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      Sad Mike Tyson says ‘happiness for me is death’ in new Netflix documentary about 54-year-old boxing legend

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      MIKE TYSON tragically revealed that ‘happiness for me is death’ in an upcoming Netflix documentary based on the 54-year-old boxing legend.
      Iron Mike is being trained by Rafael Cordeiro ahead of his exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr, 51, in California next month.

      Mike Tyson reveals some startling truths in a Netflix documentaryCredit: Instagram

      And coach Cordeiro let slip, in a Portuguese YouTube interview, that Netflix are filming a documentary with Tyson based on his eventful life in and out the ring.
      One day while filming, Cordeiro asked a down-in-the-dumps Tyson what happiness means to him.
      And the former world heavyweight champ said: “Happiness for me is death, because I saw many bad things and lost many bad things in my life.”
      Tyson grew up in Brooklyn without a father and his mum passed away when he was just 16.

      In 1992, he was banged up for three years after being found guilty of raping beauty pageant contestant Desiree Washington.
      He earned the moniker ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ and spent another stretch inside after assaulting two older men in 1999.
      Tyson – famed for biting a part of Evander Holyfield’s ear off – also bit Brit Lennox Lewis at a press conference and then filed for bankruptcy in 2003 after blowing a £330million fortune.
      With his first fight in 15 years on the horizon, Tyson is already planning a further THREE scraps.

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      Cordeiro reckons Tyson will have a trio of big-money bouts before finally hanging up his gloves.
      Tyson is pencilled in to fight arguably the greatest pound-for-pound champ Jones Jr on November 28.
      Cordeiro said: “He is very happy to do three more fights next year and suddenly fight for great things.”
      Tyson could face the man who stunned the world by beating him in 1990 – Buster Douglas – although it seems highly unlikely as Iron Mike’s foe is 60 now.
      Douglas has predicted a win for Tyson against Jones Jr – but reckons they are crazy to fight again at their age.

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      Mike Tyson planning THREE more fights with ‘big names’ after Roy Jones Jr comeback aged 54, claims trainer Cordeiro

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      MIKE TYSON is already making plans for THREE more fights – after he expects to dispatch Roy Jones Jr.
      Iron Mike meets 51-year-old Jones Jr in California next month.

      Mike Tyson with trainer Rafael Cordeiro as he prepares for his much-awaited ring return against Roy Jones Jr next monthCredit: Refer to Caption

      Iron Mike trains with Brazilian trainer Rafael Cordeiro

      And the Baddest Man on the Planet’s trainer Rafael Cordeiro reckons Tyson, 54, will have a trio of big-money bouts before finally hanging up his gloves.
      Tyson is pencilled in to fight arguably the greatest pound-for-pound champ Jones Jr on November 28.
      Cordeiro said: “He is very happy to do three more fights next year and suddenly fight for great things.”
      The former undisputed heavyweight champion takes on Jones Jr in an exhibition match with proceeds going to charity.

      Evander Holyfield has long been spoken of as a possible opponent for Tyson.

      Mike Tyson looks to be in amazing shape for his comeback fight against Roy Jones JrCredit: Instagram @miketyson

      Roy Jones Jr trains ahead of his mouthwatering fight against Mike Tyson
      And a clash with the man who stunned the world by beating him in 1990 – Buster Douglas – would be one to saviour, although highly unlikely as Iron Mike’s foe is 60 now.
      That was one of sport’s greatest upsets.
      Douglas has predicted a Tyson win against Jones Jr – and reckons the pair are crazy to get back in the ring at their age.

      He said: “I think Roy he has a chance but it’s a slim chance. Slimmer than Buster Douglas.”

