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      Mike Tyson reveals how he left prison with staggering $400MILLION in the bank after going in with $15m

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      MIKE TYSON says he left prison $375MILLION richer after signing lucrative deals behind bars. Tyson was jailed in 1992 after being convicted of rape and served three years at the Indiana Youth Center. Mike Tyson poses with wads of cash in 1989Credit: GettyTyson spent three years in prison from 1992Credit: AFPA year after coming out of prison, Tyson was already heavyweight world champion thanks to the help of Don King.And it was the legendary yet controversial promoter who made Iron Mike a rich man again – even while locked up.Tyson told former world champion Andre Ward: “When I went to prison I had $15million (£11.5m). “When I came out I must have had $300-400million (£307m). I’m in there signing contracts in prison.” READ MORE IN BOXINGTyson had two comeback fights in 1995 upon his release before beating Frank Bruno for the WBC title a year after. But following defeats to Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis, by 2003 Tyson had filed for bankruptcy after blowing through $250m (£190m). And his career was over in 2005 following consecutive losses to Britain’s Danny Williams and Kevin McBride, who was also a tree surgeon. Tyson later recouped his wealth in retirement thanks in part to his cannabis empire. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnd his net worth is set to rocket another $40m (£30m) when he makes his return after 20 YEARS out to fight Jake Paul. He takes on the YouTuber-turned-boxer on November 15 in a controversial clash slammed for the age difference. Tyson said: “I’m a fighter, I feel good and I can do it. And I feel I can beat this guy.” Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: Getty More

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      Gib vs Slim – Misfits Boxing: Date, undercard, start time, TV channel and live stream for Qatar Supercard

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      ANESONGIB is making his boxing comeback to headline the Misfits Supercard in Qatar.In Gib’s way is long-time rival and current Misfits Boxing Middleweight champion Slim Albaher, with the title on the line.Gib vs Slim headlines a stacked Misfits SupercardGib’s last fight was a unanimous decision win over Jarvis back in July 2023 in the semi-finals of the Kingpyn tournament. Jarvis also returns to action on the Misfits Supercard in Qatar.While Slim has yet to lose in his seven bouts, with five impressive KOs.The Hitman was last in action in October 2023, stopping Salt Papi on the undercard of KSI vs Tommy Fury.A thrilling undercard is booked in for Gib vs Slim on the Misfits Supercard, including the boxing return of Deji.When is Gib vs Slim?Gib vs Slim takes place as part of the Misfits Supercard in Qatar on Thursday, November 28.Expect the big main event at approx 10pm GMT.The Lusail Sports Arena plays host.Gib is making his big boxing comebackCredit: Getty Images – GettyHow can I watch Gib vs Slim?The Misfits Supercard will be live on DAZN.Most read in BoxingIt will be part of the usual DAZN subscription, and not on PPV.And the show is expected to start from 6pm.Slim Albaher is defending his titleCredit: PAWhat is the full Misfits Supercard?A mega card sees Deji return to the ring against a so far mystery opponent.While Jay Swingler also makes his boxing return against former foe NichLmao in a huge rematch.AnEsonGib vs Slim AlbaherSalt Papi vs King KennyJay Swingler vs NichLmaoDeji Olatunji vs TBAJarvis vs Ben WilliamsWhat have they said?Mams Taylor, co-president of Misfits Boxing, said: “Misfits Boxing will create history, legacies will be forged and a night of crossover boxing, never to be forgotten, will play out, in Qatar next month.“Qatar: The Supercard is a ginormous event, with a gigantic main event between Gib and Slim, it’s a fight the fans have wanted for years, and it’s a feud that is dripping with bad blood.“Ever since their intense face-off in Newcastle, the fans have been waiting, in anticipation, for us to confirm the date and location for this titanic tussle.“And now we can: November 28, in Doha, Qatar, one of the biggest fights in crossover boxing history takes place, headlining a very special night of Misfits Boxing.” More

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      Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul hit by last-minute cancellation after injury blow with late change to undercard

