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    Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson lifestyles compared: Inside the stunning homes of both boxers with £1.6m worth of luxury cars

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    ONE is arguably the most ferocious boxer to have ever laced up a pair of gloves and is considered by many to be among the scariest human beings to have ever lived.The other is a former Disney star who has terrorised the social media scene for the last 11 years and is the self-appointed “disrupter of boxing”.Mike Tyson makes his professional ring return against Jake Paul early on Saturday nightCredit: REXJake Paul lives a life of luxury and boasts some incredible motors thanks to the fortune he’s earned from social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAULTyson was the most feared man in boxing in the early ’90s and incredibly blew through a £300million fortuneCredit: GettyBut he’s become a multi-millionaire again thanks to his cannabis companyCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONRANCHPaul has also earned a fair few bob inside the ringCredit: GETTYNo one, however, in their wildest dreams would have ever thought the two bad boys would ever share the ring.But the squared circle is exactly where Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will find themselves in the early hours of Saturday morning.The pair, 58 and 27 respectively, will trade heavy leather in arguably the most controversial fight since the turn of the century.Controversy, however, isn’t new to either man as it’s followed them around for most of their lives.READ MORE ON PAUL VS TYSONAnd contrary to what you might think, the pair have a lot in common due to their incredibly lavish lifestyles.A multi-million-pound cannabis empire currently finances Tyson’s lush lifestyle, one no one could have ever anticipated him having after he blew through an incredible £300million fortune.YouTube and his brief stint as a professional boxer have seen Paul rake in millions of pounds, some of which he’s used to buy a stunning £13million mansion in Puerto Rico.HomesTyson, throughout the years, has called many places home – including Ohio, Maryland, Nevada, Connecticut and his native New York.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTThe fan favourite currently resides in a six-bedroom property in Henderson, on the outskirts of Las Vegas, which he paid £2.5million for.The 8,149 square-foot space, which is situated in a gated community, has six bathrooms.’Can you imagine Jake Paul’s face,’ says Mike Tyson trainer as he breaks boxing pad with brutal power in training video It’s a far cry from the mammoth 52-room abode he had in the 2000s in Farmington, which he was forced to sell to rapper 50 Cent after going broke.Tyson famously had three fully-grown Bengal tigers in his now abandoned £1.1m Ohio house.Mike Tyson currently lives in a mansion in Las Vegas he paid £2.5m forCredit: Luxury Homes of Las VegasPreviously, he had a home in Connecticut that boasted its own games roomCredit: Douglas Elliman Real EstateFamously, Tyson kickstarted the trend for boxers to own exotic petsPaul’s stunning £13million Puerto Rico mansion boasts a games room, recording studio and poolCredit: Youtube – Jake PaulPaul revealed he moved out of LA and escaped to the Caribbean island to focus on his boxing trainingCredit: Youtube – Jake PaulThe huge property has eight bedrooms and eight bathroomsCredit: Youtube – Jake PaulJust as he does with boxing experience, Paul has plenty of catching up to do in the housing department.He’s not doing too bad for himself, though, residing in a stunning two-storey home with eight bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a fitness room, a luxury swimming pool, a games room and an elevator.CarsOne of the main reasons why Tyson’s millions vanished into thin air was his love of pricey motors.Rolls-Royces, Ferraris and McLlarens were Tyson’s cars of choice before a £15million debt to the tax man forced him to hastily sell them.Tyson is understood to currently own a Mercedes-Benz G Class worth £136,000 and a £300,000 Rolls-Royce CullinanTyson squandered some of his £300m fortune on amazing carsTyson has a stunning £136,000 Mercedes-Benz G Class in his garagePaul has a fleet of astonishing cars including a Lamborghini Huracan worth £165kCredit: InstagramMost recently, Paul added a £600k Ferrari to his vast collectionCredit: YouTube / DAZN Boxing.Paul has an estimated net worth of £60mPaul’s current fleet of cars isn’t too shabby, with the former actor currently owning a 1958 Ford Fairlaine worth £70,000, a £165,000 Lamborghini Huracan, a £360,000 Rolls Royce Phantom and a £600,000 Ferrari SF90 Spider.He would have two Ferraris to his name had he not wrecked his £330,000 296 GTB while performing doughnuts.Love livesTyson is happily married to his third wife, Lakiha Spicer, whom he was introduced to when she was 18 years old.They remained friends until the early noughties, when they began dating.And they tied the knot in 2009, two weeks after the tragic and heartbreaking death of Tyson’s daughter, Exodus.Tyson’s dramatic physical and mental transformation in recent years has been in large part down to his devoted and loving wife, who he affectionately calls “Kiki”.Tyson with Lakiha SpicerCredit: GettyJutta Leerdam is the current girlfriend of PaulCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamPaul is believed to be smitten with Dutch beauty JuttaCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamJutta helped Paul overcome the disappointment of his first loss to Tommy FuryCredit: InstagramJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTPaul hasn’t been a stranger to having a beautiful woman by his side over the years.But he’s seemingly found “the one”, after years of failed romances with actresses and models.The YouTuber is currently dating Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam, who played a pivotal role in helping him get over his crushing defeat to Tommy Fury.”I have a new girlfriend which is pretty cool,” Paul revealed in one of his thousands of YouTube videos. “It’s been so refreshing.”She’s a world champion and I’ve just been so amazed by her and her work ethic and how much of an angel she is.”She’s one of the most pure-hearted human beings that I have met in my life.”[She’s] so genuine and she has just changed my perspective and helped me coming out of this loss when I was in a dark place.”She really was there talking about her losses and was able to relate to those things and what I was going through.”So she’s been such a blessing; Jutta if you’re watching this, you’re amazing.””So she’s been such a blessing; Jutta if you’re watching this hi, you’re amazing.”Net worthsAlthough he’s earned a pretty penny in the ring and on social media, Paul’s net worth – which is said to be around £60million – still pales in comparison to a prime Tyson’s.Tyson has incredibly picked himself off the bankruptcy canvas over the last decade to amass a net worth of £7.8million.His ‘Hotboxin” podcast has played a big role in his financial resurgence, but not as much as his cannabis empire.In recent years, Tyson has reinvented himself as an advocate of cannabisCredit: TYSON RANCHTyson sells weed through his brand Tyson 2.0Credit: TYSON RANCHThe youngest-ever heavyweight champion has been flogging weed and other marijuana-laced products since 2016.His Tyson 2.0 weed brand earns him a whopping £500,000 each month.Marijuana hasn’t just changed Tyson’s life financially, it’s changed him spiritually.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe self-confessed former cocaine addict claims the drug – which he sometimes smokes £40,000 worth of each month – has made him a calmer person.Puffing on Mary Jane is now a daily occurrence for Tyson, who recently admitted he could have a few draws before he makes his first professional walk to the ring in 19 years.Counting down to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson…READ MORE on all the build-up to the massive clash in Texas on Netflix…All the info:Latest news and features: More

