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      Mike Tyson’s circle of celebrity friends, including Hollywood icons, a US President and tennis queen Serena Williams

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      MIKE TYSON was known for making plenty of enemies in a brutal heavyweight career that saw him labelled The Baddest Man on the Planet.But that career also saw him make a multi-billion dollar circle of friends – from fellow athletes to former rivals, Hollywood A-listers and even a US President.Mike Tyson is making his return to the ring against Jake PaulCredit: SportsfileTyson (pictured with Conor McGregor) has a long list of celebrity buddiesIron Mike has been back in boxing with a number of exhibitions over the years, but now he’s stepping things up against Jake Paul.The bout against a YouTuber 31 years his junior will be his first officially sanctioned fight since 2005.In his prime, the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Will Smith, Madonna, Pamela Anderson, Donald Trump and Jack Nicholson could all be spotted ringside at Tyson’s fights.Here’s the rundown of the boxer’s all-star cast of celebrity BFFs.READ MORE ON MIKE TYSONDonald TrumpMike Tyson and the US President-elect go back many years.Trump was even among the guests at Tyson’s manic 30th birthday party.In his book ‘Undisputed Truth’, Tyson wrote of “spending a fortune flying in friends from all over the country and putting them all up in a nearby hotel”.They could not stay in his house because the 19 bedrooms were reserved for all the “lady suitors” he planned on bedding.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTyson wrote: “We had 13 different chefs, each one cooking in their own kitchen.”Everyone from Oprah to Donald Trump to Jay-Z to street pimps and their hos were there. There was a guy hand-rolling cigars.”You entered the house on an actual red carpet – once you got past the 40 big Fruit of Islam bodyguards stationed outside.Mike Tyson gives Tennis star Serena Williams a boxing lesson “I was so egomaniacal that I reserved the 19 bedrooms in my house for girls who I wanted to sleep with.”I told Crocodile, ‘see all these girls? They’re mine’.”And the boxer endorsed Trump in both the 2016 and 2024 elections.He told the Huffington Post in 2016:  “He should be president of the United States. Hell yeah, big time!”Counting down to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson…READ MORE on all the build-up to the massive clash in Texas on Netflix…All the info:Latest news and features: And this year, he went into more detail on the IT IS WHAT IT IS podcast, saying: “Trump is going to win. “Yeah, it’d be nice if he wins, yeah. I have my reasons [for wanting him to win]… He is just a good man. Listen, I don’t agree with all his s***.”Nobody agrees with all my s***, but you know, they [are] good people. “No one is perfect in this world. Everybody got their s***, you know.”Mike Tyson and Donald Trump at a March of Dimes dinner in New York in 1989Credit: GettyTyson (back left), Kid Rock (second to back left) and Dana White (front right) endorsed Donald Trump for PresidentCredit: Instagram / @danawhite via ifltvboxingDana WhiteMike Tyson and Dana White have a mutual friend in President-elect Trump, who they are both supporters of.But Tyson has also been very supportive of the UFC boss’ increasing involvement in boxing and said he expects White to get better fights arranged.He said: “That’s going to be the best thing to happen to boxing just like UFC.”If you’re in UFC and if anybody’s booing the fight, you’re not going to see that guy. His next fight is going to be in South Dakota somewhere. Only good fights.”If you don’t have a good fight, you ain’t never going to see that guy again. Not like boxing. “‘This guy’s going to fight next month again? We don’t want to see that.’ “If any fights stink, you’re not back in the UFC no more. You’re never going to see those guys again.”Mike Tyson with Dana White on the Hotboxin’ podcast in 2021Credit: YouTube: Hotboxin’ with Mike TysonTyson with Dana White at UFC 160Credit: Getty – ContributorNovak DjokovicMike Tyson is a huge tennis fan with his daughter Milan a keen player of the sport, which he claims has changed his life.And the boxer has revealed his favourite player is Novak Djokovic.He said: “Novak Djokovic is my favourite at the moment. If he is OK, I really like to watch him.“He is my favourite because the way he has come back from injury and beaten guys like [Rafael] Nadal and [Roger] Federer is amazing. He is a true fighter.”The pair exchanged handshakes and took pictures at Indian Wells and Tyson is keen to attend the Serb’s matches whenever he can.Mike Tyson has called Novak Djokovic his favourite playerCredit: GettyTyson watching the French Open with daughter Milan to the left and Kylian Mbappe in frontCredit: AFPSerena WilliamsThe 23-time Grand Slam winner is Tyson’s 15-year-old daughter Milan’s favourite player.In a picture in 2016 with Serena and Milan he wrote: “Milan on the right and of course the great Serena Williams. “Milan is serious about tennis and is very fortunate to get to spend precious moments Serena. Thank’s Serena.”And the American, known for her power on