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      Mike Tyson reveals he ‘felt himself dying’ as boxing legend opens up on his biggest health fear

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      MIKE TYSON has revealed that he “felt himself dying” after he had piled on the pounds following retirement.And the “Baddest Man on the Planet” has also shed light on his biggest health fear.
      Mike Tyson, pictured in 2008, piled on the pounds after retiring from boxingCredit: Getty
      The now shredded legend has revealed how he felt like he was dyingCredit: Getty
      Tyson took the boxing world by storm in the 1980s with his explosive style and lethal power earning him the nickname “Iron Mike”.
      He still holds the record as the youngest world boxing champion, having won his title at the age of 20.
      The American became WBC world champion in 1986 and 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 and then his boxing career was put on hold in 1991 when he was sentenced to six years in prison for a sexual assault.
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      When he returned to the ring in 1996 he won the WBC and WBA titles with wins over Frank Bruno and Bruce Seldon.
      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 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 but during that time away from the ring he piled on the pounds and says he was at the 400lb mark.
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      And during his latest episode of Hotboxin with Mike Tyson podcast he opened up about the time he was obese.
      He said: “I felt myself dying. You know I know what it’s like. I’ve been 400 pounds before.
      “I had family members that died of obesity and stuff like that.
      “I’m scared of that stuff, I stopped eating, I’m scared, I saw what people in my family went through. That’s my biggest fear. Obesity.”
      Tyson, who made a stunning return and got in incredible shape for an exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr in 2020, also recently open up about death.
      He said: “We are all going to die, one day, of course. When I look in the mirror, I see those little spots on my face. And say wow that my expiration date is coming close really soon.”
      Iron Mike is now back in incredible shapeCredit: Instagram More

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      Joe Joyce taken to hospital after Zhilei Zhang beating with eye injury update after brutal heavyweight defeat

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      JOE JOYCE was taken to hospital due to the horror eye injury he suffered in defeat to Zhilei Zhang. Joyce was left with gruesome swelling following six rounds of left hands and combinations from Zhang.
      Joe Joyce was taken to hospital due to the horror eye injury he sufferedCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun
      It gave referee Howard Foster no choice but to stop the contest following the advice of the ringside doctor.
      And beaten and bruised Joyce revealed after his first defeat that he would take a precautionary trip to the hospital.
      He said: “I couldn’t get away from his straight left.
      “He kept on nailing me in the eye and it swelled up my eye. I can still see through it, but I think it’s just bruised.
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      “But just a formality, I have to go to hospital now to get check it’s not like fractured or anything.”
      According to iFL TV, the overnight hospital checks revealed no fractures to the eye.
      Joyce’s title hopes have been left in tatters following the shock technical knockout loss.
      Speaking out on Instagram, he posted: “Gutted, so annoying that I lost, but credit to Zhilei Zhang for giving me a good fight and getting the victory. I’ll be back.”
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      Zhang commented: “You are a warrior and true gentleman. You will come back stronger.”
      Joyce, 37, lost his WBO interim title and mandatory shot at the full belt held by Oleksandr Usyk, 36.
      Zhang, who turns 40 in May, inherits the belt and pole position while opening the door to a rematch.
      He told SecondsOut: “Yeah, I’ll do it if Joe Joyce wants to do it. I’ll do it in London, New York, or China.”
      Zhilei Zhang after defeating Joe JoyceCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Watch moment doctor holds up fingers to assess if Joe Joyce can see through horror swollen eye before calling off fight

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      JOE JOYCE saw his fight with Zhilei Zhang waved off after the ringside doctor deemed him unable to continue. The heavyweight’s world title dreams have been hugely dented after his right eye was left gruesomely swollen.

      Doctor checks on Joe Joyce’s eye in the cornerCredit: Getty
      The fight was waved offCredit: Reuters
      Referee Howard Foster twice took Joyce, 37, over to the doc, who assessed the damage and extent of the injury.
      On the second occasion, cameras caught the moment the medic covered Joyce’s left eye and asked how many fingers he was holding up.
      The Londoner did return the correct answers – in two and one – but the damage was already done.
      Foster was advised to wave off the fight and Zhang, 39, was handed a shock technical knockout win after six rounds.
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      It saw Joyce lose his WBO mandatory title shot and interim belt, which guaranteed him a crack at Oleksandr Usyk’s belt.
      He said after defeat: “I’m just disappointed with my performance.
      “The right hand he just kept hitting me with, I just couldn’t get out of the way so respect for Zhilei Zhang big bang.
      “I twas a good fight, I could have done better because I haven’t fought a southpaw for so long but credit to him because he’s a good fighter.
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      “I gave it my all, I think I could do better but it’s just disappointing. I expected to win like I normally do but thanks to all the support and congratulations.”
      Joyce has a rematch clause and the possibility of a second fight in China has been mooted for Zhang, who pulled off the upset.
      Zhang said: “Today belongs to me. It belongs to everyone who showed up, belongs to every Chinese that showed up.
      “Im 39 years old but I’m disciplined, I train hard. Next step I’m gong for the title.”
      Joe Joyce was beaten for the first timeCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun More

