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    Mike Tyson takes ringside seat for Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia as boxing icon, 57, ramps up training for Jake Paul fight

    MIKE TYSON took a break from his training to fight Jake Paul so he could watch Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia’s grudge bout. The boxing icon walked into the Barclays Center in New York to a huge elevation before he took his seat. Mike Tyson takes his seat at the Barclays CenterCredit: DAZNTyson was met with huge cheers by the New York crowdCredit: DAZNTyson – from Brooklyn himself – was spotted on the streets of the Big Apple just a day before ripping his top off for a friendly tussle with Shannon Briggs. The youngest heavyweight champion of all time – aged only 20 at the time of the feat – is training for a controversial comeback. He is due to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul on July 20 in a fight 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 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.Tyson recently spoke out in an interview with Reuters to defend the fight, set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas.He said: “I’m 58 and what? I’m getting billions of views from just talking to somebody about fighting.Most read in Boxing”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?”Mike Tyson looks ripped aged 57 as he brawls TOPLESS with Shannon Briggs on the streets of New York Paul has commanded polarising attention since making his pro debut in 2020 and comes to the ring with millions of social media followers.And Tyson added:  “Why do you think he wants to fight me and not anybody else? Everybody wants to fight him – all the boxers want to fight him.”But if he fought them, the only people that will come are the people that like him.””The other guys, their parents might not even come watch them. That’s just keeping it real.”They’re too boring for their children to watch. It’s like watching grass grow.”Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaul More

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    KSI backed to bring Floyd Mayweather, 47, out of retirement by boxing icon’s uncle as huge exhibition purses revealed

    KSI has been backed to bring Floyd Mayweather out of retirement for a huge exhibition fight. Mayweather officially hung up his gloves in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor in ten rounds. KSI has been backed to bring Floyd Mayweather out of retirementCredit: GettyMayweather is still boxing in exhibitions despite retiringCredit: RexBut the boxing legend has continued to remain in the sport through money-spinning exhibition bouts. And Mayweather in November 2021 faced KSI’s younger brother Deji, 27, which he won after six rounds of taunting and showboating. The antics enraged KSI and the YouTuber-turned-boxer opened the door to fighting the American icon in search of revenge. And Mayweather’s uncle Jeff – a former trainer to KSI – admitted the showdown would be just the right thing to bring his nephew back.READ MORE IN BOXINGJeff told SunSport: “It’s a fight that brings a ton of money for both of them, so why not? “I mean KSI, I worked with him and of course, there’s no YouTube fighter on the planet that’s going to beat Floyd, I don’t care what weight they are. “They’re not gonna be Floyd. Floyd still has the body of a fighter, he still runs, once in a while he’s still in the gym. “It’s been his life, that’s the life that he knows because he grew up that way. It’s installed in him.” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSKSI, 30, has not returned since suffering his first boxing loss, a controversial decision to Tommy Fury, 24, in October. But he is looking to fight again and named Mayweather along with McGregor, 35, Jake Paul, 27, and Fury on his least of potential opponents. Ultimate boxing rich list including Anthony Joshua, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Deontay WilderMayweather, 47, has had seven post-retirement exhibitions against stars from the social media, MMA and boxing world. His last was against the grandson of notorious mob boss John Gotti which ended in a disqualification win following a brawl in the ring.Uncle Jeff defended Mayweather’s decision to carry on fighting deep into his 40s with millions to be made despite being past his brilliant best. Jeff said: “I mean, why not grab $3-4million fighting a guy that has basically never done anything in the real sport of boxing? “And it’s entertaining, it’s not even a real fight. We already know who’s going to win.” More

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    ‘I would kick your f***king kneecap off’, fumes Jorge Masvidal in response to ‘coward’ Jake Paul’s $10m MMA fight offer

