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      Watch Mike Tyson’s ice-cool reaction as crazed fan pulls out gun during comedy show he was attending

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      MIKE TYSON remained the coolest man in the room after a crazed fan pulled out a gun during a Hollywood comedy gig.Iron Mike, 56, was taking in an evening of laughs with friends when things turned sour at a packed rooftop bar in March.
      Mike Tyson (black jacket) sat motionless as a fan approached him in a Hollywood barCredit: BackGrid
      The reportedly tried to goad Iron Mike, who remained motionless throughoutCredit: BackGrid
      A man reported as being the gig MC tried to intervene, before a gun was pulledCredit: BackGrid
      The man reportedly challenged Tyson to a fightCredit: BackGrid
      Tyson and a number of his entourage were in attendance at the gig, with the former heavyweight champion seated front and center.
      But in a shocking video obtained by TMZ, a random member of the audience is seen approaching Tyson and reportedly asking for a rumble.
      Witnesses report the man said he wanted to ‘upgrade his status’ by challenging the champ, who recorded 44 knockouts during his glittering career.
      The Baddest Man on the Planet remained calm and collected throughout, even as things escalated further.

      After being asked to leave Tyson alone by the gig MC, the fan reportedly threatened to shoot the stunned host and pulled a gun from his waistband.
      The MC is heard shouting: “What the f*** are you doing? Get the f*** out of here.
      “I’m not playing with you, get out of here.”
      Revelers ducked under tables as the gun was cocked, but Tyson refused to get confrontational and continued to sit unmoved at his table.
      The gun was never fired and the man returned to conversation with the boxing legend, who heard him out despite the unfolding chaos.
      ‘GET THE F*** OUT OF HERE!’
      And in a bizarre twist, after exchanging words the pair HUGGED before the man left without further incident.
      An onlooker shouted “there you go” as the boxing legend rose from his seat for the embrace.
      TMZ report LAPD were never called to the incident and Tyson left safely with his friends shortly after the man.
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      It’s not the first time Tyson has been threatened with a firearm, with former coach Teddy Atlas allegedly pointing a gun to his head when the former boxer was just 15.
      Tyson is still in training at the age of 56 and showed off his blistering skills in a viral video.
      And he was recently embroiled in a shocking altercation with a fan on a plane.
      Iron Mike repeatedly punched Melvin George Townsend III on a JetBlue flight last month but escaped criminal charges.
      Revelers ducked for cover as the man produced a gun but didn’t fireCredit: BackGrid
      Heavyweight champ Tyson remained motionless throughout the commotionCredit: BackGrid
      After putting away his weapon, the man returned to talk to Iron MikeCredit: BackGrid
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      Daniel Dubois will fight Kevin Lerena on Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora undercard as full line-up is confirmed

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      WBA regular heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois will fight South African Kevin Lerena on the undercard of Tyson Fury’s trilogy bout with Derek Chisora.The 25-year-old Brit knocked out Trevor Bryan back in April to claim a version of the world heavyweight championship.
      Dubois will defend his WBA title on the blockbuster show in DecemberCredit: Getty
      Dubois has been announced on the undercard of Fury vs Chisora IIICredit: Twitter / @Tyson_Fury
      And now he will defend the belt for the first time on the bill of Fury’s clash with Chisora – which has been confirmed for December 3 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      Dubois will take on 30-year-old Lerena – who has a professional record of 28 wins and one defeat.
      But he is unbeaten in eight years, with his only loss coming against Johnny Muller way back in 2014.
      Meanwhile, Dubois has suffered just one defeat in his professional career since turning over as a teenager in 2017.
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      He faced Joe Joyce in a blockbuster all-British heavyweight dust-up in November 2020.
      But Dubois came up short against the Olympic silver medallist, taking a knee and being counted out in the 10th round.
      However, he has bounced back well with three successive victories, culminating in the win over Bryan earlier this year.
      Now he will feature as the main undercard bout for Fury’s title defence against Chisora.
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      The Gypsy King announced the show on social media on Thursday morning with a picture of the fight card.
      And he added: “LET’S HAVE IT THEN DEL BOY!!!! SEE YOU DECEMBER 3RD LONDON! @SpursOfficial @DerekWarChisora.”
      Fury has already beaten Chisora twice before.
      He claimed a comfortable unanimous decision victory in 2011, before forcing Del Boy to retire on his stool in the 10th round of their rematch three years later.
      Since then, Fury has gone on to beat the likes of Wladimir Klitschko, Deontay Wilder and Dillian Whyte.
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      Meanwhile, Chisora has suffered defeats to the likes of Whyte, Oleksandr Usyk and Joseph Parker.
      But he did pick up a good victory last time out, edging Kubrat Pulev via split decision. More

