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      What does Mike Tyson’s face tattoo represent?

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      MIKE Tyson rose to fame for his boxing skills but is also instantly recognisable because of his face tattoo.The star has revealed in the past what his iconic tattoo means to him, but what does it represent?
      Mike has multiple tattoosCredit: EPA
      When did Mike Tyson get a face tattoo?
      Mike Tyson got his iconic face tattoo when he had his fight with Clifford Etienne.
      He got the ink in 2003 after his 50th victory.
      What does Mike Tyson’s face tattoo represent?
      During an interview in 2012, Mike explained what the meaning behind his face tattoo is.
      He said: “I just thought it was a cool tattoo. I was going to get a bunch of hearts and stuff. That would have been really stupid. I was going to be the man of hearts, baby. I was very close. Victor Perez, the tattoo artist, said, I ain’t doing that. I can’t do that.
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      “I said, ‘what do you think I should get?’ Because I was confused. Victor Perez is a good guy and said, ‘come back in a couple of days. I’m going to try and write up some stuff.’
      “I waited around, and two days later, he called and said, ‘Mike, I’ve got some tribal stuff.’ I said, ‘Woah, put another one over there.’ I was like, ‘this is cool; I like this.’ So he did it.”
      The tattoo takes inspiration from the traditional Maori tribe from New Zealand.
      Tyson’s tattoo covers the left side of his face and features tribal symbols.
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      It is also thought to represent strength, courage, and resilience.
      Does Mike Tyson have any other tattoos?
      Mike has some other tattoos as well as his face ink.
      He has the face of the Chinese leader Mao Zedong on his right arm as well as the portrait of Argentina Marxist Che Guevara on his ribcage.
      On Mike’s left forearm there is a tattoo of his ex-wife Monica Turner.
      The pair got married on April 19, 1997 but they legally separated on January 14, 2003.
      Monica had filed for divorce from Mike in January 2002, claiming that Mike had committed adultery during their five-year marriage.
      On his right shoulder, Tyson has Arthur Ashe who was a popular tennis champion, also known for being the founder of the Arthur Ashe Foundation for the defeat of AIDS. More

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      What happened to boxing legend Mike Tyson and where is he now?

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      MIKE Tyson burst onto the boxing scene and was immediately dubbed “The Baddest Man on the Planet”.18-year-old Tyson took the boxing world by storm with his explosive style and lethal punch earning him the nickname “Iron Mike”.
      Mike Tyson became a legend of the sport due to his style and recordCredit: Getty
      What happened to boxing legend Mike Tyson?
      Mike Tyson had a boxing career that still stands out as one of the best in the sport to this day.
      He still holds the record as the youngest world boxing champion, having won his title at the age of 20-years-old.
      When he burst onto the scene two years prior to this, he quickly cemented himself a reputation as a knockout specialist.
      He became WBC world champion in 1986, sadly a year after his trainer Cus D’Amato had died of pneumonia at the age of 77.
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      Tyson soon added the WBA and IBF titles to his WBC crown, making him the undisputed champion of the world.
      In 1990, he suffered his first defeat when he lost to James “Buster” Douglas in Tokyo.
      His boxing career was put on hold in 1991 when he was sentenced to six years in prison for a sexual assault.
      When he returned to the ring in 1996 he won the WBC and WBA titles with wins over Frank Bruno and Bruce Seldon.
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      The two-time heavyweight champion lost successive fights to Evander Holyfield in 1996 and 1997 before a crushing defeat to Lennox Lewis in 2002.
      Two further back-to-back defeats against Danny Williams and Kevin McBride led to Mike Tyson calling time on his boxing career in 2005.
      Tyson retired with a record of 50 wins and 6 losses, with 44 of these victories coming by knockout.
      He went on to star in Hollywood films The Hangover and The Hangover Part 2, starring alongside Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis.
      Mike Tyson has six children, Mikey Lorna, Rayna, Amir, Miguel, Milan, and Morocco.
      The former world champion has been married three times.
      Firstly married to Robin Givens from 1988 to 1989, he went on to marry Monica Turner from 1997 to 2003.
      Currently, he is married to Lakiha Spicer and has been since 2009.
      Where is Mike Tyson now?
      Since retiring from boxing, Tyson has had a number of ventures.
      Becoming an actor saw him feature in many TV shows and films, often in cameo roles and has also starred in biographic films about his career.
      He went on a tour performing on stage in a show called Mike Tyson: Undisputed Truth where he tells his life story.
      Tyson went on to set up his own boxing promotions company called Iron Mike Productions.
      In 2016, cannabis was legalised in California and the following year, Tyson opened “Tyson Ranch” and has since overseen the growth of his multi-million dollar cannabis empire
      As a result of his pastime, the former boxer ventured into the podcast business with “Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson”.
      The popular podcast still airs to this day.
      He also acts as an angel investor to a number of companies.
      Most recently, he has expanded his business empire by opening a coffee shop in Amsterdam called Tyson 2.0.
      What is Mike Tyson’s net worth?
      Mike Tyson, 56, is estimated to have accrued over $300million throughout his boxing career, but ended up losing it all.
      Forbes claim his total career earnings could even have been as high as $685million.
      Currently, his net worth is believed to be in the region of $15m.
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      Harlem Eubank vs Miguel Antin: Live stream FREE, TV channel, ring-walk time for super-lightweight clash

