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      Craziest Mike Tyson stories of all time, like trying to fight a gorilla, using ‘fake penis’ and taking acid aged 11

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      MIKE TYSON will write yet another crazy chapter into his life story when he returns to the ring this weekend following a near TWO-DECADE hiatus.The formerundisputed heavyweight champion will make the walk to the squared circle early on Saturday morning for the unlikeliest of showdowns.Boxing legend Mike Tyson returns to the ring early on Saturday morning at the ripe old age of 58Credit: GETTYIron Mike will take on YouTube sensation Jake Paul in a crazy crossover clashCredit: GETTYThe fight with Paul is the latest chapter in Tyson’s crazy lifeCredit: NEWS GROUP NEWSPAPERS LTDCraziness and controversy have courted Tyson throughout his careerCredit: AFPIron Mike will make his first professional outing since quitting on the stool in his 2005 money grab against Kevin McBride against social media sensation Jake Paul – at the ripe old age of 58.The booking of a near-pensioner-aged Tyson, who looks to be in phenomenal shape, against the heavy-handed YouTuber has sparked outrage.All parties involved have been blasted, with fighters and fans alike branding the boxing legend “crazy” for stepping into the ring as he approaches the golden years of his life.Craziness and controversy, however, are two things New York native Tyson is all too familiar with as they have followed him around since he reached the pinnacle of the sport back in 1986.READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAULSo with that in mind, SunSport thought it’d only be right to recap some of the craziest moments of Tyson’s life.Taking acid as a child – 1977The streets of Brooklyn, in particular the notoriously rough neighbourhood of Brownsville, exposed a lot to a young Tyson – including drugs.Tyson succumbed to peer pressure and knocked back whatever was passed around to him, including acid at the tender age of eleven.During an appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast, he admitted: “[I started doing drugs] as a kid, nine, ten years old.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUT“Smoking and drinking. And as I got older, I tried acid. I was probably 11. Yeah, real young.”Mike Tyson tried acid at the tender age of 11Credit: GETTYFighting with Trevor Berbick with an STI – 1986TYSON FEUD Mike Tyson discusses street fight with Mitch Green before Donald Trump saved his careerThroughout thehistory of boxing, fighters have been compromised going in world title fights.But few can claim to have been dealing with a severe gonorrhoea flare-up as Tyson did before his history-making stoppage of Trevor Berbick in 1986.”I looked at my underpants a day before the fight and I noticed a discharge,” he wrote in his 2013 autobiography. “I had the clap.”I didn’t know if I had contracted it from a prostitute or a filthy young lady. I was given an antibiotic shot by a doctor.”Because of the antibiotic shot, I was dripping like a Good Humor bar [ice cream] in July. But I didn’t care; I was there to nail Berbick.”Mike Tyson fought Trevor Berbick while dealing with a gonorrhoea flare-upCredit: GETTYTrying to fight a Gorilla – 1989Tyson was at the peak of his powers in the late 80’s and felt like King Kong having blown through all comers with complete ease.And during a private trip to New York zoo with ex-wife Robin Givens, he offered a zoo-keeper £7,759 ($10,000) to let him fight a silverback gorilla.He said: “I paid a worker at New York’s zoo to re-open it just for me and Robin.”When we got to the gorilla cage there was one big silverback gorilla there just bullying all the other gorillas.“They were so powerful but their eyes were like an innocent infant.