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      Serial burglar who forced Raheem Sterling to quit World Cup after robbing his mansion is jailed for 13 years

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      A BURGLAR who broke into Raheem Sterling’s mansion forcing him to fly home from the World Cup has been jailed.Emiliano Krosi, 24, carried out 33 burglaries, including the raid on the England star’s home on December 3, 2022.Emiliano Krosi who carried out 33 burglaries has been jailedCredit: Hyde News & PicturesKrosi broke into Raheem Sterling’s mansion forcing him to fly home from the World CupCredit: GettyHe was part of a gang that used a ladder in the rear garden to climb through Arsenal ace Sterling’s bedroom window and steal ten of his Rolex watches.An estimated £300,000 of designer gear was taken from the footballer’s £7million home in Oxshott, Surrey.Albanian Krosi, who travelled illegally to the UK in the back of a lorry, previously admitted to being involved in 15 of the burglaries. But yesterday at Guilford crown court Judge Catherine Hartley ruled he was involved in the remaining 18 break-ins.read more on footballShe sentenced him to a total of 12 years and ten months in prison.She said: “You are a dishonest and greedy man who willingly and enthusiastically took part in what was a familial, criminal gang.“Your greed and your criminality has resulted in a huge toll of human misery.”His offending took place while on bail after being caught with cocaine and cannabis on a train from London Euston to Coventry.Most read in FootballKrosi, from Southend, Essex, was sentenced to 19 months for possession with intent to supply which will run consecutively to the ­sentence for burglary.Surrey Police continue to hunt for his dad Alfred Isufi, 48, uncle Henri Osman, 44, and 22-year-old cousin ­Gerard Kalaja, who are all believed to have fled the UK.Newcastle’s £100m striker Alexander Isak’s mansion hit by gang of robbers in latest raid on Prem aces’ homesThey are suspected of being part of the gang which raided houses across the Home Counties from November 2022 to March 2023.Other victims included ex-Crystal Palace player Scott Dann and Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella, whose home was targeted days before his then team-mate Sterling’s.PC Katherine Stevens, from Surrey Police, said: “Krosi was extremely methodical and organised in his targeting of homes, with the sole aim to make as much money as possible off the back of other people.”Ex-Crystal Palace player Scott Dann was also targetedCredit: Getty More

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      We live by Chelsea training ground – we HATE their ‘obscene’ plan to ‘take over’ our tiny village & ruin our way of life

