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FANS think Mike Tyson has still got it after footage of him doing pad work surfaced online.The 57-year-old looked sharp as ever while training in the gym.
Mike Tyson has left fans impressed with his skills despite his ageCredit: Getty
The 57-year-old has been working in the gymCredit: X
Tyson is a legend of the boxing game – becoming the youngest ever heavyweight champion in 1986 at the age of 20.
Following that Iron Mike won a spectacular six heavyweight championships throughout his career before hanging up his gloves in 2005.
But some 19 years later and a number of boxing fans are convinced he could still get the better of most modern fighters
After watching him throw some sharp punches and dart around the ring, one fan wrote on social media: “Mike Tyson could still beat [Deontay] Wilder.”
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While a second added: “This guy would collect every belt in the world and hold it for a decade plus.”
A third chimed in, writing: “He floors Tyson Fury in the 6th round.”
And a fourth claimed: “No doubt Mike could be the heavyweight champ right now.”
Tyson did come out of retirement back in 2020 for an exhibition against fellow legend Roy Jones Jr.
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And as much as fans would like to see Tyson back in the ring once more to face a current day heavyweight, it’s very unlikely they will get their wish.
Instead they will have to settle for the undisputed heavyweight title clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
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EDDIE HEARN was left bleeding after injuring himself whilst celebrating Eduardo Nunez’s latest win.The Matchroom chief has been forced to go to hospital after cutting his head on a vase.
Eddie Hearn was left bleeding after celebrating a boxer’s winCredit: Instagram / @franksmith
Hearn has since headed to hospital for stitches, he revealed on InstagramCredit: Instagram / @franksmith
Hearn had been watching on as ‘Sugar’ stopped Shvkatdzhon Rakhimov in an IBF title eliminator in Tajikistan on Friday.
A video shared to Matchroom CEO Frank Smith’s Instagram story showed the aftermath of the celebrations.
The promoter could be seen wiping blood from his head with a towel, whilst parts of the broken vase were left scattered on the floor.
Asked by Smith what had happened, Hearn answered: “So, when Sugar Nunez stopped him, I jumped up to celebrate. I headbutted that (points to vase).”
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He later reposted the clip to his own page, adding: “Off to hospital to get stitched after cutting my head open in the celebrations! Well done @SugarNunez97 that was incredible!”
Nunez has now moved to 26-1 as a professional after his 11th round stoppage win.
Meanwhile, Hearn and Matchroom are preparing for their latest event in Oaxaca, Mexico later on Friday.
The card is headlined by Adrian Curiel’s first defence of his IBF light-flyweight belt against Sivenathi Nontshinga.
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Hearn had earlier announced the highly-anticipated rematch between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall.
The rivals are set to meet in the ring once again in Leeds on April 27.
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JOSH TAYLOR and Jack Catterall have confirmed their most bitter of British rematches. Taylor in February 2022 escaped the OVO Hydro arena in Glasgow with a disputed split-decision victory.
Jack Catterall will rematch Josh Taylor on April 27 in LeedsCredit: Getty
The controversy and bitterness shared between the two made an immediate rematch a no-brainer.
But competing promotions and networks stood in the way of the grudge match.
Although now after two years, a deal has finally been agreed for the arch rivals to settle the score on April 27 in Leeds.
Catterall said: “This isn’t about belts, this is personal to me and I can’t wait to get my hands on him.
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“I don’t like him, I don’t respect him and on April 27 I’m going to end him.” 
Taylor hit back: “I’ve never run from anyone in my life, especially not Jack Catterall.
“He has spent the last two years running from promoter to promoter while living off my name.
“Jack should be careful what he wishes for because he’s getting battered on April 27. I am going to enjoy every second of this. See you soon, Jack.”
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Taylor, 33, at the time defended the undisputed WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO titles against Catterall, 30.
But as talks for a rematch dragged on, he was forced to vacate three of the four belts, left only with his WBO version.
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He then lost it in his first career defeat to Teofimo Lopez, 26, last June and has not returned since.
Catterall meanwhile has won twice on the spin, most recently against former world champion Jorge Linares, 38, in October.
But when he finally gets Taylor in the ring, no titles will be on the line.
Instead, it will be for bragging rights as a deal was struck to once again meet at the 140lb super-lightweight limit on DAZN in the UK.
Promoter Eddie Hearn said: “I’m so happy to get this fight made.
“British boxing has been crying out for a big fight and now we look to settling the score of one of the most bitter rivalries in the sport.
“It will be nearly two years to the day since their controversial undisputed fight and not a day has past where opinion and debate has not ensued.

“The pair have engaged in a back and forth full of hatred and now the time has come to finally meet again in Leeds on April 27.”
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CARL FROCH fears Tyson Fury is “slowing down” and blasted his bold five-fight plan. Fury was forced to pull out of his scheduled February 17 undisputed title bout with Oleksandr Usyk after suffering a cut in sparring.
Carl Froch fears Tyson Fury is ‘slowing down’Credit: Steve Bell
Fury revealed he has at least five more fights lined upCredit: instagram @kristianblacklock
It has been rescheduled to May 18 in Saudi Arabia and the Gypsy King ruled out any chance of retirement.
He announced plans for at least FIVE more bouts; two double headers with Usyk and Anthony Joshua as well as a rematch against Francis Ngannou.
But Froch – who has been largely outspoken against Fury – is doubtful.
He told talkSPORT: “I don’t think we’ll even get one fight with Anthony Joshua.
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“The fact that he is talking about five fights and is now 35 years old and he fights once a year.
“He’s heading towards 40 years old, he struggles to get the weight off and is up and down mentally.”
Fury, 35, was dropped by ex-UFC champion Ngannou, 37, in October but escaped with a controversial split-decision win.
He proceeded onto his unification bout with Usyk, 37, which is set to be contested over two fights as part of a £150million deal.
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And Fury boasted of then wanting to get Joshua, 34, into the ring for two British blockbusters.
But Froch said: “Regardless of what Tyson says – I’ll hit you with some facts and statistics – he’s slowing down massively.
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“He used to throw 50 feints a round, always throwing feints, light on his feet with fast hands.
“He doesn’t even throw 15 feints [now]. I’ve sat and watched it and marked it down like a saddo, like a geek, like a tech geek.
“And I’ve been marking down and watching him, he’s slowing down, he’s on the slide.
“He’s been on the floor five times in his last 70 rounds of boxing… the big problem is he’s getting hit a lot more now, and when you start getting hit at that weight you’ve got problems.
“Now, he’s sitting flat-footed, not throwing feints, getting hit with more shots, going on 36 years old and he’s getting bigger and heavier.
“The desire is not there, we saw that in the Netflix show. So, has he got five more fights left with these top contenders? I’d say no.” More