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    Mike Tyson reveals the two vices he’s given up to beat Jake Paul as boxing fans say ‘this Mike is scary’

    MIKE TYSON has given sex and smoking weed the KO to help him beat Jake Paul. Heavyweight boxing icon Tyson takes on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Mike Tyson has given up weed and sex in training to fight Jake PaulTyson has built a cannabis empire in retirementLakiha Spicer and Tyson have been married since 2009Credit: GettyThe bout – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has raised eyebrows due to the 30-year age gap.Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.But he is attempting to roll back the clock in training and has been showing off his devastating combination punching online.And behind the scenes, Tyson is also putting in sacrifices and they include giving up sex and smoking weed. He told Forbes: “Six weeks I haven’t gotten high or had sex.” Asked why, he explained: “Discipline. You know discipline, doing what you love to do, what you love to do, doing what you hate to do but doing it like you love it. “You know, I hate not being able to smoke, I’m doing it like I love it. I hate not not being able to sleep with my wife but I’m doing it like I love it.”Tyson conducted the interview with a stoic straight face and one fan said: “This Mike is scary.”Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnother added: “Discipline, let’s go Mike.”During Tyson’s controversial heyday, he is said to have enjoyed having sex in his locker room only moments before fighting. That is despite the long-standing belief in boxing that abstinence helps boost testosteronem which is why several restrain from sex while training. Fans say ‘Mike Tyson’s coach has most terrifying job’ as footage of him throwing punches that ‘sound like death’ emergesTyson – who married Lakiha Spicer in 2009 – has grown a cannabis empire in retirement and once admitted to smoking £33,000 worth a MONTH. He was last seen in the ring in 2020 for an exhibition drawn over eight rounds with fellow great Roy Jones Jr.Meanwhile Paul is 9-1 as a boxer who suffered his only defeat to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy in February 2023.But he has won three since and vowed to put friendship aside to score the biggest win of his career against Tyson. Paul, 27, said on DAZN: “Uncle Mike, I love you, you’re looking amazing but there can only be one winner and I’m sorry but I’ve got to end you.” Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaul More

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    Jude Bellingham’s stunning new girlfriend is only 145th most beautiful woman in Holland, according to lads mag FHM

    ENGLAND footie star Jude Bellingham’s new girlfriend is a lads’ mag pin-up in her native Netherlands — ranking 145 out of the nation’s 500 hottest women.Laura Celia Valk, 25, has made the “prestigious” FHM500 list of Holland’s most beautiful girls for the past four years.Jude Bellingham’s new girlfriend Laura Celia Valk is a lads’ mag pin-up in her native NetherlandsCredit: Russell PearsonSources say she has been dating the 20-year-old £85.5million star for a couple of monthsCredit: GettyLaura ranked 145 out of the Netherlands’ 500 hottest womenCredit: Instagram/lauraceliavShe says she felt honoured to be there and ranked 145th last year after one million people voted. She set hearts racing in blue underwear and a white jumper for the shoot.Laura — who The Sun revealed this week was the Real Madrid midfielder’s new girlfriend — first featured in the Dutch version of the mag in 2020, when she ranked 84th. In her interview, she said she liked being single and revealed her ideal bloke would be someone with “humour” and who is “ambitious”.READ MORE ON JUDE BELLINGHAMThe PrettyLittleThing model and influencer — who has also worked as a TV presenter — also said she likes running, tennis and fitness, but did not mention football. Sources say she has been dating the 20-year-old £85.5million star for a couple of months, stays at his Madrid home and is “smitten”. And she watched in the Santiago Bernabeu as Jude helped Real to a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao on March 31.Laura was photographed for FHM by Russell Pearson, who has also snapped Playboy models.Most read in FootballChris Riemens, editor of the Dutch FHM, told The Sun: “Laura looks amazing. She’s been on our radar since 2020. I think she’s a very sweet girl. I think she will make this year’s list.“Jude Bellingham is a lucky man!”Meet Jude Bellingham’s glam new WagPlacing first in the 2023 FHM500 “Most Beautiful Woman in the Netherlands” competition was singer and actress Romy Monteiro.Romy had already placed in the competition’s top five three times before she was crowned number one.Voting is now open for the “prestigious” 2024 competition.Laura, 25, lives in Amsterdam – but has been visiting Jude at his Madrid homeCredit: InstagramLaura’s Instagram page features many collaborations with lingerie designersCredit: InstagramRomy Monteiro placed first in the 2023 FHM500 ‘Most Beautiful Woman in the Netherlands’ competitionCredit: Instagram More