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      HARLEM EUBANK returns to the ring on Friday night – but he faces late replacement Miguel Antin instead of his original opponent. Eubank was originally scheduled to face Christian Uruzquieta but he had to pull out with illness just a day before the fight.
      Harlem Eubank is looking to improve to 17-0 against Miguel AntinCredit: Reuters
      Antin brings a record of 20-11 but on short notice, it’s the best Eubank will get for his return to York Hall.
      The Brighton man will be hoping to improve his own record to 17-0, following his win over Tom Farrell back in November.
      When is Euabnk vs Antin?
      Eubank’s clash with Antin will take place on Friday, March 31.
      The fight will be held at York Hall in Bethnal Green, London.

      Ring-walks for the main event will get underway from around 10.30pm BST.
      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      Eubank vs Antin will be shown live on Channel 5 in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the My 5 app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
      Coverage of Eubank vs Antin will get underway at 10pm BST.
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      Can I watch for FREE?
      Yes, Eubank vs Antin is available to watch for FREE, so long as you have a valid TV licence.
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      What happened to former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini and is he a billionaire?

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      FORMER Arsenal midfielder Matthieu Flamini has enjoyed great success both on and off the pitch.Here, we look at his time with the Premier League club, as well as his business ventures.
      Matthieu Flamini had two spells at Arsenal, winning three FA Cups
      What happened to former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini?
      Matthieu Flamini is a French former footballer who played in midfield.
      He is best known for his two spells at Premier League club Arsenal.
      He signed for the Gunners in the summer of 2004, following their incredible undefeated season.
      He made 21 league appearances in his first season, scoring once.
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      His first Arsenal goal came against Everton in a 7-0 win in May 2005.
      This goal has the distinction of being the last ever goal scored at Highbury in Arsenal’s traditional red and white kit, as the next season the club wore burgundy to reflect the kit first worn by the club at the iconic ground.
      Sadly for Flamini, he was left out of the Arsenal squad that won the 2005 FA Cup. However, he did receive a winners medal.
      Flamini found himself used as a utility player for the majority of his time at Arsenal, but still chipped in with some important performances.
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      This included a goal in a 3-0 win against Liverpool and an opener in a draw against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, both during the 2006/07 season.
      He received more regular game time with the club in the 2007/08 season, striking up a strong midfield partnership with Cesc Fabregas.
      However an injury in April of that season ended his time at the club, with his contract expiring in June of that year. His final season saw him awarded Arsenal’s player of the season gong.
      Flamini signed for AC Milan in 2008, in a transitional period for the club who had previously achieved such great success under manager Carlo Ancelotti.
      He won the first league title of his career in the 2010/11 season, with Milan beating rivals Inter to the Serie A crown by six points.
      He left Milan in 2013, and went to Arsenal initially to maintain fitness with a view to finding a new club.
