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    Ronaldinho’s son, 19, moves to England with influencer girlfriend as he follows in Barcelona legend’s footsteps

    RONALDINHO’S son has moved to England and is set to play for Burnley.Joao Mendes, 19, has made a permanent move to the UK with his girlfriend Giovanna Buscacio, 24.Ronaldinho’s son Joao Mendes has moved to England with his girlfriendCredit: @giobuscacio/NewsflashMendes is following in his father Ronaldinho’s footsteps in footballCredit: @_mendesjoao_/NewsflashMendes is set to play for Burnley in the ChampionshipCredit: @_mendesjoao_/NewsflashMendes has moved to the UK with his influencer girlfriend Giovanna BuscacioCredit: @_mendesjoao_/NewsflashGiovanna has over 131,000 followers on InstagramCredit: @giobuscacio/NewsflashMendes was pictured with a Clarets shirt in August after reportedly signing with the Championship outfit.Reports now suggest the winger, who could start out in Burnley’s Under-21 side, has now moved to Manchester.The Brazilian has reportedly been living in Manchester since September with his influencer girlfriend with whom he’s been with for two years.Giovanna has over 131,000 followers on Instagram and has been sharing several snaps on social media showing their new life in England.Read More on FootballMendes has been following in his father’s footsteps since the age of 13 when he started playing club football in Brazil.The led the forward to Barcelona’s famous La Masia academy where he played until June.Mendes’ contract with Burnley will reportedly run for the next two years.Ronaldinho, 44, burst onto the scene in the 2002 World Cup when he helped Brazil lift the trophy by beating Germany in the final.Most read in ChampionshipThat led to a lucrative move to Barcelona in 2003 where he amassed a staggering total of 94 goals and 71 assists in 207 appearances.The star forward also won two LaLiga titles, the 2005 Ballon d’Or and the 2006 Champions League during his five-year stint with Barca.Watch as Lamine Yamal, 17, stars alongside Ronaldinho and Barcelona legends in incredible new kit advertThe Brazil legend rolled credits on his 17-year career, which also saw him playing for Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan, in 2015 with 33 goals in 97 caps.Giovanna has already started sharing snaps from their new life in EnglandCredit: @giobuscacio/NewsflashMendes is set to start playing for Burnley’s Under-21 sideCredit: @_mendesjoao_/NewsflashGiovanna shares a series of glam pics on social mediaCredit: @giobuscacio/NewsflashGiovanna will be rooting for Mendes from the standsCredit: @giobuscacio/Newsflash More

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    ‘What’s happened’ say fans as they fear Jake Paul is ‘going to get slept’ by Mike Tyson after seeing sparring footage

    JAKE PAUL has released sparring footage ahead of his fight against Mike Tyson – but fans have been left asking questions. The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces heavyweight icon Tyson on November 15 in a bout widely slammed over the 30-year age gap.Jake Paul in sparring for his fight against Mike TysonCredit: @jakepaulJake Paul gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at his trainingCredit: @jakepaulAnd Paul – who is moving up to heavyweight – gave fans a rare glimpse into his preparations by releasing a short clip in sparring.But one said: “Better do better than that. Mike Tyson’s gonna take your head off.”Another added: “Jake Paul going to get slept fighting like that.”One asked: “Dude looks slow and sloppy what happened to him?”READ MORE IN BOXINGBut his former trainer BJ Flores argued: “That jab to the body sets up a heavy right hand all day. “Great punch selection. Insane pace for a heavyweight.”Tyson, 58, has also released carefully crafted training montages with fans equally worried with what they see. The already controversial clash was further scrutinised when Tyson pulled out of the initial July 20 date after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe has since been deemed medically fit to continue training and is required to undergo additional brain and hearts tests ahead of his fight.Paul, 27, meanwhile has ten wins and only one loss in the boxing ring, losing a 2023 split-decision to Tommy Fury, 25.Fans predict a ‘sad day’ when Mike Tyson fights Jake Paul as boxing legend, 58, reveals training footage ahead of boutTyson will return for his first pro fight since 2005 despite facing Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout in 2020.His comeback also marks Netflix’s first move into live boxing while the Dallas Cowboy’s 80,000-seat stadium plays host.But Paul has been forced to defend the fight for the ages.He told the Daily Mail: “Mike does what Mike wants to do, and he’s the one that you know wanted to make this a pro fight.”He’s still wanting to do it, and he believes he can beat my ass truly behind the scenes. ‘To him, age is just a number, and he does look athletic, he does look strong, and he does look good on the mitts so we’ll see how it translates to the ring.”Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: REX More