      Evander Holyfield, 58, has been linked with a fight against Mike TysonCredit: Instagram / @evanderholyfield

      Buster Douglas, 60, stunned the world by beating Mike Tyson in 1990Credit: Splash News

      Tyson Fury is the current WBC heavyweight champion of the worldCredit: AFP – Getty
      Cordeiro did not mention any names as possible opponents for Tyson.
      But a fight with Tyson Fury – who was named after Iron Mike – would certainly get the most viewers.
      In a Youtube interview in Portuguese, Brazilian Cordeiro, the former trainer for UFC champ Wanderlei Silva, said: “I can tell you, if he wants to do something in the future, he is going to be ready to do that – 100 per cent.
      “As soon as we started training I said ‘My Lord. I didn’t know what to expect from a guy who hasn’t hit mitts for – I think – almost ten years.
      “So I didn’t expect to see what I saw – I saw a guy with the same speed, the same power as a guy who is 21, 22-years-old.
      “You would have to be a good guy to spar with Mike, because if you don’t prepare, he is going to drop you for sure – 100 per cent.
      “The power is different level. I have trained a lot of heavyweights in my career, with not a lot of respect for everybody, but he is almost as powerful as Wanderlei Silva is right now.
      “When you talk about power, I held his right hook and thought ‘he is going to kill somebody’.”

      Tyson has released a dance song and daft video ahead of his bout with Jones Jr.
      New York’s finest looks in fantastic shape ahead of the bout after losing five stone.
      Iron Mike is still operating his cannabis farm in California as he prepares for his ring return.

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      Mike Tyson reveals he wanted to ROB trainer Cus D’Amato when he first met him after visiting 14-bedroom mansion

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      MIKE TYSON’S first thought upon entering the mansion of Cus D’Amato was to ROB the legendary trainer – the heavyweight has claimed.
      D’Amato adopted the Brooklyn brawler after they met in his gym, bringing Tyson into a home he purchased for his stable of fighters.

      Mike Tyson lived in the 14-bed home of Cus D’Amato – but thought of robbing the placeCredit: Capital Pictures

      The trainer helped Iron Mike kick off his mega careerCredit: Capital Pictures

      But the youngster, who had experienced a rough childhood and frequent run-ins with the law, struggled to come to terms with the new life being afforded him.
      Tyson, 54, told his Hotboxin podcast: “When it came to Cus, I saw this big house. You know, I’m from the gutter.
      “I saw this big house, 14-room Victorian mansion, I said, ‘Wow, I’m gonna live here?’
      “And I thought about the same thing, I thought about robbing him too.

      “It’s hard not to think that if you’re a street person. You see this guy, all this stuff, and he says, ‘No, all this stuff is yours, you live here, you’re one of us’.
      “But I don’t know, I still wanted to rob him.”

      Tyson has spoken numerous times about D’Amato’s influence on his boxing career, helping him to discover the ‘spirit of fighting’.
      The trainer, who first found fame by guiding Floyd Patterson’s career, died in 1985 – with Tyson on the cusp of an iconic career.

      And the youngest-ever heavyweight champ added: “He taught me about the character, the spirit of fighting.

      “You know, that’s bigger than fighting. The spirit of fighting. I said teach me more.”
      Iron Mike is preparing for a stunning comeback to the ring, facing Roy Jones Jr in November.
      Ahead of the eight-round exhibition contest, the American superstar released a music video to accompany his own walkout song.

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      Mike Tyson releases dance track for Roy Jones Jr fight with crazy vid and ‘lend me your ears or I’ll eat them’ lyrics

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      MIKE TYSON will walk out to his own song in his exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr on November 28.
      The 54-year-old – who hasn’t fought since losing against Kevin McBride in July 2005 – has teamed up with Tiki Lau to create a dance track for his return to the ring.

      Mike Tyson can be seen punching a shark in the music video to his song with Tiki LauCredit: YouTube

      Tyson will walk out to the song when he faces Roy Jones Jr in their exhibition bout next monthCredit: YouTube

      A bizarre music video of the song – titled ‘Mike Tyson’ – has been released ahead of next month’s fight, showing a cartoon version of the heavyweight knocking out a shark.
      And he can even be seen pitting his wits against Godzilla on the beach while wearing a gul mask and snorkel.
      One of the lyrics in the song hears Tyson say ‘lend me your ears or I’ll eat them’ – a reference to his infamous bite incident during his bout against Evander Holyfield in 1997.
      Tyson also brags how he is the ‘most destructive fighter to ever live’ having knocked out 44 of his 58 opponents.

