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    Topless Mike Tyson says ‘what the f*** was I thinking’ when he agreed to Jake Paul Netflix fight

    MIKE TYSON admits he questioned why he signed up to fight Jake Paul.The former heavyweight champion is set to make his return to the ring for the first time since 2020, when he fought Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition.Mike Tyson admits he had doubts after first accepting the fightCredit: GettyBut he feels his training has prepared him to knock out Jake PaulCredit: SportsfilePaul is confident he will put on a show in DallasCredit: SportsfilePrior to that he had not fought for 15 years and he has experienced a host of medical issues in recent years, including sciatica that made him wheelchair bound.An ulcer flare up earlier this year meant Tyson was unable to fulfil the original date of the bout in July, so it was postponed for November 15.Tyson, 58, is 31 years older than Paul and he admits he initially questioned himself for accepting the fight.He said: “I’m tougher than I believed I was.READ MORE IN BOXING”Because when I agreed to this fight and started training, I thought: ‘What the f*** am I thinking of?’ “But now I’ve finished the process, the fight is the party. Never in a million years did I think I would be fighting him.”Paul, 27, is just as confident as Iron Mike and is showing no sign of intimidation ahead of the showdown in Dallas, Texas.He said: “I’m just blessed to be here, so grateful to all the fans who showed up,” he said after his own workout. “Dallas is going to be an amazing night on Friday.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUT”I’m just having fun doing my thing. I feel really good, sharp and explosive, and it’s going to be a short night for Mike. “It’s not about how long you’ve been doing something, it’s about how good you do it. On Friday, people are going to see me out-box the person who’s been doing it their whole life.Mike Tyson nearly KNOCKS OUT coach at open workout as Jake Paul begins mind games”We are an unstoppable force and on Friday, my dreams come true and my career starts. This is the start of an amazing journey, it doesn’t matter what I’ve done before, my career starts now.”Counting down to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson…READ MORE on all the build-up to the massive clash in Texas on Netflix… More

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    ‘I don’t like it’, says Jake Paul’s ex-coach after YouTube star’s dramatic body transformation for Mike Tyson fight

    JAKE PAUL has been warned by one of his ex-coaches that piling on the pounds to fight Mike Tyson could come back to haunt him. The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces the returning Tyson on Friday in Texas for a clash that has attracted controversy due to the age gap. Jake Paul has bulked up to heavyweightCredit: Esther Lin/ Most Valuable PromotionsIt will be Jake Paul’s biggest ever weightCredit: Esther Lin/ Most Valuable PromotionsHe is coming up from the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lbCredit: GettyNot only will it mark Netflix’s first move into live boxing but also Paul’s debut fight at heavyweight. He has boasted at weighing as much as 225lb (16 stone) which is almost TWO STONE heavier than his last bout at cruiserweight. BJ Flores – who spent three years as Paul’s head trainer – cast concern over the sudden jump up in weight. Flores told SunSport: “Sometimes you go where the money’s at and the opportunity was big for Jake to fight Mike on Netflix.READ MORE IN BOXING”Obviously at 225lb – that’s what they’re saying he’s weighing – that’s a little big for me.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson predictions and betting tips”I like Jake at 200lb, fighting at 200 then going straight to 225, I don’t care who you’re fighting that’s a big jump, but there’s a lot of adjustments Jake’s gonna have to make.”Hopefully he’s made them in camp but once you get in there, you feel the weight, you do feel the extra weight when your last fight was at 200, now you’re at 225. It’s a big difference.”So that will be the interesting thing to watch with this fight. Mike is naturally walking around at 235/240. He’s used to that.Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”Jake’s not used to going from 200 to 225 though. And that’s going to be interesting to see how he deals with that if he’s made those adjustments in camp.”Jake Paul wears ROOSTER hat in open workout for Mike Tyson fightUnder Flores, Paul campaigned mainly at 190lb (13st 5lb) and even as light as 185 (13st 2lb). So he is expected to jump almost THREE STONE by the time he shares the ring with heavyweight great Tyson. But Paul has talked up a move down to cruiserweight straight after – where he set his sights on a lofty world title challenge. So Flores is warning ahead of time that his former pupil faces a fight to just to get the weight off first. He said: “I don’t like it. I think it’s tough to go up and go down in weight. I think it’s very hard on the body, especially at a young age.”We’ve seen guys try to do it before Chris Byrd. We’ve seen Roy Jones try to do it. “We’ve seen other guys, other fighters try to go up and then back down. It’s always been tough.”So I would advise Jake kind of staying up in weight, kind of keeping it up right there and not trying to drop back down to 200.”BJ Flores formerly trained Jake PaulCredit: Instagram More

