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      Gib vs Slim – Misfits Boxing: Date, undercard, start time, TV channel and live stream for Qatar Supercard

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      ANESONGIB is making his boxing comeback to headline the Misfits Supercard in Qatar.In Gib’s way is long-time rival and current Misfits Boxing Middleweight champion Slim Albaher, with the title on the line.Gib vs Slim headlines a stacked Misfits SupercardGib’s last fight was a unanimous decision win over Jarvis back in July 2023 in the semi-finals of the Kingpyn tournament. Jarvis also returns to action on the Misfits Supercard in Qatar.While Slim has yet to lose in his seven bouts, with five impressive KOs.The Hitman was last in action in October 2023, stopping Salt Papi on the undercard of KSI vs Tommy Fury.A thrilling undercard is booked in for Gib vs Slim on the Misfits Supercard, including the boxing return of Deji.When is Gib vs Slim?Gib vs Slim takes place as part of the Misfits Supercard in Qatar on Thursday, November 28.Expect the big main event at approx 10pm GMT.The Lusail Sports Arena plays host.Gib is making his big boxing comebackCredit: Getty Images – GettyHow can I watch Gib vs Slim?The Misfits Supercard will be live on DAZN.Most read in BoxingIt will be part of the usual DAZN subscription, and not on PPV.And the show is expected to start from 6pm.Slim Albaher is defending his titleCredit: PAWhat is the full Misfits Supercard?A mega card sees Deji return to the ring against a so far mystery opponent.While Jay Swingler also makes his boxing return against former foe NichLmao in a huge rematch.AnEsonGib vs Slim AlbaherSalt Papi vs King KennyJay Swingler vs NichLmaoDeji Olatunji vs TBAJarvis vs Ben WilliamsWhat have they said?Mams Taylor, co-president of Misfits Boxing, said: “Misfits Boxing will create history, legacies will be forged and a night of crossover boxing, never to be forgotten, will play out, in Qatar next month.“Qatar: The Supercard is a ginormous event, with a gigantic main event between Gib and Slim, it’s a fight the fans have wanted for years, and it’s a feud that is dripping with bad blood.“Ever since their intense face-off in Newcastle, the fans have been waiting, in anticipation, for us to confirm the date and location for this titanic tussle.“And now we can: November 28, in Doha, Qatar, one of the biggest fights in crossover boxing history takes place, headlining a very special night of Misfits Boxing.” More

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      Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul hit by last-minute cancellation after injury blow with late change to undercard

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      AN INJURY has forced a last-minute cancellation on the undercard Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faces heavyweight great Tyson on November 15 in Texas.Lucas Bahdi will now fight Armando CasamonicaCorey Marksman was forced to pull outCredit: @2smoovemarksmanAnd set to feature on the bill was a lightweight bout between Canada’s Lucas Bahdi and American Corey Marksman. But Marksman was forced out with just a week to go – leaving 17-0 Bahdi scrambling for a new opponent. Armando Casamonica of Italy, with a 14-0 record, answered the call to keep the fight alive. It is just the latest change in the event, which was due to take place on July 20 until Tyson was forced out amid a health precaution. READ MORE IN BOXINGIron Mike suffered an ulcer flare-up in his stomach during a flight but was later passed medically fit to continue training. But he is required to undertake additional brain and heart tests due to his age with the fight to be professionally sanctioned. It will be Tyson’s first pro bout in almost 20 YEARS – the night he retired against Kevin McBride. And he talked down any health concerns, saying: “I’m just doing really well. I’m doing really well.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“I’m very grateful that I’m doing well. I’m just looking forward to the fight, really looking forward to it.“Like when you think about it regardless of how old I am, this guy only has ten fights.Jake Paul makes training decision for Mike Tyson fight after dramatically losing TWO STONE for last fight“He only has 10 fights, if I can fight a little bit with my experience, he only has 10 f***ing fights, okay?“If I can fight 10 per cent of what I was, he only has ten fights, he couldn’t match that. And that’s being sincere. If I’m 10 per cent, he can’t match it.”Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: Rex More

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      Fans get first look of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson training camp with Iron Mike ‘looking like he’s 25 again’

