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      Zhilei Zhang vs Joseph Parker EXACT start time – what time are ring walks tonight in Saudi Arabia?

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      JOSEPH Parker is looking to bag himself another big win in a huge fight with Zhilei Zhang tonight in Saudi Arabia. Parker is coming off a dominant victory over Deontay Wilder back in December on the Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin undercard. Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang meet for the first timeCredit: GettyZhang hasn’t been in the ring since he battered Joe Joyce in consecutive fights last year. And his clash with Zhang is being touted as the fight of the night as the chief support to Joshua’s clash with Francis Ngannou. What is the exact ring-walk time for Zhang vs Parker?Zhang’s clash with Parker is expected to get underway from around 10.35pm UK time, with ring-walks to take place at 10.20pm.The event will get underway from 3.20pm with the first fight of a 10-fight card. Zhang vs Parker is the co-main event. You can live stream all the action from the Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN apps, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.The event is priced at £19.95 on Sky and DAZN it has been priced at £18.95 for current subscribers or £19.99 for new subscribers.ANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTWhat has been said?”So coming into this fight I’m going in with a lot of confidence from the last performance,” Parker said. “I’ve been working with Andy [Lee, his trainer] in Ireland and we put in some great work. The hard thing about Zhang is finding sparring partners that are similar to him.Most read in Boxing”As a younger fighter you go in there and you throw hands and combinations and you go for the kill and as time goes on you change, different trainers and you have different set-ups and I guess the set-up that I have now is the perfect set-up that I’ve been looking for.”If I can put on another good performance, another clinic and a good win, then I’m right up there.” More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou EXACT ring-walk time: What time will the fight start tonight?

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA returns to action TONIGHT against Francis Ngannou in a mega-fight. AJ is on an impressive winning streak, winning his last three bouts with ease following defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in August 2022. Anthony Joshua takes on Francis Ngannou in Saudi ArabiaCredit: GettyLast time out, he stopped Otto Wallin under the stewardship of new trainer Ben Davison, who used to train Tyson Fury. Ngannou fought and came incredibly close to beating Fury back in October, knocking him down before losing by split decision. Joshua will be aiming to go one better by stopping the former UFC heavyweight champ. But the Cameroonian has shown he’s more than capable of holding his own in the squared circle. What is the exact ring-walk time for Joshua vs Ngannou?Joshua’s clash with Ngannou is expected to get underway from around 11.35pm UK time, with ring-walks to take place at 11.20pm. The event will get underway from 3.20pm GMT with the first fight of a 10-fight card. You can live stream all the action from the Sky Sports Box Office and DAZN apps, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device. The event is priced at £19.95 on Sky and DAZN it has been priced at £18.95 for current subscribers or £19.99 for new subscribers. Most read in BoxingANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTJoshua vs Ngannou full card
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      Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou net worth combined: How much money do both fighters have?

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      ANTHONY Joshua and Francis Ngannou are set to face each other in a huge money-spinning fight TONIGHT.Ngannou made his boxing debut back in October 2023, losing to Tyson Fury but making some serious cash in the process. Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou will headline a Saudi mega cardCredit: GettyJoshua has been the cash cow of British boxing since 2015, having won Olympic gold as an amateur in 2012. And since 2019, he’s fought the majority of his bouts in Saudi Arabia, where the purses are the biggest in the sport. Ngannou has made more money in boxing in just one fight than he did in his entire MMA career, picking up a purse of £8million. And now he’s set to make a whole lot more. Joshua vs Ngannou net worthAnthony Joshua nets millions every time he steps between the ropes, and is set for a giant pay-day when he faces off against Francis Ngannou on Friday March 8.He was ranked No28 in Forbes world’s highest paid ahtletes in 2023.They claimed the fighter earnt a staggering $53Million, which works out to roughly £41million.Joshua is reported to have a net worth of around £89million according to Celebrity Net Worth, with endorsements coming from big brands like Under Armour, DAZN and Audemars Piguet. Most read in BoxingNgannou has a net worth of £11m, according to Celebrity Net worth.ANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUTJoshua vs Ngannou fight purseThe official figures for the fight purse for Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou are yet to be revealed.However, it has been reported that the former UFC champion will take home at least $20m (£15.7m) before pay-per-view points and additional bonuses.And Joshua could bag himself a cool £40million for his latest Saudi outing. What has been said?”I know we’re going to fight in boxing rules, but it’s ‘what would happen if it was MMA rules?’. I’d smoke these guys,” Ngannou laughed. “None of these guys come to my backyard.”My official prediction is me leaving the ring with the victory.””He brings two arms, a body, but his mind is different to everyone else. In terms of his frame and make-up, I’ve seen people like him many times before,” Joshua said. READ MORE SUN STORIES”My main focus is Ngannou and getting through an intense training camp.”I have got to take his mind and his spirit, it will be explosive. We can both trade and it will be a good fight.” More

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      Who are Mike Tyson’s children?