the tennis court, linked up with Iron Mike to put in a brutal display with the pads.Tyson wrote on Instagram that Williams “has some power”.And he added: “I don’t want to get in the ring with this GOAT @Serena Williams, much love and respect.”Serena Williams is Mike Tyson’s daughter’s favourite player and the former heavyweight champ taught the tennis star some boxing movesCredit: serenawilliams/instagramIron Mike said he ‘wouldn’t want to get in the ring with her’Credit: serenawilliams/instagramMike Tyson with daughter Milan on the right meeting Serena WilliamsCredit: InstagramArnold SchwarzeneggerFollowing his ringside appearances, Tyson maintained his friendship with the Terminator star turned governor of California.In 2021, he was invited to Schwarzenegger’s LA mansion where the pair played chess and mini-golf together.UFC star Henry Cejudo, who joined the duo, captioned his pictures “Legends only”.Schwarzenegger was often ringside at Tyson’s fights and the boxer visited his home in 2021Credit: Instagram / @henry_cejudoMike Tyson enjoying a round of mini-golf at the Schwarzenegger homeCredit: Instagram / @henry_cejudoTupacMike Tyson and Tupac were close friends with the rapper even coming to visit him in prison.The boxing icon said: “I talked to him as a young, shy kid. I went to prison, he wrote me a letter and came to see me.”That’s how we became friends, we talked on the phone and built a relationship I said to him, ‘When I leave you’ll be coming in’. “We were always saying when we came out of prison we would conquer the world, everyone would know our names that’s what happened. But, you know [how the rest went].”And he said that he was even meant to meet Tupac on the night he was shot.Tyson commented: “I was at home. I was supposed to meet with him, then I heard the news. I was supposed to join those guys, I wanted to hang out with them.”He would then never see his pal again before he died as “they wouldn’t let anyone see him” while he was in hospital.He continued: “I was home, I was in my house when I found out he had died as well. I was like everyone else, it was so overwhelming, we lost somebody special.”Mike Tyson and Tupac were close friendsCredit: GettyThe rap legend even came to visit him in prisonCredit: InstagramOprah WinfreyMike Tyson remains friends with Oprah, who made an appearance at the infamous 30th birthday party.He appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show in 2009 opening up on the ups and downs of his life to date, from being bullied as a child to the death of his four-year-old daughter Exodus in a household accident.And on the same show, he made up with fierce rival Evander Holyfield.When Oprah saw the film of the interview, she was struck by Tyson’s vulnerability.She said: “I was so impressed with what you were able to reveal about yourself. “It feels like it’s more than about you – it really is a study in humanity.”In 2021, Tyson would appear with Oprah again on Tom Brady’s Let’s Go! podcast.Mike Tyson opened up to Oprah Winfrey in a famous interview that saw him bury the hatchet with Evander HolyfieldCredit: Harpo ProductionsJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTEvander HolyfieldPerhaps the most unlikely of Mike Tyson’s celebrity friendships is with his biggest ever boxing rival.For all his triumphs in the ring, Iron Mike is perhaps best known for biting part of Evander Holyfield’s ear off in their second fight in 1997.But the two made up in a joint appearance on Oprah.Tyson said on the show: “This is a beautiful guy, me and this guy both come from basically the sewage, and we watched each other grow to become established and esteemed fighters, you know what I mean?””And I just want you to know it’s been a pleasure passing through life being acquainted with you.”And two years ago they even went into business together, creating an edible cannabis product in the shape of Holyfield’s ear.Arch rival Evander Holyfield became close friends with Mike Tyson and they even launched their own cannabis product togetherCredit: RexBut he didn’t get on with everyone…In his memoir Undisputed Truth, Mike Tyson told an astonishing story about Brad Pitt.The actor is claimed to have made the A-list of stupidity by sleeping with the feared former heavyweight champ’s wife.Tyson claimed that he walked in on Pitt and his ex-wife Robin Givens having sex, with the Hollywood star shouting “dude, don’t hit me, don’t hit me” when he realised he’d been caught.In the memo, the boxer wrote: “You had to see the look on his face. He looked like he was ready to receive his last rites. He also looked stoned out of his gourd.”But Givens denied the claims in an interview with Andy Cohen.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe said: “Pulling up in the driveway? That part’s true. I thought he said he caught us in bed. “I didn’t read the book, but I was told he said he caught us in bed, which never happened. Never, ever, ever happened.”Mike Tyson claims he caught Brad Pitt in bed with his ex-wifeCredit: Getty More

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      Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 2 fight purse: How much will both boxers earn for record-breaking Netflix fight?