    JORGE MASVIDAL has brutally shot down Jake Paul’s offer to take their rivalry to the MMA cage. Paul is 9-1 as a boxer but signed a contract with the Professional Fighters League to debut in MMA. Jorge Masvidal brutally hit out at Jake Paul’s offer to fight in MMACredit: GettyJake Paul propsed a $10m offer to fight Masvidal in the PFL cageMeanwhile, Masvidal has been granted permission from the UFC to pursue boxing before returning to the octagon after. He takes to the ring for the first time on June 1 against Nate Diaz, 39, beaten over ten boxing rounds by Paul last year. The pair put aside their feud to mutually chant “f*** Jake Paul” alongside a raucous Las Vegas crowd. And Paul replied online: “Two of the biggest names in MMA can’t keep my name out their mouth at their press conference that nobody watched. READ MORE IN MMA”Nate already got his ass beat by me & Jorge is literally permitted by UFC to box anyone but me because Dana knows I will put his little ass to sleep. “Already told both of these bozos to come see me in PFL bc in boxing they got no shot. $10M for either of them.” Paul, 27, returns on July 20 in Texas against boxing icon Mike Tyson, 57, in a controversial clash scrutinised over the 30-year age gap. And Masvidal, 39, did not hold back in response to the YouTuber-turned-boxer’s proposed MMA deal. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said on the MMA Hour: “Jake runs up on me somewhere else where it’s not a ring or something you can find out bro. “You’re talking about the PFL, the f*** are you going to do in MMA? Are you kidding me? You can’t even box. Watch truly bizarre way Jake Paul announces Katie Taylor’s Netflix fight vs Amanda Serrano that sums up mad boxing world “Now you’re going to fight in MMA? I would kick your f***ing kneecap off your fragile body. “You dumb motherf***er, don’t bring up MMA ever you disrespectful piece of s***.” More

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    ‘Angry Rantman’ dead updates — YouTuber and Chelsea fan dies aged 27 following major surgery

    ANGRY Rantman, best known for his football YouTube videos has tragically passed away at the age of 27.A statement from his family read: “With profound grief and sorrow, we hereby declare the sad and untimely demise of Abhradeep Saha AKA #AngryRantman today at 10:18 hrs IST.”He touched the lives of millions with his Honesty, humour and unwavering spirit. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.”As we mourn his loss, let us remember the joy he brought to our lives and hold on to the cherished memories we share together. Inspiring change one rant at a time.”Read our live blog below for the latest news and updates…Mark Goldbridge pays respects
    Popular Manchester United pundit Mark Goldbridge has paid his respects following Angry Rantman’s death.
    Taking to X, he wrote: “RIP Angry Rantman!
    “Whether you liked it or not he was a unique content creator doing what he loved. We’re here for a good time not a long time.”
    RIP Angry Rantman! Whether you liked it or not he was a unique content creator doing what he loved. We’re here for a good time not a long time.— Mark Goldbridge (@markgoldbridge) April 17, 2024

    Copy linkCopiedAngry Rantman’s reaction to Barca’s historic defeat
    Angry Rantman went viral following Barcelona’s humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich in 2020.
    Half a million people tuned in to watch the iconic YouTuber rage.
    He said: “That wasn’t a football match, that was a slaughtering house.
    “Setién has turned Barcelona into Real Betis”
    Copy linkCopiedArsenal Fan TV pays tribute
    AFTV have taken to Twitter/X to honour Angry Rantman following his tragic passing aged 27.
    A tweet read: “RIP Abhradeep Saha, aka Angry Rantman.
    “One of the greats of the fan channel scene.”