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      Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora 3: Date, UK start time, live stream, TV channel CONFIRMED, undercard – all the details

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      TYSON FURY’S return to the ring has been confirmed as he takes on Derek Chisora in a trilogy bout. The Gypsy King hasn’t been in the ring since his sixth-round TKO destruction of Dillian Whyte back in April at a sold out Wembley Stadium.
      Tyson Fury takes on Derek Chisora at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
      Tyson Fury beat Dillian Whyte via sixth-round stoppage in AprilCredit: Getty
      A whopping 94,000 fans, a British record, filled the England football team’s national stadium that night to watch Fury defend his WBC heavyweight crown before announcing his retirement in the ring after.
      His retirement didn’t last long, however, as toward the end of the summer he called out Anthony Joshua for a massive money-spinning clash.
      Talks failed to materialise, however, and now Fury is on the precipice of finalising a deal to fight Chisora, who beat Kubrat Pulev in exciting fashion in July.
      Chisora has clashed with Fury twice before, though, losing the first on points before being stopped in their 2014 sequel.
      When is Fury vs Chisora 3?

      Fury is set to fight old rival Chisora on Saturday, December 3.
      The fight is set to take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
      The last fight to be held there was Anthony Joshua’s first fight with Oleksandr Usyk last year.
      Ring-walks will likely get underway from 10pm UK time.

      What channel will it be on and can it be live streamed?

      Fury vs Chisora 3 will be shown live on BT Sport Box Office in the UK.
      BT Sport Box Office is available for live streaming from their dedicated app, which can be downloaded onto your mobile or tablet device.
      A price for the event has yet to be determined.

      Fury vs Chisora card
      The full undercard has yet to be announced for Fury vs Chisora 3.
      But it’s been confirmed that Daniel Dubois will be in action in the co-main event slot, as he takes on Kevin Lerena, defending his WBA heavyweight ‘Regular’ title in the process.

      Tyson Fury vs Derek Chisora – WBC heavyweight title
      Daniel Dubois – WBA ‘Regular’ heavyweight title

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      What has been said?
      Fury said: “LET’S HAVE IT THEN DEL BOY!!!! SEE YOU DECEMBER 3RD LONDON! @SpursOfficial @DerekWarChisora.”
      Promoter Frank Warren said: “Tyson wanted to fight in his home country again this year following his special night at Wembley Stadium in April.
      “This brings us to the magnificent Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and a match against an old rival in Derek Chisora.
      “Derek, also a big favourite with British fans, has reinvented himself in recent years and Tyson has long stated his wish to fight him for a third time.
      “Tyson can’t afford any slip-up in this fight as he has the much-publicised undisputed match-up with Usyk in the New Year which we’re really looking forward to.” More

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      Tyson Fury gorges on 1,500-calorie steak-filled breakfast as he reveals fight camp diet for Derek Chisora trilogy

