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    Jake Paul and Mike Tyson’s boxing bans CONFIRMED after YouTuber beat heavyweight legend in Netflix showdown

    JAKE PAUL and Mike Tyson have had medical boxing bans CONFIRMED following their fight on Netflix. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul defeated heavyweight great Tyson over eight rounds in Texas. Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson over eight roundsCredit: ReutersAnd despite little action taking place, both have received customary suspensions from Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. According to MMA Junkie, they have each been issued a 24 day ban – which equates to three days of rest per round fought. Katie Taylor, 38, defeated Amanda Serrano, 36, in a thrilling rematch to repeat her 2022 victory. And they have been hit with 45-day suspensions after their classic. READ MORE IN BOXINGTyson, 58, returned for his first professional bout in 20 YEARS and over 100 MILLION tuned in on Netflix to watch. It caused the site to CRASH while £16.3m was made through ticket sales alone as 72,000 packed into the AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Paul has improved to 11-1 and the 27-year-old has teased sensationally fighting Mexican legend Canelo Alvarez, 34, next year. His business partner Nakisa Bidarian told Ariel Helwani: “Jake Paul doesn’t need Canelo from a fan perspective nor from a belt perspective because they are not going to fight for the belts Canelo holds.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Canelo certainly doesn’t need Jake Paul to make money either.”For me, it has to be more than that. It has to be a desire to once again have the world stop and pay attention to this beautiful sport of boxing.”Have the world look at it and say ‘Wow! Boxing is back’… the hurdle is not money.”Logan Paul tipped to sensationally fight his own brother Jake in bid to ‘teach him a lesson’ in never-before-seen bout More

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    Logan Paul tipped to sensationally fight his own BROTHER Jake in bid to ‘teach him a lesson’ in never-before-seen bout

    LOGAN PAUL has been tipped to fight his own BROTHER Jake in a bid to “teach him a lesson” in what would be a never-before-seen bout. The pair of YouTube stars have both crossed over to the boxing ring with differing success. Jake Paul has been tipped to fight his own brother LoganCredit: GettyLogan could teach Jake ‘a lesson’Credit: SplashJake is 11-1 and most recently beat heavyweight legend Mike Tyson on points in their controversial Netflix clash. Logan meanwhile has had four bouts, drawing to KSI, losing the rematch, an exhibition with Floyd Mayweather and a win over Dillon Danis. The American celebrity has since become a WWE superstar with his future in boxing unclear. But the Paul brothers have continued to tease an extraordinary bout between them. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd Jake’s business partner Nakisa Bidarian believes Logan is out to try and one-up his younger sibling. He told Ariel Helwani: “I think maybe that’s something Logan would like to happen.”Jake, for the first time is probably ahead of his brother in terms of reach, in terms of awareness, in terms of popularity, in terms of engagement.”And I think from a Logan perspective, who is ultra-competitive, there is that tension.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”There is that, ‘My baby brother is taking over and I need to teach him a lesson.’ So, I wouldn’t be surprised if that came to fruition, at all.”Tyson, 58, initially pulled out of fighting Jake, 27, in July after suffering an ulcer flare-up in his stomach. Jake Paul teases major career change from boxing to follow in footsteps of brother Logan despite beating Mike Tyson Logan, 29, agreed to step in to fight his brother but Netflix instead waited for Iron Mike to recover. Never have two brothers fought each other in a pay-per-view bout but the Pauls have continued to tease it. During an episode on Logan’s podcast, Jake said: “I’ll fight you. Why not? You’re f***ing tiny.”Logan said: “I feel like ruining my little brother’s boxing career would be so bad and mean. “People would be like, ‘You’re such a bad older brother.’ Like they already say. But now you ruined his career as well?'” Logan then asks: “Do you really think you can beat me?” And Jake responds: “Yeah. You’re weak.” Jake Paul alongside older brother LoganCredit: Getty More

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    Jake Paul teases major career change from boxing to follow in footsteps of brother Logan despite beating Mike Tyson

