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      ‘I’ve never been more confident in Mike Tyson,’ say fans as Jake Paul releases bizarre bench press video

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      MIKE TYSON fans are confident he’ll do a number on Jake Paul after the social media sensation released a bizarre training video.The former undisputed heavyweight champion will return to the ring on November 15 for a shock crossover clash with the YouTuber-turned-boxer.Boxing legend Mike Tyson is a huge underdog going into his clash with Jake PaulCredit: APBut Paul’s recent bizarre bench press video has changed some fight fans’ views on the fightCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAULThe YouTuber left his followers baffled by posting a video of himself bench-pressing fake weights while wearing a fat suitCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAULFather Time is well and truly not on the side of Tyson, who is a whopping 31 YEARS Paul’s senior.Tyson’s early training footage for the Texas tussle has left many fight fans fearing for his safety.However, several have changed their tune after Paul posted a peculiar video of him proclaiming to bench press 227kg while wearing a fat suit.Before setting up for the lift, Paul roared: “New PR, 500lbs. I’m the strongest heavyweight in existence, no spot.”READ MORE ON PAUL VS TYSONThe 27-year-old was cheered on by his pals as he completed the lift with weights which clearly didn’t add up too the incredible figure he proclaimed to be benching.The video received a slew of comments, with one viewer saying: “Is he pregnant?Another said: “I’ve never been more confident in Mike Tyson than after watching this video that Jake Paul just put out on Instagram.”And another said: “Why Jake built like Tyson Fury?”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOne remarked: “Never in my life have I cheered more for Mike Tyson.”Another chimed in: “What does faking a bench press of 405 do for your career? Smh I don’t get it.”Fans say ‘I’m a believer now’ as Mike Tyson, 58, makes emotional admission ahead of Jake Paul boxing showdownPaul’s older brother Logan couldn’t help but comment on the clip, chiming in: “When you due, bro?”Jake later chimed in: “Name a stronger pregnant person than me…”Ex-Disney star Jake has been lambasted for throwing down with the near-pensioner-aged Tyson but has repeatedly boasted about the huge payday he’ll receive for the Netflix fight.When asked if fighting ‘Iron Mike’ will bring “validity” to his boxing career, he said last month: “I didn’t bring him to do s***; I’m here to make $40m and knock out a legend.”I don’t give a f*** about anything else, he’s the one who wanted it to be a pro fight and he’s going to get his ass knocked out for real.”You’re going to see on his record; Jake Paul KOs Mike Tyson; I’m not here to do s**t except make a bag.”Every time fighters sit across from me and it’s ‘YouTuber this and Disney kid that’ and they end up on the canvas… this is going to be no different.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I brought this deal to this old ass motherf***er, we signed the contract with Netflix and we brought him the deal.”You’re welcome, my son.” More

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      Fans say ‘shows how irrelevant he really is’ about Tommy Fury as they spot Tyson doesn’t want to sit next to his brother