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      KATIE TAYLOR and Amanda Serrano will go to battle once again for the undisputed super-lightweight title – and both women are expected to get a record-breaking payday.Taylor, 38, fought back in stunning fashion to earn a highly contested split-decision victory at Madison Square Garden.Katie Taylor faces Amanda Serrano in their blockbuster rematch on the Paul-Tyson undercardCredit: SportsfileAnd now the Irish hero will have to do it all over again in front of a packed AT&T stadium.The champ will have the momentum after avenging her May 2023 loss against Chantelle Cameron with a stunning win in the rematch later on that year.Furthermore, she’ll have more of an incentive to retain her title following the announcement of the record-breaking fight purse.What is the Taylor vs Serrano fight purse?The official purse for Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano has not yet been revealed, but due to the sheer magnitude of the event, it is destined to be a big payday.READ MORE IN BOXING Reports have claimed that Taylor will receive the largest fight purse in women’s boxing history, seeing her earn in excess of £4.6million ($6.1m).This fee will see Jake Paul’s MVP promotions smash Katie Taylor’s last fight purse, which saw her earn between £1-3m.In the main event between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, they will both be taking home an astonishing £30m each ($40m).Counting down to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson…READ MORE on all the build-up to the massive clash in Texas on Netflix…All the info:Latest news and features: What’s been said?When reports surfaced surrounding the fight purse for Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 2, the Puerto Rican fighter took to X (formally Twitter) to reply to the rumours.Most read in BoxingShe cheekily quoted an X post about the reports saying: “Mine is bigger lol.”Taylor could be in for an even bigger payday after making an outrageous bet with Jake Paul after she was challenged to “put your money where your mouth is.”Taylor backed Tyson in the main event and said: “You can never bet against a legend.”The comments seemed to annoy Jake Paul who then said: “When I see dumb people saying dumb predictions, I just feel bad for them.”Paul walked around all the boxers on stage at the press conference and challenged them with his money comment. Paul turned to Taylor, saying: “Oh wait, I forgot Katie Taylor back here.”After he asked her “how much do you want to bet?” she repeated the question back to him, with Paul replying “as much as you want. I’m not losing, no shot in hell.”Taylor then suggested they “bet your purse” with Paul – who will earn a staggering $40m (£31m) from the fight – agreeing to the terms before declaring: “I’m sending out contracts, too!”READ MORE SUN STORIESWho else is on the card?Here is the full card:Jake Paul vs. Mike TysonKatie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 – for IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO lightweight titlesMario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos – for WBC welterweight titleNeeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson NunesShadasia Green vs. Melinda WatpoolLucas Bahdi vs. Corey MarksmanBruce Carrington vs. Dana Coolwell More

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      Jake Paul’s rise from ‘world’s most hated man’ who terrorised neighbours with ‘warzone’ parties to $80m Mike Tyson rival

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      HE’S the motormouth YouTube sensation who has carved out a lucrative career in boxing – despite starting out as a star on the Disney channel. Few could have predicted Jake Paul’s meteoric rise and much of it is thanks to his infamous “problem child” persona that’s netted him a cool $80million (£63m).Jake Paul is due to fight boxing heavyweight Mike Tyson tomorrowCredit: RexThe 27-year-old is just as famous for his scandals as he is for his boxing careerCredit: GettyThe social media star’s £5.5 million LA mansion raided by FBI where guns were allegedly seizedCredit: KABC-TVNow the 27-year-old, from Ohio, US, is facing his biggest and most unexpected challenge to date – a boxing bout with legendary fighter Mike Tyson. Reaching this point has been no easy thing for Paul, who once branded himself the “world’s most hated man” due to his controversial posts online and wild partying antics. During that time he’s weathered a number of scandals from alleged cryptocurrency scams that defrauded fans out of millions and his notorious “warzone parties” that featured bonfires as tall as houses.Those notorious moments led to him being fired from the Disney programme but his outrageous misconduct didn’t stop there.READ MORE FROM FEATURESThere have been “roadmap” scams, mystery boxes with no prizes, a Tommy Fury fight ‘script leak’, as well as an FBI raid for firearms.Paul’s controversial stunts