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    Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson press conference: Date, start time, how to watch FREE as boxers face-off for final time

    WE’RE just days away from Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson – and fight week is already hotting up. Tyson, 58, hasn’t fought on four years and will have all eyes on him as he returns against The Problem Child.Mike Tyson gets back in the ring on Friday against Jake PaulCredit: APCounting down to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson…READ MORE on all the build-up to the massive clash in Texas on Netflix…Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson: Betting tips, oddsPaul beat up former UFC star Mike Perry in the summer, when the Tyson fight was originally supposed to happen, were it not for the boxing legend’s health issues. The pair will meet a couple more times before Friday night’s fight, at the press conference and at the weigh-ins. And we have all the details on how to watch both. When is the Paul vs Tyson press conference and weigh-in?Paul vs Tyson will meet to exchange words for the final time at the press conference on Wednesday, November 13. The presser will start at 7pm ET/midnight GMT on November 14 in the UK. The weigh-in will take place on November 14 at the same time. Both the press conference and the weigh-in will be shown live on Most Valuable Promotions’ YouTube channel and Netflix’s YouTube channel for FREE. You can live stream all the action from the YouTube app, which is available for download onto your mobile or tablet device. Paul vs Tyson cardPaul’s clash with Tyson is the main event, but there are some cracking fights on the undercard too. Katie Taylor comes up against Amanda Serrano in a massive rematch for the former’s undisputed light-weight titles. Mario Barrios is also defending his welterweight world title against Abel Ramos. Most read in BoxingJake Paul vs. Mike Tyson – HeavyweightKatie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano – for IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO women’s super-lightweight titlesMario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos – for WBC welterweight titleNeeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes – Super-middleweightShadasia Green vs Melinda Watpool – for women’s WBO super-middleweight titleLucas Bahdi vs. Armando Casamonica – super lightweight Bruce Carrington vs Dana Coolwell – featherweight More

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    Gary Lineker ‘could be snapped up by Netflix & DOUBLE £30m fortune’ after building TV empire away from Match of the Day