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      TOMMY FURY was labelled as “irrelevant” by fans after he was spotted in the back seats for Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois.The former Love Island star made his first public appearance following his split with long-term partner Molly-Mae Hughes.Fans highlighted how Tommy Fury was sat away from older brother TysonCredit: YouTube / DAZN BoxingThey were separated by a few rows in the VIP sectionCredit: YouTube / DAZN BoxingFury was booed by the Wembley crowd as he made his first public appearance after his split with Molly-Mae HughesCredit: DAZNThe Wembley crowd made their feelings clear on Tommy as the camera panned to him before the Battle of Britain title clash got underway.They roundly booed TNT as he cupped his ear when appearing on the big screen.In contrast, Gypsy King Tyson received a far nicer reception as cheers echoed around the stadium – packed with a record-breaking British boxing attendance of at least 96,000 – when he appeared.And fans highlighted how the 36-year-old was sitting away from his younger brother.READ MORE IN BOXINGTaking to social media, one fan said: “Shows you how irrelevant Tommy Fury really is when his brother Tyson Fury doesn’t even sit with him.”A second said: “Fancy some company at Wembley? Wee alone lad.”A third added: “Cheer up mate looking miserable on TV.”Another said: “Tommy Fury looks sad in the crowd man.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSFury, 25, recently hit headlines with Molly-Mae after he was accused of cheating on her, an allegation he strongly denies.Ahead of the fight, which Dubois won with a fifth round knockout, Tommy was on stage at Boxpark Wembley for a Q&A session.’That’s cost me £150m, silly c–t’, rants Tyson Fury in immediate aftermath to Anthony Joshua’s KO vs Daniel DuboisIn it he opened up on his personal life, saying: “Quite a lot [has happened] to be honest… “A lot’s been happening, some good some bad, but media’s going to be the media at the end of the day.Timeline of Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury’s splitAfter five years together, Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury split up in August 2024.At around 4pm on Wednesday, August 14, Molly-Mae and Tommy suffer an explosive showdown and Molly-Mae announces her split from fiancé Tommy Fury, saying ‘ I never imagined our story would end, especially not this way’.An hour later Tommy shares a separate and brief statement confirming they have parted ways, and thanks Molly-Mae for making him ‘a dad’.The real reason they split emerges and on Thursday, August 15 The Sun reveals how Molly-Mae learned Tommy had cheated on her – leading to an explosive showdown.On Saturday, August 17, The Sun reveals how Molly-Mae had been sent an upsetting video showing Tommy kissing a girl in a nightclub in North Macedonia on a lads holiday. Exactly one week after the split a Danish woman accused of getting close to Tommy speaks to The Sun. On Wednesday, August 21, she denies she is the girl who kissed Tommy.”But let’s talk some boxing. I’m excited to be at Wembley and I think it’s going to be a great night of boxing. “I’m looking forward to every single fight on the card and I think there’s going to be some explosive fights going on.”Fury is looking to return to the ring in December following a hand injury.He revealed he is happy to fight “anybody” but caveated he preferred if they were a “proper fighter”, rather than an Influencer-turned-boxer such as Jake Paul or KSI.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe said: “I do want to fight a proper fighter – I don’t want to mess around with all these idiots. “I want to get back in the ring and perfect the craft properly and get some more fights going.”Round by round: How Dubois demolished JoshuaANTHONY JOSHUA bravely picked himself up from the floor against Daniel Dubois – until he could no more.AJ was floored four times in five rounds by Dubois before a thudding counter right closed the show in dramatic fashion.Here, SunSport’s Jack Figg takes you round-by-round from the Wembley war.ROUND 1Dubois comes out sharp with the jab as Joshua bounces around struggling to deal with the piston-like left.Huge right hand from Dubois has AJ staggering backwards with his hands far too low from the opening bell.Joshua made to pay for the mistake as he circles out with his hands down and gets dropped by an overhand right.ROUND 2Joshua – saved only by the bell after being floored – struggles to get going as he takes shots to the face.AJ is tottering and teetering around the ring with his guard again dangerously low and inviting pressure on.Joshua is attempting to get back into the bout but his jab looks far too lazy – he doesn’t look to have recovered from the knockdown.ROUND 3AJ comes out with more intent but swings wildly with a right and connects with only thin air.Dubois pours on the pressure and hammers Joshua into the corner scoring another knockdown.The bell sounds but Dubois lands one or two afterwards – again AJ is saved by the clock as the writing looks on the wall.ROUND 4Disaster strikes again with Joshua floored once more – losing his balance as he touches the canvas.The referee gives AJ another fighting chance and Dubois lands a low blow – giving the challenger some valuable respite.Dubois slows down as four rounds come to a close with Joshua showing sensational resilience to hang in there.ROUND 5Joshua lands a huge right hand and Dubois legs buckle – an astonishing turnaround looks to be on the cards.AJ pins Dubois onto the ropes and attempts one of his signature uppercuts but the countering right hand gets there first.Joshua is caught flush on the chin, dropped once more and this time out for good. 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      Tommy Fury ‘BOOED by whole of Wembley’ after split from Molly-Mae as he watches Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois

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      TOMMY FURY was BOOED by ‘the whole of Wembley’ following his break-up with Molly-Mae Hague.The 2019 Love Islander – who met influencer Molly-Mae on the hit ITV show – was ringside ahead of Anthony Joshua’s fight with Daniel Dubois. Tommy Fury was on the end of resounding boos at WembleyFury cupped his ear at the booing crowdBut after coming up on the big screen, Fury was met with a chorus of boos sparking a cupping of the ear reaction from the 10-0 boxer. Fans were quick to react as one said: “Tommy Fury showed on screen at the fight and booed, Wembley is team Molly Mae.”Another added: “At AJ vs Dubois and everyone’s just boo’d Tommy Fury when he came up on the screen, Molly-Mae has more fans than we thought.”One joked: “Tommy fury booed by the whole of Wembley.” READ MORE IN BOXINGFury last year beat YouTube’s biggest boxing stars in Jake Paul and KSI. But recently he has hit unwanted headlines following his shock split with Molly-Mae amid cheating allegations that he denies. Fury, 25, beat Paul, 27, in Saudi Arabia by split-decision in February 2023 following years of bitter feuding. He then edged past British rival KSI, 31, in a controversial decision last October but needed hand surgery afterwards. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt has kept Fury out of the ring although he is eyeing a return before the year is over. He said on his YouTube channel: “I’m feeling good. I’m feeling fresh.Tommy Fury calls out Jake Paul to MMA rematch after £15m two-fight offer and vows to ‘smash his face in’“My hand is back in use. In the last two weeks, I’ve started using my hand again. That’s feeling good. Hopefully, stay on track and fight in December.“That’s what I’d like to do but right now it’s just about getting fit and getting back in shape. 7lbs down already.”Fury has even entertained the idea of a rematch with Paul in the cage after previously being offered £15m to fight the American in boxing and MMA. Tommy Fury calls out Jake Paul to MMA rematch after £15m two-fight offer and vows to ‘smash his face in’ More

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      Mike Tyson finally reveals why he’s fighting Jake Paul insisting it’s NOT the mega payday ahead of crossover clash

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      MIKE TYSON has finally revealed why he’s fighting Jake Paul – and it has nothing to do with the mega payday he’ll receive for the bout.The boxing legend will lace up his gloves in November at the ripe old age of 58 for a controversial crossover clash with the YouTube sensation.Boxing legend Mike Tyson will throw down with YouTube sensation Jake Paul in NovemberCredit: APMany fight fans believe the 58-year-old has taken the fight because he needs the moneyCredit: GETTYBut the former undisputed heavyweight champ insists that couldn’t be any further from the caseCredit: EPAIron Mike looked like a shell of the man who struck fear into the hearts of heavyweights in the late ’80s and early ’90’s when he returned to the ring for a Covid clash with Roy Jones Jr in November 2020.Money is at the top of many fight fans’ lists of reasons why the near-pensioner-aged Tyson has decided to throw down with the 27-year-old.But the weed mogul recently said: “I could be waiting on a check every day from cannabis.”That’s bulls*** for me. I’m a man; I want to go out there and I want to expose myself to risk.READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAUL”Sometimes I want to see who I really am. I want to see what I’m really made out of. I want to perform in front of the world.”To me, that’s all I ever knew how to do since I was 14.”This fight is not going to change my life financially enough. This is just what I want to do.”The addictive feeling of having his hand raised has also played a huge factor in the former undisputed heavyweight champion’s decision to return to the ring.Most read in Boxing“I’m a glory junkie,” Tyson admitted. “I love people thinking about me all day.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”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.Mike Tyson pulls out bag of drugs in middle of podcast leaving Logan Paul stunned “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.”The whopping 31-YEAR age difference between Tyson and Paul was the root cause of the outrage surrounding the Texas tussle.And Tyson set alarm bells ringing this month by admitting his gruelling training camp is taking its toll on his body.In a frank admission to USA Today, he said: “It’s hard to walk right now.”But two months from now I’m going to be perfect. The fight is won in the gym.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Listen, I’ll do anything that will help me.”I’m going to enjoy my time here tonight with all my childhood friends, and the hell with Jake Paul.”Mike Tyson training ahead of Jake Paul bout, https://twitter.com/MikeTysonCredit: Reuters More

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      Borussia Dortmund star’s Wag deletes Instagram post after fans spot she was watching WRONG match

