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      Inside futuristic Minecraft stadium built on a cliff and covered with LED screens that could host 2034 World Cup games

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      THE 2034 World Cup might be a decade away but work has already begun on a stunning futuristic Minecraft arena in Saudi Arabia.The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium is perched on a cliff no less than 650ft high in Riyadh and decked out in LED panels.Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium will be built into a cliff edge near RiyadhThe 45,000-seater stadium will cost more than £1billionThe futuristic panelled cubes will act as an extension of the Tuwaiq cliffsThe 45,000-seater is expected to cost more than £1BILLION, with construction set to get underway in 2026.The logo-like arena will become the world’s first fully integrated venue with a combined retractable pitch and man-made LAKE fuelled air-con.The LED wall will be a portal to live event broadcasts, high-definition films and will open to reveal breathtaking views of the city when not activated.There will be three stands, with one side open, offering a dramatic vista of the Qiddiya city itself.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe exterior will be formed by a collection of modular cubes that will act as the extension of the Tuwaiq cliffs in a huge digital canvas.Its aim, other than to host football matches at the 2034 World Cup, is to “connect the upper plateau and Gaming and Esports District to the theme parks below”, according to The Mail. One Saudi-based industry insider told The Mail: “This will be the first time we have seen that brought to life.”SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles has a massive screen. This stadium is a massive screen.”Most read in FootballAn inside look at The Prince Mohammed bin Salman StadiumAl-Nassr’s new stadium will have a 45,000 capacityFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThe climate will be controlled via a lake underneath which collects rain water to pre-cool the air conditioning system.There will be a retractable roof and a digital wall which will drop down in front of the spectator’s view, with work set to finish up in 2029.EFL club owner gives update on new £2bn ‘spaceship’ stadium included in mega plans for state-of-the-art complex And at the touch of a button the surface will flip from grass to artificial turf.The Minecraft-esque stadium is set to play host to Cristiano Ronaldo’s current side Al-Nassr once it’s complete.Beneath the glitzy facades of the Saudis developments, lies the stories of threats, forced evictions and bloodshed.Many projects have faced fierce criticism over human rights abuses – including the £400billion Neom Stadium project where tribes were reportedly shoved out of their homeland, imprisoned or executed.Only last month, in an ITV documentary, workers complained of 16-hour days, their passports being confiscated and of not being paid in some cases.The documentary also featured claims that 21,000 Indian, Bangladeshi and Nepalese workers had died in the country since 2017, each working on Saudi’s Vision 2030.Those allegations have been strongly refuted by country’s National Council for Occupational Safety and Health.The pioneering Sci-Fi stadium is one of 15 to be built as Saudi Arabia close in on the hosting rights for the 2034 World Cup.The futuristic arena is set to feature a giant LED screen wall inside the arenaIt is to be situated on top of a 200-metre cliffThe official announcement will come from Fifa on December 11, but there is no opposing bid following Australia’s withdrawal.As such Saudi Arabia will become the second Middle Eastern nation (behind Qatar) to host the biggest sporting spectacle on the planet in 10 years time.The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium, named after the country’s prime minister, crown prince and de facto ruler, will be one of 11 new venues to go alongside four current grounds. Another futuristic arena is being built in Neom.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe amazing structure will not be reachable by car as it will sit 350m above ground in the as-yet unbuilt city of Neom, known as “The Line.”It is a vertical garden city without cars, streets or carbon emissions for its residents all in a single, long building.The Neom Stadium will not be reachable by carThe new arena will sit atop the city of NeomFull list of the stadiums with their capacitiesRiyadhKing Salman International Stadium – 92,760King Fahad Sports City Stadium – 70,200Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium – 46,979New Murabba Stadium – 46,010Roshn Stadium – 46,000Prince Faisal bin Fahad Sports City Stadium – 46,865South Riyadh Stadium – 47,060King Saud University Stadium – 46,319JeddahKing Abdullah Sports City Stadium – 58,432Qiddiya Coast Stadium – 46,096Jeddah Central Development Stadium – 45,794King Abdullah Economic City Stadium – 45,700Al KhobarAramco Stadium – 46,096AbhaKing Khalid University Stadium – 45,428NeomNeom Stadium – 46,010 More

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      Inside the incredible rise of Carlos Baleba who is the latest hidden gem set to become Brighton’s next superstar

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      THREE-YEARS-AGO Carlos Baleba was grinding for a professional contract at a football school in Cameroon – now he’s looking like Brighton’s new £150million man. The Cameroonian 20-year-old is the next hidden gem to be unearthed at the Amex as he follows in the footsteps of Moises Caicedo, Marc Cucurella and Alexis Mac Allister. Baleba has started eight of Brighton’s first 11 Premier League matchesCredit: GettyCarlos Baleba joined Brighton for £26min the summer at age 19 from LilleCredit: INSTAGRAM @carlos_balebaBaleba often wore football boots that were old, broken or too big when he was growing upCredit: INSTAGRAM @carlos_balebaBaleba announced himself to the world when he came on at half-time in the 2-1 win over Manchester City last time out.He flipped the game on its head, adding oomph and creativity at the base of Brighton’s midfield to stun the likes of Erling Haaland and Phil Foden. Baleba conjured up the winning goal with an exceptional move to Joao Pedro before Matt O’Riley fired home. His 45-minutes overall against Man City was a perfect summary of the all-round great midfielder Baleba is to have in a team. READ MORE FOOTBALLHe has shown he is a player full of drive and dynamism, physical prowess and technical skill. Why he could be worth £150mBaleba has established himself as a key cog in Fabian Hurzeler’s team, starting eight of the first 11 Premier League games under the German boss this season. It would have been nine starts, but a knee injury kept him on the bench during the 2-1 defeat at Liverpool. Baleba joined Brighton for £26m in the summer of 2023 at age 19, a fortnight after Caicedo’s British record £115m Chelsea transfer, having played just 21 times in Ligue 1 for Lille.Most read in SportFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSCaicedo was also 19 when Brighton signed him for £4m from