    HE may be giving up his £1.36 million-a-year job, but the BBC’s highest-paid star will be just fine after building a canny media empire of his own.We revealed this week that Gary Lineker will be leaving Match of the Day after 25 years at the end of this season.Gary Lineker will leave Match of the Day at the end of the seasonCredit: BBCHis own company has had success with documentaries like Football, Prince William & Our Mental HealthCredit: BBC SportHe has struck deals for the likes for Vision Express. Pictured in a photoshoot for the brandCredit: SWNSThe football pundit will quit the BBC after anchoring the Corporation’s 2025/26 FA Cup coverage and the next World Cup.In a statement confirming he’s stepping down, Lineker said: “I’m delighted to continue my long association with BBC Sport and would like to thank all those who made this happen.”While many might shudder at the thought of stepping away from such a well-paid role, Lineker’s booming projects away from the Beeb could still see his estimated £30million fortune DOUBLE in the coming years, according to experts.And it’s all thanks to his TV production company, Goalhanger Films.READ MORE SPORTS FEATURESThe firm has already been behind high-profile BBC shows, including Football, Prince William And Our Mental Health in 2020, but it’s also found success with steaming giants, selling a Serena Williams documentary to Amazon last year.Brand and culture expert Nick Ede believes big beasts like Netflix will now have Lineker’s future projects in his sights – and could reward him with a multi-million pound deal, if David Beckham’s £20 million payday was anything to go by.He tells us: “This is a golden moment for Gary to make even more money, spread his broadcasting wings and create compelling content that will help him double his wealth. “I’m sure he will be selling his documentaries and series back to the BBC but now he has the option to sell to the highest bidders with the biggest viewership, making him one of the most powerful men in the media and it’s only going to get more successful for him as the demand is increasing.Most read in Football“Netflix has massive budgets and knows that his shows rate really well, like his Prince William doc. “With his black book full of the greatest sports stars in the world – and royals – plus Netflix’s high demand for content, he will be top of their list for programmes, and could earn tens of millions.”Watch first look trailer for BBC’s ‘Football, Prince William and Our Mental Health’Goalhanger also has an extremely successful podcast production arm, which is now signed up with global entertainment agency WME.In 2022, Lineker hailed  the “incredible growth” of Goalhanger Podcasts, and admitted he could leave the BBC to work on it full time – so it’s very possible that’s what his plans are.He told The New Statesman: “Maybe. Who knows? Life’s thrown many things at me. And I’m 61. “We don’t really know what the boundaries are in terms of growth. But it’s a very, very good business.”Brand dealsThe Rest Is Football podcast has over 320,000 subscribers on YouTubeCredit: The Rest Is FootballLineker has been the face of Walkers for 30 yearsCredit: AlamyHis company has also sold a Serena Williams documentary to AmazonCredit: AFPGoalhanger has produced some of the biggest podcasts in the country, including The Rest Is Politics , hosted by Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart, and The Rest Is History, presented by Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook.And it has found success Stateside recently, too, launching The Rest Is Politics: US.Last year, Gary began fronting The Rest is Football podcast with Micah Richards and Alan Shearer – which has 320,000 subscribers on YouTube.And Nick thinks he’ll continue to earn even more from YouTube thanks to his many brand deals.His most famous is Walkers – who he’s been working with for 30 years, and appeared in over 150 adverts for.Lineker is estimated to earn around £1 million a year from the crisps giant, and signed another three-year deal with them in 2022.He’s also got his own range of specs in high street chain Vision Express, with glasses frames starting at £99 and sunglasses at £39.Shirts brand TM Lewin, also signed Lineker up, to promote its budget range, starting at £25. In 2023, he launched his own line with Next, modelling his own clothes online.Having previously also hosted for the likes of NBC and TNT Sports, Nick says a move to YouTube for Lineker may be on the cards – as he’ll be free from the BBC guidelines.He adds: “He will soon be using YouTube to carry on his football commentary and be able to monetise this.“Without the BBC stronghold for limited commercial activity, he will be getting offers from brands who want to piggyback on the perennial success of his Walkers crisps ads and maximise on his popularity.”Lavish lifeLineker has a £4m mansion in BarnesCredit: SWNS:South West News ServiceThis includes a £50k Jaguar F-PaceCredit: JaguarLineker’s business acumen has led to him owning a £4 million home in Barnes, London – complete with gym and cinema – as well as a car collection worth over £300,000.That included his super-smart Jaguar F-Pace, worth around £50,000.But he’s also been seen riding a Mercedes SL550, BMW 650i convertible, Range Rover Sport and a Jaguar XJ.The hotshot striker was even spied in a £20,000 Mini Cooper Turbo once upon a time.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe car collector has also invested in insurance company, Ticker, which aims to reduce premiums for drivers between the ages of 17 and 25, and is backed by former Formula 1 driver Mark Blundell.Nick finishes: “Lineker has cleverly created a media business that doesn’t need to rely on him and is set to make much more money after BBC.”Lineker has a range with NextCredit: NextHe broke BBC guidelines when he wore his range on the EurosCredit: BBC More

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    Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson weigh-in: Date, start time, how to watch & stream FREE as boxers prepare for huge Netflix clash