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    Fans predict a ‘sad day’ when Mike Tyson fights Jake Paul as boxing legend, 58, reveals training footage ahead of bout

    BOXING fans are bracing themselves for a “sad day” when Mike Tyson fights Jake Paul after his training camp footage was released. The heavyweight boxing icon faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul on November 15 in a bout widely slammed over the 30-year age gap.Mike Tyson in training to fight Jake PaulCredit: Instagram / miketysonFans have been left fearing the worstCredit: Instagram / miketysonTyson has been attempting to roll back the clock in the gym and has offered supporters tiny glimpses of his preparations. But his latest carefully crafted montage had fans fearing the worst. One said: “Will be a sad day when Jake stops him.”Another added: “Nicely edited means nothing.”READ MORE IN BOXINGOne commented: “Notice how none of these clips are longer than 2 seconds?”But another did argue: “He looks great, and I hope he KOs Paul. But I don’t think he should be fighting.”Tyson, 58, was forced to pull out of the initial July 20 date after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach.He has since been deemed medically fit to continue training and is required to undergo additional brain and hearts tests ahead of his fight.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul, 27, has ten wins and only one loss in the boxing ring, losing a 2023 split-decision to Tommy Fury, 25.Tyson meanwhile returns for his first pro fight since 2005 despite facing Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout in 2020.Mike Tyson sends chilling warning that Jake Paul ‘has to go’ as he claims ‘I started his career, now I’ll finish him’ His comeback also marks Netflix’s first move into live boxing while the Dallas Cowboy’s 80,000-seat stadium plays host.But Paul has been forced to defend the fight and told the Daily Mail: “Mike does what Mike wants to do, and he’s the one that you know wanted to make this a pro fight.”He’s still wanting to do it, and he believes he can beat my ass truly behind the scenes. ‘To him, age is just a number, and he does look athletic, he does look strong, and he does look good on the mitts so we’ll see how it translates to the ring.”Tyson shoving Jake Paul ahead of their fightCredit: AFP More

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    Jake Paul fires dig at Mike Tyson, 58, for demanding boxing rule change ahead of controversial Netflix fight

    JAKE PAUL has fired a dig at Mike Tyson for demanding the rules be changed ahead of their controversial fight. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faces heavyweight boxing icon Tyson on November 15 in a bout widely slammed over the 30-year age gap. Jake Paul fired a dig at Mike Tyson for demanding the rules be changed for their fightCredit: RexThe fight is set to be professionally sanctioned with records going on the line – but with modified rules. Paul claimed Tyson requested shorter two minutes rounds – opposed to the usual three – with bigger 14oz gloves also to be worn. He told the Daily Mail: “It’s interesting, I’m just, I’m just basing s*** off of facts.”He’s like, ‘Watch your shape, watch your shape’. I’m like, ‘Alright, but you watch it’.READ MORE IN BOXING”It could be to his advantage. I think it’s also smart that he’s doing that. I’m fighting on all of his rules and what he wanted.”He wanted it to be a pro fight. He wanted eight, two-minute rounds. So I’m giving him everything he wants.”I’m going to his playground, and I’m going to beat his ass. I mean, it’s just being alert and knowing what to do in that situation.”Tyson, 58, was forced to pull out of the initial July 20 date after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe has since been deemed medically fit to continue training and is required to undergo additional brain and hearts tests ahead of his fight. Paul, 27, has ten wins and only one loss in the boxing ring, losing a 2023 split-decision to Tommy Fury, 25. Mike Tyson sends chilling warning that Jake Paul ‘has to go’ as he claims ‘I started his career, now I’ll finish him’ Tyson meanwhile returns for his first pro fight since 2005 despite facing Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout in 2020. His comeback also marks Netflix’s first move into live boxing while the Dallas Cowboy’s 80,000-seat stadium plays host. Paul was forced to defend the fight and said: “Mike does what Mike wants to do, and he’s the one that you know wanted to make this a pro fight. “He’s still wanting to do it, and he believes he can beat my ass truly behind the scenes. ‘To him, age is just a number, and he does look athletic, he does look strong, and he does look good on the mitts so we’ll see how it translates to the ring.” More

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    Micah Richards calls out winner of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson after training session with Kate Abdo’s husband Malik Scott

