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      Mike Tyson claims he slept with prison counsellor and had to ‘do some really nasty stuff to her’ to reduce sentence

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      FORMER heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson claimed he had sex with a prison counsellor after being found guilty of rape in 1992.And shockingly the 56-year-old said he had to “do some really nasty stuff” to the woman in the hope of having his sentence reduced.
      Mike Tyson was found guilty of rape in 1992 and sentenced to six years insideCredit: AFP
      The American’s boxing career came to a juddering halt in 1992 when he was sentenced to six years in prison after being convicted of rape in Indiana.
      But he was released in 1995 after serving less than three years of his sentence.
      Speaking to Vlad TV, Iron Mike, who made a return to boxing aged 54, revealed all about life behind bars – and sleeping with one of the counsellors at the time.
      He explained earlier this year: “I got in trouble like the first six months and stuff, cursing, getting written up. And then by that time, I got the hang of the place. ‘Hey, I know how to do this.’

      “Next thing you know, I’m dating one of the counsel workers now, she’s letting me have sex with her now.
      “So I’m going good. But the first six months I was getting write-ups, I have to pay that year back.
      “[Now] I’m like a star pupil prisoner. Trusty, everything. Then, ‘Hey Mike, remember the first six months you were a prick?’ Boom. They gave me another year.
      “So by passing the GED [General Education Department] they took that year away. So I flunked the f***ing GED and got mad, and so I had to start dating this counsellor and stuff, giving her money and doing really some nasty stuff to her, and she let me pass this test.”
      Tyson served less than three years of his original sentenceCredit: Reuters
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      Tyson then admitted his sentence kept getting reduced – that ultimately led to him continuing his boxing career.
      He added: “I came in with 50-something [years]. They cut it all the way down to three years.
      “I was doing 69 at first—they gave me 63. Then they took ten off, then it was 53. And then they gave me ten, I had to do three, I got seven on parole, I guess, yeah.”
      In an episode of Hotboxin’ With Mike Tyson, he told presenter Jim Gray how he “had a ball” inside.
      He said: “I thought that this was the worst thing that could happen to a human being.”
      He described how he felt “safe and secure” locked up.
      Tyson has always maintained his innocence – but a court saw differentCredit: AFP
      Mike Tyson made a boxing return in 2020 when he fought fellow Hall of Famer Roy Jones JrCredit: EPA
      Tyson then went on to explain a sexual encounter he had in jail with a woman “who worked there” – it is not known if this was the same female he discussed on Vlad TV earlier this year.
      He added: “I had a girlfriend and I got a girl pregnant in prison. I was living a life in prison.
      “It was just meant to be. I was Mike Tyson and everybody gave me what I wanted.
      “Everyone talking like I was some tough guy or some cool guy. I was just a pig.” More

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      Anthony Joshua told what he must do to beat Oleksandr Usyk in rematch with Brit needing to ‘be a bit of a bully’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA must be a ‘bully’ if he wants to defeat Oleksandr Usyk in a dramatic rematch later this month, according to Carl Frampton.Joshua, 32, and Usyk, 35, will take to the ring on August 27 for their highly anticipated rematch less than one year after the Ukrainian defeated the Brit to claim the WBA, WBO and IBF championship belts.
      Joshua and Usyk will fight again in Saudi Arabia at the end of this monthCredit: Getty
      Usyk won the first boutCredit: Getty
      Usyk unanimously won the first bout, but many have tipped Joshua to come back with a completely different mindset this time around.
      Former featherweight champion Frampton believes the Watford-born boxer will pose a huge threat if he uses his size and power to ‘bully’ his opponent.
      He told Sky Sports: “A lot of people are saying Usyk [wins] and it would be hard to disagree with them.
      “It seems like it’s a hard fight for both guys but we know what Joshua has to do to try and beat Usyk – use his size and strength and be a bit of a bully.
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      Frampton claims AJ should be a ‘bully’ in the ringCredit: PA
      “But the thing that’s worrying me is I don’t think Joshua can do that for very long.
      “That he can’t fight at a high pace and push people around and get close to them for a long fight.
      “He needs to do it in spurts and I think when he does have a round where he uses a lot of energy, he has to take the next round off at times.
      “That’s just because of the size of him really, and his build and his make up.
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      “But I think that he has to get in close, he has to use roughhouse tactics and impose his strength.
      “A bit like [Wladimir] Klitschko used to be able to do, hit people, push them down and just tire them out.
      “But it’s whether he can do that or not.”
      Joshua appointed “bad boy coach” Robert Garcia ahead of the career-defining bout which will see him fight to regain his former titles.
      And training partner Frazer Clarke believes the new trainer has brought the “bad guy” out of AJ.
      He said: “I feel like [Joshua is] a nice guy. I think someone had to pull the bad guy out of him. I think Robert Garcia was good to do that.
      “He pulled out the not give a s**t about anyone apart from winning this fight. He’s brought it out of him.” More