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      MIKE TYSON is showing shades of his prime in training to fight Jake Paul – as fans were given a first look into their training camps. The heavyweight great returns to the ring on November 15 for a controversial clash against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul in Texas.Mike Tyson in training to fight Jake PaulCredit: Netflix Tyson has been rolling back the clock in campHead trainer Rafael Cordeiro holds the pads for TysonCredit: Netflix And the fight for the ages is to be aired on Netflix, marking the streaming services’ first foray into live boxing. The subscription giants are to release a three-part docuseries in the lead-up to the fight with fans already given a short preview of their camps. Tyson has some familiar faces helping him prepare for his first professional bout in almost 20 YEARS.MMA mastermind Rafael Cordeiro – who cornered Tyson for his exhibition comeback in 2020 – is the lead trainer.READ MORE BOXING NEWSHe is joined by Billy White, who has known Iron Mike since their teenage years having both been mentored by the great Cus D’Amato. And White claimed Tyson – who has turned 58 since filming – is showing glimpses of his brilliant best in the gym. He said: “I look at him and I see him do moves sometimes it takes me back to when he’s 25. And I look at him and I’m like, ‘Wow.’ He amazes me.”Cordeiro has the punishing job of holding the pads and body belt for boxing’s youngest heavyweight champion of all time. Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “The power is unbelievable. There’s nobody like Mike, why? Because there’s nobody who’s 57 years old doing what he does.””Expect to see the same Mike Tyson, with more knowledge. The same Mike Tyson with more patience and the same Mike Tyson with the same intensity.”Jake Paul makes training decision for Mike Tyson fight after dramatically losing TWO STONE for last fightTony Brady and Andy Velcich are tasked with getting Tyson – who was 20 when he first became champ – into fighting shape. And Brady said: “The best athletes to work with are the ones that you have to pull back. As opposed to ones you have to push, you don’t have to push Mike.”Velcich added: “We have to tell Mike to take a step back and chill. That’s the difference. Mike doesn’t have an off-switch.”Tyson went eight exhibition rounds with Roy Jones Jr four years ago but his career officially ended in 2005. He quit on his stool against Kevin McBride – who also worked as a tree surgeon – but returns against Paul to put his record on the line. Although the bout will be competed over revised eight two-minute rounds – opposed to the usual three – and bigger 14oz gloves instead of 10oz. Paul, 27, has ten wins and only a single loss to Tommy Fury, 25, on his boxing record. And Theo Chambers is his head coach with former super-middleweight boxer J’Leon Love assistant in the corner. And Love said: “If Mike Tyson can knock out Jake Paul, he will. Guaranteed, bad. “But f*** that, the legend must fall. We gotta do what we gotta do.”I know what it feels like to wanna accomplish something that nobody really feels you can do. “I know what it’s like to have your back against the wall. I don’t care what nobody thinks. I think Jake is the same way.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I know Theo Chambers is the same way, just a bunch of bad asses that don’t care.”Chambers added: “As long as Jake is not intimidated by Tyson, I would hate for him to knock Mike Tyson out, but that’s just what’s gonna happen.”Jake Paul using a neck strengthening exerciseCredit: Netflix The YouTube star is based in Puerto RicoCredit: Netflix Jake Paul is 10-1 as a boxerCredit: Netflix He is expecting to KO TysonCredit: Netflix More

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      ‘I thought it was a baby’ – Mike Tyson lifts lid on infamous Hasbulla meeting when he picked up social media sensation

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      MIKE TYSON has opened up on his viral meeting with Hasbulla – admitting he thought the social media sensation was a baby. Hasbulla – who has a form of dwarfism caused by a growth hormone deficiency – was a guest on the boxing legend’s podcast in 2023. Mike Tyson thought Hasbulla was a babyCredit: The Art of WardTyson cradled Hasbulla like a babyCredit: Hotboxin with Mike TysonAnd he picked up the TikToker, cradling him like a baby and even nibbling his ear – but little did Tyson know that Hasbulla is actually an adult.He told boxing great Andre Ward: “I thought it was a baby! And then he started punching me…that’s how I am with children. “I was hugging on this guy, and he’s like 26 years old. I knew nothing at all!”Hasbulla, 22, has shot to fame for his viral videos online amassing eight million followers on Instagram. READ MORE IN BOXINGTyson spoke to unbeaten ex-world champion Ward ahead of his fight with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on November 15. The controversial clash has been widely slammed for the 30-YEAR age gap with Tyson returning after nearly two decades out. But Tyson said: “I don’t think I’m 58. “Do you think I feel 58 when I’m fighting these young n****** in the gym, and they’re bashing me them big strong mother*******, and I’m bashing them back.Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”He’s supposed to be the young guy, I’m supposed to be the old man, he’s going to run all…night? I think he should try it. “He’s a younger man, he should be able to handle punches from an old withering man like me. Jake Paul makes training decision for Mike Tyson fight after dramatically losing TWO STONE for last fight”Listen, you can’t compare me with other people my age because other people my age haven’t been training as long, consistently as me.”I’m just a different species of human being, I think because I’m very active in what I do. I don’t sit around and do nothing. “It’s going to be a wonderful evening, the city of Dallas is going to be entertained.”Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: Getty More