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      RESIDENTS living near Chelsea’s training ground have voiced their strong opposition to “obscene” expansion plans.The club asked for permission to build a boutique housing estate in Stoke D’Abernon, Surrey – but those plans have now been rejected by the council.Chelsea Football Club’s plans to demolish farm buildings (pictured) on a stable yard in Surrey have been terminated by the local councilCredit: Gary StoneCleaning boss Sally Judd was among the local residents to come out against the club’s expansion over recent yearsCredit: Gary StoneChelsea had planned to expand around their training ground in CobhamCredit: GettyLocals feared the development would see their house prices soar, trigger traffic chaos and ruin their leafy suburb.Chelsea have no current official plans to expand the ground – but that hasn’t stopped residents from worrying.Another local amenity is threatened for the benefit of Chelsea Football clubAnonymous resident Local Angela Johnstone, 65, said: “The knock on effect of all of it isn’t good.”They take us as a job lot. Everything in this area goes up accordingly, they all think we are married to Chelsea footballers and we are not.Read more Football News”They think we are being paid megabucks, the ordinary person feels a bit left out. The traffic is already horrendous.”We are trying to keep housing in this area down because the traffic is already horrendous. You need to ask Elmbridge Borough Council what they class as affordable housing, who they think can afford their affordable housing because it is still extortionate.”Neither of my sons would have a hope in buying anywhere around here. The youngsters are moving out because the area is getting too expensive for them.”The application, put forward in November 2022 and terminated by Elmbridge Borough Council, was for six new homes – a one bed, two bed, three three beds and one four bed home on the other side of Stoke Road to the training ground.Most read in FootballFour “unsightly” low-rise stables would need to have been demolished and three Grade II listed Victorian-era barns gutted and “sensitively” turned into homes, a Planning, Design and Access Statement said. Jamie Carragher says ‘players should stop joining Chelsea’ and ‘sign a four-year deal at a proper club’ in stunning rantSome locals were fearful about the lack of affordable housing in the area – with homes in the village averaging a staggering £1,247,917, according to figures from RightMove.Sally Judd, who works at a laundrette on Cobham High Street, said: “The village has gone downhill. People have bought their houses on the council estates but being Cobham, the pricing of the houses have gone up so much.”My daughter is 33 years old and still lives with me, with a child, in a two bed flat. She can’t even get on the council housing list.”The price of everything in Cobham has gone up now. They keep saying about affordable housing but nothing is affordable around here.”Another resident fumed “another local amenity is threatened for the benefit of Chelsea Football club” in one of dozens of objections to the homes.Mr McWaed was concerned about traffic in the area as a result of the expansionCredit: Gary StoneChelsea have no current official plans to expand the ground – but that hasn’t stopped residents from worryingCredit: Gary StoneLocal Angela Johnstone worried about affordable prices and more traffic congestionCredit: Gary StoneElmbridge Borough Council rejected the plans, submitted in November 2022Credit: Gary StoneMaureen Christmas, 75, who lives a street over from the Chelsea training ground, added: “There are so many houses around here now, it’s so built up.”I’ve noticed how crowded the roads are here. If it’s these great big mansions that only millionaires can afford to live in, no, I’m absolutely against it.”The roads are jammed with cars coming too and from, the roads are covered with parked cars.”Mr McWaed, who’s lived in Cobham for decades, was also worried about traffic chaos.Chelsea cleared by Premier League after controversial £76.5m sale of two hotels to sister companyIN September, Chelsea was cleared by the Premier League following an investigation into the sale of two hotels to help them comply with profit and sustainability rules.Company accounts in April showed that the Millennium and Copthorne hotels next to Stamford Bridge had been sold for £76.5million.Clubs are allowed to lose up to £105m over a three-year period under PSR rules.The sales of the hotels helped the Blues avoid a potential loss of £166.4m loss, instead reducing the figure to an allowable £89.9m for the financial year.The hotels changed hands from Chelsea FC Holdings Ltd to BlueCo 22 Properties Ltd, both companies under the control of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital ownership.However, the sales have now been ratified by the Premier League under