Heavyweight boxing

MANY boxing fans are furious after it was announced it will cost £19.95 to watch the exhibition bout between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr.
The two heavyweight legends face each other at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on November 28.

Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr will dust off the gloves to fight each other on November 28

It will be the first time Tyson has stepped back inside a ring since he was stopped by Kevin McBride in 2005.
The 54-year-old has shown off his incredible physique for the contest, while Jones Jr has shared clips of him displaying his iconic blistering hand speed.
Both men will walk away with a commemorative WBC belt following the fight which will be over eight two-minute rounds.
With a combined age of 105, boxing fans believe BT Sport are overcharging supporters to be able to watch their fight on pay-per-view.

This is despite two-weight world champion Badou Jack appearing on the undercard, as well as YouTube star Jake Paul when he takes on ex-NBA ace Nate Robinson.
Meanwhile rappers Lil Wayne, French Montana and Wiz Khalifa are just three musical artists that will be providing entertainment for the event.
However, fans took to social media to speak of their frustration, as one tweeted: “BT should be ashamed of themselves.”
Another commented: “£20 for a 20 minute spar and a s*** undercard, two of the greatest fighters ever but you’re mad if you’re paying that for an exhibition.”

A third added: “F*** me, whoever’s paying that needs their head examined.”
One then said: “Must be joking, it’s better off streaming the fight.”
Venting their fury, another raged: “F****** ridiculous yet I bet plenty of f****** idiots pay it.”
However there were some that spoke of their excitement at the encounter, as one tweeted: “Better fight than Joshua vs Pulev and it’s cheaper.”
Another commented: “Would pay a lot more to go out. And seen as I can’t do that at the mo, might as well buy this and still be quids in.”
A third messaged: “Shut up and take my money already.”

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TYSON FURY is raging – at having to pay 50p for a carrier bag.
The WBC heavyweight champion of the world uploaded a video to Twitter after having visited the supermarket.

Tyson Fury is not happy that he had to pay 50p for a carrier bagCredit: Twitter / @Tyson_Fury

Fury, who has recently abandoned plans for a comeback fight this side of Christmas, decided to share ‘a bit of shocking news for everybody’.
The 33-year-old explained: “I have just been into the supermarket to do a bit of grocery shopping.
“I got to the till only to be shocked and surprised that a plastic bag now to put your shopping in is 50p each.
“What an absolute liberty, that is liberty, it was only 5p recently when they decided they were going to put this price tag on carrier bags to go home with, 5p.

“Now I went to the till, it was 50p per bag, that is an absolutely liberty, joke. I’ve never heard anything like it.”
The law in England is that larger shops are to charge 5p for a plastic bag.
This is set to double to 10p in April.
However, shoppers have the choice to pay more money for a bag for life – and they can then return these for a swap when they are worn.

Fury couldn’t believe that he ended up paying 50p per carrier bagCredit: Twitter / @Tyson_Fury

CARRIER BAGS – GOVERNMENT RULES

The government says that….

The law requires large shops in England to charge 5p for all single-use plastic carrier bags. Charging started on 5 October 2015.
We want to reduce the use of single-use plastic carrier bags, and the litter they can cause, by encouraging people to reuse bags.
Large businesses need to charge for single-use plastic carrier bags. This applies to retailers who have 250 or more employees.
As a shopper, you can avoid being charged by bringing your own bags. In some shops, you can buy thicker, reusable ‘bags for life’. Typically, you pay for these once, and can return them for a free replacement when they wear out.

This isn’t the only ‘video nasty’ the undefeated boxing legend has shared recently.
Fury’s ceiling fell down as the heavyweight champ smashed a heavy bag in training.
The WBC king showcased the full force of his heavy-hands with the roof unable to handle his punch power.
Fury is hoping to thrash out terms for a mouthwatering undisputed clash against fellow Brit Anthony Joshua next year.

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BOXING fans will have to shell out £24.95 if they want to watch Anthony Joshua defend his world titles against Kubrat Pulev.
The two heavyweights will clash at Wembley Arena on December 12 – albeit behind-closed-doors.

Anthony Joshua versus Kubrat Pulev will be on Sky Sports Box Office for £24.95Credit: Reuters

Some boxing fans compared the paying to other fights that were free

As a result of crowds not being allowed to watch the fight live, AJ is believed to be missing out on some £8MILLION.
The event will be shown live on Sky Sports Box Office at a whopping £24.95, equalling the record price to watch AJ’s revenge against Andy Ruiz out in Saudi Arabia in December last year.
Back then, Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn defended that price, saying it was because it was ‘a one off fight where you may not ever see a fight like this again’.
He also insisted it was a decision taken by Sky Sports and not himself, as it is again this time.

AJ too has no say in how much him headlining should cost.
But just 13 days before Christmas, fight fans will have to dig deep to watch the British hero lay his belts on the line against Bulgarian veteran Pulev.
The undercard currently includes Tyson Fury’s cousin Hughie fighting Mariusz Wach and Lawrence Okolie’s world title shot against Krzysztof Glowacki.
But many boxing fans are less-than-impressed.

Nigel Hudson tweeted that it was ‘a robbery’, saying that Joshua will ‘stop Pulev inside six rounds’.

Another Twitter user wrote: “I’m not anti-PPV by any stretch, but £25 quid? For Kubrat Pulev?
“Americans have just had Brook-Crawford and Lopez-Loma for free man.”
Greg Decimus added that it was ‘a joke’ saying that it was designed to ‘make the rich filthy rich all whilst taking a chunk out of normal folks monthly budgets’.
And some were scathing of the undercard on offer, saying that those fights will ‘put you to sleep’ before the main event has even started.
However, many boxing fans did accept that the price is as high as it is as a result of coronavirus ending chances of a live crowd.
Joshua will be hoping to get the job done against Pulev to set him up to fight fellow Brit Tyson Fury in an undisputed clash next year.