Independiente del Valle in his homeland. Baleba made 13 appearances for Lille’s B team, before making his first-team debut last September as a substitute in a 1-0 win against Lens.Celtic hero Matt O’Riley spotted as he returns to training at BrightonHis first Ligue 1 start came in January in a goalless draw with Stade Brestois.Paulo Fonseca, current AC Milan coach, and Baleba’s manager at Lille, said at the time: “I think that today Baleba is a player who can be a starter. He represents the future of Lille.” It has taken less time for Baleba to make his mark at the Amex, with him now boasting the third-most combined tackles and interceptions per 90 minutes in the top-flight this season.His per-90 figure for tackles plus interceptions of 5.36 is bettered by only two players with over 400 minutes, Mario Lemina of Wolves and Noussair Mazraoui of Manchester United.Another high figure which also stands out is his carrying into the final third.This season, he’s doing that 1.88 times per 90 minutes, the same as Declan Rice and slightly more than Dominik Szoboszlai.Baleba made 19 passes when he came on against Pep Guardiola’s side, failing to complete only one. One of his 18 completions, a pass to Pedro, led to O’Riley’s winner. Of the 98 midfielders to make five or more Prem starts this season, only Rodrigo Bentancur is averaging more interceptions per 90 than Baleba. He also ranks fifth in the league for times winning back possession per 90 minutes.Humble beginnings Baleba was born in Douala, the largest city in Cameroon and where the legendary Samuel Eto’o was born. Growing up wasn’t easy for the Brighton midfielder who often wore football boots that were old, broken or too big. He said: “I lived in a hut made of planks. In front of my door, there were truck tires.” He added: “Everything I was given, I put it on. I didn’t complain.” It’s no surprise that Baleba was nicknamed Diego Maradona during his youth days, due to his technical level and ability to score goals on his own.  He said: “They used to call me Maradona when I was a winger. I used to score a lot of goals from there.“My speciality, my best move was the ‘virgule’ [rolling ball round in a semi-circle]. “I copied it off Ronaldinho. I mastered the technique when I was facing the goal, or by the corner flag.“I did some damage with it. I don’t really do it any more, but I have not forgotten how. And I could still do one, so watch out.“One match as a kid I was running towards goal and the goalkeeper rushed out and crashed into me.“I was hurt and fell, my thigh hurt really bad. I couldn’t run or even walk that well – so they moved me into midfield from the wing.“I felt comfortable there, and had freedom. I could overcome opponents with my technical ability. And once there, I stayed there and never moved away.”READ MORE SUN STORIESBrighton have seen many talented midfielders come through in the last few years – Caicedo, Mac Allister and Yves Bissouma to name a few.Baleba could become the best of the lot and that may mean that he is next in line in the Brighton departure lounge queue. More

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      Inside Ruben Amorim’s first week as Man Utd boss including sacking a legend, dinner out, meeting fans but NO coaching

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      RUBEN AMORIM’s start to life at Manchester United has been eventful, to say the least.Officially, the Portuguese boss, 39, will take control of his first training session next week – when his work permit is expected to have arrived.Ruben Amorim has had an eventful first week as Man Utd bossAmorim’s plane touched down in Manchester on MondayAmorim is greeted by CEO Omar Berrada at United’s training complexThe former Sporting Lisbon manager has not been able to work with his players at Carrington yet.It is understood United do not expect there to be any problems in Amorim obtaining the appropriate paperwork needed to start taking training sessions.However, even though he’s banned from the training pitch he’s certainly been busy in the interim – plotting moves from his base at the five-star Lowry hotel, where Jose Mourinho made his base during his tenure at OId Trafford.This included sacking a club legend, meeting fans on a stadium tour, and dining at a famous Manchester hotspot.Read more Man Utd newsSunSport looks at what Amorim has done so far.Arrives in ManchesterAlthough he is unable to share his methods with his players, he has made use of his time by familiarising himself with his new surroundings.Amorim arrived on Monday, via a private jet from Beja international airport that was the most tracked flight in the world on popular flight tracking site Flightradar24.He soon visited United’s training base and met CEO Omar Berrada, sporting director Dan Ashworth and technical director Jason Wilcox.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSGiven that many of his players are on international duty, those training sessions won’t be missed.Mason Mount and Leny Yoro, who are stepping up their comebacks from injury, were on hand to meet their new gaffer.Man Utd fans claim Ruben Amorim could be ‘new Jurgen Klopp’ after heartwarming gesture on stadium tourAmorim has already assembled a crack team of six staff members, who will join him on his journey.Assistants Carlos Fernandes, Adelio Candido, Emanuel Ferro, as well as goalkeeper coach Jorge Vital, sports scientist Paulo Barreira, and analyst will join Eduardo Rosalino.However, there was one crucial decision that had to make regarding his coaching set-up.Sacks Van NistelrooyImmediately, as he soon as he arrived, a decision was made on Ruud Van Nistelrooy.The Dutch legend, a hero for many Manchester United fans, was keeping the Red Devils hot seat warm for Amorim, but he was soon dismissed.He signed off in style – with United winning 3-0 against Leicester City on Sunday.It capped off a decent run for Van Nistelrooy, who had overseen three wins and a draw as caretaker manager.Van Nistelrooy was keen to stay on in a coaching role at United, although Amorim saw it differently.Before he wielded the axe, Amorim told the press about Van Nistelrooy’s future: “About a legend of the club. He did a great job. I have to talk with him tomorrow.Mason Mount meets new boss Amorim at CarringtonClub legend and caretaker manager Ruud Van Nistelrooy was axed by Amorim”Then I will explain everything. I am very clear and I will tell you like it is. Let’s wait until tomorrow.”Posh noshHale village is a popular spot for Manchester United’s footballers.Many live close by and frequent the top eateries in the Cheshire area.One of the most famous is Italian restaurant, Cibo.Erik ten Hag was often seen dining there with his wife during his time in Manchester.And it seems that Amorim also got the same tip.This week, he was seen leaving the posh hotspot with several of his coaching entourage.With pasta dishes costing around £18, and meat dishes between £18-£37 – it would have been a costly bill.It has been reported that Amorim is set to make £6.5million-per-year at Old Trafford in a deal that runs until 2027.Amorim signs autographs outside Hale hotspot CiboCibo was a favourite of Erik Ten Hag’s and