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      MIKE Tyson racked up a lot of titles and accolades during his career as a professional boxer.Similarly, he has also had many children with different women.Mike Tyson currently has six childrenWho are Mike Tyson’s kids?Mike Tyson has 7 children. They are Mikey, Rayna, Amir, Miguel, Exodus, Milan, and Morocco.In 1990, he had his first child, Mikey Lorna Tyson, with Kimberly Scarborough, a woman he had an affair with but did not marry.He had his second and third children, Rayna and Amir Tyson, with his second wife, Monica Turner.Rayna and Amir Tyson were born in 1996 and 1997, respectively.Subsequently, he had his fourth and fifth children, Miguel and Exodus Tyson, with Sol Xochitl.Miguel was born in 2002, while Exodus was born in 2005.He had an affair with Sol but the two did not marry. Exodus sadly passed away at the age of four in 2009.Finally, he had his sixth and seventh children, Milan and Morocco Tyson, with his current wife, Lakiha Spicer.Most read in SportThey were born in 2008 and 2011, respectively.Mike Tyson has been married three times. He was married to Robin Givens from 1988 to 1989. He went on to marry Monica Turner from 1997 to 2003. Currently, he has been married to Lakiha Spicer since 2009.Who is Mike Tyson?Michael Gerard Tyson, popularly known as Mike Tyson, was born on June 30, 1966, in New York, New York.Nicknamed Iron Mike, Tyson is a former heavyweight boxer who began his professional career in 1985 and retired in 2005.He once reigned as the undisputed heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990.During his stellar career, he had a total of 58 fights, with 50 wins, 6 losses, and 2 no contests.Tyson has been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and the World Boxing Hall of Fame.Mike Tyson has an estimated net worth of about $10 millionCredit: AFP – GettyWhat is Mike Tyson’s net worth?As of 2024, Mike Tyson has an estimated net worth of about $10 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.READ MORE SUN STORIESHis source of wealth is said to be from the income earned during his boxing career.He also earns a lot of income from brand deals and sponsorships. More

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      When was Mike Tyson’s last fight?

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      MIKE Tyson might be 57 years old – but he’s gearing up for a huge fight against Jake Paul in the summer.’Iron’ Mike forged a legendary boxing career in the 1980s and 90s, knockout out opponent after opponent, becoming a superstar in the process.Mike Tyson beat Frank Bruno in one of his biggest fightsCredit: AFPHe ultimately had his streak broken in 1990, losing in shocking fashion to 42/1 betting outside Buster Douglas.After that, he had huge fights against Frank Bruno, Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis.After his retirement, Tyson went on to star in Hollywood fim The Hangover and has started his own podcast called Hotboxin’.When was Mike Tyson’s last fight? Mike Tyson finished his professional boxing career in 2005, losing to Kevin McBride by KO in his last ever fight. His last win came in June 2003 against Clifford Etienne. Tyson then made a return in an exhibition fight against fellow legendary boxer Roy Jones Jr in 2020. The pair fought to an unofficial draw, while Jake Paul beat Nate Robinson on the undercard. Tyson said of his clash with Paul: “He’s grown significantly as a boxer over the years, so it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition of a kid can do with the experience and aptitude of a GOAT,” he said.Most read in Boxing“It’s a full circle moment that will be beyond thrilling to watch. “I started him on his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones and now I plan to finish him.” More

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      Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson: Do I need a Netflix subscription to watch the boxing fight?

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      JAKE Paul’s next fight will be against Mike Tyson in a huge clash that has taken everybody by surprise. The Problem Child is only a few days removed from his first round demolition job over Ryan Bourland.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson will be shown live on NetflixTyson hasn’t fought since an exhibition clash with Roy Jones Jr back in 2020. Paul fought on that undercard against former NBA star Nate Robinson, knocking him out in the very first round as well. Paul’s last few fights have been shown live on DAZN, but his clash with Tyson will air on the biggest streaming service in the world. Netflix, streamer of Hollywood blockbusters and some of the most popular TV shows, will show Paul vs Tyson. Do you need a Netflix subscription to watch Paul vs Tyson?In short, yes, you need a Netflix subscription to watch Paul’s fight with Tyson. The fight, however, is NOT on pay-per-view. So if you already have a subscription, you can watch the event. A standard subscription with adverts is £4.99-a-month but without adverts it’s £10.99.A premium subscription, which allows you to watch on up to four supported devices, is £17.99-a-month.Most read in BoxingWhat has Paul said about the fight?”We’re about to produce the biggest fight in history, a fight in the biggest NFL stadium in the US, broadcast live, on the biggest streaming platform in the world – a testament to all we’ve accomplished in such a short amount of time,” he said. “Whether you’re tuning in on Netflix or showing out in person, whether you’re team Paul or team Tyson, or whether you’re a lifelong boxing fan or watching your first fight, you’re not going to want to miss this event. “I could not be more excited to make this amazing fight available to all Netflix subscribers alongside the hardest hitter of all time, Mike Tyson, on Saturday, July 20th.” More