Joshua will be hoping for a successful defence of his titles to set up an undisputed clash agaisnt Tyson FuryCredit: PA

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MIKE TYSON has once again wowed fans from his stunning body transformation as he prepares for his comeback fight with Roy Jones Jr.
The boxing legend, 54, looks to be in the shape of his life ahead of the highly-anticipated exhibition bout on November 28.

Mike Tyson has shown off his new ripped physique on Instagram

Iron Mike has undergone a stunning body transformation this year to return to his fighting shapeCredit: Getty Images – Getty

He gained weight after retiring back in 2005 with a record of 50–6

Tyson didn’t lace up the gloves for over a decade after quitting boxing

The American legend has been working hard in the gym for months now after first teasing his comeback in May.
Tyson hasn’t fought since 2005 and last tipped the scales at 16.6st when he walked away from the ring following his defeat to Kevin McBride.
Iron Mike then stopped training and ballooned up to over 21st after retiring, but credits exercise and changing up his diet for his weight-loss.
And an incredible video on social media detailing the boxer’s body transformation throughout the years that started with an image of ten-year-old Tyson until now.

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Iron Mike himself recently showed off his chiselled physique on Instagram with a shirtless photo wearing his gloves back in the ring.
British boxing star Daniel Dubois commented: “Legend in the game.”
One fan said: “You’ve proved yourself king!”
Another replied: “You’re going to win champ!”

The ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ revealed earlier this summer that he shed six stone to return to peak condition.

Tyson told TMZ Sports: “At one time I was just 90Ibs over weight. I was doing cocaine, I was drinking and I said Allah if he can stop me from being this way, I’ll change my whole life.
“My brother in law said ‘hey listen. I know you don’t want to fight, but would you fight, but would you fight Bob Sapp?
“I thought about it in my mind – I said I would fight (Sapp marquees of queensberry rules) and for some reason it went from Bob Sapp and the next thing you know I am fighting Roy Jones Jr.”

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TOM LITTLE could no longer live with the idea of his son and dad watching him become a bloated and battered punchbag.
The Hatfield giant has just taken on four of the planet’s most dangerous heavyweights in Filip Hrgovic, Daniel Dubois, David Price and Mahammadrasul Majidov – without barely a decent training session.

Tom Little has lost 4st as he aims to give a better showing of himself in the ringCredit: ©Mark Robinson Ltd

Little says he is sick of being a boxer’s punchbagCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

When the 33-year-old father-of-three walked in to the Wembley hotel ahead of Saturday’s fight with Alen Babic, he joked the huge poster of his 19st former self on the wall looked more like a man waiting for a bus than a fight.
That sort of joke is why the fearless Traveller has always landed primetime fights in the blue riband division.
But he is deadly serious when talking about why he has shed over four stone to finally make a serious go of his dangerous career.
“I couldn’t carry on lying to myself and my dad, who put so much into my career as a boxer,” Little said.

“After that Majidov fight, on the Anthony Joshua undercard in Saudi Arabia, something finally clicked and I sat there thinking ‘what the hell have you done?’
“The crazy thing is, and I shouldn’t say it because people lose their lives doing this job, but I make my peace with everyone before I go into these fights.
“I have had the blind commitment and courage to go into these fights, with very dangerous men, but not to train properly for them and give myself a chance. It’s crazy.
“I don’t want to be a punchbag for these lunatics to batter anymore. In the past I have taken decent lumps of money for fights because, when you have three kids and it’s half an hour’s work, it’s handy.

Tom Little is in the shape of his life as he gets set to fight Alen BabicCredit: ©Mark Robinson Ltd

Little was flattened by Daniel Dubois and later stopped on his feetCredit: PA:Press Association

“But I would give every penny of that back now to guarantee I can get out with my faculties intact and a domestic title so my dad and son, Big Tom and Little Tom, are able to say they are proud of me.”
‘Not So’ Little and Babic have been building this battle on social media since the summer.
From the second he sussed Babic, a social media sensation managed by Dillian Whyte, was gaining a following he decided to whip himself into shape.
And that meant the 10-8 slugger, who claims to have enjoyed eating HEDGEHOGS during his misspent youth, gave up another surprising footstuff.
He said: “I have been offered the last two fights he had, on short notice, as soon as I turned the first one down I told my coach that we had to start training for this to come around.
“When I saw that old photo of me, I was just reminded of how I had let everyone down again and I made the bus joke to cover that up.
“When I boxed in Saudi, they flew me halfway around the world and, then I got there, I was so out of shape I was sucking my belly and face in for photos.
“But I have not missed a training session or cheated my diet, the only thing I have really craved is a cheeseboard but I didn’t cave in, my missus just went and bought me one for when I get home.”

Tom Little has always stepped up to fight some of the biggest names – but fell shortCredit: Getty Images – Getty
After a bright amateur career down at 11st, Little spent a decade away from the sport and only returned to the gym when he had to get fit for a straightener on the street.
Now he has gone full circle and wants to leave a legacy for the third generation to take up.
“My boy is 12 now and loves boxing, my only advice is ‘do it seriously or not at all’ but how could I preach that when I was little more than a glorified clown?” he said.
“I would stand in front of the devil unfit, without training a day, but I am on the back of a proper camp now and I want to make sure I take the win home.
“Now I can sit my boy down and tell him first hand, ‘acting up might get you fights but it also gets you battered’.
“Now I want to be able to show him the rewards for working hard and not taking shortcuts. I want to leave something behind.”

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