      Indie-electro duo Tiki Lau have spoken of how the song was created, as they said: “Our multi-platinum Grammy-winning and legendary Tiki Lau team member Damon Elliott was in the studio with Mike Tyson and had him record the vocals then sent them over to us.
      “Damon is like the DJ Khaled of our group. They knew we were ready to deliver, and we did.
      “You can’t help but get super pumped up when listening to this song.”
      Tyson – who famously sang ‘In the Air Tonight’ by Phil Collins in the 2009 smash-hit film The Hangover – recently revealed he hated pop king Michael Jackson.

      A cartoon Tyson can be seen wearing a gul mask and snorkel throughout the videoCredit: YouTube

      Tyson hasn’t fought inside the ring since his defeat to Kevin McBride in 2005Credit: YouTube
      Speaking on T.I.’s expediTIously podcast, the former world champion said: “I met Mike one day, I think he was at a concert in Cleveland, I’m with Don King.
      “So me and Don come in, right? And I’m champ and everything, did all this s***, undisputed.
      “So Don goes and Don gives Michael Jackson the ‘peace’ sign, like this. And then so Michael gives Don the ‘peace’ sign, and so I give Michael the ‘peace’ sign, and Michael put his hand down.
      “In a way, I say, ‘Did he play me? Nah, he didn’t play me, he just didn’t see me. I knew he didn’t play me, cause I’m f***ing champ.”
      Before adding: “So we went backstage, right? So I’m backstage, and so there’s his backstage, some of his singers and stuff.
      “He’s on stage, it’s over I’m signing autographs and stuff, so Michael comes over and he talks to Don, he doesn’t talk to me.

      “I say ‘Let me just go on and meet Mike’, cause that’s really why I’m here, I want to meet Mike.
      “And then I go over to meet Mike, … and he goes like this, ‘Don’t I know you from somewhere? Where I know you from?’
      “He broke my ego, he crushed me. I said ‘No, I’m just a fan, pleasure to meet you, sir. He said, ‘OK’, and then he got out and went in the car.”

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      How Dereck Chisora and Oleksandr Usyk compare with combined aged of 69 and 49 wins as ‘War’ looks to ‘bum rush’ rival

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      DERECK CHISORA faces Oleksandr Usyk in what could be his last chance saloon as he strives to earn a heavyweight title shot.
      Former undisputed cruiserweight king Usyk will put his WBO mandatory shot at Anthony Joshua’s belt on the line when he travels to the O2 Arena to face Chisora.

      It promises to be a classic battle of boxer vs banger, in a year which has already provided several upsets.
      A win for Chisora, 36, will cap off a remarkable career turnaround and set up a unification fight with close friend AJ, 30.
      But if Usyk, 33, remains unbeaten, he will emerge as the next heavyweight on the block – here SunSport details how the two match up.
      Chisora
      The Londoner only had around 20 amateur fights, which included winning the 2006 ABA super-heavyweight title while representing Finchley ABC alongside Joshua.

      He turned pro in 2007 and built his way up to title contention with 14 wins until he was upset by a 23-year-old Tyson Fury.
      It did not halt Chisora’s momentum as a year later he challenged Vitali Klitschko for the WBC title, losing on points by pushing the Ukrainian all the way.
      The fight is more memorable for a post-fight brawl between Chisora and David Haye – now his manager – which resulted in a grudge match between the two.
      Haye won by knockout but Chisora went on to win five more before again losing against future champion Fury.

      Seven fights later, the fan-favourite had a thriller over 12 rounds with Dillian Whyte, which he lost by narrow split-decision.
      The rivalry helped elevate Chisora’s status and in 2018 he scored a KO of the year contender against Carlos Takam to set up a rematch with Whyte – which he would lose in round 11.
      Under Haye, ‘War’ – who was formerly known as simply ‘Del Boy’ – has enjoyed an Indian summer in his career, with three consecutive wins to earn his crack at Usyk.