“I offered the attendant $10,000 to open the cage and let me smash that silverback’s snotbox! He declined.”Mike Tyson tried to fight a gorilla at a New York zoo in 1989Credit: GETTYImpregnating a prison guard – 1992-1995Tyson served just under three years in prison from 1992-1995 after being found guilty of rape, a conviction which saw him handed a six-year custodial sentence.And he struck up a relationship with a female prison guard, who he claims to have impregnated after having sex with her multiple times a day.”I had a girlfriend and I got a girl pregnant in prison,” he revealed in an episode of his podcast. “I was living a life in prison.”It was just meant to be. I was Mike Tyson and everybody gave me what I wanted.”Everyone talking like I was some tough guy or some cool guy. I was just a pig.”Mike Tyson had a sexual relationship with a prison guard while he was in prisonCredit: AFPBiting Evander Holyfield’s ear – 1997The most infamous moment of Tyson’s career is undoubtedly his biting of Evander Holyfield’s ear in their 1997 rematch in Las Vegas.Incensed by a number of head clashes with his rival, which he believed were intentional, Tyson twice tried to take a chunk out of Holyfield’s ears.He was successful at the second time of asking, so much so he was forced to spit out the top of Holyfield’s helix after tearing it clean off in the third round.Tyson was disqualified for the barbaric act, which initially earned him a lifetime ban and a £2.3million ($2m) fine. The ban, however, was rescinded 16 months later.”I bit him because I wanted to kill him,” Tyson said of the most famous in-ring incident. “I was really mad about my head being bumped and everything,” Tyson said.”I really lost consciousness of the whole fight. It took me out of my fight plan and everything.”Mike Tyson bit Evander Holyfield’s ear in their iconic 1997 rematchCredit: AFPTyson took a chunk out of his rival’s left earCredit: GETTYFighting while high – 2000Drugs and alcohol, as they had been for most of his life, were well and truly present in Tyson’s daily routine during his two-fight stint in the UK in the year 2000.And in his 2013 autobiography, he admitted to taking lines of “blow” and puffing on marijuana just moments before his brutal first-round knockout of Lou Savarese at Hampden Park.Mike Tyson obliterated Lou Savarese while high on cocaine and marijuanaCredit: AFPUsing a fake penis to pass a drug test – 2000Passing a drug test was, unsurprisingly, hard for Tyson to do when he was taking narcotics in the build-up to fights.And to ensure he passed the mandatory pre and post-fight tests, he made use of a whizzinator – which is a fake penis that can be worn and filled with clean urine – to fool drug testers.After admitting to being high during his beatdown of Savarese, Tyson wrote in his autobiography: “I had to use my whizzer, which was a fake penis where you put in someone else’s urine to pass your drug test.”Ahead of his exhibition with Roy Jones Jr in November 2020, he said of the device: “It was awesome, man, I put my baby’s urine in it.”One time I was using my wife’s and my wife was like ‘Baby you better not hope that it comes back pregnant or something’.”And I said, ‘We ain’t going to use you any more, we’re going to use the kid’, because I got scared that the p**s might come back pregnant.”Mike Tyson opened up on his use of a whizzinator to pass drug testsPress conference brawl with Lennox Lewis – 2002Tensions between Tyson and former sparring partner Lennox Lewis were well and truly high before their infamous pre-fight press conference in New York.And Tyson ignited a mass brawl seconds after the pair took to their respective podiums, punching one of Lewis’ bodyguards after he blocked him from getting to the Brit.Mike Tyson immediately confronted Lennox Lewis at their 2002 press conference in New YorkCredit: APIron Mike sparked a mass brawl by punching Lennox’s bodyguardCredit: APThe American bit Lewis’ leg during the brawl, which he received a whopping £260,000 fine forCredit: REUTERSThe pair rolled on the floor as members from both camps tried to intervene.READ MORE SUN STORIESThey were eventually separated, but not before Tyson managed to bite a chunk out of Lewis’ thigh.Tyson was slapped with a whopping £260,000 fine ($335,000) for the melee, after which he went on a foul-mouthed and homophobic tirade. 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      Inside Mike Tyson’s amazing car collection, from a classic Ferrari F50 to his new Mercedes-Benz G Class worth £136k