    ONE of the biggest questions on the lips of boxing fans this week will be how much Jake Paul and Mike Tyson weigh for their blockbuster fight.The pair are set to meet on November 15 at the home of the Dallas Cowboys, with the fight being live streamed on Netflix to tens of millions of people around the world.Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will tip the scales on Thursday ahead of their showdownCredit: GettyDue to the 31-year age gap between the Problem Child and Iron Mike, there are a number of rules in place that differ from the usual boxing fare – as well as a huge pot of cash.That includes softer gloves and shorter rounds.The bout is also set to take place at heavyweight, which has many fans wondering how big Jake Paul will come in.The former Disney star and YouTuber has never fought at heavyweight before, while Tyson spent the whole of his glittering and controversial career in the sport’s biggest division.Paul vs TysonBoth men have been training hard in recent months but it remains to be seen just how big they will be.When is the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson weigh-in?The weigh-in will take place on Thursday, November 14, one day before the fight.It is set to start at 7pm ET / Midnight UK (Friday).As the fight is set at heavyweight, anything over 200lbs will be fine.The weigh-in will be held at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas.It is open and free for the public to attend.Where can I watch the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson weigh-in?The weigh-in will be broadcast via on Netflix’s YouTube channel live and for free.It does not appear to be being shown on the streaming platform itself.Jake Paul’s own Most Valuable Promotions YouTube channel will also broadcast it live and free.Alternatively, SunSport will be blogging the weigh-in live from Texas.The fight itself takes place on Friday, November 15.The main card will start at 8pm ET / 1am UK (Saturday) with the main event expected for 12am ET / 4am UK.Counting down to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson…READ MORE on all the build-up to the massive clash in Texas on Netflix…How much will Jake Paul and Mike Tyson weigh for their fight?Mike Tyson fought at heavyweight for the entirety of his career and will have no problem getting to the right size.Most read in BoxingHe spent the later years of his career at around 233lbs but in his 2020 fight against Roy Jones Jr he weighed 220lbs.In his pro career so far, Jake Paul has not yet fought at heavyweight and has been fighting at light-heavyweight and cruiserweight.He weighed 185lbs for his fights with Tommy Fury and Nate Diaz but has been at just under 200lbs for his last three.Paul bulked up to 230lbs during the summer when he was first scheduled to fight Tyson, but dropped back to 200lbs when he then fought Michael Perry instead.It remains to be seen how heavy he will come into this fight.JAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUT More

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    Major broadcast change as Netflix look to snap up two huge sports after Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight 

    NETFLIX could become the next big powerhouses of combat sports. The streaming giants – who have over 280MILLION paying subscribers – dip their toes into live sport for the first time next Friday. Jake Paul will headline Netflix’s first boxing eventCredit: SportsfileNetflix controversially host Mike Tyson’s boxing comeback against YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul. Talks with Paul spanned over a year and a deal was struck when heavyweight icon Tyson agreed to come out of retirement to fight.But SunSport understands this will not be Netflix’s only major play in sports streaming.The movie makers announced a stunning $5BILLION (£3.8bn) deal with the WWE to air events in the US and worldwide. READ MORE IN BOXINGAs of January, the WWE’s flagship show Monday Night Raw will be on Netflix.And by then, Netflix will have ALL of WWE’s programming exclusively platformed on their site in the UK, replacing TNT Sports as broadcaster.The WWE joined forces with the UFC this year as part of a merger with the TKO group worth $21bn (£16.2bn). It comes as the UFC’s five-year, $1.5bn (£1.1bn) TV contract with ESPN, is due to expire at the end of 2025.Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSeveral bidders are already in talks with the UFC, with Netflix among them. It would mean Netflix attempting to get the UFC and WWE under one umbrella while more boxing events are also eyed. Fans get first look of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson training camp with Iron Mike ‘looking like he’s 25 again’Paul has also not ruled out working with Netflix again, having boxed on DAZN, Triller, Showtime and ESPN in the past. He was in negotiations with Netflix for several fights, including a rematch against Tommy Fury, 25, who he lost to in 2023. Paul, 27, has featured in Netflix’s Untold documentary series before and will split a huge $80m (£60m) purse with Tyson, 58.Iron Mike returns for his first professional bout since 2005.It will be officially sanctioned but over eight two-minute rounds – opposed to the usual three – fought in bigger 14oz gloves instead if 10oz. UFC boss Dana White and WWE legend Triple HCredit: Getty More

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    Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson: When will a replay be available on Netflix?