are endless have led him to be considered the ultimate scandal magnet – and it’s unlikely to stop now as he prepares to clash with Tyson. Childhood abuseThe 27-year-old opened up in Netflix’s Untold: Jake Paul The Problem Child about alleged childhood abuse by his “intense” father, Greg, in Ohio. Jake claimed his dad would “slap the s*** out of him” and would regularly tell him as a child: “Life’s not fair, get the f*** over it.” Most read in BoxingEven in the documentary, Greg, a real estate worker, was evasive when it came to shouldering any blame.He denied physical abuse, despite facing allegations from both of his sons, insisting he only ever “threw them on the couch a couple times.”Evander Holyfield’s shocking boxing return aged 58 should act as danger warning to Mike Tyson for Jake Paul fight In one section, Greg defiantly said: “That’s what the f*** dads are supposed to do. Welcome to life, get the f*** over it.”Older brother Logan weighed in, saying Jake remains “traumatised” by their father’s tough parenting style, calling it “not quite legal.”FBI firearm raidsIn August 2020, Paul’s Los Angeles mansion was raided by the FBI in a highly publicised investigation. In dramatic scenes, SWAT teams descended upon his lavish Calabasas home to allegedly collect firearms, although no federal charges were ultimately filed. This wasn’t Jake’s first run-in with the law. Brothers Logan Paul (L) and Jake Paul pictured together who described their dad as a “menace”Credit: Getty – ContributorDramatic footage captured the moment the FBI raided his luxury LA mansionCredit: KABC-TVHe faced looting charges during the Arizona riots in May 2020 following the controversial death of George Floyd, which were later dropped.He previously made headlines for hosting a massive party during COVID where revellers drank, played beer pong, and swung from construction equipment despite local health restrictions.Sex assault chargesPaul has faced significant backlash following allegations of sexual misconduct from two women.TikTok star Justine Paradise accused him of sexually assaulting her in his Los Angeles home in 2019, alleging he forced her into sexual acts without her consent. TikTok star Justine Paradise claimed she was sexually assaulted by the boxer in a 20-min video posted on YouTubeCredit: YouTube/Justine ParadiseIn a 20-minute video posted on YouTube, the 30-year-old alleged Paul grabbed her face and forced her to perform oral sex on him, and touched her inappropriately without consent.Paradise claimed she felt silenced by an NDA she had signed at his residence. Paul denied the accusations, stating they were “100% false”.Shortly after, model Railey Lollie claimed Paul groped her in 2017 when she was underage and often made inappropriate remarks calling her “jailbait” during their time filming. Paul’s legal team hit back, saying Paul “has every intention of aggressively disproving it and pursuing legal action against those responsible for the defamation of his character.”‘Warzone parties’Outside Jake Paul’s Calabasas mansion where he terrorised his neighbours with wild partiesCredit: Jake Paul/YoutubeJake setting fire to a mattress at one partyCredit: SuppliedJake’s infamous antics have turned his LA neighbourhood into what locals call a “living hell.” Posting his address online led his fans dubbed “Paulers” to swarm the area, sparking noise complaints, non-stop parties, and setting furniture on fire in his pool – flames reportedly reaching the height of his home. Paul openly laughed at his neighbours’ frustrations, even taunting them with laughing emojis online. Jake Paul embraced his “world’s worst neighbour” reputation with pride. His chaotic behaviour, including wild parties and disruptive antics, eventually led to his firing from the Disney show Bizaardvark. Meanwhile, his brother, Logan, praised their devoted fans, dubbing them “the strongest army out there.”Scam sitesPaul promoted mystery boxes saying they were packed with cash when they were actually emptyHe enjoys the high life with girlfriend Jutta LeerdamCredit: @juttaleerdamPaul has amassed his $80 million (£62 million) net worth by capitalising on his controversial “problem child” persona both online and in the boxing ring. Along the way, he’s been accused of multiple schemes, including a $7 (£5.50) “roadmap” to becoming an influencer, which allegedly left teens shortchanged because they didn’t have complete access to the site.His “MysteryBrand” campaign also stirred backlash, as users reportedly won no prizes despite paying to open digital “mystery boxes.” He was also criticised for promoting gambling to kids. Most notably, Paul was named in a crypto “pump-and-dump” case that allegedly cost fans $2.2 million (£1.7 million) in losses.The rise & falls of YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul JAKE Paul is about to have the fight of his life against legendary boxer Mike Tyson. In a career like few others, he’s risen from Disney star