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      TYSON FURY gorged on a 1,500 calorie mega breakfast as he prepares for his trilogy clash with Derek Chisora. The pair are set to go head-to-head for a third time in December and the Gypsy King is making sure he’s in top shape.
      Fury packs in the calories from the very first meal of the dayCredit: https://www.instagram.com/tysonfury/
      Vitamin pills are present with the breakfast dishCredit: https://www.instagram.com/tysonfury/
      Fury is getting back into shape ahead of his December 3 fightCredit: https://www.instagram.com/tysonfury/
      Along with getting back into the gym, the boxer is packing his meals full of calories as he looks to put on the muscle needed to down his fellow Brit.
      And it already seems to be paying off, with Fury showing off his abs on social media this week.
      The heavyweight has now revealed the calorie-packed breakfasts he is consuming to keep up his diet.
      An Instagram story shows images of his early morning meal – and the plates are filled with delicious treats.
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      The main thing present is a juicy steak around 400g which makes up about 1084 calories.
      This is combined with the more traditional breakfast choice of scrambled eggs, which adds 444 calories.
      Fury also has a medium slice of ciabatta on the side which comes with 50 calories.
      The 34-year-old was washing it all down with a cup of coffee and vitamin tablets.
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      Health advice suggests that the average person should eat 400 calories for breakfast and a male should consume 2,500 in a day.
      But with Fury attempting to build muscle, he has license to eat more ahead of his bout.
      News about his breakfast may well be the last update fans get before his trilogy fight, as Fury announced that he was signing off social media until the fight on December 3.
      He first faced Chisora 11 years ago at Wembley Arena when he beat Del Boy by unanimous decision.
      When they went at it again in 2014, Fury forced Chisora into a corner retirement after a bruising 10 rounds. More

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      Tyson Fury slams critics who called brother Tommy a ‘Love Island idiot’ and says he is ‘proud’ of boxing star

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      TYSON FURY congratulated brother Tommy for buying his “dream car” and slammed critics who called the boxer a “Love Island idiot”. Former reality TV star Tommy showed off his brand new Mercedez-Benz jeep on Instagram.
      Tommy Fury congratulated brother Tommy for buying his ‘dream car’
      Tommy Fury’s brand new Mercedez-Benz jeep
      And he took big brother Tyson for a ride before receiving praise from his world champion mentor.
      Tyson, 34, said: “It’s a big shoutout to Tommy who got his dream car today.
      “Well done Tommy we’re all very proud of you.”
      Tyson added: “Anyone who said that Tommy was just a Love Island idiot who could never have anything or be anybody, he started from the bottom now he’s here.
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      “He’s all the way up at the top. Always believe in your dreams – he made this happen with his mind, he saw it in his mind first and then accomplished it.”
      The pair are currently in training camp together, ahead of their next fights.
      Tyson is set to face Derek Chisora, 38, on December 3 at Tottenham’s stadium in a trilogy bout, despite his prior wins in 2011 and 2014.
      And Tommy, 23, returns on November 13 in Dubai against 5-2 American Paul Bamba, 33.
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      The bout falls on the undercard of Floyd Mayweather’s exhibition against YouTuber Deji, 25.
      Tommy has not returned since beating Pole Daniel Bocianski, 27, on Tyson’s undercard in April at Wembley.
      Later that night, the Gypsy King knocked out Dillian Whyte, 34, which was his most recent win.
      Tyson and Tommy Fury in the gym togetherCredit: Eroteme More

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      Deontay Wilder visits Robert Helenius in his hotel room to APOLOGISE for brutal KO as he’s released from hospital

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      DEONTAY WILDER visited Robert Helenius in his hotel room to APOLOGISE for his brutal knockout.The Bronze Bomber, 36, made his return to boxing on Saturday against old sparring partner Helenius and claimed his 42nd KO.