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    Jake Paul in amazing body transformation as he piles on over TWO STONE for Mike Tyson fight

    JAKE PAUL has put on a stunning TWO STONE ahead of his fight with Mike Tyson – according to one of his coaches. The YouTuber-turned boxer and heavyweight icon are to collide in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Jake Paul is transforming his body to fight Mike TysonCredit: GettyJake next to former boxing coach Shane MosleyNot only will it mark Netflix’s first move into live boxing but it will also be Paul’s first fight at heavyweight.The lightest the American, 27, has weighed is 183.6lb (13st 1lb) but his last two bouts have been at the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb.Whereas Tyson was a career heavyweight at 15st 7lb, meaning Paul must pile on the pounds to match that.And boxing legend Shane Mosley – one of Paul’s trainers in the past – the American is on the way to doing so. READ MORE IN BOXINGMosley said YouTube channel: “I just saw Jake yesterday, he’s 230 pounds. He’s big, really big. He said he feels as fast as he does at 185lbs.”If Mosley is correct, then Paul has gone up to 16st 4lb, TWO STONE heavier than his last fight.The bout – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has raised eyebrows due to the 30-year age gap.Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe was last seen in the ring in 2020 for an exhibition drawn over eight rounds with fellow great Roy Jones Jr.And Jones sent out a warning to 9-1 Paul over Tyson’s ageless power.Fans say ‘Mike Tyson’s coach has most terrifying job’ as footage of him throwing punches that ‘sound like death’ emergesHe said: “The first time he hit me in the chest, it felt like a mule had kicked me in the chest.“If he hits anybody with a shot like that, they are either going out or down, especially guys who are not used to being hit like that. “With these types of people like Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis, these guys are bigger and can take it.”But Jake Paul, I don’t think he’s going to be able to take that. It might hit him on the chin like that, we’ll see, but it’s going to be tough.”Roy Jones Jr after his exhibition with TysonCredit: EPA More

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    Fans say ‘Mike Tyson’s coach has most terrifying job’ as footage of him throwing punches that ‘sound like death’ emerges

    MIKE TYSON fans believe his coach has “the most terrifying” job in the world after footage emerged of the trainer having to hold pads for the ex-champ.Heavyweight boxing icon Tyson takes on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Mike Tyson showing off his speed and power in trainingCredit: Instagram miketysonFans were feeling sorry for Tyson’s coachCredit: Instagram miketysonThe controversial clash – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has raised eyebrows due to the 30-year age gap.Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.But he is attempting to roll back the clock in training and showed off his devastating combination punching on Instagram. Tyson bobs and weaves in vintage fashion and unleashes brutal hooks to coach Rafael Cordeiro. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd fans tipped their hat to brave Cordeiro as one said: “Holding pads for Mike Tyson must be one of the most terrifying jobs ever.”Another added: “Never mind Jake. Someone needs to save his trainer.” One put: “Those punches sounds like DEATH.”Another joked: “Why am I dodging when I’m not the one holding the pad.” Most read in BoxingMike Tyson’s controversial comeback Mike Tyson is BACK!

    Yes, boxing’s youngest heavyweight champ of all time – just 20 when he achieved the feat – is preparing to lace them up again.
    He faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas.
    The controversial clash – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has been scrutinised over the 30-year age gap.
    Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.
    He was last seen in the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, which ended a draw after eight rounds.
    Paul is meanwhile 9-1 in the ring, losing only to Tommy Fury in 2023, and has won three times since.
    His fight with Tyson will also be a landmark first on Netflix, with over 250MILLION subscribers able to watch the bout.

    Credit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTyson, 57, was last seen in the ring in 2020 for an exhibition drawn over eight rounds with fellow great Roy Jones Jr.Meanwhile Paul, 27, is 9-1 as a boxer who suffered his only defeat to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy in February 2023, but has won three since.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson confirmed with ‘biggest fight of the 21st century’ to be shown live on Netflix Tyson recently spoke out in an interview with Reuters to defend the fight and said: “I’m 58 and what? “I’m getting billions of views from just talking to somebody about fighting.”Everybody, even most of the athletes, they’re jealous. That’s whack. I say in your prime you couldn’t draw a million people, man.”What are you talking – you couldn’t sell out an arena. Who at 58 could sell out an 80,000-seat arena?”Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaul More