to YouTube sensation before carving out a path as a high-profile sportsman.Here are some of the highlights from his boxing career: Paul debuted in boxing by defeating fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib in 2020.Later that year, he scored a knockout win against ex-NBA player Nate Robinson.In 2021, he turned his focus to MMA stars, stopping Ben Askren in a single round.He narrowly beat Tyron Woodley on points, then knocked him out in a rematch that December.Paul earned a decision win over Anderson Silva before facing his first loss to Tommy Fury by split decision in February 2023.He then outpointed Nate Diaz, followed by low-key knockout wins over Andre August and Ryan Bourland.Since then, he’s scored three knockout victories in the ring. His next fight is tomorrow vs. Mike TysonLike many celebrities tied to crypto scandals, Jake Paul allegedly promoted questionable cryptocurrencies – Safemoon, Yummy Coin, Milf Token, and others – without disclosing he was being paid for the role.He reportedly promoted these tokens, transferring them to a wallet linked to him before cashing out as their values dropped. This led to accusations of a “pump-and-dump” scheme – where a cryptocurrency’s value is inflated through celebrity endorsements or false claims about its value – causing fans to lose significant sums while Paul pocketed profits.Tommy Fury leaked ‘script’Tommy Fury punches Jake Paul during the Cruiserweight Title fightCredit: GettyPaul also faced accusations of fixing his rematch fight with British boxer Tommy Fury after a “script” was leaked online. The document, posted by UFC’s Mike Perry, claimed to outline the entire bout, including a dramatic TKO victory for Paul in the eighth round.But promoters quickly dismissed the document as a fake, calling it nothing more than a rumour. Despite the claims, the supposed “script” included outlandish details such as Paul walking out in a baby costume and Fury suffering a severe eye injury.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe celebrity boxing rivals spent two years feuding before finally squaring up in Saudi Arabia in February 2023. Paul fought Tommy in an eight-round cruiser-weight fight. The bout resulted in a split decision victory in favour of Tommy. More

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      Inside Jake Paul’s THREE STONE heavyweight body transformation from eating 4,000 calories to training three times a day

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      JAKE PAUL has been on a diet of 4,000 calories and three training sessions a day to get himself up to heavyweight.The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces the legendary Mike Tyson on Friday in Texas in a clash that has come under criticism amid the age gap. Jake Paul showed off his heavyweight frameCredit: SportsfileHe hit the scales at 227.2lb (16st 2lb)Credit: SportsfileJake Paul as fought as low as 185lbCredit: GettyHe has put on over three stone from his lowest weight till nowCredit: @jakepaulNot only does it mark Netflix’s first move into streaming live boxing but also Paul’s first fight at heavyweight. Helping him pile on the pounds outside of the kitchen has been esteemed strength and conditioning coach Larry Wade. And Wade told SunSport: “I wish I could sit here and say I did it by myself. I didn’t. “Jake has nutritionist and he has other guys here that help us as well.READ MORE IN BOXING”And so we put our hands together and came up with a nutritional plan along with a strength conditioning plan, along with a boxing plan of what it would take – not only to get the weight – but to also be able to carry the power up and distribute it through the weight.”And I think all those guys did a really good job of doing that.”Paul has enjoyed a diet of pizza, pasta and steaks in camp to fight Tyson – fuelling his exhausting training schedule. Wade said on the calorie count: “It can’t be any less than 3,500 and 4,000 because it’s a lot of work.Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I mean, he has two or three sessions a day from lifting to boxing and then to running to riding bikes. “He has a long day ahead of him. So he had to get that many in.”Meet Jake Paul’s secret weapon in training to fight Mike Tyson with sparring so good he is paying DOUBLE Wade joined Paul’s camp following his first and so far only loss, to Tommy Fury, 25, in February 2023 which was set at 185lb (13st 2lb). He stayed at the weight to beat ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 39, scoring a knockdown but going the ten round distance. Paul’s three victories since have been at the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb and all finishing inside the distance. Now he is up at heavyweight weighing 227.2lb (16st 2lb) – THREE STONE heavier than when Wade first started working with Paul.And the American fitness guru warned Paul will never fight any lower than cruiserweight again.Counting down