    MICAH RICHARDS wants to fight the winner between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson after training with Kate Abdo’s husband. The former Manchester City defender was taken on the boxing pads by coach and ex-fighter Malik Scott, who married presenter Abdo in September. Micah Richards wants to fight the winner between Jake Paul and Mike TysonCredit: CBS SportsMalik Scott training Richards on the padsRichards showed off his boxing skillsKate Abdo is now married to boxing coach ScottCredit: Instagram / katescottRichards fires off combinations to the surprise of his CBS panel including Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry. Host Abdo asks: “Very nice. Misfits Boxing? Celebrity fight, will that be calling for you? “Have we got any beef with anyone we can settle? Let’s make some money.”Richards, 36, replied: “Jake Paul’s fighting Mike Tyson, isn’t he? So, I’m next. Iron Mike Jr is what they’re calling me.”READ MORE IN footballBut Arsenal legend Henry warned: “Be careful what you wish for.”YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, 27, faces heavyweight boxing icon Tyson, 58, on November 15 in a controversial clash. Tyson has not fought professionally since 2005 and was forced out of the original July 20 fight after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach. But he has been deemed medically fit to resume training and will undergo additional brain and heart exams ahead of the fight. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul, who is 10-1 as a boxer, spoke out amid criticism of the bout, which will be Netflix’s first live boxing event. He told the Daily Mail: “I would say say it to Mike Tyson’s face and see what happens.Mike Tyson sends chilling warning that Jake Paul ‘has to go’ as he claims ‘I started his career, now I’ll finish him’ “Mike does what Mike wants to do, and he’s the one that you know wanted to make this a pro fight. “He’s still wanting to do it, and he believes he can beat my ass truly behind the scenes. “To him, age is just a number, and he does look athletic, he does look strong, and he does look good on the mitts so we’ll see how it translates to the ring.”Mike Tyson faces Jake Paul on November 15Credit: Getty More

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    Jake Paul given court date for Eddie Hearn’s $100million defamation lawsuit after motion to have it dismissed is denied

    JAKE PAUL has been given an October 16 court date for Eddie Hearn’s $100million defamation lawsuit.The YouTube star-turned-boxer saw his motion to have the £75m case thrown out rejected by a New York judge.Jake Paul is preparing to take on Mike Tyson in the ringCredit: ReutersPromoter Eddie Hearn launched the lawsuit against Paul in 2022Credit: ReutersIt comes as the 27-year-old prepares to face legend Mike Tyson, 58, in a professional fight on November 15.Promoter Hearn and Matchroom Boxing launched a lawsuit against Paul in September 2022 over comments the American made about a fight judge.Hearn was accused of paying Glen Feldman to score bouts in favour of Katie Taylor against Amanda Serrano and Anthony Joshua in his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.Serrano was in the MVP (Most Valuable Promotions) team, which Paul co-founded with Nakis Bidarian in 2021. READ MORE IN BOXINGA court judge has denied Paul’s motion to dismiss the defamation case.The lawsuit is now due to proceed, starting with a court date in little more than a fortnight’s time.Hearn is suing for damages of more than $100m (£75m).Meanwhile, Paul is also getting ready for a potential onslaught from Tyson early in next month’s controversial bout.The 31-year age gap has raised eyebrows.Most read in BoxingAnd Paul, who has a 10-1 record, warned the Baddest Man on The Planet he’ll get a shock if he tries to finish the contest quickly.He told the Daily Mail: “I could definitely see him trying to [go for an early KO], but he’ll find out very quickly that I also have a ton of power.”Mike Tyson sends chilling warning that Jake Paul ‘has to go’ as he claims ‘I started his career, now I’ll finish him’ But in a promo video, Tyson’s team claimed the ex-world champion was preparing to “throw not just one bomb” but “missile after missile”.They added: “If the fight were today, Jake Paul would be done.” More

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    Watch British rapper’s ferocious boxing training session as fans beg him to fight Jake Paul and ‘slap a YouTuber about’