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      Premier League stars desperate for help after becoming addicted to ‘snus’ drug

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      PREMIER League aces are seeking help after becoming addicted to tobacco product snus, The Sun has found.The pouches are put in the mouth like old-fashioned chewing tobacco and are seen as less harmful than cigarettes.
      Leicester striker Jamie Vardy, pictured in 2016, used snus for its supposed calming effectCredit: Fame Flynet
      Swedish-made snus is not illegal but can’t be sold in the UK due to cancer fearsCredit: Corbis – Getty
      But with many players hooked and struggling to cope, the Professional Footballers’ Association is investigating amid health fears — and the impact on kids who may copy their role models.
      Leicester striker Jamie Vardy, Man United centre back Victor Lindelof and Newcastle defender Emil Krafth have used snus for its supposed calming effect.
      Now the PFA has launched workshops highlighting the risks.
      We found some users are getting through 25 tea bag-style pouches — which are placed under the top lip — each day.
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      A source said: “Many are now hooked as they don’t realise snus contains more addictive nicotine than a cigarette.
      “Club doctors fear usage is spiralling out of control.”
      Swedish-made snus is not illegal but can’t be sold in the UK due to cancer fears.
      Tubs are as little as £5 online.
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      The PFA said it has trialled workshops on potential snus risks and recognises “the need to roll this education out to the entire membership”. More

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      Referee sprints into crowd to perform CPR on ill fan on her DEBUT.. with 28-year-old official also medical student

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      AN Italian referee desperately tried to save a fan’s life after they fell ill in the crowd, according to reports.A supporter was taken ill in the closing stages of Thursday’s Serie D match between Vastogirardi and Avezzano.
      Thursday’s Serie A match between Vastogirardi and Avezzano was halted due to a medical emergency for a fanCredit: YOUTUBE
      Referee Cristiana Laraspata ran over to the stricken fan and performed CPRCredit: YouTube
      The stricken fan was eventually taken to a nearby hospitalCredit: YOUTUBE
      The officials and players were quickly alerted of the emergency, which prompted ref Cristiana Laraspata to stop the match.
      And she bravely ran to the crowd and provided medical treatment for the fan.
      Laraspata – who is a medical student – immediately gave the stricken fan CPR.
      But, according to Gazetta Regionale, her efforts were in vain as the fan tragically passed away.
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      The man – who has yet to be identified – is said to have passed on shortly after arriving at a nearby hospital.
      In an interview with Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno, Laraspata – who was making her Serie D debut – said of the incident: “They were endless moments.
      “For a moment the gentleman even seemed to have recovered.
      “I did everything to save him ”
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      Nicola Favia – the president of the Puglia Regional Referee Committee, said of Laraspata’s bravery: “She experienced a baptism on a day she will never forget.
      “I felt calm as she was sorry for what happened, the unfortunate fate of this person is certainly a more important aspect than the sporting context in which he found himself.
      “Cristiana represented a positive example, an always valid message: life before each game.
      “We must say that she was cold and waiting for official help she was the first to rush from the field to the grandstand to operate the first intervention.
      “She was making her debut in Serie D ”.
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      I broke Glenn Hoddle’s ribs when I gave him CPR, says Spurs fan who saved his life after cardiac attack