    Copy linkCopiedHow many subscribers did Angry Rantman have?
    Angry Rantman, real name Abhradeep Saha, had a huge presence on YouTube and social media.
    Iconic for his passionate videos about Chelsea football club, Saha rose to fame on the video-sharing platform.
    As of today, he has 483,000 subscribers on YouTube.
    Copy linkCopied’One of the kindest people’
    More tributes continue to come in following the news of Angry Rantman’s death.
    One fan wrote: “Such sad news 💔.”
    While another said: “I’m absolutely gutted. He was one of the kindest, nicest and best people I have spoken to.”
    Copy linkCopiedHeartbroken fans pay tribute
    Chelsea fans are flooding social media with tributes to beloved YouTuber Angry Rantman.
    One popular X account wrote: “RIP Abhradeep or commonly known as Angry Rantman.
    “One of the original voices in our community that never failed to make us smile.”
    Copy linkCopiedWhat was Angry Rantman’s last sports YouTube post?
    Angry Rantman last posted to his YouTube channel one month ago.
    His last sports based video was his furious review of Chelsea’s 2-2 draw against Brentford.
    The video managed to accumulate over 70,000 views and Angry Rantman did not hold back with his comments about Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino.
    Copy linkCopied’His rants were iconic’
    One person took to X to write: “RIP Abhradeep Saha, aka Angry Rantman.
    “His rants were iconic to us all, but I think fewer people know just how kind and generous he was beyond his content.
    “Proper Chelsea fan, and a genuinely phenomenal and brilliant human being 💙.”
    Another added: “RIP brother, lovely human being and he will be missed 💔.”
    A third wrote: “I’m absolutely gutted. He was one of the kindest, nicest and best people I have spoken to.”
    Copy linkCopiedHow many subscribers did he have?
    Abhradeep Saha, best known as Angry Rantman, had a whopping 482,000 subscribers on YouTube.
    Angry Rantman would share his views on football and cinema.
    Some of his viral videos criticising Chelsea made him a popular figure among the football fan community on social media.
    Copy linkCopiedAngry Rantman’s most viewed rants
    These were his most popular sporting rants…
    1. “Humiliating is not the word”Abhradeep clocked up an amazing 3 MILLION views after Chelsea lost 6-0 to Man City five years ago.He raged: “What the hell is that!” and called Marcos Alonso a “shambolic defender”.
    2. “Worst start to the season”A 4-0 defeat to Man Utd four years ago saw him have a meltdown.He fumed: “This is the worst start to the season ever, ever, ever.”
    3. “Setién has Turned Barcelona into Real Betis”Abhradeep moved away from his favourite team Chelsea to give his views on Barcelona’s humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich three years ago. Half a million tuned in.He said: “That wasn’t a football match, that was a slaughtering house.”
    Copy linkCopied’He will be missed by our community’
    YouTuber True Geordie commented: “RIP to the funny football YouTuber Abhradeep Saha, aka Angry Rantman. This guy had some hilarious epic clips and will be missed by our community.”
    Another said: “Such sad news 💔.”
    While one fan wrote: “RIP Abhradeep or commonly known as Angry Rantman 💔 One of the original voices in our community that never failed to make us smile.”
    Copy linkCopiedTributes flood in
    Taking to social media one fan wrote: “RIP Abhradeep or commonly known as AngryRantman.
    “One of the original voices in our community that never failed to make us smile.”
    A second wrote: “Rest in power, Angry Rantman. One of YouTube’s finest entertainers.”
    Copy linkCopied’Angry Rantman’s’ death confirmed by family
    A statement from his family read: “With profound grief and sorrow, we hereby declare the sad and untimely demise of Abhradeep Saha AKA #AngryRantman today at 10:18 hrs IST.
    “He touched the lives of millions with his Honesty, humour and unwavering spirit. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
    “As we mourn his loss, let us remember the joy he brought to our lives and hold on to the cherished memories we share together. Inspiring change one rant at a time.”
    Copy linkCopied’Angry Rantman’ dead aged 27
    YouTuber Abhradeep Saha, also known as Angry Rantman, has died aged 27.
    The social media sensation was best known for his videos criticising Chelsea.

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    World’s most daring Wag goes completely naked in risque Instagram picture as she relaxes on holiday

    STUNNING Jessica Goicoechea had fans in meltdown as she posed for some risque pics on social media.The glamorous Spanish model, who is dating ex-Barcelona star Marc Bartra, shared some snaps of a recent visit to Bali, Indonesia.Jessica Goicoechea stunned in a bikini on a trip to IndonesiaCredit: Instagram/@JessicaGoicoechea.She was seen enjoying a drink from a coconutCredit: Instagram/@JessicaGoicoechea.Jessica was joined by talent agent Sandra GutierrezCredit: Instagram/@JessicaGoicoechea.One snap saw her appear to be completely nakedCredit: Instagram/@JessicaGoicoechea.Taking to Instagram, where Jessica has 1.8 million followers, she revealed some of what she had got up to on the trip.Two pictures saw her standing in front of a stall wearing nothing but a bikini and sunglasses with her hair down.The second of these saw her enjoying a drink from a coconut.This trend continued in another picture with a talent agent Sandra Gutierrez, as Jessica – now sporting an orange and yellow bikini – drank from a coconut while Sandra enjoyed hers from a glass.READ MORE ON WAGSAnother snap saw 27-year-old Jessica standing at a door with a back to the camera. She appeared to be completely naked in the photo, though the shading of the picture ensured only the outline of her figure was available.A later picture saw her standing in front of a mirror with nothing but a tiny bikini on.With a second angle being revealed in her the final snap of the collection that saw her taking a selfie.Most read in FootballJessica stunned as she looked in the mirrorCredit: Instagram/@JessicaGoicoechea.She was not her feet the whole time thoughCredit: Instagram/@JessicaGoicoechea.The Spanish model has 1.8 million Instagram followersCredit: Instagram/@JessicaGoicoechea.Jessica and Marc Bartra have been dating for around two yearsCredit: GettyOne other picture also saw Jessica laying on a sofa watching her phone.Fans were loving the set, with many posting fire and love heart emojis in the comments under the post.Ex-Barcelona star’s Wag risks Instagram ban with naked video and suffers wardrobe malfunction braless in see-through top One follower said: “What a woman.”A second said: “Perfect.”A third said: “What a goddess.”Earlier this year, Jessica revealed the date she started seeing Bartra.However, the date of roughly two years ago suggests the pair met while Bartra was still with his ex-wife Melissa Jiménez.Check out more glam pics from Jessica belowJessica shares a series of risque photos on InstagramCredit: GettyJessica tries on a series of outrageous dresses for her fansCredit: GettyJessica tries a number of see-through options for her followersCredit: InstagramJessica has also shared a series of bikini snaps across her channelsCredit: Instagram @goicoecheaJessica is never afraid to push the boundaries on social mediaCredit: InstagramJessica is in a relationship with Real Betis star Marc BartraCredit: Instagram @goicoecheaBartra used to play for Barcelona and also competed for Borussia DortmundCredit: APJessica has attracted over 1.8million followersCredit: https://www.instagram.com/goicoechea/Jessica publishes a series of raunchy selfiesCredit: https://www.instagram.com/goicoechea/Here’s Jessica with another see-through dressCredit: Instagram @goicoecheaJessica has risked an Instagram ban quite a few timesCredit: Instagram @goicoecheaJessica has also been on quite a few red carpetsCredit: SplashJessica’s photos attract many likesCredit: Instagram @goicoechea More