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    England star Mason Mount’s ‘mystery woman’ revealed as gorgeous McDonald’s worker-turned-Instagram model

    ENGLAND football ace Mason Mount’s glam “mystery woman” has been revealed as a stunning Instagram model.The sports star, 25, was spotted in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, with the stylish blonde yesterday.The identity of Mason Mount’s glam ‘mystery woman’ has been revealedCredit: InstagramFreya Tidy has rocketed to fame on Instagram and TikTokCredit: InstagramShe was spotted strolling with the Manchester United ace in AltrinchamCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeEssex-born Freya is known for her TikTok videosCredit: InstagramNow we can reveal how she is Freya Tidy, 21, an Essex-born influencer who has rocketed to fame on TikTok.The duo were seen enjoying a sun-soaked stroll in the town before returning to the Manchester United star’s £120,000 pimped up Land Rover.They padded around in comfy tracksuits yet their day out proved more costly than expected after his motor was slapped with a parking ticket.Freya often captures her life on-camera, with a whopping 762,100 TikTok followers.read more mason mountHer content includes videos such as “get ready with me for lunching” as well as “double denim” and “everyday make-up.”She also flashes her toned figure in an array of outfits showing her everyday content and overseas trips.The former McDonald’s employee also uploads tongue-in-cheek content, such as the Unapproachable make-up trend, which sees women opt for bold cosmetics to ward off the attention of men.Meanwhile, Freya’s Instagram content captures her posing in an array of eye-catching bikinis.Most read in FootballIn one particular snap, she is seen glamming up in a brown top with a host of gold jewellery.England star Mason Mount’s ‘mystery woman’ revealed as gorgeous Instagram model and TikTok starNew love?As yet, the nature of Mason and Freya’s relationship is unclear.Yet it comes after the midfielder’s split with his model ex girlfriend Chloe Wealleans-Watts back in 2020.The former Chelsea ace dated Chloe from 2017, when they got together in Dubai.He told an edition of Tatler two years ago he was beginning to date again – but “football is my priority.”He told the magazine he headed on dates “sometimes when I come up to London.”Pitch performanceMason has struggled in his first season at Old Trafford following his £55million transfer from Chelsea.he left his boyhood club – in which he had come through the Blues academy – in less than amicable terms.Fans noticed Mount’s hair had changed from the time he was announced as a Man Utd player to him sharing a farewell video, before his father was seen sitting with him in the Red Devils dressing room and calling it “home”.Since then, Mount has not been able to bed into the club as he would have hoped, with poor form at the start of the season crippling him before an untimely injury.Mount was in and out of the team after returning before picking up a major calf injury in November that left him out of contention until March.His return to the team looked to be a new dawn as he netted his first Man Utd goal with an injury time strike against Brentford.READ MORE SUN STORIESMount then featured off the bench in the next five games before picking up another injury.It means he has appeared in just 17 games in all competitions this season, though manager Erik ten Hag has revealed he expects Mount to be back this weekend when Man Utd play Burnley.It was a costly day out for Mason, whose Land Rover was slapped with a parking ticketCredit: Eamonn and James ClarkeModel Freya often fills her socials with bikini-clad contentCredit: InstagramShe worked at McDonalds before finding fame on social mediaCredit: Instagram More

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    England star Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend Laura Celia Valk sizzles in bikini as she models new PrettyLittleThing range