    RAPPER Bugzy Malone had fans begging him to fight Jake Paul after releasing footage of an explosive boxing training session.The music artist – real name Aaron Daniel Davies – boxed as a teenager after coming out of prison.Bugzy Malone released explosive boxing trainingCredit: InstagramFans want him to fight Jake PaulCredit: InstagramYouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul is 10-1 as a boxerCredit: Getty He remains a big fan of the sport and is friends with professional fighters Lyndon Arthur and Zelfa Barrett.Bugzy – who made his acting debut in Guy Ritchie’s 2019 movie The Gentlemen – continues to train in boxing as part of his fitness regime.In a recent Instagram post, the singer, 33, showed off his hand speed on the pads with a trainer hammering in hooks.Fans flooded the comment section to demand fights against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul and American legend Floyd Mayweather. READ MORE IN BOXINGOne said: “I feel like you’ll be fighting Floyd soon.”Another added: “Getting ready to take Floyd’s 0.”One reacted: “I hope Jake Paul calls you out, so you can teach him a lesson.”Another said: “You have a boxing match ASAP bro you can box. Go slap a youtuber about and get a couple milli.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul, 27, is 10-1 in the boxing ring and faces boxing great Mike Tyson, 58, on November 15 in his biggest yet most controversial fight. Mayweather, 47, meanwhile officially retired in 2017 but continues to box in exhibition bouts. British rap star and actor reveals talks to fight Floyd Mayweather as Eddie Hearn teases UK venueBugzy claimed on Eddie Hearns’s podcast that he has turned down boxing bouts before but was approached to face Mayweather. He said: “Before I even thought of, ‘Hold on, am I getting my head punched in there all night long?’ I just said, ‘Yeah.'”He said, ‘Floyd Sr likes your physique, he said you look strong.’ So then we start talking to them about the weight, like, ‘What do you want me to weigh on this night?'”And they’re like, ‘Yeah, you can come in heavier.’ And I thought, ‘Flipping heck, that gives me a puncher’s chance.'”Mayweather has shared the ring with the likes of Paul’s brother Logan before and Bugzy gives himself a puncher’s chance in the bout. He said: “That Logan Paul, I reckon he’s a decent boxer, he looks OK, he’s an athlete.”However, it looked like he caught Floyd with a shot and after it, it didn’t look like he knew exactly what to do. If I caught Floyd with a shot, I’d know what to do.”So I’d have thought one or two things are gonna happen, I’m gonna get punched up all night and I’m not going to be able to touch him or I do touch him, if I touch him, I hurt him.”If I hurt him, with the right training I reckon I could follow it up with a second phase attack and potentally get him out of there.”So I thought, feels like Floyd is still taking chances if he’s saying I can come in a bit heavier.”Obviously, I’m a busy bee, and if I’m going to take a slot out of my life to live as a proper boxer, train for flipping 12 weeks to go in a boxing ring and risk it all, I’m going to try and make it happen.READ MORE SUN STORIES”So in my long song I just mention it and I just say, ‘If Floyd really wants to fight, I’ll walk the walk.'”These YouTube guys and all that, I don’t fancy putting my name next to that. If I’m going to step out of my lane it has to really make sense.”Rapper Bugzy Malone boxed during his youthCredit: Getty More

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    Mike Tyson insider reveals strategy for Jake Paul fight after fresh health concerns arise for boxing legend

    MIKE TYSON’s strategy for his showdown with Jake Paul has sensationally been revealed by a camp insider.The former undisputed heavyweight champion will throw down with the YouTube sensation in a controversial crossover clash on Netflix next month.Mike Tyson is set to throw down with Jake Paul in a shock showdown next monthCredit: REXBoxing legend Tyson is a huge underdog going into the Texas tussleCredit: GETTYIron Mike plans to go hell for leather in the controversial crossover clashCredit: INSTAGRAM@MIKETYSONTyson is a huge underdog going into the Texas tussle due to the staggering 31-YEAR age difference between himself and The Problem Child.Iron Mike struck fear into the hearts of heavyweights around the world in the late ’80s and early ’90s with his ferocious style, which he plans to utilise against Paul.A member of Tyson’s team said in a recently released promo video: “We’re not looking to throw just one bomb. We want to throw missile after missile.”Tyson, who hasn’t fought since his Covid clash with Roy Jones Jr in 2020, has been hard at work in the gym trying to get his near-pensioner-aged body into fighting shape.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd one of the boxing legend’s trainers has claimed Paul would be in a world of trouble if he were to step into the ring right now.He said: “If the fight were today, Jake Paul would be done.”He throws missiles, not just one bomb. The bombs, they come one after another.”Tyson, however, is feeling every bit his 58 years ahead of his ring return, recently admitting: “It’s hard to walk right now.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”But two months from now I’m going to be perfect. The fight is won in the gym.”Listen, I’ll do anything that will help me.Mike Tyson sends chilling warning that Jake Paul ‘has to go’ as he claims ‘I started his career, now I’ll finish him’ “I’m going to enjoy my time here tonight with all my childhood friends, and the hell with Jake Paul.”Tyson will be handsomely rewarded for his Dallas dust-up with Paul but insists his decision to return to the ring isn’t financially motivated.The New Yorker recently admitted: “I’m a glory junkie. I love people thinking about me all day.”I’d rather live a short life of glory than a long life of obscurity. It’s just who I am.“This is all I started fighting for – to get all this f***ing status.”I’m going to be chasing it for the rest of my life. I know that.”I’m never going to get what I want, because I’m one of those gluttons for pain. I can never get enough.” More