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    Mike Tyson vows to ‘SLAUGHTER’ Jake Paul and drags his own mother into war of words ahead of Netflix fight

    MIKE TYSON has vowed to “SLAUGHTER” Jake Paul in their fight and dragged his own mother into the war of words. The heavyweight great returns to the ring on November 15 for a controversial clash against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul.Mike Tyson gives Jake Paul a shoveCredit: AFPTyson’s mum Lorna, who passed away from cancer in 1982It will be Tyson’s first professional fight in almost 20 YEARS – but he remains unfazed by the task at hand. He told talkSPORT: “I see him running around, I have to catch him and slaughter him. “No, [I don’t fear him] because he stepped into the ring. If my mother steps in the ring, she has a problem with me. “Whoever’s in that ring, they have a problem. Don’t go in the ring if you don’t want that problem.”READ MORE IN BOXINGTyson’s mum Lorna actually passed away from cancer in 1982 when the boxing legend was just 16. He was raised by his trainer and mentor Cus D’Amato and the coach’s wife Camille Ewald. But D’Amato also died in 1985 just a year before Tyson became the youngest heavyweight champion of all time aged only 20. That kickstarted Iron Mike’s run as the Baddest Man on The Planet, which involved two title reigns. Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut he threw the towel in on his career in 2005 after quitting on his stool against Kevin McBride, who also works as a tree surgeon. Tyson did return for a 2020 exhibition with American great Roy Jones Jr – but it was nothing but a glorified sparring session between two icons.Mike Tyson looks ripped at 58 as former heavyweight champ shows off impressive physique before Jake Paul fightNow he will put his illustrious record on the line against 10-1 Paul – who only debuted in 2020. It has been professionally sanctioned over eight two-minute rounds – opposed to the usual three – with bigger 14oz gloves to be worn. Tyson will also have to undertake additional brain and heart tests due to his age after pulling out of the initial July 20 date due to a health precaution. He suffered an ulcer flare-up in his stomach during a flight but was later passed medically fit to resume training. And he talked down Paul’s chances of victory when probed on the controversial 30-YEAR age gap between them. He said: “He’s a good little fighter, but he only has [11] fights. That’s considered an amateur in our field.” More

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    Mike Tyson insists £60m Jake Paul fight is NOT for the money and reveals why he accepted controversial Netflix bout

    MIKE TYSON insists his £60million match against Jake Paul is NOT money-motivated. The heavyweight great returns to the ring on November 15 for a controversial clash against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul.Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: GettyIt will mark Netflix’s first foray into live boxing with the pair to split a massive $80million (£60m) purse down the middle. But Tyson – who blew through £250m during his superstar heyday – claims he is not back in boxing because of the mega-bucks on offer.He said: “The money from this fight is not going to change my lifestyle. This is not for financial reasons.“My life is not gonna change, not one per cent after this fight, I will always be able to live this way and I’m just doing it because I wanna test myself.”READ MORE IN BOXINGTyson returns for his first professional bout since 2005 – almost 20 YEARS after quitting on his stool against tree surgeon Kevin McBride. But he does so to headline in front of an expected crowd of nearly 80,000 at the Dallas Cowboy’s NFL stadium.Reflecting on his career, Tyson said: “Boxing’s changed tremendously and I mean, I’m doing it more so now changing it by doing this fight.“So I’m a part of boxing changing as well. When you think about it, not being egotistical, who else can do this?Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“Just think about it. Go ahead and I’m not trying to jerk myself off, but who else could do this? Nobody, huh?”Tyson’s already slammed comeback faced further scrutiny when he was was forced to pull out of the initial July 20 date due to a health precaution.Mike Tyson reveals his kids’ reaction to accepting Jake Paul fight after admitting they are FANS of YouTube star Iron Mike suffered an ulcer flare-up in his stomach during a flight – but has since been passed medically fit to resume training.Although he will also have to undergo extra heart and brain checks due to his age while both will be subject to drug testing. Amid the safety concerns, Tyson hit back: “I’m just doing really well.“I’m very grateful that I’m doing well. I’m just looking forward to the fight, really looking forward to it.”Even when Tyson last fought two decades ago it was clear to see his days as the Baddest Man on The Planet were far behind him. But he says just a fraction of his brilliant best will be enough to beat 10-1 Paul. He said: “When you think about it regardless of how old I am, this guy only has ten fights.“He only has ten fights, if I can fight a little bit with my experience, he only has ten f***ing fights, okay?READ MORE SUN STORIES“If I can fight 10 per cent of what I was, he only has ten fights, he couldn’t match that.“And that’s being sincere. If I’m 10 per cent, he can’t match it.” More