    JAKE PAUL has teased a career change from boxing to follow in the footsteps of older brother Logan. The YouTube star is 11-1 as a fighter after beating Mike Tyson on points over eight rounds at the weekend. Jake Paul beat boxing legend Mike Tyson on pointsCredit: GettyMeanwhile Logan is a WWE star who could soon be joined by Jake in the professional wrestling business. Jake, 27, said on Logan’s Impaulsive podcast: “I would love to. I would want to be like your Paul Heyman.”I wouldn’t want to wrestle as much. I can do some s***, but I would want to be your sidekick businessman or some s***.”Logan, 28, replied: “I’m gonna go for it. I’m gonna go for it. READ MORE IN BOXING”Perhaps, if you retire, you become world champion, then you retire, and I’m still wrestling, you can be like my manager who also has a mean right hand.”Jake then asked: “Why can’t I do it now?” Logan responded: “I guess you can do it now. It’s just time consuming.” The brothers then mapped out a plan to become champions in their sport while Jake’s speedskater girlfriend Jutta Leerdam takes Olympic gold. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSLogan said: “The ultimate goal would be for me to become WWE champion, for you to become boxing champion and then for your girlfriend Jutta to win Olympic gold.” The podcaster joined WWE in 2021, making his debut a year after, and has since won the United States Championship. Jake Paul admits he failed to knock out Mike Tyson ON PURPOSE after flop Netflix fight is slammedJake made a brief cameo in 2022 as back-up for Logan, attacking The Usos at the Crown Jewel pay-per-view in Saudi Arabia. The American has just one defeat in the boxing ring, a split-decision loss to Tommy Fury, 25, in 2023. A rematch has been eyed while Jake has also called out Mexican legend Canelo Alvarez, 34, after beating Tyson, 58. Jutta Leerdam with partner Jake PaulCredit: GettyJutta is a professional speedskaterCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamLogan Paul is a WWE starCredit: Splash More

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    Boxing fan SUING Netflix over buffering during Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson after fight was hit by technical difficulties

    A BOXING fan is SUING Netflix over buffering issues during Jake Paul’s fight against Mike Tyson. Over 65 MILLION households watched the controversial clash with 108m total viewers tuning in to watch Paul’s eight-round decision win. Netflix had buffering issues during Jake Paul vs Mike TysonBut the demand caused Netflix problems throughout the night with issues of buffering during the live stream.And according to WFLA-TV in Tampa, one fan in Florida is suing Netflix in state court. The man is accusing the streaming giants of “alleged breach of contract and unfair, deceptive actions”. He is seeking monetary damage, along with class-action status.READ MORE IN BOXINGPaul, 27, claimed victory over Tyson, 58, who returned for his first professional bout in almost 20 YEARS. A huge £14.3m was raked in from tickets sales alone – the highest figure for a fight outside of Las Vegas – as 72,000 attended. And Paul’s business partner and Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian responded to the streaming struggles. He told Ariel Helwani: “First and foremost, we broke the internet. We did something that has never been done before. Most read in BoxingJake Paul vs Mike Tyson round-by-roundMIKE TYSON’s long-awaited return to the ring didn’t have the fairytale ending fight fans dreamed of.SunSport’s boxing expert Wally Downes Jr recaps one of the drabbest and most forgettable nights in boxing history.And he didn’t hold back, issuing a scathing assessment of social media sensation Jake Paul.Round OnePaul says “I love you, Mike” just before the opening bell sounds. He quickly runs away and holds the boxing legend.Tyson draws a big reaction from the crowd as he lands a jab and a good right hand.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound TwoPaul ran away in the opener and held – just like we thought he would.Tommy Fury had it first and now Mike Tyson. It’s clever because Tyson will tire. Paul tags Tyson’s body with a straight right.Tyson looks spent now. 180 seconds in and the fight looks over.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound ThreeThe legend cannot even keep his gumshield in. As expected it’s a waste of time. Paul has run away until the 58-year-old has tired.Shooting ducks in a barrel now. Tyson might get hurt here. Paul lands a couple of clumsy shots and Tyson wobbles backwards.Tragic after three.Verdict: 10-9 PaulRound FourThis is proper rubbish. The crowd are bored and boos are being heard.This is just two tired big lumps going at it.  One a legend, one a promoter.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound FivePaul jabs the body and aims right for the head and another one-two clips the icon.Tyson cannot keep his mouthpiece in, he is gasping for air. Paul lands a left hook but then so does Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SixThank God these weren’t three-minute rounds. We are getting about four punches per round.Tyson is gasping in the air but replays show a left hook did graze Paul’s beard.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SevenTyson slips a jab and tries an uppercut. The commentator admits it has been a “sad” spectacle.The AT&T stadium has been utterly stunk out. Paul is looking just as tired as Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound EightGo back to YouTube, Jake. You’re an excellent conman. But you’ve never been a boxer.The Judges decide: 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. I’m glad Tyson gets paid and has stayed safe.But what a laughable performance from Paul to add to his stinker with Tommy Fury.Verdict 10-9 PaulSunSport’s final scorecard – 78-74 for Jake PaulClick to read the full round-by-round breakdown.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”The record for streaming in the US was 23 million concurrents, we blew past that. “So Netflix has shown it has an ability to do things that no other media platform has done before. “Secondly, Netflix is always advancing the boundaries of content consumption, they’ve been doing that for many years and this was just another example of that.” Fans claims Jake Paul’s win over Mike Tyson was ‘fixed’ as new footage of fight emerges More