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      AN INJURY has forced a last-minute cancellation on the undercard Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faces heavyweight great Tyson on November 15 in Texas.Lucas Bahdi will now fight Armando CasamonicaCorey Marksman was forced to pull outCredit: @2smoovemarksmanAnd set to feature on the bill was a lightweight bout between Canada’s Lucas Bahdi and American Corey Marksman. But Marksman was forced out with just a week to go – leaving 17-0 Bahdi scrambling for a new opponent. Armando Casamonica of Italy, with a 14-0 record, answered the call to keep the fight alive. It is just the latest change in the event, which was due to take place on July 20 until Tyson was forced out amid a health precaution. READ MORE IN BOXINGIron Mike suffered an ulcer flare-up in his stomach during a flight but was later passed medically fit to continue training. But he is required to undertake additional brain and heart tests due to his age with the fight to be professionally sanctioned. It will be Tyson’s first pro bout in almost 20 YEARS – the night he retired against Kevin McBride. And he talked down any health concerns, saying: “I’m just doing really well. I’m doing really well.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“I’m very grateful that I’m doing well. I’m just looking forward to the fight, really looking forward to it.“Like when you think about it regardless of how old I am, this guy only has ten fights.Jake Paul makes training decision for Mike Tyson fight after dramatically losing TWO STONE for last fight“He only has 10 fights, if I can fight a little bit with my experience, he only has 10 f***ing fights, okay?“If I can fight 10 per cent of what I was, he only has ten fights, he couldn’t match that. And that’s being sincere. If I’m 10 per cent, he can’t match it.”Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: Rex More

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      Fans get first look of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson training camp with Iron Mike ‘looking like he’s 25 again’

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      MIKE TYSON is showing shades of his prime in training to fight Jake Paul – as fans were given a first look into their training camps. The heavyweight great returns to the ring on November 15 for a controversial clash against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul in Texas.Mike Tyson in training to fight Jake PaulCredit: Netflix Tyson has been rolling back the clock in campHead trainer Rafael Cordeiro holds the pads for TysonCredit: Netflix And the fight for the ages is to be aired on Netflix, marking the streaming services’ first foray into live boxing. The subscription giants are to release a three-part docuseries in the lead-up to the fight with fans already given a short preview of their camps. Tyson has some familiar faces helping him prepare for his first professional bout in almost 20 YEARS.MMA mastermind Rafael Cordeiro – who cornered Tyson for his exhibition comeback in 2020 – is the lead trainer.READ MORE BOXING NEWSHe is joined by Billy White, who has known Iron Mike since their teenage years having both been mentored by the great Cus D’Amato. And White claimed Tyson – who has turned 58 since filming – is showing glimpses of his brilliant best in the gym. He said: “I look at him and I see him do moves sometimes it takes me back to when he’s 25. And I look at him and I’m like, ‘Wow.’ He amazes me.”Cordeiro has the punishing job of holding the pads and body belt for boxing’s youngest heavyweight champion of all time. Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “The power is unbelievable. There’s nobody like Mike, why? Because there’s nobody who’s 57 years old doing what he does.””Expect to see the same Mike Tyson, with more knowledge. The same Mike Tyson with more patience and the same Mike Tyson with the same intensity.”Jake Paul makes training decision for Mike Tyson fight after dramatically losing TWO STONE for last fightTony Brady and Andy Velcich are tasked with getting Tyson – who was 20 when he first became champ – into fighting shape. And Brady said: “The best athletes to work with are the ones that you have to pull back. As opposed to ones you have to push, you don’t have to push Mike.”Velcich added: “We have to tell Mike to take a step back and chill. That’s the difference. Mike doesn’t have an off-switch.”Tyson went eight exhibition rounds with Roy Jones Jr four years ago but his career officially ended in 2005. He quit on his stool against Kevin McBride – who also worked as a tree surgeon – but returns against Paul to put his record on the line. Although the bout will be competed over revised eight two-minute rounds – opposed to the usual three – and bigger 14oz gloves instead of 10oz. Paul, 27, has ten wins and only a single loss to Tommy Fury, 25, on his boxing record. And Theo Chambers is his head coach with former super-middleweight boxer J’Leon Love assistant in the corner. And Love said: “If Mike Tyson can knock out Jake Paul, he will. Guaranteed, bad. “But f*** that, the legend must fall. We gotta do what we gotta do.”I know what it feels like to wanna accomplish something that nobody really feels you can do. “I know what it’s like to have your back against the wall. I don’t care what nobody thinks. I think Jake is the same way.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I know Theo Chambers is the same way, just a bunch of bad asses that don’t care.”Chambers added: “As long as Jake is not intimidated by Tyson, I would hate for him to knock Mike Tyson out, but that’s just what’s gonna happen.”Jake Paul using a neck strengthening exerciseCredit: Netflix The YouTube star is based in Puerto RicoCredit: Netflix Jake Paul is 10-1 as a boxerCredit: Netflix He is expecting to KO TysonCredit: Netflix More