    IT’S the timeless battle of age versus youth — inexperienced YouTuber Jake Paul is taking on veteran former undisputed heavyweight champ Mike Tyson.The fight on November 15, 2024 will be streamed on Netflix — here we take a look at when a replay will become available.Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul will be streamed live on Netflix this weekCredit: GettyMike Tyson pushed Jake Paul when they faced offCredit: AFPWhen a replay be available on NetflixThe highly-anticipated boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas has generated significant buzz in the boxing world.As of November 11, 2024, Netflix has not officially announced when a replay of the fight will be available.However, after the last live streaming sports event on the platform – the hot dog eating contest between Joey Chestnut vs Kobayashi – a replay was available almost immediately.It is assumed the same will apply to this fight, with a replay available shortly after the live broadcast concludes.more on jake paul v mike TysonNetflix may also choose to keep the replay available for an extended period, allowing subscribers to watch it on-demand at their convenience.This approach differs from traditional pay-per-view events, where replay availability is often limited to increase sales.Counting down to Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson…READ MORE on all the build-up to the massive clash in Texas on Netflix…How to watch Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson liveThe main card of Paul vs Tyson will stream live exclusively on Netflix, starting in the UK on Saturday, November 16 at 1am BST (8pm ET on Friday, November 15 for American viewers).Netflix subscribers will be able to watch the fight as part of their regular subscription – there will NOT be an extra pay-per-view cost.Most read in BoxingTo watch the fight live, you’ll need to:Have an active Netflix subscriptionLog in to your Netflix account on the day of the fightNavigate to the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson event pageTune in when the show kicks off to catch all the actionUndercard in fullThe Paul vs Tyson event features an impressive undercard with several notable fights:Mike Tyson sends chilling warning that Jake Paul ‘has to go’ as he claims ‘I started his career, now I’ll finish him’ Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano: A 10-round bout for Taylor’s undisputed women’s junior welterweight championshipMario Barrios vs Abel Ramos: A 12-round fight for Barrios’ WBC welterweight titleNeeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes: A 6-round middleweight boutShadasia Green vs Melinda Watpool: A 10-round bout for the vacant WBO women’s super middleweight titleBruce “Shu Shu” Carrington vs Dana Coolwell: An 8-round featherweight contestLucas Bahdi vs Corey Marksman: A 10-round lightweight fightThis stacked undercard ensures that viewers will be treated to a full evening of high-quality boxing action. More

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    Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight purse: How much money will both boxers earn for big Netflix clash?

    THERE’S no doubt that the main goal for both Jake Paul and Mike Tyson is to secure a huge win on Netflix – but the fight purse isn’t too bad of a bonus either.Paul, 27, last tasted defeat at the hands of bitter rival Tommy Fury during their blockbuster 2023 clash.Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will battle for a big bag of moneyCredit: GettySince then, the social media sensation has gone on a four-match winning run with his most recent triumph coming against MMA icon Mike Perry.And Paul will need to perform at a high level if he is to keep this spectacular streak going.Tyson shocked the world by keeping boxing legend Roy Jones Jr on his toes during a 2020 exhibition bout.However, there have been concerns about whether Iron Mike should be getting in the ring with someone significantly younger due to an ulcer flare-up earlier this year.Read more on Paul vs TysonBut despite Tyson claiming that money is not the impetus to fight Paul, the huge purse up for grabs is most certainly a good enough incentive for him to shake the cobwebs off his gloves.What is the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight purse?Jake Paul has boasted that he is set to pocket a staggering £31million ($40m) for his Netflix showdown against Mike Tyson.And Iron Mike will reportedly take home the exact same amount.Paul even cheekily released a video offering Tyson an extra $5m if he can last more than four rounds in their fight.Most read in BoxingHowever, the caveat to the bet states that if Iron Mike fails to get past the fourth round then he must get a tattoo that reads ‘I love Jake Paul’.Tyson responded to the offer saying: “He should offer more.”Tell him probably about 20 (million).”Why did the initial fight get postponed?Mike Tyson’s health issues forced him to put his training on hold.The former world champion suffered a medical emergency on board a flight in May as a result of an ulcer flare up.Netflix, who are set to show the fight, released a statement announcing the cancellation.It read: “Unfortunately Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will not face-off on July 20 as planned. Tyson’s recent ulcer flare up has limited his ability to train fully for the next few weeks.”The fight will be rescheduled for a date later this year after Mike’s able to resume training with no limitations and both fighters can have equal time to prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime matchup!”Tyson required medical assistance from paramedics on board a flight from Miami to LA.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe felt nauseous and dizzy though his publicist said he was feeling “very good” after treatment.Who else is fighting on the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson card?Jake Paul vs. Mike TysonKatie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2 – for IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO lightweight titlesMario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos – for WBC welterweight titleNeeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson NunesShadasia Green vs. Melinda WatpoolLucas Bahdi vs. Corey MarksmanBruce Carrington vs. Dana Coolwell More