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    Glam ring girl Sydney Thomas reveals her DMs are ‘flooded with big names’ after stealing show at Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson

    RING GIRL Sydney Thomas has revealed she has been DMed by some “big names” following her appearance at Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson.The 20-year-old went viral on social media during Netflix’s coverage of YouTuber Paul’s drab win over legendary heavyweight Tyson, 58.Sydney Thomas was one of five ring girls at Jake Paul vs Mike TysonCredit: INSTAGRAMShe caught the eye of many viewers of the Netflix eventCredit: INSTAGRAMSydney only made her debut as a ring girl back in OctoberCredit: Instagram/iamsydneythomasShe already has hundreds of thousands of followers on social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasSydney was one of five ring girls employed by Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions for the fight – along with Virginia Sanhouse, Lexi Williams, Delia Sylvain and Raphaela Milagres.And she has gained hundreds of thousands of followers online since the broadcast following her performance at the AT&T Stadium in Texas.Now Sydney, who has 657,000 fans on Instagram, has opened up about how she came to realise she was being talked about all around the world.Speaking to US Weekly, she said: “My DMs are just insanely flooded right now. There’s definitely been some pretty big names and brands that have reached out.READ MORE ON SYDNEY THOMAS”I woke up and saw how my followers had gone up, and then saw all the news articles that had been written about me.”I refreshed my feed and it was just pictures of me and memes and everything. I think that was the moment for me where I was like, ‘Oh my gosh, like I really am going viral’.”She went on to add: “It is very overwhelming. But at the same time, I’m also very blessed and very grateful. You know, what a problem to have. “I knew the exposure was going to be awesome, just the fact that it was being streamed on Netflix and it was such an iconic fight.Most read in BoxingSydney is studying at the University of AlabamaCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasShe is in her final year of collegeCredit: Instagram/iamsydneythomasSydney plans to continue studying while also carrying on being a ring girlCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomasAs well as working boxing events, she is also a baseball fanCredit: INSTAGRAM”But I had no idea that all the focus was going to shift from the results to the ring girl being the main star of the event. That was not even a thought in my head going into it.”Sydney is in her final year as a student at the University of Alabama.Stunning Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson ring girls oil up as they share behind-the-scenes video of Netflix fight She is taking classes online in order to keep pace with her hectic life and is planning to continue juggling her academia with working for Paul’s MVP as a boxing ring girl.She said: “I think what’s next for me is to continue building up my social media and continue working with [Paul’s] Most Valuable Promotions and being a ring girl.”I think dialling into the ring girl and modeling aspect of my life and sharing that with my audience that I’ve now built up.”And then obviously continuing with school, graduating, getting my degree and then seeing where things take me from there.”Sydney only made her debut as a ring girl in October in Puerto Rico.Boxing is not the only sport she has shown an interest as she is a huge fan of the St. Louis Cardinals MLB side.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe has revealed that her favourite place is the Busch Stadium and insisted that there is no place she “would rather be”.Sydney is also a massive fan of travelling and has recently taken trips to Greece and Italy.Sydney has shared pictures travelling around Europe to places such as Greece and ItalyCredit: Instagram/iamsydneythomasSydney is attending her college classes online to keep on top of workCredit: INSTAGRAM @iamsydneythomas More