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      Pregnant Laura Woods reveals she’s received death threats and lost friends over stance on gender row boxer Imane Khelif

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      LAURA WOODS has admitted to losing friends and receiving death threats over her stance on Imane Khelif.Khelif, 25, won Olympic gold in the women’s 66kg welterweight boxing in Paris.Laura Woods has been outspoken about the Imane Khelif situationCredit: RexKhelif won gold at the Paris OlympicsCredit: AFPThe Algerian was cleared to fight at the Games after previously being booted out the 2023 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships for failing a gender test.Ahead of the Olympics, chiefs slammed the IBA’s disqualification as “sudden and arbitrary” and taken “without any due process”, allowing the athlete born a woman to compete.TV presenter Woods has been outspoken about the issue and praised an article on social media that highlighted concerns about Khelif’s involvement during the Olympics.At the time, she said amongst a number of tweets: “Since I replied to this article I’ve had numerous death threats to myself and my unborn child. READ MORE IN SPORT”Questions on my own gender (I’m pregnant so guess that clears that one up) calls for my employers to sack me, threats to my home…”I’ve been called a racist, a bigot and a sexist as well as various insults.”When there are discrepancies with test results – which could impact the safety of another human being, in an environment that above all else should be fair – questions are quite rightly going to be asked. “The answers are still unclear, otherwise this topic would be closed.”Most read in BoxingFollowing the release of supposed leaked medical reports that claim Khelif is a “biological man”, Woods took to social media once again today.She wrote: “Saw A LOT of what was written about me and others for even daring to ask questions about this. I won’t forget that. Moment Olympic gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears on TV as she hits out at ‘cruel’ Elon Musk”I hope the women who had to face a biological man in the ring and whose concerns were drowned out, now get some sort of justice, but I won’t hold my breath.”A follower replied: “Hope you haven’t lost friends over it Laura. Well done for sticking to your guns! I hope the young lady can get her medal.”Then again, why would she want it? Her Olympic dream was ruined from the get go.”Woods, who is currently pregnant after announcing she is expecting a baby with former Love Island star Adam Collard, responded: “Unfortunately I have.”I’ve seen their tweets on here about me (repeatedly). On the medal, I don’t think she will get it, which is the biggest travesty, and the fact the IOC allowed this all to happen.”Olympics gender controversyTHE International Olympic Committee (IOC) stirred up a huge controversy by clearing two women to box who had previously failed a gender test.Algeria’s Imane Khelif and Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting were disqualified at the Women’s World Championships in New Delhi, India, in March 2023.Lin Yu-ting was stripped of a bronze medal after failing a gender eligibility test.Khelif was disqualified in New Delhi for failing a testosterone level test.Officials found tests showed they had ‘XY chromosomes’ — which indicates a person is biologically male.Rare ‘intersex’ medical conditions, medically known as differences in sexual development (DSDs), can also mean outwardly female individuals can have ‘male’ chromosomes, or vice versa.The Russia-led International Boxing Association organised that event but is no longer recognised by the IOC.IOC spokesman Mark Adams said: “These athletes have competed many times before for many years, they haven’t just suddenly arrived – they competed in Tokyo.”The federation needs to make the rules to make sure that there is fairness but at the same time there is the ability for everyone to take part that wants to. That is a difficult balance.”In the end the experts for each sport are the people who work in that. If there is a big advantage that clearly is not acceptable, but that needs to be a decision made at that level.”Both Khelif and Lin competed at the delayed Olympic Games in Tokyo in 2021. Lin is a two-time winner at the Asian Women Amateur Boxing Championships.The IOC said all boxers in Paris “comply with the competition’s eligibility and entry regulations”.The controversy follows the famous case of Caster Semenya.South African middle-distance runner Semenya has a condition which means her body naturally produces higher levels of testosterone than normal for women.She won gold in the 800m at London 2012 and Rio in 2016 but was unable to compete at Tokyo in 2021 after World Athletics brought in new rules independently of the IOC at the time. More