      Wilder met up with Helenius at his hotelCredit: Esnews
      The pair talked and hugged it out after Wilder’s brutal KOCredit: Esnews
      Helenius went to hospital for a check-up after the KOCredit: Instagram
      Wilder sealed his comeback with a 42nd career KOCredit: Getty
      Wilder landed a devastating right hand on the chin of the heavyweight in the first round.
      Helenius was taken to hospital immediately with the Finnish boxer left lying motionless in the ring.
      After some checks, 38-year-old Helenius was released from hospital and was greeted by old sparring partner Wilder at his hotel room.
      Wider apologised for knocking him out while expressing his appreciation for Helenius being part of his boxing comeback.
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      In a video filmed by Esnews, Wilder was heard saying: “Bro, are you okay? I love you man. I’m sorry.”
      The pair shared a hug, before Helenius responded: “I love you too. Don’t be sorry. I’m sorry I couldn’t give you a better fight.”
      Wilder added: “You did great. You did great. You did great.”
      Helenius then revealed he was hanging up the gloves and told Wilder “this is your time”, with the Alabama-born hard hitter back in heavyweight title contention.
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      He said: “This is your time. I have to say I’m out. I am 38 years old. I’ve been doing this for 25 years.
      “Thank you for giving me the opportunity to fight you. I appreciate you so much.”
      Wilder was relieved to see his opponent alive and well, but expressed his concern for Helenius’ long-term future.
      He said: “I know you are feeling good right now but it’s week later, months and even years that I am concerned about because they don’t know.
      “This is a tough business. We need people that love us around us.”
      Wilder turning up to check on Helenius should come as no surprise.
      The American broken down in tears while discussing the dangers of boxing in his post-fight presser.
      The hard man had to be hugged by members of his team.
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      Wilder’s next fight could be against Andy Ruiz Jr.
      WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman was impressed with the American’s power and revealed he will be ordered to fight Ruiz at a WBC convention in Mexico next week.
      Wilder sparred with Helenius in the build-up to his fight with FuryCredit: Instagram @heleniusrobert More

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      Tyson Fury quits social media to focus on Derek Chisora training camp with six weeks until Tottenham Stadium fight

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      TYSON FURY revealed he is quitting social media to focus on training ahead of his trilogy fight with Derek Chisora. The WBC champion is set to return in just six weeks’ time at Tottenham’s stadium.
      Tyson Fury revealed he is quitting social media to focus on trainingCredit: The Times

      And Fury is already deep in camp, so much so that he is logging off his social media accounts.
      Saying his goodbyes, he posted: “I’m off Instagram I’ll see you in the real world stay blessed.” (sic)
      This is not the first time Fury, 34, has done so, rather it has become a pre-fight ritual for the heavyweight star.
      But the Gypsy King does have a team who will post on his behalf online.
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      Fury prepares for consecutive fights on home soil, having knocked out Dillian Whyte, 34, at Wembley Stadium back in April.
      Not too many fans will be bowled over by Fury’s opponent, considering how comfortably he won his first two against Chisora.
      But after Anthony Joshua, 33, failed to agree terms and Oleksandr Usyk, 35, ruled himself out with injury, Fury was short of options.

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      He had the Cardiff stadium booked for December 3 – in the hope of luring AJ into the biggest fight in British boxing history.
      But the venue was changed to North London once Chisora, 38, became the frontrunner for a crack at the famous green and gold belt.
      Fury vs Chisora 3 will be the second boxing event to take place at Tottenham’s shiny £1bn stadium.
      The 62,850-seater arena was the setting for Joshua’s first defeat to Usyk in September 2021.
      Derek Chisora has been beaten by Tyson Fury twiceCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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      ‘It was my fault!’ – Mike Tyson says painkillers made him FALL ASLEEP during live interview with Piers Morgan

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      MIKE TYSON has blamed painkillers for falling asleep during a live TV interview with Piers Morgan.The boxing legend admitted the situation was “a mess” and added: “It was my fault.”
      Piers Morgan and Susanna Reid watched shock as Mike Tyson nodded offCredit: Not known, clear with picture desk
      The ex-heavyweight king’s head slumped down as he nodded off when Morgan and fellow presenter Susanna Reid questioned him on Good Morning Britain in November 2020.
      Tyson, now 56 and the owner of huge cannabis empire, was promoting his shock comeback fight with another all-time great, Roy Jones Jr.
      And quizzed by Morgan again this week on Talk TV, he explained his previous dozy behaviour.
      Morgan pointed out the Brooklyn bruiser looked much more “perky” now.
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      And when he asked Tyson what happened, the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ was for once happy to be the fall guy.
      Tyson said: “I had hurt myself at that particular time. I was training.
      “I received some painkillers from my wife and after I received these painkillers I was just incapable of articulating anything.
      “It was just a mess.”
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      Morgan jokily urged Tyson to take “the rap” because: “People thought I was so boring as an interviewer that I’d literally driven you to sleep.”
      And a laughing Tyson replied: “It was my fault, everybody. It was my fault!” More