to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson…READ MORE on all the build-up to the massive clash in Texas on Netflix…All the info:Latest news and features: He said: “Absolutely not, no reason to. At 185, he’s still strong, but he has so much more power at 200.”And you can see that when he fought Nate Diaz at 185 he put Nate Diaz down but he didn’t put them out of here.”After that point he went back to 200, he knocked everybody else’s out.”Paul does plan to drop back down to cruiserweight – but Wade reckons he does have the makings of a heavyweight. He said: “If he wanted to, he could. It’s just a matter of what’s best for him. It it much harder to go to heavyweight? Absolutely it is. READ MORE SUN STORIES”But he’s 27, when you’re 32 it might be easier to go to heavyweight and it not be a problem to hold the weight. “Right now, we’re having to work a little bit to make it stick.” Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: Getty More

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      Jake Paul weighs career-HEAVIEST for Mike Tyson fight as boxing legend, 58, shows off shredded physique in Versace pants

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      JAKE PAUL hit a career-HEAVIEST weight for his fight against the still shredded heavyweight icon Mike Tyson. Tyson returns to the ring for a controversial comeback bout against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul in Texas. Jake Paul was a career-heaviest 227.2lbCredit: ReutersTyson hit the scales at 228.4lbCredit: AFPAnd Tyson looked in sensational shape as he hit the scales at 228.4lb (16st 3lb) while wearing a pair of Versace briefs. That was just before Paul came in a career-biggest 227.2lb (16st 2lb) nearly TWO STONE above his usual 14st 14lb cruiserweight frame. The two squared off for the final time but Tyson landed a SLAP on Paul – before the prankster-gone-prizefighter could get close. It sparked a near-brawl on the stage as the two camps and security intervened to pull the hyped-up pair apart.READ MORE IN BOXINGPaul, 27, walked off with an unconvincing roar while Tyson, 58, was calmed down by his entourage before sending out one final warning. He said: “The talking’s over.” The last time Tyson was in a ring was in 2020 for an exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr, which proved to be nothing more than a glorified spar. His career officially came to a depressing close in 2005 when he quit on his stool and threw the towel in on his boxing career. Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut he is back to face Paul – over 30 years younger – in what will be Netflix’s first move into live boxing. The fight is scheduled for eight rounds of two-minutes – opposed to the usual three – with bigger 14oz gloves opposed to 10oz. But the gloves were off on Thursday’s weigh in only 24 hours from fight night – as Paul laughed off Iron Mike’s power. He told broadcaster Ariel Helwani: “I didn’t even feel it. He’s angry, he’s an angry little elf.”Mike Tyson, I thought that was a cute slap buddy but tomorrow you’re getting knocked the f*** out.”I’m f***ing him up, Ariel. I’m f***ing him up. He hits like a b***h! It’s personal now, it’s personal now. He must die.” Tyson slapped Jake Paul at their weigh inCredit: SportsfileThe pair were quick to be separatedCredit: APThey had to be pulled apartCredit: GettyJake Paul laughed it offCredit: AP More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois rematch ‘OFF until 2026 with IBF champion in line for two fights beforehand’

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      A REMATCH between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois will be “out of the picture” for a while, according to Frank Warren.The two heavyweights went head-to-head at Wembley Stadium in September.A rematch between Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua will almost certainly NOT happen next yearCredit: GettyDubois knocked AJ out in the fifth round when the two heavyweights met in SeptemberCredit: ReutersFrank Warren claims Dubois has his sights set on other fightsCredit: AlamyDubois stunned AJ with a fifth-round knockout to retain his IBF world title.While a rematch was initially mentioned after the fight, negotiations recently came to a halt.Dynamite is expected to return to the ring in February, but that is deemed far too soon by Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn.With AJ still nursing some minor injuries from the September bout, Dubois’ representatives have begun talking to other potential opponents.Read More in BoxingThe 27-year-old will then be expected to fight the winner of an eliminator bout between Martin Bakole and Agit Kabayel in the second half of 2025, with Joshua also likely to face a different opponent during that time.That means a rematch between AJ and Dynamite will almost certainly not happen next year.Discussing the issues during an appearance on talkSPORT this week, Dubois’ promoter Warren explained: “First of all, the fight Daniel had against AJ was his mandatory so he is allowed a period of time, which means he can fight in February and he’s allowed up until April or May [to make a voluntary defence].”And then whoever the mandatory is, that is who it will be [for the fight after].Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”It won’t be AJ because he can’t get himself into a mandatory position because they have called for the next two guys to fight each other (Kabayel and Bakole).”So he’s out of the picture and he will be out of the picture for a while.”Eddie Hearn reveals real reason Anthony Joshua’s February rematch with Daniel Dubois was KO’d amid ‘major injury’ claimHearn recently hinted at when AJ could return to action.He said: “He had five fights in 18 months, he will be fine. Back in the summer.” More

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      I covered all 16 of Mike Tyson’s world championship battles but Jake Paul bout isn’t a fight, it’s a FARCE

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      WHOEVER wrote the advertising blurb promoting the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul boxing buffoonery that’s taking place in Texas on Friday would make George Washington blush with shame.The description of this ridiculous, universally condemned freak show between 58-year-old Tyson and novice YouTuber Paul, is a masterpiece of deception.Mike Tyson ends his near two-decade absence from the ring on FridayCredit: GettyFormer YouTuber Jake Paul will be the 58-year-old’s opponentCredit: GettyTyson suffered a medical emergency just four months ago, resulting in the fight being postponedCredit: ReutersIt thunders: “One of the most highly anticipated fights in boxing history. “It’s legendary power against relentless ambition promising an unforgettable clash in the ring.”Has there ever been anything more derisory or misleading? Because this isn’t a fight – IT’S A FARCE!It must be appalling to the good folk who run the Age Concern charity that looks after the welfare of the elderly.READ MORE ON MIKE TYSONBecause Tyson – one of the all-time great world heavyweight champions – is not only being allowed to climb through the ropes at his time of life after 19 years in retirement but encouraged to combat a man 31 years younger.At least he is only being asked to box eight two-minute rounds and he’ll be wearing 14oz gloves instead of the usual 10oz – as if that is going to lessen the danger to Tyson’s health.We keep hearing what incredible shape Mike’s in considering he’s well passed middle age – yet four months ago he was said to be seriously ill suffering from a bleeding stomach ulcer which he admitted caused him to vomit blood.This sorry spectacle has been approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations. Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOnly in America would this kind of punching parody be sanctioned – it certainly wouldn’t be tolerated here.Stranger things have happened across the pond and it reminds me of the Aaron Pryor horror story.Jake Paul threatens to ‘bet the purse’ ahead of his fight with Mike TysonJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTPryor was found to be blind in his left eye after losing his world junior welterweight title in 1988. Eighteen months later he decided to make a comeback – understandably he found great difficulty in getting licenced to fight in most cities in the States.Eventually, he applied to the licensing authorities in Madison, Wisconsin and it was granted. Marlene Cummings – who made the decision – in her infinite wisdom said solemnly: “Handicapped people should not be penalised for their handicap.”You couldn’t make it up.Pryor went ahead with the fight and KO’d his opponent in the third.Has there ever been anything more derisory or misleading? Because this isn’t a fight – IT’S A FARCE!Colin HartIf the Texan authorities had done the sensible thing and refused to give their blessing to this unjustifiable Tyson-Paul spectacle no doubt another State would have been found willing to cash in and stage it.At least 60,000 are expected in the 80,000-capacity AT&T stadium to see Tyson and Paul square off – probably most of them the kind of people who slow down on motorways to ogle at a car crash.It’s being shown worldwide on Netflix which has 200 million subscribers – which is why Tyson and Paul are each supposed to be getting anything between £20-£30million.Hand on heart, who who can blame the one-time Baddest Man on the Planet for grabbing such a massive fortune for a maximum of 16 minutes work?Obviously Mike believes it’s worth gambling on not getting seriously hurt.The Baddest Man on the Planet hasn’t fought professionally since 2005Credit: GettyJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTHaving covered 30 of Tyson’s 58 fights over a period of 17 years – including every one of his 16 world championship battles – I spent many hours with him talking