is a regular haunt for United starsread more sport featuresStadium tourAfter visiting the training ground and meeting senior staff at the club, Amorim then paid a visit to Old Trafford, itself.He was shown the media room by club staff – joking that it seemed familiar.”This is funny. I’ve watched this room many times,” he said.And in an incredible gesture, he popped in to see the public tour of the historic stadium.The club shared a video in which Amorim joined fans in the dressing room and made sure to give each of them a handshake.He said a couple of words to the fans in which he joked one would be playing and one would be on the bench.Fans hailed the moment on social media, which reminded some of when Jurgen Klopp arrived at Anfield.One posted: “Already more handshakes and hugs than Klopp during his first week in club. We are so clear!”A second commented: “Could be their Klopp if they get their s**t together to be honest.”A third wrote: “What a guy.”On Wednesday, Amorim took a tour of Old Trafford and sat in the media roomUnited’s impressive trophy cabinet was shown off to AmorimAmusingly, Amorim made United fans’ days by joining them on the club tourHis first injury blowBut, it hasn’t been all plain-sailing.When Erik Ten Hag was boss, he fell foul to a dreaded injury curse.And Amorim will be hoping that he will be luckier with the squad he has inherited.However, he was dealt with a huge blow regarding Lisandro Martinez’s fitness.The Argentinian defender had linked up with the international squad for their matches against Paraguay and Peru.But the defender was sent straight back to Manchester after national team medics discovered a “significant hip injury”.It is believed he picked up the issue in the 3-0 win over Leicester on Sunday but flew to join the Argentina squad before it was evaluated.Ruben Amorim is ‘Mourinho 2.0’ who turned Sporting from ‘walking dead’ into Portuguese champs… he can revive Man UtdWHEN Ruben Amorim took charge of Sporting Lisbon in March 2020, one club official compared their situation to the “walking dead”, writes Jordan Davies.Optimism and hope was at an all-time low.But the Amorim-effect was almost instantaneous, guiding the Portuguese sleeping giants to their first league title for 19 years in 2020/21, losing just once and only conceding 20 goals.Since then, Sporting have lifted another league title in 2023/24 – as well as two League Cups – and currently sit top with nine wins from nine this term.He may be young, but Amorim already has an eye for rebuilding and revitalising fallen super powers with his infectious charisma and intense tactical philosophy that hardly ever wavers. The “walking dead” at Manchester United must be praying for a similar sort of revival.And they may just get it from one of the most talented young coaches on the continent – a man accustomed to breathing new life back into crumbling institutions such as Old Trafford.Amorim has spent the last decade dreaming of one day gracing England’s Premier League, such was his admiration for an ex-United boss in Jose Mourinho growing up.Often nicknamed ‘Mourinho 2.0’, Amorim spent a week with his coaching idol in an internship capacity at United’s Carrington training base in 2018, going on to cite him as his “reference point”.United should not be expecting a mini-Mourinho, as Amorim said himself: “Mourinho is one of a kind. There won’t be another Mourinho. Mourinho is unique.”And yet, you cannot help but compare the two.For all the mismanagement in the Old Trafford hot seats over the years, this would be a real get – finally a slap in the face United’s Prem rivals have no answer for.Many of Utd’s stars have been absent during training this week on international dutyLisandro Martinez may have given new boss Amorim an injury headacheReports in Argentina claim he felt “discomfort” after a coming together with an opponent.Despite completing 90 minutes, the pain has left him unable to “function normally”.Message to fansAmorim gave in his first interview as Manchester United boss on Friday evening.And he spoke of the ‘connection’ he already feels to the club and his determination to ‘do something special in a special club’.He said : “A lot of people talk about the 3-4-3, 4-3-3 and all that stuff. But when I think as a player or as a team-mate at United, it is not a system of formation.“It’s the character of the players, the way they see the club. So we have to focus on that before everything about how we play, how we press.“The most important thing for me at this moment is to create the principles, the identity and the character that we had in the past.“It’s about the team, that’s the most important thing for me, because if you work as a team, then the talent individually is going to shine.READ MORE SUN STORIES“But if I had to explain the important thing, it is the character, the way we fight, the way we play – we must have an identity.Life as a Manchester United manager has begun for Ruben Amorim. More

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      Ruben Amorim gives first Man Utd interview and reveals number one priority to revive fallen giants

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      RUBEN AMORIM may have been at Old Trafford for less than a week – but already there is no doubt that he is a quick learner.As the latest man charged with bringing the glory days back to Manchester United, Amorim knows the mountain he must climb.Ruben Amorim gave his first interview as Manchester United bossCredit: Manchester UnitedAmorim replaces Erik ten Hag as new permanent Man Utd managerCredit: GettyAmorim is focused on finding Man Utd’s identity as managerCredit: GettyThere will be no quick fix, no magic wand and no guarantee a 21st title is just around the corner.He might be one of the youngest gaffers in the game, but the Portuguese boss is already way too old-head wise to make promises he will struggle to deliver.But Amorim – like his fellow countryman Jose Mourinho – knows the value of words. Not the Special One so much as the Shrewd One.This is a guy who Cristiano Ronaldo once dubbed The Poet because he is such an impressive speaker.Read More on Man UtdThere was certainly much to like in his first interview since becoming the sixth man of the post-Fergie decade to fill the Old Trafford hotseat.And the loudest message will have been music to the ears of every United fan – every football fan in fact – who scratched their head throughout the Erik ten Hag reign.When Ten Hag packed his bags for the final time last month, no-one – supporters, pundits, most worryingly of all players – could give a definitive answer as to United’s identity.United had none when he arrived and an even more confusing one when he left. Amorim arrived armed with that knowledge – and rest assured, those days have gone.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSThere will be no muddy waters in that respect under the new chief. No wasting time in proving it either – he wants it now, from day one, as clear as a bell.Forget all talk of formations, of 3-4-3 or 4-3-3. Ignore whether he’ll go with wing-backs or wingers. All that can come over time.Ruben Amorim arrives in Manchester ahead of starting role as Man United managerRight now the job is to bring back that identity. And he isn’t prepared to wait.Amorim insisted: “A lot of people talk about the 3-4-3, 4-3-3 and all that stuff. But when I think as a player or as a team-mate at United, it is not a system of formation.