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    Fans claims Jake Paul’s win over Mike Tyson was ‘fixed’ as new footage of fight emerges

    FIGHT fans have claimed fresh footage from Jake Paul’s showdown with Mike Tyson proves the bout was “fixed.”Former undisputed heavyweight champion Tyson returned from a 19-year-long professional layoff to lock horns with the YouTube sensation in a Texas tussle last Friday.Mike Tyson returned to the ring last week to take on Jake PaulCredit: GETTYThe boxing legend suffered a decision defeat to the YouTuberCredit: GETTYSome fight fans have claimed a clip of Paul avoiding a Tyson right hand proves the fight was “fixed”Credit: NETFLIXThe boxing legend looked every bit his 58 years as he struggled to mount any serious threat and suffered a decision defeat.It seemed that Paul could have taken out the beloved Tyson had he put his foot on the gas.But some viewers of the fight have claimed new footage of Paul getting his head out of the way of a slow and telegraphed right hand shows Tyson was going easy too.A slow-motion clip of Paul’s defensive work started doing the rounds on social media, prompting baseless claims he’d come to a prefight agreement with Tyson.READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAULIn an accompanying caption with the video, one wrote on X: “Just in case anyone had doubts…”Another said: “If it was real Tyson would have destroyed him and been out of the ring in less than 2 minutes.”And another said: “That may have been the KO shot that Tyson obviously pulled.”One remarked: “Rigged as f**k.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJake Paul vs Mike Tyson round-by-roundMIKE TYSON’s long-awaited return to the ring didn’t have the fairytale ending fight fans dreamed of.SunSport’s boxing expert Wally Downes Jr recaps one of the drabbest and most forgettable nights in boxing history.And he didn’t hold back, issuing a scathing assessment of social media sensation Jake Paul.Round OnePaul says “I love you, Mike” just before the opening bell sounds. He quickly runs away and holds the boxing legend.Tyson draws a big reaction from the crowd as he lands a jab and a good right hand.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound TwoPaul ran away in the opener and held – just like we thought he would.Tommy Fury had it first and now Mike Tyson. It’s clever because Tyson will tire. Paul tags Tyson’s body with a straight right.Tyson looks spent now. 180 seconds in and the fight looks over.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound ThreeThe legend cannot even keep his gumshield in. As expected it’s a waste of time. Paul has run away until the 58-year-old has tired.Shooting ducks in a barrel now. Tyson might get hurt here. Paul lands a couple of clumsy shots and Tyson wobbles backwards.Tragic after three.Verdict: 10-9 PaulRound FourThis is proper rubbish. The crowd are bored and boos are being heard.This is just two tired big lumps going at it.  One a legend, one a promoter.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound FivePaul jabs the body and aims right for the head and another one-two clips the icon.Tyson cannot keep his mouthpiece in, he is gasping for air. Paul lands a left hook but then so does Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SixThank God these weren’t three-minute rounds. We are getting about four punches per round.Tyson is gasping in the air but replays show a left hook did graze Paul’s beard.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SevenTyson slips a jab and tries an uppercut. The commentator admits it has been a “sad” spectacle.The AT&T stadium has been utterly stunk out. Paul is looking just as tired as Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound EightGo back to YouTube, Jake. You’re an excellent conman. But you’ve never been a boxer.The Judges decide: 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. I’m glad Tyson gets paid and has stayed safe.But what a laughable performance from Paul to add to his stinker with Tommy Fury.Verdict 10-9 PaulSunSport’s final scorecard – 78-74 for Jake PaulClick to read the full round-by-round breakdown.Another chimed in: “Pulling punches?!”The fix allegations quickly came to the attention of Paul, who issued a scathing response on brother Logan’s Impaulsive podcast.Jake Paul admits he failed to knock out Mike Tyson ON PURPOSE after flop Netflix fight is slammed’The Problem Child’ said: “People are like, ‘Oh it’s rigged because look at him on the pads.”‘He didn’t do this in the fight.'”Because someone is f***ing punching back, you dumb f**ks.”You don’t realise my power, my jab, my speed and my ability and footwork to get out of the way of those punches.”So then all of a sudden, he’s literally throwing at air – he can’t land those punches on me.” More