      Dereck Chisora has won his last three to set up his fight with Oleksandr Usyk Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Usyk
      The southpaw star excelled as an amateur, winning European, world and Olympic gold, finishing his career in the unpaid ranks with 335−15 record.
      Usyk made his pro debut in 2013 and like his friend and countrymen Vasyl Lomachenko – who won a world title in his THIRD fight – the cruiserweight set out to win belts early.
      Within ten bouts he won the WBO title, beating Krzysztof Glowacki on points.
      He would make just two successful defences – against Thabiso Mchunu and then Michael Hunter – before entering the World Boxing Super Series tournament.
      By the end of the three-round knockout competition, Usyk had beaten Marco Huck, Mairis Briedis and Murat Gassiev to walk away with the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO undisputed titles.
      He would defend them just once, in Manchester as he KO’d Tony Bellew in round seven before marking his move up to heavyweight.
      Usyk beat Chazz Witherspoon by stoppage after seven rounds last year, but failed to make a mega impact as he piled on the pounds.
      But per the WBO’s rules, after the champion stepped up, he was immediately put in the mandatory position.

      Ukrainian Usyk reigned as undisputed cruiserweight champion Credit: Getty Images – Getty
      Fight breakdown
      Usyk has cemented himself as a pound-for-pound star due to his achievements in the ring, and his footwork and punch variety has proved unparalleled to anyone in and around his weight.
      Bellew admitted he was mentally exhausted after seven rounds of constant pressure Usyk can apply.
      But the mistake the former WBC champ made was trying to outbox the Ukrainian.
      Chisora – who said he will try to ‘bum rush’ Usyk – will have to do what he does best and walk forward, closing the space, before firing off in close.
      Mairis Briedis was able to do the same and took it to Usyk and fought back, with one judge scoring their fight a draw.

      Usyk travels to London to face heavyweight Chisora Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
      Chisora must try and use his size and weight advantage to create an opening to fire a right hook over the guard.
      But Usyk is favoured in the fight for a reason, and could well find it easy to pick off Chisora and dance around him.
      He also has a very fast rear left hand which could become a harder and more telling shot once his opponent tires.
      Alexander Povetkin’s KO against Dillian Whyte proves veteran punchers like Chisora cannot be counted out – but Usyk has everything he needs to stick and move to a points victory or late stoppage.
      That is not to discredit Chisora, who is improving with age, he just happens to be coming up against one of the best in the world.

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      Anthony Joshua had what it takes to be Premier League star, claims pal as he reveals boxer ‘has a knack for everything’

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA had what it takes to become a Premier League footballer, according to his friend who revealed he “has a knack for everything”.
      The world heavyweight boxing champ, 31, was a handy Sunday league footballer as a 16-year-old and David Ghansa – his training camp manager and inner-circle pal of 15 years – reckons he could’ve made the Prem.

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      Anthony Joshua could have had a career as a footballerCredit: Refer to Caption

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      Anthony Joshua poses with Jose Mourinho at Manchester United

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      AJ had the physical attributes to be a Premier League star, according to his pal

      Ghansa told Sky Sports: “He could barge people off the ball and win headers.
      “At the time, he was so tall compared to everyone else and was finding his ‘man strength’.
      “Charlton, QPR and Watford would always scout our team because they knew our coach.
      “I felt like the next set of eyes would be on AJ because of his physical attributes.

      “You could throw AJ up front and he would boot it into the back of the net or sit him at the back and let him defend.
      “Could he have made it? If he applied himself fully. He has a knack for anything, it can be annoying.”
      AJ ditched football for boxing, going on to win Olympic super heavyweight gold at London 2012.
      He turned pro in July 2013 before winning his first world championship belt in April 2016.

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      The Watford-born boxer is desperate for fans to be admitted into the arena amid the coronavirus pandemic.
      A win would set up a colossal all-British unification showdown with Tyson Fury in 2021 and AJ urged the Gypsy King’s most recent opponent Deontay Wilder to break his silence.

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      Tyson Fury in talks to fight unknown Agit Kabayel or ex-Anthony Joshua opponent Carlos Takam in December 5 comeback

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      TYSON FURY will face Carlos Takam or Agit Kabayel in December, promoter Bob Arum has claimed.
      No final decision has been made on the British heavyweight’s next opponent after he vowed to tear up his contract with Deontay Wilder.