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      When is Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson? Date, start time, TV channel and live stream as boxing great returns to ring

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      MIKE TYSON will return to the ring for the first time since 2020 to face internet sensation Jake Paul.The Problem Child overcame Ryan Bourland with a brutal first round knockout in March.Jake Paul will face Mike Tyson this summerCredit: @Netflix/ XPaul has won his last three bouts since his defeat to Tommy Fury last February.The internet sensation will now face one of the greatest boxers of all time this summer, with Mike Tyson set to return to the ring at the age of 58.Tyson’s last bout came in an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr in 2020, of which Paul was on the undercard against former NBA player Nate Robinson.When is Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson?
      Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson will take place on Saturday, July 20.
      The bout will be hosted at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
      READ MORE IN BOXINGWhat TV channel is Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson on and can it be live streamed?
      Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson will be broadcast exclusively on Netflix.
      It will be the streaming giant’s first venture into combat sports.
      Jake Paul confirmed on X that the bout with Mike Tyson will be available to all Netflix subscribers at no additional cost.
      What’s been said?On the announcement of the huge fight, Paul said: “It’s crazy to think that in my second pro fight, I went viral for knocking out Nate Robinson on Mike Tyson’s undercard. “Now, less than four years later, I’m stepping up to face Tyson myself to see if I have what it takes to beat one of boxing’s most notorious fighters and biggest icons.”Within just two and a half years of founding MVP, we’re about to produce the biggest fight in history, a fight in the biggest NFL stadium in the US, broadcast live, on the biggest streaming platform in the world – a testament to all we’ve accomplished in such a short amount of time.Most read in Boxing”Whether you’re tuning in on Netflix or showing out in person, whether you’re team Paul or team Tyson, or whether you’re a lifelong boxing fan or watching your first fight, you’re not going to want to miss this event.”Mike Tyson has also spoken about the fight with Paul on July 20, he said: “I started him on his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones Jr and now I plan to finish him.” More

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      When is Tyson Fury fighting Anthony Joshua?

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      TYSON FURY will be ringside to watch Anthony Joshua fight Francis Ngannou knowing their paths could be destined to meet. AJ returns against MMA star Ngannou TOMORROW in Saudi Arabia with Fury making the trip to Riyadh to watch it. Tyson Fury faces Oleksandr Usyk in his next boutCredit: GettyAnthony Joshua can earn a fight with Fury by beating Francis NgannouCredit: AFPThe Gypsy King is in camp for his rearranged May 18 undisputed bout with Oleksandr Usyk having pulled out of the February 17 date due to a cut. And the winner of the unified title fight will then be lined up to face either Joshua or Ngannou. So here, SunSport looks at when the British boxing fans could finally get fight that has been teased for so many years. When would Fury and Joshua fight? Despite the winner between Joshua, 34, and Ngannou, 37, being promised a shot at the undisputed crown, it is not that simple. READ MORE IN BOXINGThat is because Fury, 35, and Usyk, 37, have agreed to a two-fight deal, meaning they will box twice this year. So it rules out AJ potentially challenging Fury until 2025 at the earliest. What would be on the line? If Fury prevails from his double header against Usyk, he should do so with all four heavyweight belts. But he also faces being stripped of the IBF version after his first fight as Filip Hrgovic is the mandatory challenger. Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSSo if Fury rematches Usyk and is stripped, Joshua is being lined up to fight Hrgovic for the vacant IBF belt, which he could in theory then defend against the Gypsy King later down the line. What has been said? Tyson Fury arrives in Riyadh to meet with promoter Turki Alalshikh Joshua has refused to comment on any other business except Ngannou – but Fury has been a lot more vocal. He said: “Turki (Alalshikh), I was talking with him last night about it and he said the winner of this fight, will get the winner of you and Usyk.”After me and Usyk fight and have a rematch, then the winner of this will get a shot at that. “So me and Usyk have two fights lined up this year. So the winner of that fight will get to fight the winner of this fight. So there’s a lot on the line.”AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn reckons they could slide in to fight Fury before an Usyk rematch but will settle for Hrgovic and the vacant title if needed. He told Boxing News: “You know that if AJ knocks out Ngannou and Fury beats Usyk His Excellency will have the opportunity to make the biggest fight in the sport, one of the biggest fights in the history of the sport [and] it’ll be very difficult for him not to do it.“We’ve been told that if we beat Ngannou we’ll get the undisputed shot, that was prior to the Fury cut. READ MORE SUN STORIES”If we have to fight Hrgovic in the meantime for the world title no problem as well.”ANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE CROSSOVER BOUT More