      He re-signed with them in August of that year, and played a big part in Arsenal’s success that season, as the club ended a nine year wait for a trophy by winning the 2014 FA Cup.
      The wait for another trophy didn’t last long, as Arsenal followed up by winning the 2014/15 editions of the Community Shield and FA Cup.
      Flamini saw his playing time decrease in the 2015/16 season, although he did score two goals at White Hart Lane against arch rivals Tottenham in the League Cup.
      These would be his last goals for the club, joining Crystal Palace on a free in 2016.
      Flamini only played 10 top flight games during an unssuccesful time in Selhurst, and was released at the end of the season.
      He joined La Liga side Getafe afterwards, ending his career there in 2019.
      Despite playing for two of Europe’s biggest clubs, Flamini only made three appearances for the French national team, the last of them coming in 2008.
      What does Mathieu Flamini’s GF Biochemicals do?
      Flamini co-founded GF Biochemicals in 2008 with Italian entrepreneur Pasquale Granata.
      The “GF” in the name denotes the first letters of the surnames of the two men.
      They were the first company in the world that were able to mass-produce Levulinic acid.
      Levulinic acid Is a compound that they think could be a sustainable alternative to petrol.
      The company is focused on trying to find an alternative to oil-based products. 
      Is Mathieu Flamini a billionaire?
      It was rumoured that from the success of the company, Flamini had become a billionaire.

      Some reports claimed that his net worth was around £24million.
      He confirmed in 2022 that this information was false, saying that it was actually the value of the market they wanted to attack. More

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      Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin live stream and TV guide – how to watch massive heavyweight clash

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA faces American contender Jermaine Franklin this weekend in a huge heavyweight bout. AJ is looking to reassert himself at the top of the heavyweight division but needs to get a run of wins under his belt.
      Anthony Joshua takes on Jermaine Franklin at the O2 this weekendCredit: PA
      After losing his three belts to Usyk, and subsequently failing to win them back, even Joshua’s own promoter Eddie Hearn says his man’s star has fallen.
      Back where it all began at the O2 on Saturday, however, Joshua can etch his name back into the minds of boxing fans.
      Potential fights with Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder await, and there’s also been talk of a big rematch with rival Dillian Whyte.
      But another loss will derail those plans, and Franklin will be looking to change his life forever with an upset victory.

      How can I watch Joshua vs Franklin?
      Joshua vs Franklin will be shown live on DAZN in the UK.
      You can live stream the action from the DAZN app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device.
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      Can I watch DAZN on my TV?

      On March 23, DAZN launched their first TV channel on Sky known as DAZN 1 HD.
      The channel will show a 24/7 schedule of live and catch-up content including 50-plus fights a year.
      DAZN will be on Sky channel 429 in the UK and Ireland.
      To access the channel, you will need a DAZN subscription which will also give you access to the DAZN app which is available to download for free onto your mobile or tablet.
      DAZN subscriptions start from £9.99 a month or £99 per year. More

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      Who is Harry Kane’s wife Katie Goodland and how many children does the England record scorer have?

