forward.'”
Fury has gone from strength to strength since doing the double over Chisora in the space of three years.
He has twice reigned as world champion and finds himself on the cusp of an undisputed showdown against Oleksandr Usyk, 35, next year.
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But Chisora sensationally claimed Fury has REGRESSED following their pair of fights.
He said: “I think he was a better fighter when I last boxed him. Last time I fought him he was better, he was good, he was on point.”
Fury defends his title against Chisora at Tottenham’s stadium and talks are already underway for a unification with Usyk next year.
Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora ahead of their trilogyCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More