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      AS car collections go, few can compare to what Mike Tyson has been seen behind the wheel of through the years.The boxing legend, now 58, is preparing to fight YouTuber Jake Paul.Mike Tyson has been seen behind the wheels of the most amazing motorsTyson has a brilliant Mercedes-Benz G Class in his garage with a price of around £136kAn epic Rolls-Royce Cullinan costing £300k is also part of Tyson’s car collectionThe event will be live streamed on Netflix on November 15, with millions expected to tune in.Tyson, for his part, has revealed he expects to earn around £15.4million for a night’s work at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium.That could see Iron Mike dip into his pocket to add to an already staggering garage.Recently, he’s rekindled his love affair with Rolls-Royce by being seen with a stunning Cullinan worth £300,000.read more Mike Tyson newsThe ex-heavyweight champ also boasts a Mercedes-Benz G Class costing from £136,000.While in the past, his cars have been just as epic.Rolls-Royce Cullinan, £300kMike has made no secret of his love of Rolls-Royces, as you will find out as you continue reading.He is believed to own a Ghost and a Cullinan, with the latter being the flagship SUV of the brand.Most read in BoxingIt is one of the most luxurious cars on the market, which is why it carries that hefty price tag.When I met Mike Tyson his hands looked like BRICKS… I don’t see how he can lose to Jake PaulIt features a 6.75L V12 engine which produces 563 bhp and 850 Nm of torque.Rival Paul also owns one.Mercedes-Benz G Class, £136kIn recent times, Tyson has also been seen with a Mercedes-Benz G Class, or better known as the G Class SUV.It’s a car popular with Premier League footballers around the globe, with the likes of Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka and Brazilian superstar Neymar all driving one.The G Class comes with a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V-8 engine that makes 577 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque.The 0-62 mph varies from 4.5 seconds to 6.4 seconds, depending on the model.The Mercedes-Benz G Class is a favourite of Premier League footballersRolls-Royce stretch limousine, £165kKnowing he had the ‘Golden Child’ of boxing in his roster, promoter Don King was desperate to keep him sweet.To thank his client for his hard graft in becoming the most feared fighter on the planet, he gifted Tyson TWO cars in 1988.King added a black Rolls-Royce stretch limousine that would’ve set him back around £165,000.He also gave Tyson a Corniche.By 22, Tyson had Rolls-Royces coming out of his ears.Tyson once was gifted a brilliant Rolls-Royce limo that cost around £165kFormer promoter Don King lavished Tyson with gifts, including carsTyson was also given a stunning Rolls-Royce CornicheMercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL, £70kAs the 80s became the 90s, Tyson began making friends in the showbiz world, attending glitzy Hollywood parties and enjoying his new-found fame as the ‘baddest man on the planet’.One of those pals, Tupac Shakur inspired his next impulse buy.Thanks to the rapper, who reportedly owned one, Tyson threw cash at a white 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL.A few months later Tyson’s world came crashing down – when a shock loss to James ‘Buster’ Douglas in Japan stunned the world in 1990.That summer though, he cheered himself up with a 1990 Mercedes Benz 500 SL that had a must-have accessory of its time fitted within its interiors… a mobile phone.In good condition some of these classic cars are fetching up to £70,000 at auction.In 1989, Tyson added a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 560SL which can fetch £70k todayread more sport featuresLamborghini Super Diablo Twin Turbo, £180kIn 1996, Tyson bought his first ever Lamborghini – a yellow Super Diablo Twin Turbo with the prize money earned from defeating Bruce Seldon in Las Vegas.Again, it softened the blow of losing a friend – Tupac – who was shot dead in a drive-by shooting after attending that fight.It was the status symbol flash car of its day, and is now a collector’s item.We’ve spotted some online going for around £180,000. However, the highest price one has been sold for was around £750,000.While in 1996, Tyson was seen with a splendid Lamborghini Super Diablo Twin TurboBentley Continental SC, £380kIn-between his epic bouts with Evander Holyfield, he went back to luxury motors and got a taste for Bentley with a Continental T.When his bank account swelled by a£23m, the purse he eventually received for the Holyfield disqualification defeat, he blew his wad on another of their classy vehicles.This time, he splashed the cash on an SC worth a whopping £380,000.Incredibly rare, only 48 were ever made.In the late 90s, Tyson developed a love of expensive Bentley motorsFerrari ConnoisseurAfter he was sent to jail for a rape charge, serving three years behind bars, Tyson fought Frank Bruno and regained his WBC title in 1995.With his purse, he took himself to a Ferrari dealership and bought TWO of their supercars – a Ferrari F50 and a 456 GT Spyder.His GT Spyder was only one of two convertibles made by the Pininfarina factory –  the other was ordered by the Sultan of Brunei.Famously, Tyson did crash one of these Ferraris into a convenience store, which led to his “favourite arrest.”He recalled: “My favourite arrest I would have to say is when I bought a Ferrari.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I didn’t know how to drive the Ferrari and my car went through the glass window.”He added: “I had to get arrested for property damage.”After Tyson beat Frank Bruno he bought two Ferraris, including this F50A rare 456 GT Spyder was also an impulse purchase by Tyson More