    ENGLAND star Jude Bellingham’s girlfriend Laura Celia Valk looks incredible in a bikini in her latest shoot for PrettyLittleThing.Jude, 20, has become the hottest property in Europe since his £115m move to Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund.This bikini snap proved to be the matchwinner in the new collectionCredit: PrettyLittleThingJude Bellingham’s new girlfriend Laura Celia Valk looks sizzling in her latest photoshootCredit: PrettyLittleThingThe Real Madrid star has scored massively off the pitchCredit: GettyThe 25-year-old Dutch beauty models for a number of brandsCredit: PrettyLittleThingHe has enjoyed huge success in his first season in Spain and is in the reckoning for the Ballon d’Or.Bellingham scored the winner for Madrid in El Clasico on Sunday to move them 11 points clear at the top of LaLiga.They are also preparing to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final while all of England hopes he can fire the Three Lions to Euro 2024 glory this summer.Now it has been revealed that Bellingham has scored big time off the pitch after it emerged he was dating gorgeous Dutch model Laura.READ MORE ON WAGSWe reported how the stunner, 25, had been wooed with a string of visits to the star’s Spanish pad after flying her over from Amsterdam.The ex-Birmingham City ace has been careful in keeping their rendezvous under wraps, but influencer Laura spilled the beans recently to pals.She has also enjoyed success in her own right, owning her own social media consultancy agency as well as modelling for a string of brands.And Laura, who boasts 370k Insta followers, looks absolutely sizzling in her latest shoot for PrettyLittleThing.Most read in FootballThe beauty, who studied creative business at the Amsterdam University of Applied Science, was the star of the show as she showcased the brand’s Summer Nights; Chasing Sunsets Collection.Laura is pictured modelling various items from beachwear, red dresses and a tight black number with high heels that shows off every inch of her figure.Jude Bellingham interview after winning Laureus Sports Breakthrough of the Year awardBut the undoubted matchwinner is the snap revealing her peachy bum as she poses seductively in a bikini next to  a rock.It remains to be seen what her parents think about her dating one of the planet’s most-famous footballers.However, Bellingham got the seal of approval from Rio Ferdinand, who joked last week that he’s the type of man you’d want your daughter to “bring home”.That was after he returned to these shores to help Madrid dump holders Manchester City out of the Champions League.Meet Jude Bellingham’s stunning girlfriend, lingerie model Laura Celia ValkBy Jon Boon
    LAURA CELIA VALK is the stunning Dutch fashion model who has stolen Jude Bellingham’s heart.
    The Sun exclusively revealed that she’s been staying at his place in Madrid and is completely smitten with him.
    Laura boasts a huge social media following and regularly travels the world, enjoying a luxurious lifestyle.
    From underwear modelling to showing off Pretty Little Thing’s latest wear, she regularly collaborates with fashion houses around the globe.
    Wherever she is, Laura makes sure to drop into Chanel – her favourite designer.
    She’s also quite the foodie, with pizza and strawberries being her favourites.
    It won’t be long before we see her at the Bernabeu enjoying a prawn sandwich!
    Click here to find out more about Laura.
    Or read all the latest Jude Bellingham news here.

    Meanwhile, after university, Laura founded Bobby Rose Agency, a content and consultancy agency that focuses on growing companies.She is represented by modelling agency The Four Models, which is based in Manchester. READ MORE SUN STORIESIt is not known how the pair, who follow each other on Instagram, met.But we reported how she recently revealed all to friends.Laura is represented by modelling agency The Four ModelsCredit: PrettyLittleThingHer latest shoot was for the hugely-popular PrettyLittleThingCredit: PrettyLittleThingLaura looked radiant in red during this snapCredit: PrettyLittleThingShe boasts almost 400k followers on InstagramCredit: PrettyLittleThingAnd she regularly posts sexy snaps to keep her fans entertainedCredit: PrettyLittleThingLaura studied creative business at the Amsterdam University of Applied ScienceCredit: PrettyLittleThingshe revealed all about her and Bellingham’s romance to make-up artists at a modelling gigCredit: PrettyLittleThingShe and the Real Madrid star follow each other on InstagramCredit: PrettyLittleThingBellingham is hoping for success with club and country over the next two monthsCredit: Getty More

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    Ryan Garcia spotted holding hands with stunning model just days after getting engaged to adult film star Savannah Bond