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      BORUSSIA DORTMUND ace Yan Couto’s girlfriend was left with egg on her face after an embarrassing gaffe on social media.Couto, 22, played for Dortmund on Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Club Brugge at the Jan Breydel Stadium.Yan Couto’s girlfriend Mariana David had to delete a post from her Instagram storyCredit: Instagram @yan.coutoMariana shared a screenshot from a video game rather than Borussia Dortmund’s win over Club BruggeCredit: Instagram @mariianadavidCouto’s partner Mariana is a dentist, model and content creatorCredit: Instagram @mariianadavidCouto plays for Dortmund on loan from Manchester CityCredit: Instagram @mariianadavidThe right-back’s partner Mariana David didn’t follow him to Belgium and instead sent a message of support.Mariana posted a screenshot that appeared to be from the game on Instagram claiming to be watching her other half in action from afar.She added the following caption: “Even from afar, I’m always keeping my fingers crossed for you.”Couto replied to the model’s story after full-time with a post of his own that read: “I love you.”Read More on FootballHowever, things quickly became awkward for the content creator, who had to delete her story so that it was no longer visible for her 107,000 followers.That is because fans noticed that the snapshot was actually taken from a video game rather than the real match.A YouTuber replayed the game from his console and Mariana had been fooled into reposting it as the actual fixture.Couto’s partner is active on social media and her bio says she is also a dentist.Most read in Champions LeagueBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMariana is also a model, who finished inside the top 10 at the Miss Grand Brazil beauty pageant back in 2020.Couto joined Dortmund on loan from Manchester City this summer following last year’s stint at Girona.Man City vs Arsenal WagsThe full-back came on three minutes before full-time at Brugge and helped BVB win 3-0 in their first Champions League match after last season’s final.Mariana supports Couto during his football matchesCredit: Instagram @mariianadavidMariana has also taken part in beauty pageants in BrazilCredit: Instagram @mariianadavidCouto spent last season on loan with Girona and Mariana supported himCredit: Instagram @mariianadavidCouto responded to Mariana’s awkward post on social mediaCredit: Instagram @mariianadavid More

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      Jake Paul set for career change that is ‘not easy to do’ after controversial Mike Tyson boxing fight

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      JAKE PAUL is in line for a career change that is “not easy to do” after his boxing fight with Mike Tyson. The YouTuber-turned-boxer, 27, faces heavyweight great Tyson, 58, on November 15 in a clash that has attracted controversy over the age gap.Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: EPABut Paul is also primed to make his MMA debut next year after signing a deal with the Professional Fighters League. PFL CEO Peter Murray revealed the American could cross over from the ring to the cage right after fighting Tyson. He told Sportskeeda: “Yeah, we’re lining it up.“Obviously, Jake is finishing up boxing this year, with this massive fight against Mike Tyson.READ MORE IN BOXING”Then a lot of planning is going into Jake Paul’s debut in 2025 and we’ll be sharing those details after Jake gets in the ring with Mike Tyson and we lay out our schedule for Super Fights next year.”Paul is 10-1 as a boxer with his only defeat coming against Tommy Fury in February 2023 – a month before signing with the PFL.And the PFL publicly offered Fury £15m to rematch Paul in the ring before a trilogy bout in the cage. The 2019 Love Island star – who recently split with Molly-Mae Hague – has since called out Paul to an MMA bout. Most read in BoxingMurray meanwhile promised that Paul’s debut MMA opponent will be a notable one.He said: “Plenty of options and Jake is committed to fighting a very, very credible, well-rounded MMA fighter, and [it’s] not easy to do. “It’s not easy to cross over from boxing into MMA. You know, the crossover from MMA or other disciplines into boxing is a lot easier.”Francis Ngannou brutally warns Jake Paul against fighting ‘mean’ 6ft 4in UFC champ after boxing callout More

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      Who is Thomas Partey’s fiancée Janine Mackson?