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      Gender row boxer Imane Khelif is ‘biological man’ leaked report claims after athlete won gold in Paris Olympics

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      CALLS for Olympics gender row boxer Imane Khelif to be stripped of her gold medal have been made following a leaked medical report.New documents have emerged allegedly proving that Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, 25 is a “biological man”.According to leaked reports, gold medalist Imane Khelif is allegedly a “biological male”Credit: AlamyShe was one of two controversial female boxers to participate in the Paris OlympicsCredit: APThe leaked reports come from Khelif’s medical recordsCredit: ReutersAccording to French magazine Le Correspondant, Khelif’s medical records from 2023 showed she had neither ovaries or a uterus, The report was initially put together in 2023 via collaboration between French and Algerian expert endocrinologists working at the Kremlin-Bicetre hospital in Paris, and the Mohamed Lamine Debaghine hospital in Algiers, as reported by BiLD.Medical experts determined that Khelif allegedly has what is known as a “5a-reductase-2 deficiency.” This is a sexual development that is outside the norm and can only occur in biological men. Read more sports newsNewborns with the condition are often classified as girls as the testes are located inside.The two reports are part of Khelif’s medical records, which have been known to the International Olympics Committee since May 2023.It is not yet clear whether the IOC will now initiate a retrospective investigation and revoke the gold medalEarlier this year, the WBO were forced to deny “obviously false” reports that they had banned Khelif and stripped her of her Paris medal for failing gender eligibility tests.Most read in BoxingThe WBO’s legal counsel Gustavo Olivieri said in a statement the body had “not tested, nor had it banned,” Khelif and had had no communication with her.A year prior to the Olympics, Khelif was disqualified from the Women’s World Championships for failing the International Boxing Association’s (IBA) gender eligibility rules.But the Russian-led body was stripped of its governance by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) over integrity and governance issues.The IBA’s tests result and credibility was also called into question.Khelif has previously insisted she is a biological female, stating: “As for whether I qualify or not, whether I am a woman or not, I have made many statements in the media.”I am fully qualified to take part in this competition. I’m a woman like any other woman. I was born a woman, I lived as a woman, I competed as a woman, there’s no doubt about that.”The Olympic gold medalist made international headlines when Italian opponent Angela Carini quit just 46 seconds into their bout.Following the controversial victory, Khelif’s dad Amar came out swinging to defend his daughter.He said: “The attacks against her are immoral, it is not fair.”Imane is a little girl that has loved sport since she was six-years-old, she used to play football.”These critics and rumours aim to destabilize Imane, they don’t want her to be the champion of the world. “I tell her prove them wrong in the ring and I hope that she will honour Algeria and Arabic countries and win the gold medal. “She is our role model, and we want to be like her and honour Algeria and Tiaret.”‘Boxing was dedicated only to men’Explaining how she first got into the sport, Khelif said: “I have always loved football and I played it in my little village. My father always preferred football to boxing.”But I was very good at sports in my school and my teacher encouraged me to become a boxer since I had good physical qualities and he was right.”READ MORE SUN STORIESShe also went on to add: “I come from a conservative region and family. Boxing was a sport dedicated only to men.”It was not a straightforward path into boxing as Khelif was forced to come up with the money to get her to the gym.Angela Carini of Italy sensationally quit after 46 seconds in the ring with KhelifCredit: GettyThe Italian boxer dropped to her knees in tearsCredit: Getty More

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      Anthony Joshua given 48-hour deadline to accept Daniel Dubois rematch for February after crushing KO defeat