    RYAN GARCIA was spotted hanging out with model Grace Boor following his stunning victory over Devin Haney.Garcia, 25, beat Haney via majority decision on Saturday after knocking his opponent down three times at the Barclays Center in New York.Ryan Garcia was spotted holding hands with model Grace BoorCredit: The Mega AgencyGarcia and Grace were pictured enjoying the sun in MiamiCredit: The Mega AgencyGrace is a social media personality with 2.7million followers on InstagramCredit: The Mega AgencyGarcia performed push ups in front of Grace during their time togetherCredit: Instagram / @graceboorGarcia got engaged to porn star Savannah Bond before his fight with HaneyCredit: Instagram @thesavannahbondGarcia beat Devin Haney via majority decision after knocking him down three timesCredit: GettyThe American did not take home his rival’s WBC super lightweight title, though, as he weighed in 3.1lb overweight the day before the bout.Ahead of the fight, King Ry had announced his engagement to porn star Savannah Bond, who fans had hailed as the reason behind his success.Savannah – real name Kelli-Anne Oxley – has made more than 100 adult movies and is reported to have a net worth of £2million.Now The Flash appears to be celebrating his victory in Miami where he was pictured enjoying the sun with Grace.Read More on BoxingGarcia wore a black pair of swimming trunks and black socks without any shoes on while the social media personality donned a white bikini.One of the photos even showed the pair holding hands as they strolled down the streets.Grace also posted a story showing the boxer performing push ups in front of her.She shared the clip with a poll asking her followers: “Is @kingryan showing off rn?”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSRyan Garcia $1million crownRYAN GARCIA wore a crown worth $1million for his ring walk before fighting Devin Haney.
    The American boxer’s head gear caught the eye of boxing fans before and after his shock victory.
    The 25-year-old headed to the ring draped in a white robe as he wore a diamond encrusted crown.
    Holding 1kg of gold and over 400 carats of diamonds the crown was made by Texas-based jeweller The Ice Champ.
    Garcia’s gown was also made up of 15,000 diamonds and took 10 days to create.
    He also told TMZ before the bout: “He was like ‘let’s create something where the champ of the boxing world and the champ of the jewellery world connect and make something unique. We created a unique crown.”
    Read more about Ryan Garcia by clicking here.

    Grace has a strong fanbase on Instagram as she has amassed 2.7million followers on Instagram, which is filled with glam pics of her.This comes after Garcia was spotted hanging out with social media personality Alexa Dellanos.Alexa, 28, has 9m followers on Instagram, where she often posts glamorous photos.Watch Jake and Logan Paul’s stunned reaction after Ryan Garcia knocks down Devin Haney on way to shock victoryCheck out more glam pics of Grace BoorGrace donned a tiny white bikiniCredit: Instagram / @graceboorGrace shared a series of posts on social mediaCredit: Instagram / @graceboorGrace’s Instagram is filled with glam picsCredit: Instagram @graceboorGrace has shared a series of bikini snapsCredit: Instagram @graceboorGrace leaves very little to imagination when she posesCredit: Instagram @graceboorGrace has tried a series of bikinis for her fansCredit: Instagram @graceboorGrace has also posed in a blue bikiniCredit: Instagram @graceboorGrace hangs out in beaches and swimming poolsCredit: Instagram @graceboorGrace has also tried a series of raunchy outfitsCredit: Instagram @graceboorGrace’s audience continues to growCredit: Instagram @graceboor More

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    Chelsea influencer Astrid Wett leaves nasty ‘surprise’ for Mikel Arteta at Emirates before huge clash with Arsenal

    ASTRID WETT was up to no good as she left a nasty “surprise” for Mikel Arteta. Ahead of Arsenal’s clash against Chelsea, the controversial Blues fan influencer was seen visiting the Emirates.Astrid Wett paid a visit to the Emirates ahead of Chelsea’s match against ArsenalCredit: https://twitter.com/AstridWettThe video posted to her social media revealed she was pulling a prankCredit: https://twitter.com/AstridWettAstrid revealed she was leaving a ‘surprise’ pin on Mikel Arteta’s chairCredit: https://twitter.com/AstridWettShe placed the pin on a chair under the sheets covering the chairsCredit: https://twitter.com/AstridWettIn a video posted on social media, she revealed a golden pin in her hand.She said: “Psst, I’m at the Emirates, Arsenal’s stadium, and I have a little surprise for Arteta tonight.”The influencer-turned-boxer then went under a sheet covering the Arsenal bench and appeared to place it there. However, the element of surprise for the prank may have been lost as the video went out to her 170,000 plus followers.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFans had a mixed reaction to the video, with one fan saying: “You play too much Astrid.”A second said: “Relax Astrid not now.”Another said: “I hope he likes it.”A fourth added: “Hope you know you they can ban you from Emirates.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERA fifth said: “You are Chelsea’s bad luck charm.”And it seems that may have been the case, given Chelsea were thumped 5-0 by Arsenal on their visit to the Emirates.Astrid Wett boycotting Chelsea matches after she is ‘spat at’ despite ‘being one of club’s biggest fans’ Astrid’s usual content sees her in scantily clad outfits or posting reactionary content regarding Chelsea and football.Astrid is a controversial Chelsea fanCredit: Instagram @wettastridHer usual content rages from reactionary rage on football matters or scantily clad clothingCredit: https://twitter.com/AstridWettAstrid has also tried her hand at influencer boxingCredit: PA More