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      THE man who saved Glenn Hoddle after his heart stopped has re­vealed he broke seven of the footie pundit’s ribs giving him CPR.Spurs fan Simon Daniels was reunited with Glenn on telly yesterday.
      Ex-Tottenham and England ace Glenn Hoddle was reunited with heart surgeon Stephen Edmondson and fan Simon Daniels, who both saved his lifeCredit: Rex
      The former Tottenham Hotspur and England midfielder was visibly emotional when Simon joined him and heart surgeon Stephen Edmondson as they were being interviewed on Good Morning Britain.
      Sound engineer Simon’s last-minute appearance came as he was working on ITV’s Lorraine in the studio next door.
      Glenn, 65, said: “You can imagine how emotional I feel with these two guys sat here.”
      Simon said: “I broke seven of Glenn’s ribs so I’ve got that on my CV.”
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      Presenter Kate Garraway joked “So you’re not a Spurs fan?” and he replied: “No, I am a Spurs fan.”
      Glenn had a cardiac arrest on his 61st birthday in 2018 while working as a pundit for BT Sport.
      Simon’s first aid kept him alive long enough to be rushed to hospital for open-heart surgery.
      A bypass op was then carried out by Mr Edmonson at St Barts, London.
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      Simon said: “I could tell that Glenn was seriously unwell.
      “Just being able to do CPR, and do it quickly, you give someone that chance of making it.”
      Glenn said: “I’m only here because of Steve and Simon. These guys saved my life.” More

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      Bournemouth star David Brooks in line for Wales return after 536-day cancer lay-off, confirms boss Robert Page

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      DAVID BROOKS is in line for a Wales return in June following his cancer battle.The Bournemouth ace, who has recovered from Stage-2 Hodgkin lymphoma, had a cameo as a substitute in the 3-0 Premier League defeat to Aston Villa last weekend after 536 days out.
      David Brooks could make his return to the Wales teamCredit: Alamy
      Coach Robert Page has said he could play a part in the futureCredit: AFP
      Then Brooks, 25, scored a hat-trick in a 45-minute outing for the Cherries’ development side as they beat Portsmouth 5-2 in the Hampshire Senior Cup on Tuesday.
      Wales boss Robert Page has hailed Brooks’ powers of recovery but left the 21-cap star out of his squad for this month’s Euro 2024 qualifiers against Croatia and Latvia because he felt it came too soon.
      But Page has given Brooks the realistic target of a summer comeback for the Dragons, with Group D clashes versus Armenia and Turkey.
      Page said: “We had a positive conversation. It’s a great achievement for him after what he has been through.
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      “He has had his first involvement, and it’s all about his rehab now and getting match fitness.
      “It was unrealistic for him to come for these two games against  Croatia and Latvia. But I have told him about how important he is for me — and to the future of Welsh football.
      “There are camps in June, and he can’t wait to be a part of it again.
      “He is an incredible talent, so to have someone like him coming back into the fold is great for all of us and gives us all a lift.”
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      Brooks’ treble versus Pompey did not go unnoticed by his Wales team-mates, who are preparing for their opening qualifier in  Split on Saturday.
      Bournemouth defender Chris Mepham, a close pal of Brooks for club and country, said: “I was buzzing.
      “I knew he had a game, and I was checking on my phone… one goal, David Brooks, two goals, three goals.
      “I was slightly disappointed when I saw the goals themselves. I wouldn’t say it’s the most exhilarating hat trick I’ve ever seen in my life!
      “But it was good to see, especially with what he’s gone through. And to have an amazing moment of coming on the other day for his first Premier League game back.” More

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      Bournemouth star David Brooks scores a hat-trick on his first start since his cancer battle

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      DAVID BROOKS hit a hat-trick on his first start since his cancer battle.The Bournemouth ace, who had a cameo at Aston Villa last weekend, netted three in a 45-minute outing as the development side beat Portsmouth 5-2 in the Hampshire Senior Cup.
      David Brooks came on after 536 days on the sidelines following his cancer battle as a second half substitute against Aston Villa last weekendCredit: PA
      Brooks netted his treble by bundling in the first from close range before a strike with both his left and right foot in front of the watching Cherries boss Gary O’Neil at the Vitality Stadium.
      Bournemouth’s official twitter account tweeted: “The perfect return for @DRBrooks15.
      “The winger netted a hat-trick for the development squad this evening.”
      It was the first time Brooks has scored since August 2021 when he found the back of the net against Nottingham Forest.
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      The 25-year-old has battled back from his Stage 2 Hodgkin lymphoma diagnosis in October 2021.
      But the Wales attacker revealed he was ‘cancer free’ last October.
      After 529 days, Brooks was in the Bournemouth matchday squad and an unused sub against Liverpool earlier this month.
      Then Brooks, who has 21 Welsh caps, came off for the final 11 minutes of the Cherries’ 3-0 Prem defeat at Villa Park on Saturday.
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      But Brooks will hope his goalscoring return can provide a personal boost ahead of the season run-in and a possible Wales return for Euro 2024 qualifiers in June.  More