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      FRANK WARREN has given Anthony Joshua two days to take up his offer of a February rematch with Daniel Dubois. AJ was stunned by Dubois in their Best of British dust-up at Wembley Stadium in September. Anthony Joshua has been challenged to agree to a February rematch with Daniel DuboisCredit: PAAJ was KO’d in the pair’s September showdown at WembleyCredit: PADubois’s promoter Frank Warren has sent a message to the Joshua campCredit: PAJoshua hit the canvas FOUR times as Triple D showed off his devastating power in front of 96,000 fight fans. The 27-year-old eventually forced victory in the fifth round as AJ’s corner threw in the towel. Joshua initially maintained that he would box Dubois again in a 2025 rematch, shelving any talk of retirement. The pair had been expected to fight again in Saudi Arabia next February. READ MORE ON BOXINGBut AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn claimed last month the turnaround was too quick for his man.Warren has now challenged Joshua to rise to the challenge and accept the fight within the next 48 hours if he wants to win back his belts. Asked if the fight was “dead in the water,” Dubois’ promoter Warren replied to iFLTV: “Unless [AJ] gets back to us in the next 48 hours, yes.”I’d like to make an announcement tomorrow, if possible.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”But I don’t think we’ll be doing anything for the next week.”Reports suggest Joshua is currently carrying injuries and would prefer to wait until May to fight again.Anthony Joshua brutally told his career is ‘OVER’ as boxing promoter suggests final ‘good’ fight after Dubois KO Barry Hearn, dad of Joshua’s promoter Eddie, told The Mirror: “I think Dubois is dangerous and he’s going to be super confident after the last job.”I still believe AJ would probably beat him in a rematch if he boxed differently, but that’s just my opinion.”More likely, a sensible person doesn’t rush anything. How AJ punched his way to the topANTHONY JOSHUA punched his way to the top of the world before being knocked off his perch.”You take your time. But he’s his own man and he’s gonna make his own call.”And I guess my gut feeling is the warrior still burns within Anthony Joshua and he will want to try once more.”My crystal ball starts to clear every now and again. A Daniel Dubois rematch would be a big fight.”READ MORE SUN STORIESLast month, IBF President Caryl Peoples confirmed Dubois “can make an optional defence against any ranked fighter before April 22, 2025”.That came after he was quizzed about a possible showdown between Triple D and Fabio Wardley. More

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      Tyson and Paris Fury splash out on luxury gold crib fit for royalty for 15-month-old son Prince Rico

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      PARIS and Tyson Fury’s youngest kid will be sleeping in style after the pair splashed out on a GOLD CRIB.The Gypsy King and wife Paris welcomed their newest addition 15 months ago – their seventh child together.Tyson and Pairs Fury have treated their youngest son to a luxury bedCredit: GettyParis showed off the custom cot on her InstagramCredit: Instagram @parisfury1The mattress is customised with the words ‘Baby Fury’Credit: InstagramYoung Prince Rico Paris Fury was loving his new bedCredit: InstagramThe youngster, named Prince Rico Paris Fury, is being treated as his name would suggest – like a prince.That’s because mum Paris showed off his incredible luxury crib on her Instagram.Paris shared a video of the customised cot to her 1.8MILLION followers on the social media platform.She wrote: “I still love his crib @luinglux_baby. Can’t believe how fast time has gone for him to be in a big boy bed”.READ MORE ON TYSON FURYThe incredible bed is fit with gold coloured trim and a custom hand-carved engraving that reads “Baby Fury”.While the whole thing is covered in bespoke bedding with “Baby Fury” embossed onto the mattress, pillows and blankets.The bed cost a whopping £2,800 and was custom built by Essex and Dubai based company Ling Lux.Paris needed a one-to-one appointment to design the stunning bed that takes over 20 WEEKS to be completed.Most read in BoxingThe bed itself is made from mahogany wood and silk furnishings while the exterior is painted with GOLD LEAF PAINT.The Fury’s are always treating their kids to the best they possibly can with dad Tyson earning his hard-fought cash in the ring.Paris Fury Breaks Silence on Heartbreaking MiscarriagePrince Rico joined the growing family last year, becoming the little brother for their other six children.The pair have already welcomed Venezuela, 13, Prince John James, 11, Prince Tyson II, seven, Valencia, five, Prince Adonis Amaziah, four, and Athena, two.The couple heartbreakingly revealed that they lost a baby boy earlier this year after Paris suffered a miscarriage.The gut-wrenching loss happened just hours before Tyson Fury’s defeat to OIeksandr Usyk.Bravely speaking out about the loss, Tyson said: “The one that she was having, she lost that on the Friday of the fight, which was pretty s****y.“I am not making excuses but she was six months pregnant, it’s not like a small miscarriage at the beginning, you have to physically give birth to a dead child, on your own, while your husband is in a foreign country.“I could not be there for her in that moment. And that is tough for me.”The Fury family is continuing to growCredit: INSTAGRAM @parisfury1Tyson and Paris opened up about losing what would have been their eighth child through a heartbreaking miscarriage in recent monthsCredit: Getty More