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      Jake Paul makes training decision for Mike Tyson fight after dramatically losing TWO STONE for last fight

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      JAKE PAUL has pumped the breaks on piling on the pounds for his fight against Mike Tyson. The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces the legendary Tyson on November 15 in a controversial clash scrutinised for the age difference. Coach Larry Wade helped Jake Paul lose over two stoneJake Paul had to get down to the cruiserweight limitCredit: GettyNot only will it mark Netflix’s first foray into live boxing but also Paul’s first fight at heavyweight. The two were initially due to meet on July 20 but Tyson was forced out after suffering an ulcer flare-up while on a flight. Paul had bulked up to a huge 230lb (16st 4lb) in preparation for the bout until Iron Mike was forced to withdraw. Instead, ex-UFC star-turned-bare-knuckle boxer Mike Perry, 32, stepped in as a replacement for a 200lb cruiserweight bout. READ MORE IN bSo Paul had to dramatically get down to 14st 4lb – losing over TWO STONE in just a month. He went on to win the fight after six rounds and three knockdowns but strength and conditioning coach Larry Wade admitted it took its toll. He said: “The last couple of months with Jake has been very challenging. “You go from thinking about one of the biggest fights in the world with Mike Tyson to deciding that maybe you’re not fighting at all and then kind of relaxing a bit to then find out, boom, week later you’re going to be fighting Mike Perry. Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Two different styles of fighters, two different styles of training. One in which Mike Tyson’s fighting two-minute rounds, Mike Perry’s fighting three-minute rounds which is a different kind of conditioning. “He had to go back, lock in and get some stuff done on top of the fact we had to drop a lot of weight to get there. Definitely took a team effort.”Tyson shows off incredible one-year body transformation for Jake Paul fight Paul, 27, will now fight Tyson, 58, this month but will not go up in weight as much as he did earlier in the year. Wade revealed: “He needed a break so we took a month off, got right back into it and now we’re getting ready for Mike. “We’re not as heavy as we were before which is a plus for us. I didn’t want us to go back up but you can guarantee he’s going to be ready fight night.”Jake Paul training to fight Mike TysonCredit: Youtube / Most Valuable PromotionsHe is not planning to pile on as much weight this time aroundCredit: Youtube / Most Valuable Promotions More

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      Mike Tyson vows to ‘SLAUGHTER’ Jake Paul and drags his own mother into war of words ahead of Netflix fight

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      MIKE TYSON has vowed to “SLAUGHTER” Jake Paul in their fight and dragged his own mother into the war of words. The heavyweight great returns to the ring on November 15 for a controversial clash against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul.Mike Tyson gives Jake Paul a shoveCredit: AFPTyson’s mum Lorna, who passed away from cancer in 1982It will be Tyson’s first professional fight in almost 20 YEARS – but he remains unfazed by the task at hand. He told talkSPORT: “I see him running around, I have to catch him and slaughter him. “No, [I don’t fear him] because he stepped into the ring. If my mother steps in the ring, she has a problem with me. “Whoever’s in that ring, they have a problem. Don’t go in the ring if you don’t want that problem.”READ MORE IN BOXINGTyson’s mum Lorna actually passed away from cancer in 1982 when the boxing legend was just 16. He was raised by his trainer and mentor Cus D’Amato and the coach’s wife Camille Ewald. But D’Amato also died in 1985 just a year before Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion of all time aged only 20. That kickstarted Iron Mike’s run as the Baddest Man on The Planet, which involved two title reigns. Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut he threw the towel in on his career in 2005 after quitting on his stool against Kevin McBride, who also works as a tree surgeon. Tyson did return for a 2020 exhibition with American great Roy Jones Jr – but it was nothing but a glorified sparring session between two icons.Mike Tyson looks ripped at 58 as former heavyweight champ shows off impressive physique before Jake Paul fightNow he will put his illustrious record on the line against 10-1 Paul – who only debuted in 2020. It has been professionally sanctioned over eight two-minute rounds – opposed to the usual three – with bigger 14oz gloves to be worn. Tyson will also have to undertake additional brain and heart tests due to his age after pulling out of the initial July 20 date due to a health precaution. He suffered an ulcer flare-up in his stomach during a flight but was later passed medically fit to resume training. And he talked down Paul’s chances of victory when probed on the controversial 30-YEAR age gap between them. He said: “He’s a good little fighter, but he only has [11] fights. That’s considered an amateur in our field.” More