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      Tyson Fury already in ‘positive’ talks with Oleksandr Usyk’s team over unification fight if he beats Anthony Joshua

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      TYSON FURY’S promoters are in talks with Oleksandr Usyk’s team ahead of a potential unification fight later this year.Usyk, 35, is set to face Anthony Joshua on August 20 in their much-anticipated rematch.
      Tyson Fury is eyeing up his next fightCredit: Getty
      Anthony Joshua faces Oleksandr Usyk again on August 20Credit: Getty
      Should the Ukrainian beat AJ again, he could be set for a lucrative next bout with all the heavyweight belts on the line.
      Tyson Fury announced his retirement from professional boxing after beating Dillian Whyte in April.
      But his US promoter Bob Arum has admitted that talks for the Gypsy King’s next bout are already underway.
      Speaking to Barbershop Conversations, the veteran of the fight game said: “I would hope to do that fight in December maybe, or early next year.”
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      Fury, 33, has eyed up a number of opponents since “retiring” earlier this year.
      He was at first strongly linked with a crossover bout with UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.
      With the Cameroonian crocked a date has failed to materialise, with other options considered.
      SunSport revealed that Fury is eyeing up an exhibition bout with Game of Thrones strongman Hafthor Bjornsson, or even a bizarre trilogy fight with Derek Chisora.
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      Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn reckons that Joshua remains the biggest draw in boxing ahead of Fury.
      But he has admitted that the Gypsy King is currently the best heavyweight on the planet.
      Fury recently roared a defiant message towards his boxing rivals.
      He bellowed: “I’m the f***ing best, I’m the f***ing best, I’m the best there ever was, the best there ever was, I’m the f***ing boss.”
      The WBC champ then added: “I’m the f***ing boss. Heavyweights – I own those motherf***ers.” More

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      ‘Pains me to say it’ – Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn admits rival Tyson Fury is currently the best heavyweight

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      EDDIE HEARN has revealed it “pains” him to say it – but Tyson Fury is the best heavyweight on the planet.The Matchroom chief made the admission despite promoting Fury’s Brit rival Anthony Joshua.
      Eddie Hearn has admitted Tyson Fury is the best heavyweight on the planetCredit: Getty
      Hearn promotes Fury’s Brit rival Anthony JoshuaCredit: PA
      Fury has a flawless record while Joshua has been beaten twice in his careerCredit: Getty
      AJ’s last fight ended in defeat to Oleksandr Usyk – who he faces again in less than two weeks in a bid to win back his heavyweight world titles.
      Fury meanwhile vowed his sixth round knockout over Dillian Whyte back in April was his last fight.
      Although there have been rumours the unbeaten Gypsy King could return to face Joshua in December.
      And Hearn has admitted that as it stands, Fury is the best heavyweight on the planet.
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      He said on the Happy Hour Podcast: “If you asked me right now, who’s the best heavyweight in the world, I would say Tyson Fury.
      “Pains us to say it but that’s facts.”
      Hearn went on to discuss who would be the A-Sider in negotiations between the pair, and therefore command more money and rights in a potential fight.
      He continued: “Fury was always the B-Side commercially, but the rise of Tyson Fury in the last two years, like he’s put himself right up there.
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      “At the moment, on paper Tyson Fury’s the best heavyweight in the world.”
      Although Hearn backed his fighter and said AJ could be considered the best if he wins his rematch with Usyk on August 20.
      He added: “If AJ beats Usyk, it’s arguable you know, but like again, you get to a point, I think as they get older it’s easier, I think people just go ‘oh look, who cares?’.  
      “AJ’s got in a position before when walking in second and he’s actually one of them that goes ‘I don’t care, I just want to fight’.
      “But, when two people don’t like each other, no one wants to give an inch and it’s so frustrating.
      “It could be the changing rooms on the night ‘I want first choice of changing room’. Are you f*****g joking? You’re getting 100 mil, shut up! Get changed in the car park!” More