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      Mike Tyson’s training camp for Jake Paul fight shrouded in secrecy with sparring partners forced to sign NDAs

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      SECRECY surrounds Mike Tyson’s training camp to fight Jake Paul. The 58-year-old heavyweight icon comes out of retirement to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul on Friday in Texas. Mike Tyson in training to fight Jake PaulCredit: @miketysonSparring partner Mike Russell with TysonCredit: Instagram Jett Blackwell, with Tyson in 2020, is back in his campIt comes four years after his exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr, which was drawn over eight rounds.And Tyson is calling upon the same group of sparring partners to help get him in shape for his first professional fight in 20 YEARS.But the team of training partners are being sworn to secrecy.SunSport understands they have signed Non-Disclosure Agreements to ensure Tyson’s preparation are kept behind closed doors.READ MORE IN BOXINGTyson’s sparring partners join him in his personal Las Vegas gym and we can reveal two are heavyweights, Mike Russell and Jett Blackwell.Russell, 32, is 6-1 and recently helped ex-UFC star Nate Diaz, 39, in training to fight Paul last year. But Diaz was beaten on points over ten rounds and knocked down. Blackwell, 23, was only a 19-year-old amateur when he sparred Tyson for the Jones exhibition. Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe now has three wins and one draw following an extensive amateur background. Paul, 27, has been training for the bout in his adopted home of Puerto Rico where he lives in a £13m mansion and has his own £3.2m gym. ‘Can you imagine Jake Paul’s face,’ says Mike Tyson trainer as he breaks boxing pad with brutal power in training video The social media sensation has been sparring with 9-1 heavyweight Dacarree Scott, 26, throughout the year.Timothy Moten, 32, who has 11 wins and one draw on his record is the latest addition to Paul’s camp. Moten was notably recruited by Anthony Joshua, 35, before the former heavyweight champion beat Andy Ruiz Jr, 35, in their 2019 rematch. DeAndre Savage, 36, was also sparring Paul and a clip of the 6-0 American getting dropped with a right hand was released.Savage – who has won all his fights by KO – admitted to being floored by Paul but had nothing but praise for the 10-1 cruiserweight. He told SunSport: “From the outside looking in and listening to everyone else the world is not taking Jake serious. “But Jake does work hard and he’s still a little green, so I understand the route that he’s taking. “You know, fighting the UFC fighters and stuff like that and people that don’t really know how to box because he’s still green.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But, Jake sells out the arena, sells the tickets, he’s doing big things that some people wish that they can do, things that people wish they can do and they can’t do it.”But yeah, Jake worked real hard, work real hard. He got some great moves in the ring.” DeAndre Savage sparring Jake PaulCredit: @road_to_riches_savTimothy Moten with Jake PaulCredit: @_mayhemmotenJake Paul with sparring partner DaCarree ScottCredit: @__mactruck__ More

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      Mike Tyson smashed me to smithereens in front of his favourite fighter and left me crying… but we became best friends