about his troubled life inside and outside the ring.Always a tormented soul, it was in the cards he would grow old disgracefully – but he always professed his undying love for boxing and respected its history and traditions.That’s why I find it so dispiriting Mike has allowed himself to get involved in something he would have regarded in his prime as degrading – but we all know money always talks loudest.It must be appalling to the good folk who run the Age Concern charity that looks after the welfare of the elderly.Colin HartThe Tyson I want to remember was the terrifying fighting machine who sent shivers of fear up and down the spine of his opponents – and many in the press seats as well – before he ruthlessly blasted them insensible with the dynamite he carried in both fists.I’m so glad I’m going to be nearly 5000 miles from Arlington and won’t have to watch the charade that is going to be enacted in cowboy country.What two long-dead American authors had to say many moons ago perfectly sums up what the majority feel and brings home what the unedifying Tyson-Paul match-up is really all about.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSCharles Bukowski pointed out: “Bad taste creates many more millionaires than good taste.”And H. L. Mencken wrote: “Nobody ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public.”READ MORE SUN STORIESIf there is a ring walk Iron Mike Tyson should come in to Any Old Iron – an old Cockney music hall song the rag-and-bone men used to sing as they toured the East London streets when I was a kid.They were collecting damaged goods. More

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      Tony Bellew reveals his promise to ‘coward’ security after ex-champ was thrown out of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson event

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      TONY BELLEW has hit back at the “cowards” who booted him out of Jake Paul and Mike Tyson’s pre-fight press conference. The former WBC world champion, 41, was escorted out of Wednesday’s event after a stunt for bookmakers Paddy Power went wrong. Tony Bellew became one of the big talking points at the press conferenceCredit: SportsfileBellew was booted out of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s pre-fight press conferenceThe ex-cruiserweight saw his stunt for PaddyPower backfireBellew heckled Jake Paul ahead of his showdown with Mike TysonCredit: GettyPaul faces 58-year-old Tyson in a Dallas dust-up on Friday, with the fighters facing off at a press event yesterday.Interrupting proceedings with a megaphone and standing next to an elderly man dressed in a boxing robe, Bellew bellowed: “I’ve got your next opponent here, Jake.”This guy’s got two hips so he is ready for you, Jake. He’s a great grandfather and he’s ready for you. “He’s 107, a great-grandfather. Come on Jake, give this fella a chance.”READ MORE ON BOXINGBellew was promptly ejected from the Toyota Music Factory in Irving. Speaking later to talkSPORT, Bellew revealed exactly what he said to the security guards tasked with removing him. Bellew explained: “The guy gave me a shove in the back and I said ‘You’re an absolute coward’. “Do you understand what I’d do to you? Please walk away. Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSBellew was taking part in a stunt for Paddy PowerCredit: Sportsfile”His other mate said ‘We’re all talk are we?’ “I said it’s not talk, it’s a promise. I’d annihilate three of you at once, so please don’t do it.”Former world champion Tony Bellew escorted out after gatecashing Jake Paul’s press conferenceBellew held the WBC cruiserweight title from 2016 to 2017 and finished his pro career 30-3-1 from 34 fights.Earlier in fight week, Bellew described Iron Mike as his “boxing icon.”He told The Daily Mail: “One of the reasons why I became the world champion was because of Mike Tyson.”He inspired an entire generation, and even though I wasn’t part of that era, I grew up watching his fights. “I was born in 1982, and I stayed up until three or four o’clock in the morning to watch his fights in the early ’90s.Counting down to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson…READ MORE on all the build-up to the massive clash in Texas on Netflix…All the info:Latest news and features: “Mike Tyson was a hero and an icon of mine. He is literally one of the kings of the sport.”Of course, when you’re fighting a man half your age, you’ve got to be concerned. “Thankfully, Mike isn’t fighting an established fighter or a world champion.”He added: “I just want to see Mike Tyson knock him out.”JAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTTyson returns on Friday for a first professional bout since 2005. READ MORE SUN STORIESThe Baddest Man on the Planet last stepped into the ring against Roy Jones Jr in a 2020 exhibition bout. Friday’s fight will be over eight two-minute rounds – as opposed to the usual three – with bigger 14oz gloves on instead of 10oz. More