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      THOMAS Partay and his Arsenal teammates lost out to Manchester City on the last day of the season in the tightest of races to win the 2023/24 Premier League.But his love life seems to be on the up-and-up — here’s everything we know about the defensive midfielder’s fiancée Janine Mackson.Janine Mackson is Thomas Partey’s fiancéeCredit: Instagram @janinetomiThey share a daughter togetherCredit: Instagram @janinetomiWho is Thomas Partey’s fiancée Janine Mackson?Janine Mackson is engaged to Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey, who currently plays for Arsenal in the Premier League.She is a British-born model, social media personality and influencer.The 30-year-old is signed up to the Body London modelling agency.As of September 19, 2024, Janine has over 17,000 followers on Instagram.read more on thomas parteyDespite dating a top footballer and working in the public eye, Janine keeps her personal information very private.Thomas and Janine’s relationship historyAccording to reports, they got together sometime in 2022 — but decided to keep their romance under wraps.In June 2023, Janine visited Ghana, where she was introduced to Thomas’ family.The couple’s relationship gained public attention in October 2023 when Janine announced her pregnancy on Instagram.Most read in FootballShe shared photos of her baby bump, celebrating what she described as a “new beginning” for the couple, bringing their previously private relationship into the spotlight.Do Thomas and Janine have children?On January 23, 2024, the couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl.Arsenal’s Thomas Partey among six Premier League stars rushed to safety after Ghana fans invade pitch and hurl missilesJanine shared the news on her Instagram page, posting a picture of their newborn in a cot with both parents’ hands reaching out to the baby.She captioned the image with the words “The biggest blessing”, expressing their joy at becoming parents.Thomas also re-shared the announcement on his own account, confirming the news to his followers.So far the couple has not publicly revealed their baby girl’s name.Thomas proposed to Janine on an unspecified beachCredit: XTheir daughter was born in January 2024Credit: Instagram @janinetomiAre Janine and Thomas married?Their relationship progressed through yet another milestone in May 2024, when Thomas proposed to Janine.The engagement came just three months after the birth of their daughter, further solidifying their commitment to each other.Thomas proposed to Janine on Friday, May 24, 2024, while they were on holiday.Although neither of them revealed the location of their romantic trip, the footballer got down on one knee to a beautiful beach backdrop at sunset.The couple then shared a lovely dinner together, which was set up at the beachside after the proposal.READ MORE SUN STORIESThomas popped the question just five days after Arsenal lost the 2023/24 Premier League title to Manchester City.Janine shared pictures of the romantic occasion on her Instagram stories, showing the beach proposal and her engagement ring. More

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      Mike Tyson sparks fresh health fears with concerning admission as controversial Jake Paul fight draws near

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      MIKE TYSON has sparked fresh concerns over his health ahead of his showdown with Jake Paul.The former undisputed heavyweight champion returns to the ring on November 15 for a controversial clash with the YouTube sensation.Mike Tyson throws down with YouTube sensation Jake Paul on November 15Credit: GETTYIron Mike is hard at work in the ring ahead of the controversial crossover clashCredit: INSTAGRAM@MIKETYSONBut the 58-year-old has sparked fresh health fears with his latest training camp admissionCredit: AFPThe pair were initially slated to throw down on July 20 but the bout was rescheduled after Iron Mike suffered a medical emergency onboard a flight from Miami to Los Angeles.Tyson has recovered from the stomach ulcer flare-up that forced the postponement of the bout and is hard at work in the gym.But the boxing legend is feeling every bit of his 58 years, revealing to USA Today: “It’s hard to walk right now.”But two months from now I’m going to be perfect. The fight is won in the gym.READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAUL”Listen, I’ll do anything that will help me.”I’m going to enjoy my time here tonight with all my childhood friends, and the hell with Jake Paul.”Fight fans couldn’t help but share their concerns after learning of Tyson’s training admission.One wrote on X: “Here we go again.”Most read in BoxingAnother said: “Somebody stop this fight.”BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”And another said: “A 60-year-old vs. a 27-year-old? Enough, just stop.” One remarked: “I’m sorry but at this point…I’m boycotting this s**t . This is not right.”Jake Paul admits his mum is terrified of Mike Tyson fight after watching clips of boxing legend in actionAnother chimed in: “[I] feel bad for Tyson.”Tyson and Paul will duke it out in front of a packed crowd at Cowboy Boys Stadium in Dallas and millions of curious watchers on Netflix.Fan favourite Tyson will be paid handsomely for the Texas tussle but insists the huge purse on offers isn’t the reason why he’s decided to lace up his gloves again.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.READ MORE SUN STORIES”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