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      MIKE TYSON battered Joe Egan in front of Sugar Ray Leonard so badly it reduced him to tears – but it helped form a brotherhood.Irishman Egan spent two years sparring Tyson from the age of 17 in the Catskills Mountains in New York under the watchful eye of iconic trainer Cus D’Amato. Mike Tyson during his prime boxing yearsMike Tyson with former sparring partner Joe EganEgan recalls regularly being left black and blue due to the brutality of Tyson – who was just a teenager at the time. But one sparring session stuck out in particular as Tyson’s boxing hero Leonard visited the gym – and the poor training partners paid the price.Egan told SunSport: “He has so much love and affection for Ray Leonard. And Ray Leonard has the same love and affection for him.“So we were sparring this particular day in the Catskills and Sugar Ray came to visit him in the gym and Mike put on an exhibition of savagery.READ MORE IN BOXING“That’s the only way you can describe it, he put on an exhibition of savagery with his sparring partners and he smashed us all to smithereens, battered us really, really bad.“And there was a lot of men, including myself, really hurt that day, but it was to impress Ray Leonard. So that was a savage, savage particular sparring session.”Egan was living with Tyson at mentor D’Amato’s house, where everything from cooking to cleaning was taken care of. But after being bashed up in front of the great Sugar Ray, Egan had no appetite for dinner. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSInstead he sobbed upstairs on his own, until Tyson consoled him, mistaking the beating he dished out for homesickness. Egan recalls: “I remember going back to the house and I was crying upstairs in the house. TYSON FEUD Mike Tyson discusses street fight with Mitch Green before Donald Trump saved his career”I was in so much pain, so much pain because I really took a savage beating that day.“And Mike came up, we’re only boys we’re 17 or 18 years of age and Mike came up to the room.“I was crying in my bedroom and I was really bad, I wasn’t coming down for dinner. So Mike came up to see what was wrong, and I’m crying in my bedroom.“And he said, ‘Are you okay brother Joe?’ I said, ‘Yeah, Mike. I’m okay.’ And he said, ‘We know you’re homesick but we’re your family now.’“Now, I wasn’t crying because I was homesick, I was crying because he battered me! “He didn’t come up to gloat, teenage boys can be cruel, ‘Oh, I battered you, haha.’“He didn’t come up to gloat, he came up genuinely concerned for his friend and he put his arm around me and said, ‘Come on Joe, we’re your family now, you don’t need to be homesick.’“I just thought, he’s a good guy and we became the best of friends.”He put on an exhibition of savagery with his sparring partners and he smashed us all to smithereensJoe Egan on sparring Mike Tyson Egan was competing on the Irish national team in Atlantic City when he was spotted by former heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson.Patterson – who had an Irish wife – was also coached by D’Amato and helped put Egan in touch to spar with Tyson. Egan was paid a weekly wage and kept great care of until he returned home after 24 months and several hard sparring sessions later. He lives to tell the tales of withstanding a prime Tyson’s power and remains good friends with Iron Mike today. Tyson, 58, comes out of retirement to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, 27, on Friday in Texas. And Paul will join Egan in an exclusive club of those brave enough to share the ring with the Baddest Man on The Planet. Egan, who has launched new company Platinum Prizes, said: “People laugh at me, they say ‘you’re milking it a little bit!’”I’ve earned the right to say I shared the ring with Mike Tyson.READ MORE SUN STORIES“I got battered by Mike Tyson and I stayed on my feet with Mike Tyson and see when I’m on my death bed on my life support machine and my heart’s going, I’m going to say, ‘I sparred Mike Tyson.’“And people laugh but I’ve earned the right to say it. Now, Jake Paul will earn the right to say, I shared the ring with the hardest punching heavyweight of his era and one of the hardest punchers of all time.”Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: AFP More

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      Mike Tyson facing late investigation after health admission and saying he wants to ‘die in the ring’ in Jake Paul fight

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      MIKE TYSON is set to be investigated after revealing the full extent of his recent harrowing health scare.The boxing legend thought his days were numbered in May when a two-and-a-half-inch-deep stomach ulcer left him vomiting blood as it wreaked havoc on his insides.Mike Tyson throws down with YouTube sensation Jake Paul early on Saturday morningCredit: GETTYIron Mike looks to be in phenomenal shape ahead of his ring returnCredit: INSTAGRAM@MIKETYSONTyson is fighting a mere six months after having a major health scareCredit: AFPHis admission that he feared for his life will result in a late investigation from the Texas Department of Licensing and RegulationCredit: GETTYThe ulcer flare-up and subsequent hospitalisation forced the 58-year-old to postpone his controversial July clash with YouTube sensation Jake Paul and made him face up to his mortality.Tyson recently revealed doctors didn’t rule out the prospect of him dying from the chronic illness.And the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, who are sanctioning his showdown with Paul early on Saturday morning, are set to investigate his comments.In a statement to World Boxing News, TLDR representative Tela Mange said: “Thorough pre-fight physicals will be conducted by TDLR-appointed physicians, who will discuss Mr Tyson’s medical history with him.”READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAULTyson couldn’t think about anything other than dying a gladiator’s death in the ring when he was going toe-to-toe with his bleeding ulcer.The former undisputed heavyweight champion recalled: “I asked the doctor if I was going to die, and she didn’t say no.”She said we have options though, and that’s when I got nervous.“[I thought], ‘I can’t wait to get out of this motherf****r, man. God, I want to fight and start training.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUT”‘I don’t want to die in the hospital bedroom, I want to die in the ring.”Fan favourite Tyson looks to be in incredible shape for his rescheduled Texas tussle with ‘Problem Child’ Paul.But he had to rebuild himself from scratch after his debilitating ulcer saw him lose nearly TWO STONE.“You wouldn’t believe what I endured from my ulcer, ” he said. “I lost 26 pounds, can you imagine that?”I was so p****d off because I had peaked. I was good, talking s**t, ready. “Mike Tyson’s blunt 10-word response to Eddie Hearn after promoter calls Jake Paul fight ‘disrespectful to boxing’ Tyson will pocket a pretty penny for his Dallas dust-up with social media sensation Paul, who has claimed he’ll leave Cowboys Stadium a whopping £31million richer.But ‘Iron Mike’ insists it’s the addictive feeling of having his hand raised that’s lured him back to the ring, not his mammoth payday.He admitted: “I’m a glory junkie. I love people thinking about me all day.”I’d rather live a short life of glory than a long life of obscurity. It’s just who I am.“This is all I started fighting for—to get all this f***ing status.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m going to be chasing it for the rest of my life. I know that.”I’m never going to get what I want, because I’m one of those gluttons for pain. I can never get enough.” More