“It’s the character of the players, the way they see the club. So we have to focus on that before everything about how we play, how we press.“The most important thing for me at this moment is to create the principles, the identity and the character that we had in the past.“It’s about the team, that’s the most important thing for me, because if you work as a team, then the talent individually is going to shine.“But if I had to explain the important thing, it is the character, the way we fight, the way we play – we must have an identity.Amorim is determined to get Man Utd back to the top of English footballCredit: Getty’We must have an identity’“If our players take the shirt, they will know it is the Manchester United team. Where everybody thinks the same, running back, playing, enjoying it.“I can say the popular thing, which is to win. And of course everybody wants to win – I want to win with my players and with the fans.“But to win with an identity and one idea, that is the thing that I am focused on all the time.”After the often deadpan and straight bat days of Ten Hag – for all it brought two Cups – Amorim is already blowing through Old Trafford like a breath of fresh air.Don’t be fooled into thinking the smile is the sign of a soft touch. He showed in four years that turned Sporting Lisbon from fallen giants into champions there is a ruthless streak too.So when United’s stars return from international duty next week, there will be no honeymoon period, no gentle easing in under the new gaffer.The Portuguese gaffer will have a job on his hands to bring back the killer instinctCredit: GettyNo honeymoon periodHe wants them at it straight away – in his eyes, the only way to buy breathing space is through victory. So they’d better be prepared to graft.Amorim added: “We know we need time, but we have to win time and the way to do that is to win games.“But again the most important thing for me is identity. So from day one we will start with our identity.“Of course we are going to prepare, how to play, how to press, these small things, small details.“But you cannot go 100 per cent on every detail because it will be confusing for the players – so if I have to say one thing, my main goal, my first goal, is identity.”Amorim already knows all about the United one of old, too, after a top-to-bottom tour of the place. He reckons it’s a trip every one who pulls on a red shirt should make.Amorim left Sporting fans devastated when he opted to move to the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty’You have to FEEL this is Man Utd’He added: “You see the trophies, you see the tragedy we have as a club. You can understand the history, after the crash, then we were European champions.“It is important to put that kind of strength in our team. So when players come here, they should make the same tour.“You have to FEEL this is Manchester United because if you go a lot of years without winning, you start losing that.“So you have to be very clear on the message you want to put to the players.”READ MORE SUN STORIESWhatever the next couple of years bring, there will be no doubting that under Amorim. Maybe not happy days are here again just yet…but you sense they might be just around the corner.FOR THE FULL INTERVIEW GO TO MANUTD.COM, MUTV AND THE CLUB’S SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS.Three Sporting stars Amorim could swoop for after joining Man UtdRUBEN AMORIM has ruled out poaching any of his Sporting Lisbon players in the January transfer window.But the Portuguese side’s chiefs expect Amorim will come calling in the summer – with his cheque book wide open.Here’s are three Sporting starts United could swoop for… but they won’t come cheap:VIKTOR GYOKERESAge: 26Position: StrikerCost: £84millionSwede has shone since joining Sporting last summer from Coventry — catching the eye of all Europe’s top clubs.Hit 43 goals in 50 games last season and boasts 18 strikes already this term.GONCALO INACIOAge: 23Position: DefenderCost: £50millionBall-playing centre-back was handed his debut by Amorim and has since become a key figure in Sporting’s recent title successes.Can also slot in at left-back if required and has 12 caps for Portugal.MORTEN HJULMANDAge: 25Position: MidfieldCost: £40millionDane is one of the top holding midfielders in Portugal — and made skipper by Amorim.He could be the man to replace Casemiro. 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      Private jets, super yachts & £3.9k paychecks – inside the glam life of Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s stunning ring girls 

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      THE Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight is upon us, and while some might be focused on who wins – others are more interested in their clad of ring girls.The five models will add some much needed glamour to the fight which they all have an abundance of.Mike Tyson and Jake Paul had a feisty meeting during their weigh-inCredit: ReutersThe pair are set to fight tonight at 4am UK timeCredit: instagram/@jakepaulThe ring girls have set tongues waggingCredit: Instagram/deliasylvainApproximately 60,000 fans are expected to fill the arena as these two stars go head-to-head in Texas.Recently Mike Tyson, 58, was captured slapping Jake Paul, 28, across the face as the five beauties looked on.The women are already turning heads with social media users commenting on their Netflix promo pics.”That’s a better lineup than the Fight Card itself,” wrote one.READ MORE ON THE FIGHTAnother penned: “Now I have a reason to watch.”Here we investigate the Instagram influencers and fitness gurus’ lives outside the ring.Virginia SanhouseThe 24-year-old model is probably the most famous out of the bunch with over 5.5 million followers on TikTok and 2 million on Instagram.The Venezuelan-born beauty built her career as an e-commerce model.Most read in BoxingNow she also owns her own company Sanhouse Fit to help people reach their physical goals.When Virginia isn’t working she lives a lavish life looking at her Instagram page.