a “fair market valuation” relating to the league’s associated-party transaction rule.It is unclear whether the £76.5m figure has changed.Chelsea maintained confidence that they were within compliance of PSR rules, with certain costs for infrastructure, academy and women’s football allowed to be deducted.Such transactions are not allowed in Uefa competitions or the English Football League, who closed the loophole in 2021.He explained the area was already struggling with congestion due to a combination of major roadworks on the M25, A3 and more newbuilds across Surrey.’THIS TOWN CENTRE IS THRIVING’Despite backlash over Chelsea’s now rejected plans, not all locals were opposed to the idea of expansion.Russell Benzies, 65, hailed the club and claimed it had a positive impact on Cobham.He added: “Since Chelsea has moved in, I can’t see any damage they have done. Cobham employs 150 people.”Chelsea are developing the area, of course, if you live around the ground, you probably aren’t going to be happy, you’ll be a bit worried.”In the 25 years I have lived here there has been a lot of development and obviously you’re concerned, the build-up of traffic, but this town centre is thriving. “There’s lots of things that impact the house prices here more than Chelsea.”Meanwhile, Chelsea believed the now axed development would “make a valuable contribution of housing” to the area.The west London side, whose last trophy was the Champions League in 2021, was acquired by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital in May 2022.When contacted by The Sun for comment, a spokesperson for Elmbridge Borough Council reiterated its reasons for terminating the stable yard plans.They said: “It was ‘disposed of’. This means no decision was made and it is taken off the planning register.”This is where an application has been with the council for a long period without being determined and is beyond the period where the application can be appealed for non-determination.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The applicant was given a number of opportunities to address issues with the application with no response.”Chelsea Football Club and Clearlake Capital declined to comment.Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly is thought to be at the forefront of the development plansCredit: AlamyThese farm buildings were due to be demolished in order to build a new housing estateCredit: Gary StoneLocals feared traffic chaos if the plans had gone aheadCredit: Gary StoneLife near Chelsea’s Surrey training groundsTHOSE living near Chelsea FC’s Surrey training grounds, dubbed the “Beverly Hills of Britain”, have told how they rub shoulders with Premier League footballers and Hollywood actors.Homeowners in the sleepy villages of Oxshott and Cobham spot stars, flanked by 24/7 security, on the daily.Peter Crouch, Jorginho and Raheem Sterling are just some of the players calling the Surrey area home, along with former Hollywood veterans Stanley Tucci and Antonio Banderas.Tree lined roads and protective gates give privacy to the mansions worth millions of pounds.Oxshott has just a few shops, including a luxury coffee house and a fancy butchers – with owners spotting blacked-out Bentleys and Jaguars cruising past.In nearby Cobham, the high street is filled with pilates studios and juice bars.Local butcher Joe Harrington, 21, who grew up in the area, regularly sees flash cars and recognisable faces from behind the counter.He said: “We see a lot of football players hanging about, and their friends and family.”We get a couple in the shop, but people usually pop in on their behalf, we don’t see them directly every time.”There are a few big names and faces hanging about, someone came in the other day who had seen Raheem Sterling at the petrol station down there.”You see a load of faces pulling out of the training ground over the years, I remember seeing Jorginho pull out in a red Ferrari.”It’s full of them round here, everyone’s got big four by fours, Bentleys, any BMWs, Audis, Jaguars.”I did some landscaping jobs and there are some massive houses.”Many Chelsea players are regulars at Cobham restaurant Grappelli, an Italian in the centre of the village.Manager Eddie Alves, 36, said Jorginho came particularly often, adding: “We even became good friends, we went out together, my kids are friends with his kids, he is an amazing guy.”He even did a charity event here with us, celebrated his birthday here with us, so I love all of them, but I have a special attention for Jorginho.”He is an unbelievable guy, he is number 1 for me.”He said Ashley Cole, John Terry and Robert Sanchez – as well as former players Roberto di Matteo, Jimmy Hasselbank, Glen Johnson and Peter Crouch – also dined there a lot. 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      Liverpool boss Arne Slot’s new home is nearer his two Manchester rivals & neighbours include United star