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      Inside never-before-seen ringside seat for Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson that costs £1.5MILLION and includes a mini-fridge

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      NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN ringside seats for Jake Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson are being sold for £1.5MILLION. The YouTuber-turned-boxer takes on the heavyweight great on November 15 at the Dallas Cowboys’ 80,000-seat stadium in Texas. An inside look at the £1.5m ticket for Jake Paul vs Mike TysonCredit: XTwo fans will get a ringside suiteCredit: XThe suite is just six feet from the ringCredit: XThe package is never-before-seenCredit: XTickets are already on sale and range from £25-£40,000 – but that excludes the all-new “Owner’s Experience.” Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions banner are offering four packages for the bout with the most expensive costing $2m (£1.5m). That provides a specially made ringside suite for two, with an open bar and all-inclusive food menu.The suite features two comfy armchairs with drinks holders and a mini-fridge to keep the fight fans refreshed.READ MORE TYSON VS PAULIt is less than six feet from the ropes, the closest to the ring that patron seating has ever been approved by Texas boxing regulators.Security and escort is provided on the night as well as a locker room photo with each of Paul and Tyson with gloves signed by both. The £1.5m package also allows you to go on stage for the weigh-in a night before the fight. Two-nights of luxury accommodation at the official fight hotel or similar options for ten guests is also included. Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt will feature a penthouse suite for two, and four rooms to accommodate supplementary guests.Tyson, 58, returns for a professional boxing match for the first time in almost two decades to fight Paul, 27, who is 30 years his junior. Tyson shows off incredible one-year body transformation for Jake Paul fight And the two are expected to split a huge $80m (£60m) purse down the middle to mark Netflix’s first move into live boxing. Paul has ten wins and just one defeat in his boxing career, losing a split-decision to Tommy Fury, 25, in 2023. More

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      Mike Tyson insists £60m Jake Paul fight is NOT for the money and reveals why he accepted controversial Netflix bout

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      MIKE TYSON insists his £60million match against Jake Paul is NOT money-motivated. The heavyweight great returns to the ring on November 15 for a controversial clash against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul.Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: GettyIt will mark Netflix’s first foray into live boxing with the pair to split a massive $80million (£60m) purse down the middle. But Tyson – who blew through £250m during his superstar heyday – claims he is not back in boxing because of the mega-bucks on offer.He said: “The money from this fight is not going to change my lifestyle. This is not for financial reasons.“My life is not gonna change, not one per cent after this fight, I will always be able to live this way and I’m just doing it because I wanna test myself.”READ MORE IN BOXINGTyson returns for his first professional bout since 2005 – almost 20 YEARS after quitting on his stool against tree surgeon Kevin McBride. But he does so to headline in front of an expected crowd of nearly 80,000 at the Dallas Cowboy’s NFL stadium.Reflecting on his career, Tyson said: “Boxing’s changed tremendously and I mean, I’m doing it more so now changing it by doing this fight.“So I’m a part of boxing changing as well. When you think about it, not being egotistical, who else can do this?Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“Just think about it. Go ahead and I’m not trying to jerk myself off, but who else could do this? Nobody, huh?”Tyson’s already slammed comeback faced further scrutiny when he was was forced to pull out of the initial July 20 date due to a health precaution.Mike Tyson reveals his kids’ reaction to accepting Jake Paul fight after admitting they are FANS of YouTube star Iron Mike suffered an ulcer flare-up in his stomach during a flight – but has since been passed medically fit to resume training.Although he will also have to undergo extra heart and brain checks due to his age while both will be subject to drug testing. Amid the safety concerns, Tyson hit back: “I’m just doing really well.“I’m very grateful that I’m doing well. I’m just looking forward to the fight, really looking forward to it.”Even when Tyson last fought two decades ago it was clear to see his days as the Baddest Man on The Planet were far behind him. But he says just a fraction of his brilliant best will be enough to beat 10-1 Paul. He said: “When you think about it regardless of how old I am, this guy only has ten fights.“He only has ten fights, if I can fight a little bit with my experience, he only has ten f***ing fights, okay?READ MORE SUN STORIES“If I can fight 10 per cent of what I was, he only has ten fights, he couldn’t match that.“And that’s being sincere. If I’m 10 per cent, he can’t match it.” More