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      Agit Kabayel would be a surprise name for a heavyweight title fightCredit: ERIC GAILLARD

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      Carlos Takam fell in the tenth-round when facing Anthony Joshua in Cardiff three years agoCredit: Sportsfile – Subscription

      But Arum, who handles Fury’s US promotions, has named the two fighters most likely to face the Gypsy King.
      Takam, 39, most memorably lost to Anthony Joshua in 2017 while the unbeaten Kabayel’s highest-profile win came over Dereck Chisora that same year.
      Fury is said to be picking between the two with Arum, 88, preparing to sell the fight to the US market.

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      Agit Kabayel – 4/6
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      He told BoxingScene: “He’s deciding on an opponent.

      “I don’t know given the American Football schedule if we can do it on ESPN. But until I get an opponent I’m not going to [talk to] ESPN.
      “I’m not doing a bus boy.
      “Fury should beat Takam but Takam is at least known and he has been on ESPN. And he looked pretty good in the last fight.
      “[Kabayel] is undefeated and he has fought some fairly decent guys. I haven’t come up with anybody else.”

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      He added: “I discussed Oscar Rivas but the theory is he’s too small. Too small, too short.”
      Oscar Rivas had thrown his hat into the mix when his co-promoter declared him the ‘logical choice’.
      But Fury, 32, will be the big favourite if he faces either Takam or Kabayel.
      Born in Leverkusen, 28-year-old Kabayel is unbeaten in his 20 pro fights but is yet to hit the big time.
      While Takam has been downed by AJ, Joseph Parker, Chisora and Alexander Povetkin.
      Nevertheless, the Cameroonian’s co-promoter talked up his man’s capabilities after four wins on the bounce.

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      Joe DeGuardia said: “Takam has shown he has the pedigree to be fighting for the championship.
      “He’s been active, fought three times in the past 12 months and he looked good against [Jerry] Forrest, a fight he took on two weeks’ notice.
      “He’s been in the gym training. He’s very disciplined and it would be great for him to get this opportunity.”

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      Anthony Joshua reckons Wilder is hatching secret plan to beat Fury as he urges rival to break silence on failed trilogy

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      ANTHONY JOSHUA believes Deontay Wilder could be working on a ‘master plan’ to beat Tyson Fury after their trilogy bout failed to materialise.
      The WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight champion has also revealed he ‘can’t wait’ for the Bronze Bomber to break his silence on why the fight isn’t going ahead.

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      Tyson Fury stopped Deontay Wilder in the seventh round of their rematch in FebruaryCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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      Anthony Joshua is in line to face compatriot Fury in 2021Credit: Rex Features

      Fury, 32, has already declared he is moving on from the American and is targeting a new opponent for his homecoming bout on December 5.
      The unbeaten Brit has agreed a two-fight deal to face AJ in 2021, but Joshua, 31, must first get past his world title defence against Kubrat Pulev.
      And having suffered the first defeat of his professional career last year, the Olympic gold medallist can understand why Wilder has refused to speak after his loss to Fury.
      Speaking of his rival, he told Sky Sports: “I don’t know, so I can’t speak on everyone’s situation, but just from my humble opinion, after a loss, things change.

      “You distance yourself. The world is cruel. You’ve got to have a thick skin.
      “Either he’s putting together a master plan – he’s in a lab right now, with his science glasses on, studying Fury’s every move.
      “Either he’s doing that, or he’s sitting at the edge of that lake, with his head in his hands and thinking, ‘What’s going on?’
      “One minute you’re on top of the world, and the next minute you’re not. That’s the name of the game we’re in.”

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      He added: “It’s interesting as to say, ‘Why he hasn’t spoken?’ But when he does speak, we’ll soon find out.
      “For me to make speculation as to why he hasn’t spoken, I can’t because only he knows.
      “But I can’t wait for him to address the reason why the fight isn’t going to happen at the end of the year. What happened in the first fight? Why he lost.
      “Was it the costume, was it the glove situation? It would be really good to hear the reasons as to why and even better.
      “I hope he does come back, because he’s a great asset to the heavyweight division, and like the Dillian situation, I would like to understand how he found the strength to pull himself up.”

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