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      LIVERPOOL boss Arne Slot’s new home is nearer his two Manchester arch rivals.The Dutchman, 46, has bought a five-bedroom pile in Hale Barns.He and wife Mirjam will be ten miles from Manchester United’s Old Trafford and 11 from Man City’s Etihad Stadium.And it will take him three times longer to reach the Reds’ Anfield HQ.Neighbours will include United duo Matthijs De Ligt and Christian Eriksen.A source said: “There’s a saying, keep your friends close and enemies closer.Read More on Sport”Well, Arne couldn’t be any closer if he tried. It will probably cause a few raised eyebrows but he’s not the first Liverpool man to live in Manchester.“Quite a few players live over there, despite the history between the clubs. It’s a beautiful area.”Slot’s new pad, once home to United’s Victor Lindelof and City’s Gabriel Jesus, has previously been voted Best Luxury Home at the Northern Design Awards.Slot turned down the offer of moving into predecessor Jurgen Klopp’s rented seven-bed home in Formby. Most read in FootballThe £4million mansion north of Liverpool, originally owned by Liverpool great Steven Gerrard, is now up for sale.Liverpool boss Arne Slot’s new home is nearer his two Manchester arch rivalsCredit: GettyHow Arteta dominated Liverpool with stealth Havertz trick before genius Slot switch saved the day More

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      Liverpool put Jurgen Klopp’s £4m mansion on Merseyside’s Millionaire’s Row up for sale after Arne Slot turned it down