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    Angry Rantman dead at 27: YouTuber and viral Chelsea fan – real name Abhradeep Saha – dies as tributes pour in

    FOOTBALL YouTuber Abhradeep Saha, also known as Angry Rantman, has tragically passed away at the age of 27.A statement from his family read: “With profound grief and sorrow, we hereby declare the sad and untimely demise of Abhradeep Saha AKA #AngryRantman today at 10:18 hrs IST.Abhradeep Saha aka Angry Rantman has passed awayCredit: X”He touched the lives of millions with his Honesty, humour and unwavering spirit. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.”As we mourn his loss, let us remember the joy he brought to our lives and hold on to the cherished memories we share together. Inspiring change one rant at a time.”The avid Chelsea fan was in a “critical situation” before his death, his family confirmed.Saha burst onto the scene when he formed his YouTube channel six years ago.READ MORE ON CHELSEASome of his viral videos criticising Chelsea made him a popular figure among the football fan community on social media.Tributes flooded in for the YouTube superstar following the announcement of his death.One person took to X to write: “RIP Abhradeep Saha, aka Angry Rantman.”His rants were iconic to us all, but I think fewer people know just how kind and generous he was beyond his content.Most read in FootballAngry Rantman’s most viewed sporting rantsAbhradeep Saha, best known as Angry Rantman, had a whopping 482,000 subscribers on YouTube, where he shared his views on football and cinema. These were his most popular sporting rants…

    1. “Humiliating is not the word”Abhradeep clocked up an amazing 3 MILLION views after Chelsea lost 6-0 to Man City five years ago.He raged: “What the hell is that!” and called Marcos Alonso a “shambolic defender”.
    2. “Worst start to the season”A 4-0 defeat to Man Utd four years ago saw him have a meltdown.He fumed: “This is the worst start to the season ever, ever, ever.”
    3. “Setién has Turned Barcelona into Real Betis”Abhradeep moved away from his favourite team Chelsea to give his views on Barcelona’s humiliating 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich three years ago. Half a million tuned in.He said: “That wasn’t a football match, that was a slaughtering house.”

    “Proper Chelsea fan, and a genuinely phenomenal and brilliant human being 💙.”Another added: “RIP brother, lovely human being and he will be missed 💔.”A third wrote: “I’m absolutely gutted. He was one of the kindest, nicest and best people I have spoken to.”YouTuber True Geordie commented: “RIP to the funny football YouTuber Abhradeep Saha, aka Angry Rantman. This guy had some hilarious epic clips and will be missed by our community.”Another said: “Such sad news 💔.”While one fan wrote: “RIP Abhradeep or commonly known as Angry Rantman 💔 One of the original voices in our community that never failed to make us smile.” More

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    Watch Ryan Garcia propose to adult film star Savannah Bond as boxer gets engaged just days before Devin Haney fight