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    Former world champion who KO’d Lennox Lewis, 59, sends 54-year-old opponent crashing to canvas in brutal stoppage

    FORMER heavyweight world champion Oliver McCall has won a shock comeback fight aged 59. McCall famously knocked out Lennox Lewis in 1994 but lost the rematch three years later. Oliver McCall won a shock comeback fight aged 59Credit: XHis last bout was in 2019, beating Hugo Lomeli, but McCall made a surprise return in Nashville on Tuesday. And he beat 54-year-old opponent Stacy Frazier in the second round after a fairly laboured combination of punches. It meant McCall became the oldest former heavyweight champion to win a professional boxing match.And it came just days after Mike Tyson controversially fought YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. READ MORE IN BOXINGTyson, 58, was beaten over eight rounds by Paul, 27, in what was his first pro bout for almost 20 YEARS. And worryingly, the rusty Iron Mike refused to retire afterwards.The fight was a commercial success with over 72,000 packing into the AT&T Stadium in Dallas. A huge £14.2MILLION was made in ticket sales alone while 108m viewers tuned in on Netflix to watch. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSIt makes it the most-viewed boxing match since Muhammad Ali’s era. Paul named Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez, 34, as a potential next opponent after improving to 11-1. Meanwhile heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois, 27, and undisputed light-heavyweight king Artur Beterbiev, 39, have also called out Paul.Boxer who KO’d Lennox Lewis gets back in the ring at 59 vs 54-year-old in pro fight days after Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson More

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    Roof of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson stadium COLLAPSES with huge chunk of metal falling on to field hours before event

    THE ROOF of the AT&T Stadium in Texas BROKE just days after last week’s huge Netflix boxing event.Heavyweight legend Mike Tyson went head to head with YouTuber Jake Paul at the 80,000-seater arena on Friday.Part of the AT&T Stadium roof collapsed before Monday’s NFL gameCredit: APNobody was hurt by the falling debrisCredit: XA piece of metal was bolted to the frame to ensure nothing else came looseCredit: APJake Paul vs Mike Tyson took place at the stadium just three days beforeCredit: ReutersPaul beat the 58-year-old in a drab affair that failed to live up to expectations.The disappointing bout was quickly forgotten when the stadium transformed just in time for the NFL clash between the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans.But just hours before the Monday night game, a piece of the roof came loose and fell onto the field.Thankfully, nobody was hurt by the falling debris.Read More in BoxingThe Cowboys later revealed the accident occurred due to high winds.A statement read: “We can confirm a piece of metal came loose and fell to the field [with some additional small debris] while the roof was in the process of opening.”There were no injuries. It is being reviewed further, and a decision regarding the ability to re-open the roof safely will be made when possible.”Meanwhile, team owner and general manager Jerry Jones added: “Certainly, there was no risk at all to anybody on the field playing once we shut the roof and again.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Got a lot of wind gusts in this area this afternoon, and apparently that created some looseness up there. And then when the wind, when we did try to open it up, the wind got in there and exacerbated the looseness.”They wouldn’t have started this game had there been any risk at all. And not only the NFL wouldn’t, but I wouldn’t if there’s any risk at all. And there was no risk at all when they started the game.Daniel Dubois calls out Jake Paul”The reason they do that is to make sure everything is working to avoid those kinds of risks if there’s any fans or anybody in here.”Prior to the start of the game, a piece of metal was bolted to the frame to ensure nothing else came loose.The Cowboys went on to lose 34-10 to the Texans. More