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      LIVERPOOL FC have put Jurgen Klopp’s £4million home up for sale — after his successor Arne Slot turned it down.The Dutchman and wife Mirjam were shown around the seven-bed home but are deciding on their next move.Arne Slot turned down Jurgen Klopp’s £4million former homeCredit: GettyIn 2019 Liverpool bought it as an investment and are said to have allowed Klopp to stay on rent-freeCredit: GettyThe club have now put the gated property on the market — ending a 20-year linkCredit: PP.Steven Gerrard bought the home in Formby, Merseyside, in 2005 after it was built by a local developerCredit: Willie VassThe club have now put the gated property on the market — ending a 20-year link.A source said: “It was identified by the club as an ideal base for incoming managers.“Arne was offered it when he took over in the summer but has chosen to live elsewhere.“As a result, the club has decided to cut its losses.”Read More on SportEx-Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard bought the home in Formby, Merseyside, in 2005 after it was built by a local developer.The property boasts three living rooms, a games room, swimming pool, two-storey gym, solarium, jacuzzi, sauna and cinema.When Gerrard left for US side LA Galaxy in 2015 he sold the house to incoming Reds boss Brendan Rodgers. He was sacked that October but kept the property and rented it to Klopp.Most read in FootballIn 2019 Liverpool bought it as an investment and are said to have allowed Klopp, 57, to stay on rent-free.The German and wife Ulla were often spotted in a local pub. Removal vans moved in after he revealed he was stepping down.Slot, 46, who impressed at Feyenoord, has enjoyed the best start of any manager at Anfield, winning 11 of his first 12 matches. The club was asked for comment.Fans stunned as Arne Slot ‘cooks’ Man Utd with savage statement after Red Devils’ Tottenham humiliation More

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      Marcus Rashford has ‘bitten off more than he can chew’ as his plans for dream golf course mansion stall

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      MARCUS Rashford’s plans for a dream home on a golf course appear to be stuck in the rough four years after he bought it for £1.5million.The England and Man United ace wanted to knock down the nine-holer’s clubhouse set in 63 acres.Marcus Rashford’s plans for a dream home on a golf course appear to be stuck in the rough four years after he bought it for £1.5millionCredit: GettyAce Rashford wanted to knock down the nine-holer’s clubhouse set in 63 acresCredit: mancpicss66 He aimed to replace it with a five-bedroom home with indoor pool, plant room, games room and chill-out area.Architect plans also include space for an outdoor swimming pool and entertaining area.But locals say work on the build, underneath the flight path for Manchester airport, is sporadic and the site is regularly empty. It has led to fears that the project may be a “money pit”, even for the £350,000-a-week forward.Read More on SportA source said: “This was ­Marcus’ dream project. He was really excited at the start.“But while the build looks finished, there’s an awful lot of work to be done internally.“The gardens need to be completely landscaped and the estimated cost of looking after what used to be the golf course is at least £150,000 a year. Marcus Rashford buys £200,000 Bentley to be chauffeured around in”There’s a fear that Marcus has bitten off more than he can chew.”Most read in FootballRashford, 26, has agreed to mow lawns 14 times a year as part of a 25-year gardening plan. He is responsible for looking after surrounding woodland, and establishing meadows and grasslands for wildlife.Locals say work on the build, underneath the flight path for Manchester airport, is sporadic and the site is regularly emptyCredit: Zenpix More

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      Floyd Mayweather splashing out more than £300MILLION on New York apartments to add to incredible property empire

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER has splashed out more than £300million ($400m) for a set of New York apartments, according to reports.Mayweather, 47, has a vast business empire including property, cars and watches.Floyd Mayweather has reportedly splashed out more than £300m on a property portfolioMayweather is adding 60 new buildings to his empireCredit: Instagram @floydmayweatherHowever, he is set to add to that empire after agreeing a mega-money deal for a block of Manhattan apartments. According to The Real Deal, Mayweather has agreed a contract worth £309m ($402m) for a 1,000 unit affordable housing portfolio of more than 60 buildings.Sources familiar with the deal have said the seller is Josh Gotlib of Black Spruce Management – a firm that sealed a property deal from JDS Development Group worth £644m ($837m) in 2022.The deal for the Upper Manhattan properties see Money Mayweather buying into a multifamily deal, with a slice of the portfolio closing on Wednesday.READ MORE IN BOXINGIt is said to be one of the biggest deals of the year, while the rest of the portfolio is expected to be sold later this year or in early 2025.Some of the Black Spruce portfolio has benefited from a tax exemption thanks to Article XI, which grants an exemption of up to 40 years for projects that are at least two-thirds affordable.The company had been looking to recapitalise an 1,800-unit Article XI deal by selling a stake in the 97 buildings.Affordable housing is a topic close to Mayweather’s heart, with the unbeaten boxing champion telling Mercury News in 2007: “When I was about 8 or 9, I lived in New Jersey with my mother and we were seven deep in one bedroom and sometimes we didn’t have electricity.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”When people see what I have now, they have no idea of where I came from and how I didn’t have anything growing up.”The latest purchase comes after he put his Las Vegas mansion up for sale at £9.6m ($12.5m) and looked set to make a £17.3m ($22.5m) profit selling a Miami mansion.Floyd Mayweather, 47, flashes wads of cash before flying out to exhibition fight against John Gotti III on private jetAs of 2021, the boxing legend had an incredible array of wealth, including the tallest commercial building in the USA as one of NINE skyscrapers that he owns.His other business ventures also include the ownership of boxing and fitness gyms around the world, a NASCAR team and a 26,000-square-foot skate park facility.Mayweather also has a foundation welfare cause set up since 2009 which provides a range of services such as free food and learning opportunities for youngsters.Such is his vast wealth that there were even reports suggesting he wanted to purchase an NBA Franchise. More