    RYAN GARCIA has announced he has gotten engaged to adult film star Savannah Bond. The news comes just days before Garcia’s super-lightweight title clash with Devin Haney.Ryan Garcia has announced his engaged to Savannah BondCredit: GettyHe shared a video of the proposal to social mediaCredit: @RyanGarcia/TwitterSavannah is an adult film star from AustraliaShe has starred in more than 100 adult filmsGarcia, 25, took to social media to share a video of him proposing to Savannah.In the video, posted with a black and white filter over it, Garcia can be seen down on one knee asking for the 33-year-old Australian’s hand in marriage, with the video ending with the couple kissing.Taking to social media, a jubilant Garcia wrote: “SHE SAID YESS!!!!!! 💍💍💍. I’M SO HAPPY AND MOTIVATED GOING INTO MY FIGHT NOW.”LETS GOOOOOOO. LETS GO FOREEAL. SHES MY WIFE OR FUTURE WIFEY BUT STILL VERY VERY HAPPY.READ MORE IN BOXING”EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT DAY. SAV G 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙.”Savannah, who has starred in more than 100 adult films, has shared posts alongside Garcia on the her Instagram page.Garcia is father to three children, two daughters and a son.He drew criticism when he announced his divorce to ex-wife Andrea Celina just hours after the birth of their son in January of this year.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERAndrea is also the mother to one of the American’s daughters.Earlier this year Garcia had been dating Aussie OnlyFans model Mikaela Testa but has since deleted all his Instagram posts relating to her. Conor McGregor pays incredible gesture to Ryan Garcia following his stunning defeat to Gervonta DavisGarcia has also hit headlines recently for his alarming social media activity.Last month he shared an alarming video on his pages which suggesting he died after having his “throat slit”.While he shared a follow-up video saying he was okay, along with ex-wife Andrea sharing a worried post online, there was more trouble as he started sharing conspiracy theories online.He shared a theory about the Bohemian Grove, a private community north of San Francisco and west of Santa Rosa and reposted a video claiming he was held captive there.His activity online has also seen him appear to claim there will be an earthquake on June 6th.Garcia has also made calls to “free” controversial influencer Andrew Tate after he was arrested and released in Romania with a sexual assault warrant in the UK.In terms of his upcoming bout, Garcia and Haney have already clashed six times as amateur fighters with their outcomes ending 3-3.This will be their first as pro’s but their seventh overall, with Haney’s WBC super-lightweight on the line.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe fight will take place on April 20 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, though ring-walks are not expected until early hours of the morning, approximately 5am, on Sunday, April 21.Garcia holds a 24-1 record going into the match.The announcement comes just days before his fight with Devin HaneyCredit: The US SunGarcia sparked controversy when he split with ex-wife Andrea Celina hours after the birth of their second childCredit: Instagram @dreacelinaGarcia was dating Mikaela Testa earlier this yearCredit: Social Media More

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    Jake Paul’s anticipated MMA debut faces delay amid huge Mike Tyson boxing fight

    JAKE PAUL’S switch from boxing to MMA faces delay amid his next boxing match against Mike Tyson. The YouTuber-turned boxer faces heavyweight icon Tyson on July 20 in a controversial clash scrutinised over the 30-year age gap. Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaulIt will be Paul’s third bout in just seven months as he looks to improve on his 9-1 record. His only defeat came in February 2023 via split-decision against celebrity rival Tommy Fury, 24, in Saudi Arabia. A month beforehand, Paul announced a deal with the Professional Fighters League to make his MMA debut. His first bout in the cage was eyed for 2024 but the American has been forced to shelve his training to focus on boxing great Tyson. READ MORE IN BOXINGPFL boss Donn Davis said: “The good news is, if people didn’t think Jake was serious about combat, he’s proven to be serious. “He’s gotten better. He’s doubled down on boxing at the minute, there’s no question about it. “There was a time when he might have done 50/50 and right now it looks like he might be 90/10 in boxing and MMA. “So his development in MMA is not coming along as quickly as we thought. Will he fight for the PFL? One hundred per cent.Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Will he move to MMA? One hundred per cent. Is the timing delayed? It is.” Paul, 27, has fitted a fully-scaled PFL cage in his Puerto Rico training base to prepare for his MMA debut. How Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson can bring boxing back to viewing figures of Muhammad Ali with 260MILLION expected to watchAnd he even offered Fury a stunning two-fight boxing and MMA deal worth over £15million to rematch his rival across two sports. But the former Love Islander is recovering from hand surgery with Tyson, 57, instead returning after four years out the ring to fight Paul. And the social media sensation is currently out in Colorado with the US Olympic boxing team training for his bout against Iron Mike. Jake Paul will make his MMA debut with the PFLCredit: Professional Fighters League More