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      ENGLAND captain Harry Kane married his childhood sweetheart Katie Goodland in June 2019 after several years together.And she was there when Kane broke Wayne Rooney’s record to become England’s all-time record goalscorer in March.
      Katie Goodland is a sports science graduate who met Harry Kane in schoolCredit: Getty Images – Getty
       Who is Katie Goodland?
      Katie Goodland is a fitness instructor who has dated England striker Harry Kane since meeting in school.
      Goodland is a sports science graduate who is said to find her husband’s fame a little “crazy”.
      They have two dogs called Brady and Wilson, named after NFL quarterbacks Tom Brady and Russell Wilson.
      Speaking to Esquire, Harry said of Katie: “We went to school together, so she’s seen my whole career. Of course, she’s finding it a little crazy. I think she’s even been in the papers a couple of times taking the dogs out.”
      Kane and Goodland at BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2018Credit: PA
      The pair got engaged during July 2017 on a holiday to the BahamasCredit: Instagram
      When did Katie Goodland meet Harry Kane?
      Katie and Harry are childhood sweethearts who have been together since they met in their school days.
      The pair got engaged during July 2017, when Kane was 23-years-old, on a holiday in the Bahamas.
      Kane, who is England’s captain, got down on one knee on a beach to ask the question – then revealed on Twitter that “she said yes!”
      Katie dazzled in a stunning green dress on holiday with Harry and their baby daughter Ivy, who was born in January 2017Credit: Instagram
      When was the wedding?
      The pair married in the summer of 2019, with Kane announcing that he had married his “best friend”.
      He had previously joked that he would not cry on his wedding day and only if England won a trophy.
      The Tottenham striker celebrated his joyous day by posting this message: “Finally got to marry my Best Friend! I love you.”
      And in a wedding photo on Instagram, he planted a tender kiss on his new wife’s forehead.
      Harry Kane took to social media to proudly show off the new addition to his family, his second girl Vivienne Jane KaneCredit: Instagram @harrykane
      Do Katie Goodland and Harry Kane have any children?
      Harry and Katie currently have three children together, Ivy, Vivienne Jane and Louis.
      However, three will soon be four as the pair announced have that they are expecting a fourth child.
      It comes after Kane became England’s all-time record goalscorer in March 2023 following his goal against Italy in Naples.
      Harry Kane with his family after becoming England’s all-time record scorerCredit: Getty
      Harry Kane and wife Katie announce they are expecting a fourth childCredit: @harrykane via Instagram
      The loved-up couple announced the birth of their first daughter to fans with a touching social media post in January 2017.
      In the heartwarming snap, Kane and Goodland both kissed little Ivy with Kane writing alongside the photo: “Our beautiful baby girl Ivy.”
      The England hitman told fans back in July 2016 that he and Katie were expecting their first child, and that their baby was due to be born after Christmas.
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      Kate, who was famously snapped alongside Harry and David Beckham when they were kids, went into more detail about her labour on her Instagram page, revealing she had a water birth.
      She wrote: “Our beautiful hypnobirthed [sic] baby girl Ivy.
      “Being a first time mum, I was very scared about labour and was recommended to try hypnobirthing [sic].
      “We had an amazing water birth with no pain relief or gas and air and Harry was an incredible birthing partner.”
      In January 2018, Kane revealed on Twitter the couple were expecting their second child.
      Their second daughter was born in August 2018 with the couple again taking to social media to announce the new arrival.
      And the Kane family announced the birth of a first son, Louis Harry Kane, on December 29, 2020.
      How old are Harry Kane and Katie Goodland?
      The England captain is 29-years-old and he began his professional Tottenham career in 2009.
      His wife Katie is 30, a year older than the 2018 World Cup winner.
      Their eldest child is daughter Ivy who is six years old.
      Vivienne Jane is the middle child who is five, while the current youngest of the family is Louis who is 2 years old. More

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      Who is in the Premier League Hall of Fame?