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      Francis Ngannou’s amazing rise from borrowing money as MMA champ to making millions in boxing and eyeing property empire

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      FRANCIS NGANNOU went from borrowing money as the MMA champion of the world to earning millions in the boxing ring. The heroic Cameroonian – who emigrated from Africa to Europe over the course of a year on foot – put his cage career on hold in 2023. Francis Ngannou emigrated from Cameroon for a better lifeHis life changed after switching from MMA to boxingCredit: ReutersNgannou has made millions from his boxing boutsHe walked out on the UFC as their heavyweight champion to pursue a his lifelong ambition of boxing. At the time, he had beaten Ciryl Gane in January 2022 but had no plans to re-sign with the UFC. He made only £450,000 for the bout and revealed he borrowed £150,000 from friend and former UFC champ Kamaru Usman. But after two boxing bouts – against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua – he is believed to have earned over £10MILLION. READ MORE IN MMAAnd Ngannou told SunSport: “Yes, there was a day that I have to borrow money from Kamaru Usman, I might not have to borrow the same amount today.”But I can still borrow because my project gets bigger and bigger. So things are changing as a person I’m growing.”Life is moving, I have different perspective in life. My ambition grows, you know. I set no limit for myself. The sky is my limit.”Ngannou revealed he leant the money from Usman to focus on his fledging property empire. Most read in BoxingNgannou with friend and former UFC champion Kamaru UsmanCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “Personal things, investment, having a house, building a house. I love houses, I love real estate.”I come from a family that we never owned any house. We never had a house. Francis Ngannou’s first fight since tragic death of his son Kobe announced with MMA star to take on giant 6ft 8in rival”Then my first thing was to build houses in different city and then maybe buy one wherever I’m living make some investment. “Think of my future. Think of a potential retirement plan or in case things don’t work out.”I’m doing a job that I have no guarantee, no insurance. I have no guarantee of the future of tomorrow, everything can stop right now.”So yes, you think about that. When you think about that, you need to plan things out at least, like for 1,2,3 years or more in case s*** happens. “So you have something you have some time to reset and start back. I think that’s what every single combat sports athlete should do.”Ngannou left Cameroon when he was 26 for a better life, having began working in the sand mines from the age of just TEN. It took him 14 months to go from his hometown of Batie to eventually France, where his journey as a fighter began. Now, he is a former world champion with two huge paydays in the bank – but there was once a time when securing food to eat was his biggest problem. He said: “There were days that when I wake up my only worry, my only concern was what I was going to eat that day. There were days like that in my life. Ngannou used to work in the sand mines in Cameroon and often visits backCredit: @francisngannouNgannou left Africa for Europe on footCredit: @francisngannouIt took him a year to emigrateCredit: @francisngannou”Basically growing up there were days that going to school, I worry because I didn’t have a pen to take notes or because I didn’t have a note, because my school tuition hasn’t been paid.”So life evolved, doesn’t mean he was that bad day. I think it was just a process. “Because at the end of the day, life is mostly a journey that you have to understand, enjoy the journey is not a destination.”Because, if you set a destination and then you get to destination, then what’s happened? It’s the trusting the process.”Ngannou, 38, sensationally dropped Fury, 36, on his boxing debut only to lose a controversial decision. He then remained in boxing but was knocked out by Joshua, 34, in two rounds in March. Now, he returns to the cage for the first time in over two years to face 6ft 8in Brazilian Renan Ferreira, 34, in his Professional Fighters League debut. And he welcomes the familiar feeling of strapping on the tiny 4oz MMA gloves and stepping foot back in the cage. He said: “I would say the transition was going from MMA to boxing not to from boxing to MMA, because that’s not the transition.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’ve been doing MMA my entire career. I mean, both are definitely two different trainings which MMA has their own complexity. “But, I’m more used to the complexity of MMA.” Ngannou facing off with Renan Ferreira More