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      Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 2: Date, start time, live stream, TV channel for huge rematch on epic Texas fight card

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      KATIE TAYLOR and Amanda Serrano will go at it once again for the undisputed women’s lightweight title – after the first fight broke records.Irish icon Taylor defeated seven-weight world champion Serrano two years ago in what was labelled as the biggest fight in female boxing history.Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano were locked in a thrilling battle two years agoCredit: GettyBut the Irish superstar Taylor came out on top via a split decisionCredit: GettyThe sold-out Madison Square Garden battle ended in a 97-93, 96-93, 94-96 split decision win for KT.Taylor then showed a touch of brilliance by saying: “Let’s do it again Amanda, What a fighter Amanda Serrano is”, immediately after the contest.It was also a good night for legendary boxing promoter Eddie Hearn who won a £1million side bet with US rival promoter Jake Paul – although he rejected the winnings.Now two years on, fans will get the chance to see a rerun of these two iconic fighters going punch-for-punch.Read more on BoxingAnd in even better news, this match is scheduled to feature on the undercard of Jake Paul’s fight against legendary boxer Mike Tyson.Counting down to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson…READ MORE on all the build-up to the massive clash in Texas on Netflix…When is Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 2?Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 2 will take place on Friday, November 15.The main card is set to get underway at around 8pm ET time which is 1am UK time on Saturday, November 16.Taylor vs Serrano 2 is expected approximately two hours later, although timings will likely change on the night.AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas is the chosen venue for this huge event and it can host a staggering 80,000 roaring spectators.Taylor beat Serrano by a sensational split decision when they last fought in 2022.What TV channel is Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 2 on and can it be live streamed?Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 2 will be broadcast LIVE exclusively on Netflix.It will be the streaming giant’s first venture into combat sports.This fight featured on the undercard of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson and Paul revealed on X that the event will be available to all Netflix subscribers at no additional cost.What is the full card?Katie Taylor’s rematch against Amanda Serrano will be the co-main event.Most read in BoxingAnd there will be even more fights to be announced closer to the date.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson – MAIN EVENTKatie Taylor vs Amanda SerranoMario Barrios vs Abel RamosNeeraj Goyat vs Whindersson NunesJake Paul will battle boxing legend Mike Tyson LIVE on NetflixWhat has been said?Amanda Serrano believes that she should have been named the winner of her incredible fight against Katie Taylor.But the Irish icon doesn’t agree with that statement.Back in May 2024, Serrano said told the Irish Mirror: “I’ve been saying it for a long time. I believe I won that fight. “You can ask the audience who won that fight. You can even ask your Irish people who won that fight. I respect Katie. “She’s a great champion. Like you said, I need a great dance partner and Katie Taylor is that dance partner, but deep down inside, I know I won that fight.”Taylor responded with: “The right winner won.”It was a fantastic fight, but the right winner won, and I plan to do the same thing on July 20 (now rescheduled for Nov 15). I’m sitting beside Mike Tyson here. This is the winner’s table right here.” More

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      Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson: When will a replay be available on Netflix?