‘He must die’ screams Jake Paul with in-the-ring promise after slap by Mike Tyson She’s often pictured in luxury designer brand including YSL heels, Dior bags and Gucci totes.Virginia is often seen posing at the beach or on super yachts in the smallest of bikinis, often from her own brand Sabana Swim, a sustainable luxury swimwear brand. She also has launched Sanhouse Fit Waist Trainer and is clearly a regular user if her tiny waist is anything to go by.Virginia Sanhouse isn’t just a pretty face – she’s also a successful entrepreneurCredit: Instagram/virginiasanhouseWhen she isn’t working she’s found on super yachts relaxing in the sunCredit: Instagram/virginiasanhouseJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTSydney ThomasThe 20-year-old is making a name for herself in the ring, promoting her first match in Puerto Rico last month.As a newcomer to the ring, Sydney probably isn’t making as much money as some of the other girls and could be expected to earn £900 per fight she appears in.She started as a well-known content creator, just like Jake Paul, on TikTok where she shares her everyday life.Despite still going to college, her life looks different from the average student as she travels the States in her private jet to meet the likes of Donald Trump.Sydney is also a brand ambassador for Fashion Nova and often sports their clothes on her Instagram.Pairing her high street buys with designer pieces like Prada bags.When she isn’t busy studying she’s seen lounging around the pool and posing on private yachts.Sydney Thomas has just started carving out her career in the ringCredit: Instagram/iamsydneythomasHEr lavish life includes getting private jets to meet TrumpCredit: Instagram/iamsydneythomasRaphaela MilagresRaphaela, who hails from Brazil, got her big break as a bike model before moving into the influencer world.Impressively she also became a pro at modeling thanks to her natural beauty competing at IBFF events in the bikini category and then finishing eighth at the Ms. Olympia bikini in 2018. She already has a history with Jape Paul appearing as a ring girl for his fight with Nate Diaz last year.As a seasoned ring girl – Raphaela can be expected to earn £3,900 for each fight she appears in according to Jobsinsport.When she isn’t in the ring hyping the boys up she can be found modeling for lingerie brands and enjoying nights out in LA.Raphaela is often spotted chilling in Orange County Florida by the beach.Raphaela is a seasoned ring girl and knows how to keep the crowds entertainedCredit: Instagram/raphamilagresWhen she’s not working she’s busy modelling for Instagram and showing off her luxe lifeCredit: Instagram/raphamilagresDelia SylvainNot only is Delia a renowned ring girl she’s also made thousands in her modelling career on OnlyFans.When she isn’t in the ring keeping the boys in line – where she is estimatedly paid around £3,900, she’s posing on social media for her adoring fans.When she isn’t on super yachts exploring the ocean she’s found posing in her Bentley or sharing workout photos.The Mexican beauty is also into her high-end fashion and is always snapped with a YSL bag hanging off her arm.Delia =has been in the ring for years and also has an OnlyFans accountCredit: Instagram/deliasylvainThe Mexican beauty knows how to make the most out of her time relaxing on shipsCredit: Instagram/deliasylvainLexi WilliamsThe 34-year-old has been a professional model and influencer for years and recently made her way into the ring.READ MORE SUN STORIESMost recently Lexi won the 2024 Miami Swim Week and has worked with brands like Fashion Nova.When she isn’t at work Lexi can be found chilling by the pool in the skimpiest of leopard print bikinis catching the sun.Lexi’ isn’t afraid to show off her curvesCredit: Instagram/_misslexiiiLexi’s glam style is often showed off on InstagramCredit: Instagram/_misslexiii More

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      Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson lifestyles compared: Inside the stunning homes of both boxers with £1.6m worth of luxury cars

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      ONE is arguably the most ferocious boxer to have ever laced up a pair of gloves and is considered by many to be among the scariest human beings to have ever lived.The other is a former Disney star who has terrorised the social media scene for the last 11 years and is the self-appointed “disrupter of boxing”.Mike Tyson makes his professional ring return against Jake Paul early on Saturday nightCredit: REXJake Paul lives a life of luxury and boasts some incredible motors thanks to the fortune he’s earned from social mediaCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAULTyson was the most feared man in boxing in the early ’90s and incredibly blew through a £300million fortuneCredit: GettyBut he’s become a multi-millionaire again thanks to his cannabis companyCredit: INSTAGRAM@TYSONRANCHPaul has also earned a fair few bob inside the ringCredit: GETTYNo one, however, in their wildest dreams would have ever thought the two bad boys would ever share the ring.But the squared circle is exactly where Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will find themselves in the early hours of Saturday morning.The pair, 58 and 27 respectively, will trade heavy leather in arguably the most controversial fight since the turn of the century.Controversy, however, isn’t new to either man as it’s followed them around for most of their lives.READ MORE ON PAUL VS TYSONAnd contrary to what you might think, the pair have a lot in common due to their incredibly lavish lifestyles.A multi-million-pound cannabis empire currently finances Tyson’s lush lifestyle, one no one could have ever anticipated him having after he blew through an incredible £300million fortune.YouTube and his brief stint as a professional boxer have seen Paul rake in millions of pounds, some of which he’s used to buy a stunning £13million mansion in Puerto Rico.HomesTyson, throughout the years, has called many places home – including Ohio, Maryland, Nevada, Connecticut and his native New York.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTThe fan favourite currently resides in a six-bedroom property in Henderson, on the outskirts of Las Vegas, which he paid £2.5million for.The 8,149 square-foot space, which is situated in a gated community, has six bathrooms.’Can you imagine Jake Paul’s face,’ says Mike Tyson trainer as he breaks boxing pad with brutal power in training video It’s a far cry from the mammoth 52-room abode he had in the 2000s in Farmington, which he was forced to sell to rapper 50 Cent after going broke.Tyson famously had three fully-grown Bengal tigers in his now abandoned £1.1m Ohio house.Mike Tyson currently lives in a mansion in Las Vegas he paid £2.5m forCredit: Luxury Homes of Las VegasPreviously, he had a home in Connecticut that boasted its own games roomCredit: Douglas Elliman Real EstateFamously, Tyson kickstarted the trend for boxers to own exotic petsPaul’s stunning £13million Puerto Rico mansion boasts a games room, recording studio and poolCredit: Youtube – Jake PaulPaul revealed he moved out of LA and escaped to the Caribbean island to focus on his boxing trainingCredit: Youtube – Jake PaulThe huge property has eight bedrooms and eight bathroomsCredit: Youtube – Jake PaulJust as he does with boxing experience, Paul has plenty of catching up to do in the housing department.He’s not doing too bad for himself, though, residing in a stunning two-storey home with eight bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a fitness room, a luxury swimming pool, a games room and an elevator.CarsOne of the main reasons why Tyson’s millions vanished into thin air was his love of pricey motors.Rolls-Royces, Ferraris and McLlarens were Tyson’s cars of choice before a £15million debt to the tax man forced him to hastily sell them.Tyson is understood to currently own a Mercedes-Benz G Class worth £136,000 and a £300,000 Rolls-Royce CullinanTyson