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      Erling Haaland and girlfriend Isabel go house hunting as they check out £3.5million mansion of Premier League star

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      ERLING HAALAND appears to be putting down roots in the UK to the delight of Manchester City fans after he was seen viewing a £3.5million house for sale.The City striker and his Wag Isabel Haugseng Johansen were spotted chatting in the street to an estate agent as they explored the stunning £3.5m mansion in Cheshire.Earling Haaland has checked out a new £3.5million propertyCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeThe property is being sold by another Premier League starCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeHe looked at the house with Wag Isabel Haugseng JohansenCredit: SplashThe property – which is being sold by a Premier League star – boasts six bedrooms and six reception rooms, along with its own gym, swimming pool and steam room and sauna.And the modern mansion, built in 2017, is just a five-minute drive from the home of Haaland’s best mate and City winger Jack Grealish.Haaland currently lives in a rented mansion in Alderley Edge which is understood to belong to the Kamani family, who own BooHoo and PrettyLittleThings.But the fact that he is looking to add to his already impressive property portfolio fuels hope for fans that the £375,000-a-week Norwegian target man plans to extend his stay at the Etihad despite interest from Spanish clubs Barcelona and Real Madrid.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLA source said: “Haaland has always kept his cards close to his chest about his future plans on the pitch.”When he first moved to Manchester, he moved into a flat, and then more recently, he has been living at the rented property.”But the fact he’s looking to splash some cash could mean he’s thinking about staying at City long-term, which is good news for City fans and bad news for everyone else.”Haaland signed for City in the summer of 2022 from Borussia Dortmund for £51m and has since scored 101 goals in 107 matches for the Citizens.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe has previously credited his goal-scoring ability with his ability to relax off the pitch.He said: “I think it’s a really good thing to relax, to try to not think too much.Erling haaland’s bizarre new therapyHaaland is believed to have started dating Isabel while he was at DortmundCredit: Getty”Because stress is not good for anyone.”I hate to be stressed, and I try not to be stressed.’But the concept of meditation is to try to let go of these kinds of thoughts.”It’s really individual, but for me it’s worked really well.”The 24-year-old has already built up a multi-million-pound property portfolio.He owns a £6m mansion in the Spanish playground of Marbella and also bought a £2.6m three-bedroom apartment in Oslo.The potential new home is being sold by West Ham star Danny Ings.The striker joined the Hammers in 2023 from Aston Villa and has got one goal to his name this season.Ings started his career on the south coast at AFC Bournemouth before making his name at Burnley.After impressing at Turf Moor, he earned a move to Liverpool in 2015.However, Ings failed to shine at Anfield and eventually left the club in 2019 for Southampton.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe forward rediscovered his scoring touch and netted 41 goals in 91 Premier League appearances for the Saints.He then joined Aston Villa in 2021 and scored 13 times in the league before appearing for this third claret and blue team in West Ham.West Ham’s Danny Ings is selling the houseCredit: Getty More