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      Mike Tyson admits he used to blow through $5MILLION in a couple of days ahead of money-spinning Jake Paul fight

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      MIKE TYSON revealed he used to blow through $5MILLION in just a couple of days during his superstar prime. Iron Mike – still one of the most celebrated fighters of all time – was once the highest-paid boxer in the world.Mike Tyson speaking to TV host Jimmy KimmelCredit: Jimmy Kimmel LiveTyson revealed he used to blow through $5m in a couple of daysCredit: Jimmy Kimmel LiveTyson is believed to have earned over £200m during his career – and knew how to spend it.He told Jimmy Kimmel: “Five million dollars might go in a couple of days, yeah. I’m a big spender.”No, not now but when I was a young kid $5million might go in a couple of days.”Asked if he regretted it, Tyson hit back: “Never! I had such a great time.”READ MORE IN BOXINGTyson became the youngest heavyweight champion of all time aged just 20 when he knocked out Trevor Berbick in 1986. And he was boxing’s biggest pay-per-view star during the late 1980s and 1990s, making upwards of £20m a fight. But his career took a decline heading into the new millennium and by 2003, Tyson filed for bankruptcy with debts of £17m.He retired in 2005 following two dismal defeats and financial struggles. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut in retirement, Tyson recouped his wealth with celebrity appearances, movie roles and partnerships. He even became a cannabis mogul with earnings of around £500,000-per-month through marijuana products he sells.Mike Tyson makes worrying admission in TV interview ahead of Jake Paul fight – and it could see him BANNEDTyson did make a shock boxing comeback in 2020 for an exhibition with fellow great Roy Jones Jr, which ended in a draw. And now – four years after the glorified sparring session with Jones – the heavyweight icon is back again. He is due to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on November 15 in Texas in a clash that has attracted controversy due to the age gap. Tyson, 58, sparked further health fears after pulling out of the initial July 20 date when he suffered an ulcer flare up in his stomach. But he has been declared medically fit to fight Paul, 27, who has ten wins and one loss on his boxing record. Both will be subjected to drug testing and Tyson will also have to undertake additional brain and heart tests due to his age.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt will be a professionally sanctioned bout – Tyson’s first in almost 15 YEARS – with records officially on the line.And both are expected to split a huge $80m (£60m) prize pot down the middle in what will also mark Netflix’s first move into live boxing. Tyson made over £200m in his boxing careerHe retired in 2005 after defeatCredit: ReutersHe made a fortune through cannabis in retirementCredit: InstagramTyson now returns to boxing to fight Jake PaulCredit: REX More

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      Mike Tyson leaves TV presenter shocked with worrying admission ahead of Jake Paul fight – and it could see him BANNED

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      MIKE TYSON has made a worrying admission that could lead to the AXING of his fight with Jake Paul.The 58-year-old former undisputed heavyweight champion will throw down with the YouTuber-turned-boxer in a controversial Texas tussle on November 15.Mike Tyson’s worrying admission has led to concerns his fight with Jake Paul could be scrappedCredit: Jimmy Kimmel LiveTyson revealed he has been making use of marijuana and magic mushrooms to push through his latest fight campCredit: Jimmy Kimmel LiveThe reply left chat show host Jimmy Kimmel visibly shockedCredit: Jimmy Kimmel LiveTraining camp for his ring return has been gruelling for the fan favourite, who recently admitted it’s taken its toll on his body.Iron Mike has been making use of marijuana and MAGIC MUSHROOMS to help his body get through his latest fight camp.And the Hall Famer has claimed he may be as high as a kite for his punch-up with Paul as he doesn’t plan to stop smoking the wacky baccy before the fight.When asked by Jimmy Kimmel if he’ll be high during the bout, Tyson responded: “I’m gonna be so high off life, yeah.”READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAULKimmel prodded further, asking the boxing legend: “Will you be high on marijuana, as well?”And Tyson admitted: “That’s a possibility, too.”Tyson could be banned from competing by the Texas Athletic Commission if he tests positive for marijuana as the drug is on the sanctioning body’s list of prohibited substances.Boxing fans are concerned for the former ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ ahead of his Dallas dust-up with Paul, who is 31 YEARS his junior.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMany believe the huge payday he’ll receive for the Netflix bout is his primary motivator for lacing up his gloves again.But the New Yorker insists that’s not the case, recently admitting: “I’m a glory junkie. Fans say ‘I’m a believer now’ as Mike Tyson, 58, makes emotional admission ahead of Jake Paul boxing showdown”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.”Tyson will throw down with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in NovemberCredit: REXBut Tyson’s love of marijuana could put the fight at riskCredit: INSTAGRAM@MIKETYSONTyson has been driven back to the ring by his addiction to having his hand raisedCredit: GETTY More

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      Jake Paul to wear ‘the most expensive fight shorts ever’ with ring attire for Mike Tyson bout costing $1MILLION

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      JAKE PAUL is set to wear the world’s most expensive fight shorts against Mike Tyson – with the total outfit costing $1MILLION. Paul, 27, faces heavyweight great Tyson, 58, on November 15 in a clash that has attracted controversy over the age gap.Jake Paul is set to wear the world’s most expensive fight shorts against Mike TysonCredit: Complex The fight for the ages marks Netflix’s first move into live boxing with over 250m subscribers able to watch the bout. So Paul is leaving no expense spared when it comes to kitting himself out for the spectacle showdown. He told Complex: “For this Tyson fight, we’re making the most expensive fight shorts ever. “Got some crazy s*** planned. We’re trying to make a statement. We’re going for like $1million.” READ MORE IN BOXINGPaul and Tyson are set to share a huge $80m (£60m) down the middle for their fight. And for the YouTuber-turned-boxer it is just as well after he splashed over $64,000 (£47,000) on shoes while filming with Complex. But he treated his whole entire team to a pair of trainers as well as his Dutch speedskater girlfriend Jutta Leerdam. And he also bought baby shoes for brother Logan, who is expecting a daughter with model fiancee Nina Agdal. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul – who turned professional in 2020 – is expected to take his boxing earnings to over $100m (£75m) by the time he shares the ring with Tyson.He said: “Not bad at all, man, I can’t believe it. I’ve already exceeded all my own expectations in life and boxing and everything.Jake Paul stuns himself with boxing earnings to rocket up to $100MILLION after Mike Tyson fight”So whatever happens next is just gravy and I’m just having fun with it and trying to inspire other kids because I’m literally from Ohio.”Middle of this town grew up with a blue collar family and didn’t know what any of this world is.”And so it really shows like if you want to do something, you just gotta go for it.”Jake Paul spent over £47,000 on shoesCredit: Complex More

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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