squandered some of his £300m fortune on amazing carsTyson has a stunning £136,000 Mercedes-Benz G Class in his garagePaul has a fleet of astonishing cars including a Lamborghini Huracan worth £165kCredit: InstagramMost recently, Paul added a £600k Ferrari to his vast collectionCredit: YouTube / DAZN Boxing.Paul has an estimated net worth of £60mPaul’s current fleet of cars isn’t too shabby, with the former actor currently owning a 1958 Ford Fairlaine worth £70,000, a £165,000 Lamborghini Huracan, a £360,000 Rolls Royce Phantom and a £600,000 Ferrari SF90 Spider.He would have two Ferraris to his name had he not wrecked his £330,000 296 GTB while performing doughnuts.Love livesTyson is happily married to his third wife, Lakiha Spicer, whom he was introduced to when she was 18 years old.They remained friends until the early noughties, when they began dating.And they tied the knot in 2009, two weeks after the tragic and heartbreaking death of Tyson’s daughter, Exodus.Tyson’s dramatic physical and mental transformation in recent years has been in large part down to his devoted and loving wife, who he affectionately calls “Kiki”.Tyson with Lakiha SpicerCredit: GettyJutta Leerdam is the current girlfriend of PaulCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamPaul is believed to be smitten with Dutch beauty JuttaCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamJutta helped Paul overcome the disappointment of his first loss to Tommy FuryCredit: InstagramJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTPaul hasn’t been a stranger to having a beautiful woman by his side over the years.But he’s seemingly found “the one”, after years of failed romances with actresses and models.The YouTuber is currently dating Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam, who played a pivotal role in helping him get over his crushing defeat to Tommy Fury.”I have a new girlfriend which is pretty cool,” Paul revealed in one of his thousands of YouTube videos. “It’s been so refreshing.”She’s a world champion and I’ve just been so amazed by her and her work ethic and how much of an angel she is.”She’s one of the most pure-hearted human beings that I have met in my life.”[She’s] so genuine and she has just changed my perspective and helped me coming out of this loss when I was in a dark place.”She really was there talking about her losses and was able to relate to those things and what I was going through.”So she’s been such a blessing; Jutta if you’re watching this, you’re amazing.””So she’s been such a blessing; Jutta if you’re watching this hi, you’re amazing.”Net worthsAlthough he’s earned a pretty penny in the ring and on social media, Paul’s net worth – which is said to be around £60million – still pales in comparison to a prime Tyson’s.Tyson has incredibly picked himself off the bankruptcy canvas over the last decade to amass a net worth of £7.8million.His ‘Hotboxin” podcast has played a big role in his financial resurgence, but not as much as his cannabis empire.In recent years, Tyson has reinvented himself as an advocate of cannabisCredit: TYSON RANCHTyson sells weed through his brand Tyson 2.0Credit: TYSON RANCHThe youngest-ever heavyweight champion has been flogging weed and other marijuana-laced products since 2016.His Tyson 2.0 weed brand earns him a whopping £500,000 each month.Marijuana hasn’t just changed Tyson’s life financially, it’s changed him spiritually.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe self-confessed former cocaine addict claims the drug – which he sometimes smokes £40,000 worth of each month – has made him a calmer person.Puffing on Mary Jane is now a daily occurrence for Tyson, who recently admitted he could have a few draws before he makes his first professional walk to the ring in 19 years.Counting down to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson…READ MORE on all the build-up to the massive clash in Texas on Netflix…All the info:Latest news and features: More

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      I’m the last person to beat Mike Tyson – but then I became a tree surgeon and now I lay pavements

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      KEVIN McBride has warned Jake Paul that he will think the “whole of America has hit him” when he gets punched by Mike Tyson.YouTuber Paul, 27, faces off against against ‘Iron Mike’ on Friday night in a bout live on streaming giant Netflix.Kevin McBride went toe-to-toe with Mike Tyson in 2005Tyson was floored by the Irishman who scored a shock victoryFollow all the action from Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson with SunSport’s LIVE BLOGMcBride, 51, was the last person to face Tyson in a pro fight Back in 2005.The ex-Irish boxer defeated the ‘baddest man on the planet’ by wearing him down until he sunk to the canvas.He later became a tree surgeon, and now paves pavements in the US.Read more Mike Tyson newsSpeaking to SunSport from his Boston home, McBride said: “Even though Tyson’s 58, he’s still very dangerous and looks like he still has that power.”Fair dues to Jake Paul for getting in the ring with him. I don’t think Jake realises it is a different level.When I was a kid growing up I idolised Tyson. So, to fight him was a surreal moment.””When he gets hit by Tyson on the chin, he’s going to think the whole of America has hit him.”19 years ago, many expected journeyman McBride to be quickly dispatched.Most read in BoxingThe former Olympian had already lost four times before he took on Tyson.It was a fight that, despite its dangers, McBride couldn’t turn down.”Getting in the ring with Mike Tyson was like a dream come true for me,” he said.Mike Tyson tells Jake Paul ‘I’ll feed it to my falcon’ after being presented with bizarre gift in pre-fight face-off “When I was a kid growing up I idolised Tyson. So, to fight him was a surreal moment. It was a Cinderella story – like James J. Braddock – to fight Mike Tyson.”I boxed in the Olympics for Ireland in 1992. I didn’t win, but I was in the biggest Games in the world.”I turned professional after the Olympics and I said to my father, ‘I’d love to fight Mike Tyson one day.’ He said, ‘You never know, it might happen.'”My father passed away before it happened, but years later he was right and I’m in the ring with the most feared man in the world.”Dreams happen and that was my fairytale. It’s a great claim to fame to say I’ve beaten the most feared man in the world.”Once he’s in the ring, he’s an animal. He wants you out of there, no matter what.”I just wanted to feel Mike Tyson’s power. That was 19 years ago, and I still feel his power today.”He’d hit you on one side of the body and you would feel something move on the other side.”Their fight would have happened sooner, but for Frank Maloney’s intervention that McBride might have been “killed” in the ring.”I was just a journeyman and I just loved boxing,” McBride continued.”I was offered to fight Tyson a few times before. Once with Frank Maloney, but Peter McNeeley fought him instead. I think Frank didn’t want to get me killed!Tyson resorted to dirty tactics, including trying to break McBride’s armIron Mike even bit McBride’s nipple and headbutted him”I’d have fought him, though. You have no fear when you’re a fighter, it’s in your blood.”McBride recalled what it was like to share the ring with “Animal” Tyson who would revert to dirty tactics during the fight.He said: “Once he’s in the ring, he’s an animal. He wants you out of there, no matter what.”I remember he hit me so hard in the 6th round I thought there was Leprecauns playing drums in my head, and I said to him ‘Is that all you’ve got?’ I was hoping that’s all he had got!”He also tried to break my arm during the fight, and bite my nipple off.”I felt a bid sad I’d beaten him, because he was such a legend and idol for me.””I remember the excruciating pain of that as I pulled my chest away. I’m just glad he had a mouthpiece in, otherwise he would have bitten my nipple off, as well as Evan Holyfield’s ear!”In the post-fight press conference, Tyson revealed he was retiring – insisting the hunger had gone.However, McBride disputed that and insisted he beat him fair and square.”After I fought him he said the hunger had gone. But he was trying to kill me in the ring,” McBride divulged.”He was in there to do damage. I physically beat him, I caught him with some great uppercuts, and I could feel the energy sapping from him.In the press conference after the fight, Tyson revealed his hunger for boxing had goneBut McBride disputes that – saying Tyson was like an animal in the ringread more sport features”I leaned on him and he fell. When he was sitting on the ground, I was thinking of picking him up but I thought I’d let him sit down for a while longer because he’s dangerous – he’d probably bite you on the way up!”I never won a world title in my career. But it was my world title beating Mike Tyson.”Surprisingly, McBride had mixed emotions about beating his hero Tyson.He then got an opportunity to meet another idol.He said: “I felt a bid sad I’d beaten him, because he was such a legend and idol for me. But I was also very happy.”I remember at the press conference afterwards someone told me Muhammad Ali, who was there, was leaving and he wanted to say goodbye to me.”So I jumped up from my chair and went over to him and gave him a big hug and kiss, and I said to him ‘This is the greatest night of my life, as far as boxing is concerned, I beat a legend and met the greatest of all time.'”I swear to God, Ali threw a few punches at me and said, ‘I’m the greatest, you’re the latest!'”For his efforts, McBride was paid $150,000 dollars for the fight.Amusingly, he confessed he cashed the cheque before he stepped into the ring.Journeyman McBride was paid $150,000 for his fight against Tyson at the MCI Center in Washington DCBefore gaining fame with his shock win against Tyson, McBride fought in the OlympicsHe laughed: “I remember the day before getting a cashier’s check paid because I didn’t trust them!”I didn’t believe they were going to pay me, so I went to the bank that day to make sure the money went into my account.”So I knew I got paid before I went in the ring. But I would’ve fought Mike Tyson for nothing.”Today, McBride’s life is very different. He occasionally goes to the gym and boxes.I had a dream – to go to the Olympics, fight professionally, then to fight my idol, Mike Tyson.”I am happy I got to do just that.”But after working as a tree surgeon, he’s now enjoying hard labour as a paver.”I have kids and a lovely wife,” he said.”I still go to the gym and do a little bit boxing.”But life goes on. I’m paving now, which is not easy – it’s manual work and I’ve lost about 15 pounds doing it.Counting down to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson…READ MORE on all the build-up to the massive clash in Texas on Netflix…All the info:Latest news and features: Today, McBride, 51, works for a paving companyMcBride has warned Jake Paul of Tyson’s supreme punching power”Every morning I’ll get a cup of coffee and a couple of donuts… I’m living life now, everybody has to live life.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I had a dream – to go to the Olympics, fight professionally, then to fight my idol, Mike Tyson.”I am happy I got to do just that.” More

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      Mike Tyson’s circle of celebrity friends, including Hollywood icons, a US President and tennis queen Serena Williams

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      MIKE TYSON was known for making plenty of enemies in a brutal heavyweight career that saw him labelled The Baddest Man on the Planet.But that career also saw him make a multi-billion dollar circle of friends – from fellow athletes to former rivals, Hollywood A-listers and even a US President.Mike Tyson is making his return to the ring against Jake PaulCredit: SportsfileTyson (pictured with Conor McGregor) has a long list of celebrity buddiesIron Mike has been back in boxing with a number of exhibitions over the years, but now he’s stepping things up against Jake Paul.The bout against a YouTuber 31 years his junior will be his first officially sanctioned fight since 2005.In his prime, the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Will Smith, Madonna, Pamela Anderson, Donald Trump and Jack Nicholson could all be spotted ringside at Tyson’s fights.Here’s the rundown of the boxer’s all-star cast of celebrity BFFs.READ MORE ON MIKE TYSONDonald TrumpMike Tyson and the US President-elect go back many years.Trump was even among the guests at Tyson’s manic 30th birthday party.In his book ‘Undisputed Truth’, Tyson wrote of “spending a fortune flying in friends from all over the country and putting them all up in a nearby hotel”.They could not stay in his house because the 19 bedrooms were reserved for all the “lady suitors” he planned on bedding.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTyson wrote: “We had 13 different chefs, each one cooking in their own kitchen.”Everyone from Oprah to Donald Trump to Jay-Z to street pimps and their hos were there. There was a guy hand-rolling cigars.”You entered the house on an actual red carpet – once you got past the 40 big Fruit of Islam bodyguards stationed outside.Mike Tyson gives Tennis star Serena Williams a boxing lesson “I was so egomaniacal that I reserved the 19 bedrooms in my house for girls who I wanted to sleep with.”I told Crocodile, ‘see all these girls? They’re mine’.”And the boxer endorsed Trump in both the 2016 and 2024 elections.He told the Huffington Post in 2016:  “He should be president of the United States. Hell yeah, big time!”Counting down to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson…READ MORE on all the build-up to the massive clash in Texas on Netflix…All the info:Latest news and features: And this year, he went into more detail on the IT IS WHAT IT IS podcast, saying: “Trump is going to win. “Yeah, it’d be nice if he wins, yeah. I have my reasons [for wanting him to win]… He is just a good man. Listen, I don’t agree with all his s***.”Nobody agrees with all my s***, but you know, they [are] good people. “No one is perfect in this world. Everybody got their s***, you know.”Mike Tyson and Donald Trump at a March of Dimes dinner in New York in 1989Credit: GettyTyson (back left), Kid Rock (second to back left) and Dana White (front right) endorsed Donald Trump for PresidentCredit: Instagram / @danawhite via ifltvboxingDana WhiteMike Tyson and Dana White have a mutual friend in President-elect Trump, who they are both supporters of.But Tyson has also been very supportive of the UFC boss’ increasing involvement in boxing and said he expects White to get better fights arranged.He said: “That’s going to be the best thing to happen to boxing just like UFC.”If you’re in UFC and if anybody’s booing the fight, you’re not going to see that guy. His next fight is going to be in South Dakota somewhere. Only good fights.”If you don’t have a good fight, you ain’t never going to see that guy again. Not like boxing. “‘This guy’s going to fight next month again? We don’t want to see that.’ “If any fights stink, you’re not back in the UFC no more. You’re never going to see those guys again.”Mike Tyson with Dana White on the Hotboxin’ podcast in 2021Credit: YouTube: Hotboxin’ with Mike TysonTyson with Dana White at UFC 160Credit: Getty – ContributorNovak DjokovicMike Tyson is a huge tennis fan with his daughter Milan a keen player of the sport, which he claims has changed his life.And the boxer has revealed his favourite player is Novak Djokovic.He said: “Novak Djokovic is my favourite at the moment. If he is OK, I really like to watch him.“He is my favourite because the way he has come back from injury and beaten guys like [Rafael] Nadal and [Roger] Federer is amazing. He is a true fighter.”The pair exchanged handshakes and took pictures at Indian Wells and Tyson is keen to attend the Serb’s matches whenever he can.Mike Tyson has called Novak Djokovic his favourite playerCredit: GettyTyson watching the French Open with daughter Milan to the left and Kylian Mbappe in frontCredit: AFPSerena WilliamsThe 23-time Grand Slam winner is Tyson’s 15-year-old daughter Milan’s favourite player.In a picture in 2016 with Serena and Milan he wrote: “Milan on the right and of course the great Serena Williams. “Milan is serious about tennis and is very fortunate to get to spend precious moments Serena. Thank’s Serena.”And the American, known for her power on the tennis court, linked up with Iron Mike to put in a brutal display with the pads.Tyson wrote on Instagram that Williams “has some power”.And he added: “I don’t want to get in the ring with this GOAT @Serena Williams, much love and respect.”Serena Williams is Mike Tyson’s daughter’s favourite player and the former heavyweight champ taught the tennis star some boxing movesCredit: serenawilliams/instagramIron Mike said he ‘wouldn’t want to get in the ring with her’Credit: serenawilliams/instagramMike Tyson with daughter Milan on the right meeting Serena WilliamsCredit: InstagramArnold SchwarzeneggerFollowing his ringside appearances, Tyson maintained his friendship with the Terminator star turned governor of California.In 2021, he was invited to Schwarzenegger’s LA mansion where the pair played chess and mini-golf together.UFC star Henry Cejudo, who joined the duo, captioned his pictures “Legends only”.Schwarzenegger was often ringside at Tyson’s fights and the boxer visited his home in 2021Credit: Instagram / @henry_cejudoMike Tyson enjoying a round of mini-golf at the Schwarzenegger homeCredit: Instagram / @henry_cejudoTupacMike Tyson and Tupac were close friends with the rapper even coming to visit him in prison.The boxing icon said: “I talked to him as a young, shy kid. I went to prison, he wrote me a letter and came to see me.”That’s how we became friends, we talked on the phone and built a relationship I said to him, ‘When I leave you’ll be coming in’. “We were always saying when we came out of prison we would conquer the world, everyone would know our names that’s what happened. But, you know [how the rest went].”And he said that he was even meant to meet Tupac on the night he was shot.Tyson commented: “I was at home. I was supposed to meet with him, then I heard the news. I was supposed to join those guys, I wanted to hang out with them.”He would then never see his pal again before he died as “they wouldn’t let anyone see him” while he was in hospital.He continued: “I was home, I was in my house when I found out he had died as well. I was like everyone else, it was so overwhelming, we lost somebody special.”Mike Tyson and Tupac were close friendsCredit: GettyThe rap legend even came to visit him in prisonCredit: InstagramOprah WinfreyMike Tyson remains friends with Oprah, who made an appearance at the infamous 30th birthday party.He appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show in 2009 opening up on the ups and downs of his life to date, from being bullied as a child to the death of his four-year-old daughter Exodus in a household accident.And on the same show, he made up with fierce rival Evander Holyfield.When Oprah saw the film of the interview, she was struck by Tyson’s vulnerability.She said: “I was so impressed with what you were able to reveal about yourself. “It feels like it’s more than about you – it really is a study in humanity.”In 2021, Tyson would appear with Oprah again on Tom Brady’s Let’s Go! podcast.Mike Tyson opened up to Oprah Winfrey in a famous interview that saw him bury the hatchet with Evander HolyfieldCredit: Harpo ProductionsJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTEvander HolyfieldPerhaps the most unlikely of Mike Tyson’s celebrity friendships is with his biggest ever boxing rival.For all his triumphs in the ring, Iron Mike is perhaps best known for biting part of Evander Holyfield’s ear off in their second fight in 1997.But the two made up in a joint appearance on Oprah.Tyson said on the show: “This is a beautiful guy, me and this guy both come from basically the sewage, and we watched each other grow to become established and esteemed fighters, you know what I mean?””And I just want you to know it’s been a pleasure passing through life being acquainted with you.”And two years ago they even went into business together, creating an edible cannabis product in the shape of Holyfield’s ear.Arch rival Evander Holyfield became close friends with Mike Tyson and they even launched their own cannabis product togetherCredit: RexBut he didn’t get on with everyone…In his memoir Undisputed Truth, Mike Tyson told an astonishing story about Brad Pitt.The actor is claimed to have made the A-list of stupidity by sleeping with the feared former heavyweight champ’s wife.Tyson claimed that he walked in on Pitt and his ex-wife Robin Givens having sex, with the Hollywood star shouting “dude, don’t hit me, don’t hit me” when he realised he’d been caught.In the memo, the boxer wrote: “You had to see the look on his face. He looked like he was ready to receive his last rites. He also looked stoned out of his gourd.”But Givens denied the claims in an interview with Andy Cohen.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe said: “Pulling up in the driveway? That part’s true. I thought he said he caught us in bed. “I didn’t read the book, but I was told he said he caught us in bed, which never happened. Never, ever, ever happened.”Mike Tyson claims he caught Brad Pitt in bed with his ex-wifeCredit: Getty More