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      Mike Tyson’s former £1.5m Las Vegas mansion was used in The Hangover, boasts an infinity pool, two spas and a waterfall

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      THIS is the house where Mike Tyson became a Hollywood star.In 2008, the now 56-year-old former heavyweight champion let movie director Todd Phillips and his cameras into a stunning mansion he lived in with wife No3 Lakiha.
      Inside Mike Tyson’s former £1.5m Las Vegas mansion used in The HangoverCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
      The gorgeous property has an infinity pool with two spas and a waterfallCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
      They filmed hilarious scenes from cult movie The Hangover, in a cameo that would go on to define him and rebuild his career after years of bankruptcy.
      Found in the beautiful gated community called Seven Hills in the suburb of Henderson, it boasts six bedrooms, six-and-a-half bathrooms and its own private balcony.
      And golf enthusiasts will enjoy the incredible 18-hole Rio Secco Golf Club, as well as four large private parks filled with basketball courts, tennis courts and football pitches.

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      Like many new builds in Las Vegas within gated communities, the 5,740-square-feet mansion was built in an Italian style in 2001.
      Two-storeys in size, the entrance opens to a grand reception room with a 25-foot-high lit waterfall, which connects to the great room that has a wet bar and fireplace.
      You can imagine the great room is perfect for lounging, and where cannabis-advocate Tyson may possibly enjoy an occasional smoke.
      Hit movie The Hangover starring Bradley Cooper was filmed in Tyson’s houseCredit: Warner Bros
      Mike Tyson in 2009 hit movie The HangoverCredit: Kobal Collection – Rex Features
      The living room has vaulted ceilings and walls of windows that offer plenty of natural light.
      Completing the look is a family room with a moon-shaped wet bar.
      While a centre-island kitchen has a another wet bar, and a wine cellar.
      For those chilly desert evenings, the home has four fireplaces.
      There’s also a garage for space for four cars.
      There are six-and-a-half bathroomsCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
      The Italian-style property was built in 2001Credit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
      A 25 foot waterfall awaits you in the front entranceCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
      The kitchen boasts a centre islandCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
      The mansion is two-storeys in sizeCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
      The great room could be cannabis advocate Tyson’s smoking roomCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
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      The sprawling property also has plenty of outside space.
      There’s a huge pool should ‘Iron Mike’ fancy taking a dip.
      In total, the garden boasts an infinity pool with two spas and a waterfall, as well as a large patio area, featuring a fire pit, BBQ area, bar area and pool bathroom.
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      Movie fans will remember Zach Galifianakis urinating in it in The Hangover.
      However, it’s the 18-hole golf course that’s shared with other residents in the private community, as well as four large parks that have basketball courts and football pitches that make it a scenic surrounding.
      Tyson and Lakiha have lived in Henderson, Nevada since 2008, moving to a property nearby in 2016. But she won’t be happy if the ‘Wolf Pack’ pop round, mind.

      The property boasts a total of four fireplacesCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
      Large windows mean the property has plenty of natural lightCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
      The wrought iron staircase runs through the homeCredit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
      Tyson and his wife Lakiha have lived in Henderson, Nevada since 2008Credit: LUXURY HOMES of Las Vegas
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      ‘Heavyweights – I own these motherf***ers’ – Tyson Fury roars message to boxing rivals Joshua, Usyk and Wilder