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      THERE have been two new legends of English football inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.Former rivals Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger are the first managers to enter the Hall of Fame.
      Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger were rivals for large parts of their managerial careers.Credit: GETTY
      Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is the most successful manager in British football history, winning 13 Premier League titles during his reign at Old Trafford.
      The Scot managed the Red Devils for an incredible 27 years and took charge of 810 matches, with triumphs in 528 of them.
      Arsene Wenger made history in the 2003/04 season when his Arsenal side won the league title and went the whole Premier League season unbeaten.
      Who is in the Premier League Hall of Fame?
      The Premier League Hall of Fame was launched on April 19, 2021.
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      The Hall of Fame recognises and celebrates players with exceptional skill and talent who have competed in the competition since its inception in 1992.
      Entry to the Hall of Fame is the highest individual accolade awarded to players by the league.
      Here are all the entries to the Premier League Hall of Fame so far:
      2021 inductees:
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      Alan Shearer – 1992-2006.
      Thierry Henry – 1999-2007, 2012.
      Eric Cantona – 1992-1997.
      Roy Keane – 1992-2005.
      David Beckham – 1994-2003.
      Dennis Bergkamp – 1995-2006.
      Frank Lampard – 1995-2015.
      Steven Gerrard – 1998-2015.

      2022 inductees:

      Patrick Vieira – 1996-2005, 2010-2011.
      Wayne Rooney – 2001-2018
      Ian Wright – 1992-1999.
      Peter Schmeichel 1992-1999, 2001-2003.
      Paul Scholes – 1993-2013.
      Didier Drogba – 2004-2012, 2014-2015.
      Vincent Kompany – 2008-2019.
      Sergio Aguero – 2011-2021.

      2023 inductees so far:

      Sir Alex Ferguson – 1992-2013.
      Arsene Wenger – 1996-2018.

      What did Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger say about being inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame?
      Ferguson said: “It’s an honour when you receive recognition like this,” he said.
      “However, it’s not just about me as a person.
      “It’s about the job at Manchester United and the bond we had over many years, so I’m also proud for the club, the staff and my players.
      “My job was to send the fans home happy.
      “United’s history and my own expectations were the things that drove me.”
      Wenger said: “I’d like to be known as someone who loved Arsenal, who respected the values of the club and left it in a position where it can grow and become even bigger.
      “To share this with Sir Alex is a great honour for me.
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      “It’s like two boxers, you fight like mad and go the distance together.
      “At the end of the day, you have respect and it will be a great opportunity to meet with him, share a good bottle of wine and memories of our old battles.” More

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      Anthony Joshua net worth 2023 – career earnings and how much he is getting for Jermaine Franklin fight?

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      BOXING matches involving Anthony Joshua is almost guaranteed to fill up the venue – so it’s only fair that his bank account gets filled up too.From securing a gold medal at the London 2012 Olympics, to unifying the WBA, IBO and WBO titles in 2018, the British superstar has created himself a fantastic career.
      Anthony Joshua announced himself to the world with an Olympic gold medalCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Anthony Joshua reclaimed his belts off Andy Ruiz in December 2019Credit: Reuters
      And now, another chapter is set to be added to Joshua’s incredible journey when the world witnesses him take on Jermaine Franklin in a mouth-watering O2 return.
      But fans want to know much AJ has earned over the years.
      What is Anthony Joshua’s net worth 2023?
      Anthony Joshua has a reported net worth of £118 million but it could surpass the £200m mark after Saturday night’s showdown with Jermaine Franklin.
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      The British superstar pocketed a reported £15m alone from his iconic Wembley clash with Wladimir Klitschko in 2017.
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      And Joshua’s victory against Joseph Parker a year later saw him take home a little bit less in £13m.
      However, AJ collected a staggering £66m when he reclaimed his WBA, IBF, IBO and WBO titles against Andy Ruiz in December 2019.
      Before walking home with a reported combined total of £75m after his disappointing defeats to Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 and 2022.
      Not to mention that the British heavy hitter owns 258 MGT who oversee some of the top British boxers, is sponsored by Under Amour and Joshua has been the face of lynx deodorant for a number of years.
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      How much is Anthony Joshua getting for the Jermaine Franklin fight?
      It is yet to be revealed how much the British heavyweight will receive for his upcoming battle with Jermaine Franklin.
      However, reports suggest that Franklin is set to receive upwards of £800,000 so AJ will be expected to earn more than that.
      And this is before any additional sponsorships and revenue from pay-per-view sales of the fight. More