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      IT’S the timeless battle of age versus youth — inexperienced YouTuber Jake Paul is taking on veteran former undisputed heavyweight champ Mike Tyson.The fight on November 15, 2024 will be streamed on Netflix — here we take a look at when a replay will become available.Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul will be streamed live on Netflix this weekCredit: GettyMike Tyson pushed Jake Paul when they faced offCredit: AFPWhen a replay be available on NetflixThe highly-anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas has generated significant buzz in the boxing world.As of November 11, 2024, Netflix has not officially announced when a replay of the fight will be available.However, after the last live streaming sports event on the platform – the hot dog eating contest between Joey Chestnut vs Kobayashi – a replay was available almost immediately.It is assumed the same will apply to this fight, with a replay available shortly after the live broadcast concludes.more on jake paul v mike TysonNetflix may also choose to keep the replay available for an extended period, allowing subscribers to watch it on-demand at their convenience.This approach differs from traditional pay-per-view events, where replay availability is often limited to increase sales.Counting down to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson…READ MORE on all the build-up to the massive clash in Texas on Netflix…How to watch Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson liveThe main card of Paul vs Tyson will stream live exclusively on Netflix, starting in the UK on Saturday, November 16 at 1am BST (8pm ET on Friday, November 15 for American viewers).Netflix subscribers will be able to watch the fight as part of their regular subscription – there will NOT be an extra pay-per-view cost.Most read in BoxingTo watch the fight live, you’ll need to:Have an active Netflix subscriptionLog in to your Netflix account on the day of the fightNavigate to the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson event pageTune in when the show kicks off to catch all the actionUndercard in fullThe Paul vs Tyson event features an impressive undercard with several notable fights:Mike Tyson sends chilling warning that Jake Paul ‘has to go’ as he claims ‘I started his career, now I’ll finish him’ Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano: A 10-round bout for Taylor’s undisputed women’s junior welterweight championshipMario Barrios vs Abel Ramos: A 12-round fight for Barrios’ WBC welterweight titleNeeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes: A 6-round middleweight boutShadasia Green vs Melinda Watpool: A 10-round bout for the vacant WBO women’s super middleweight titleBruce “Shu Shu” Carrington vs Dana Coolwell: An 8-round featherweight contestLucas Bahdi vs Corey Marksman: A 10-round lightweight fightThis stacked undercard ensures that viewers will be treated to a full evening of high-quality boxing action. More

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      Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight purse: How much money will both boxers earn for big Netflix clash?

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      THERE’S no doubt that the main goal for both Jake Paul and Mike Tyson is to secure a huge win on Netflix – but the fight purse isn’t too bad of a bonus either.Paul, 27, last tasted defeat at the hands of bitter rival Tommy Fury during their blockbuster 2023 clash.Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will battle for a big bag of moneyCredit: GettySince then, the social media sensation has gone on a four-match winning run with his most recent triumph coming against MMA icon Mike Perry.And Paul will need to perform at a high level if he is to keep this spectacular streak going.Tyson shocked the world by keeping boxing legend Roy Jones Jr on his toes during a 2020 exhibition bout.However, there have been concerns about whether Iron Mike should be getting in the ring with someone significantly younger due to an ulcer flare-up earlier this year.Read more on Paul vs TysonBut despite Tyson claiming that money is not the impetus to fight Paul, the huge purse up for grabs is most certainly a good enough incentive for him to shake the cobwebs off his gloves.What is the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight purse?Jake Paul has boasted that he is set to pocket a staggering £31million ($40m) for his Netflix showdown against Mike Tyson.And Iron Mike will reportedly take home the exact same amount.Paul even cheekily released a video offering Tyson an extra $5m if he can last more than four rounds in their fight.Most read in BoxingHowever, the caveat to the bet states that if Iron Mike fails to get past the fourth round then he must get a tattoo that reads ‘I love Jake Paul’.Tyson responded to the offer saying: “He should offer more.”Tell him probably about 20 (million).”Why did the initial fight get postponed?Mike Tyson’s health issues forced him to put his training on hold.The former world champion suffered a medical emergency on board a flight in May as a result of an ulcer flare up.Netflix, who are set to show the fight, released a statement announcing the cancellation.It read: “Unfortunately Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will not face-off on July 20 as planned. Tyson’s recent ulcer flare up has limited his ability to train fully for the next few weeks.”The fight will be rescheduled for a date later this year after Mike’s able to resume training with no limitations and both fighters can have equal time to prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime matchup!”Tyson required medical assistance from paramedics on board a flight from Miami to LA.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe felt nauseous and dizzy though his publicist said he was feeling “very good” after treatment.Who else is fighting on the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson 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