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      TYSON FURY has sent a roaring message to his heavyweight rivals and claims he owns the lot of them. The unbeaten Gypsy King is still the WBC champion despite announcing his retirement.
      Tyson Fury sending a roaring message to his heavyweight rivals
      And he was quick to remind the division that he is still the top dog.
      Fury, 33, said: “I’m the f***ing best, I’m the f***ing best, I’m the best there ever was, the best there ever was, I’m the f***ing boss.”
      Fury then ended his song and added: “I’m the f***ing boss. Heavyweights – I own those motherf***ers.”
      Fury announced his retirement in April after knocking out Dillian Whyte, 34, at Wembley.
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      But he remains linked with a comeback to fight either Joshua, 32, or Oleksandr Usyk, 35, who rematch on August 20 in Saudi Arabia.
      Talk of an exhibition bout with Game of Thrones star and ex-world’s strongest man Hafthor Bjornsson, 33, has also surfaced.
      And promoter Eddie Hearn even claimed Fury’s team reached out to Derek Chisora, 38, for a bizarre trilogy despite his 2011 and 2014 wins.
      David Ghansa of 258 MGT told The Independent: “Tyson’s team have indeed reached out to us about a potential fight towards the end of the year.
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      “And we have held initial discussions with more talks to be scheduled in due course.
      “It would be a massive fight for the UK if we can make it happen, and a fight that we have seen sells very well in the past.
      “I think that fight sells out a stadium in a pre-Christmas cracker.”
      Tyson Fury retired after knocking out Dillian WhyteCredit: Getty
      Derek Chisora is said to have been in talks for a trilogy with Tyson FuryCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd More

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      Tyson Fury’s other brother Roman to make boxing debut next month after losing SIX stone by training with Tommy

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      TYSON FURY’s other brother, Roman, will make his boxing debut next month after loosing six stone by training with Tommy.The 25-year-old has no amateur experience and had only messed around on the pads.
      Tyson Fury’s younger brother Roman, middle, will fight in September
      Roman took up boxing seriously during lockdownCredit: @ROMANFURYY – INSTAGRAM
      Roman with brother Tyson, dad Josh and heavyweight Joshua ParkerCredit: @ROMANFURYY – INSTAGRAM

      Roman will fight on VIP Boxing’s card at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on Saturday, September 10.
      He told VIP Boxing: “If it’s nothing else it’s a story.
      “How many people do you know that jump into it right at the deep end, no experience or nothing, and do well for themselves? But that’s the challenge and I like a challenge.
      “I’ve always been messing around on the pads with my dad and my brothers from a young age, but actually sparring and fighting, I don’t have that much experience.”
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      Roman says he only started to take boxing seriously during lockdown.
      He was left without work, 20 stone, “eating crap, playing on the Xbox”.
      Roman continued: “I used to be six stone heavier than what I am now. I was 20 stone, a real mess.
      “Lockdown happened, I had no work, I was eating crap, playing on the Xbox, and I had no life whatsoever.
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      “Tommy invited me down to train with him, I had a couple of sessions and I started getting into it.
      “I trained more and more until it went from training twice a week to six times a week and the weight came off, the confidence grew.
      “It’s not just a physical thing, it’s a mental thing as well. It’s turned my life around completely.”
      Trainer of former Commonwealth featherweight champion Isaac Lowe, Jimmy Harrington, will help Roman prepare for his debut.
      The Furys have a rich history in professional boxing.
      Tyson is the WBC world heavyweight champion and is still unbeaten in his professional career.
      Younger brother Tommy is also yet to be beaten.
      Cousins Hughie Fury and Nathan Gorman are also boxers.
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      Tyson Fury ‘has made Derek Chisora offer for trilogy fight but it isn’t enough money’, claims promoter Eddie Hearn

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      TYSON FURY has made an offer to Derek Chisora for a trilogy fight, claims promoter Eddie Hearn.Fury has insisted he is retired from boxing after his sixth-round TKO victory over Dillian Whyte in April.
      Tyson Fury has challenged Derek Chisora to a trilogy fight with an official offerCredit: Getty
      Derek Chisora and Tyson Fury used to be friends but fell out recentlyCredit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      However, there is intense speculation suggesting the Gypsy King will soon return to the ring and the latest rumour is that he wants to fight Chisora this year.
      The two British stars have already faced off twice with Fury winning both times in 2011 and 2014.
      They became friends after their second fight but the undefeated star told talkSPORT recently they have fallen out.
      This happened after Chisora predicted Whyte would beat Fury.
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      Hearn claims the 33-year-old’s camp has made an official offer for a third fight.
      However, Chisora isn’t keen as the money “wasn’t enough” and another meeting is unlikely.
      Hearn told Boxing Social: “Derek had an offer from the Tyson Fury camp.
      “It wasn’t enough money, I’m not sure we’re gonna see that fight.
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      “But good to see Tyson Fury keeping his options open.”
      Chisora’s most recent fight took place last month when he defeated Kubrat Pulev via split decision. More