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    Mike Tyson, 58, sparks concern as he says he ‘wants to die in the ring’ ahead of Jake Paul fight in new Netflix video

    MIKE TYSON sparked concern after declaring he “wants to die in the ring” ahead of November’s fight against Jake Paul.Boxing legend Tyson will step into the ring against the social media star on November 15, with the fight being shown live on Netflix.Mike Tyson has sparked concern ahead of his bout with Jake PaulThe pair fight each other in Texas next monthCredit: AFPThe two men were initially due to face each other in July.But the date was postponed after Tyson suffered a health problem just weeks before.The former heavyweight king claimed to have an “ulcer flare-up” after being taken ill on a flight.And some feel the 58-year-old, who has not had a sanction fight in two decades, is risking his health against 28-year-old Paul.READ MORE IN BOXINGNow, Tyson has sparked more concern after admitting he would rather “die in the ring” than a hospital bed.The icon acknowledges the threat he faces in Paul, who has suffered just one defeat in 10 pro bouts.And Tyson reckons he will be “immortal” if he ends up securing victory at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Speaking in a Netflix clip, Tyson said: “I don’t do anything if I don’t risk being embarrassed. Like now I want to fight this young motherf****r.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS“This is really big for me, if I win I will be immortal. If I do it bad, I don’t want to die in a hospital bed, I want to die in the ring.”Tyson was also praised by adviser Gene Kilroy, who used to be the manager of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali.Mike Tyson looks ripped at 58 as former heavyweight champ shows off impressive physique before Jake Paul fightKilroy said to Tyson: “This is the strongest I’ve ever seen you and I’ve known you since you were 13. This impressed the s**t out of me, nothing impresses me.“I’m proud of you Mike, you’ve done more workouts than what I saw you do when you fought Lennox Lewis.“Different era brother, it’s a whole new ball game.” More

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    ‘Watching Arsenal is like watching Netflix… you always have to wait for the next season’, says Man Utd legend

    PATRICE EVRA stunned fans as he took aim at Arsenal with a brutal joke.The Manchester United legend did not hide his feelings as he appeared on the podcast of pal and former teammate Rio Ferdinand.Patrice Evra took aim at Arsenal as he compared their title challenge to a Netflix seriesCredit: X / rioferdy5Arsenal know all about fly-on-the-wall TV documentariesCredit: ReutersEvra mainly spent the time discussing United’s sacking of Erik ten Hag.But he could not resist having a pop at Arsenal after he and Ferdinand were joined by a Gunners fan for a lively debate.As both sides argued their case for who would enjoy the better campaign, Evra showed no mercy with a Netflix-themed joke at Arsenal’s expense.The Gunners famously allowed themselves to be filmed for a fly-on-the-wall documentary, which appeared on Netflix’s rival Amazon Prime Video.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Evra likened Arsenal’s recent title-chasing form to waiting for the next series of a TV show.Evra said: “Watching Arsenal is like watching Netflix.“You always have to wait for the next season!“Trust me, every season is going to be like that so don’t even get involved. “I’m really nice, peaceful. Of course, United right now is a disaster.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS“But please don’t speak about Arsenal because now, what, you’re going to cry for the referee, come on.”Fans reacted in mixed fashion to Evra’s comments.Paul Pogba was brought back to Man Utd to HUMILIATE Sir Alex Ferguson – I told him not to return, says Patrice EvraRio Ferdinand found Evra’s quip to be hilariousCredit: X / rioferdy5One said: “Arsenal: Next season we will show you another way of bottling the title.”Another declared: “‘But we pushed Pep all the way last season’.”One noted: “Have you looked at the table recently, your team is beyond a joke.”Another added: “Arsenal fans bookmark this and we cook him later.” More

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    Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson: UK start time, ring-walks, live stream, TV channel, full undercard for massive fight

    MIKE TYSON will return to the ring for the first time since 2020 to face internet sensation Jake Paul next month.The Problem Child overcame Mike Perry with a brutal eighth-round stoppage in back July – but he faces a completely different challenge in ‘Iron Mike’ next.Mike Tyson pushed Jake Paul when they faced off at the last presserCredit: AFPMike Tyson and Jake Paul will collide at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TexasCredit: APPaul has won all three of his fights since losing to Tommy Fury a year-and-a-half ago. Tyson, 58, returns to the ring in controversial circumstances, with many of the opinion the boxing legend shouldn’t fighting again. Tyson’s last bout came in an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr in 2020, of which Paul was on the undercard against former NBA player Nate Robinson.When is Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson? Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson has been rescheduled for Friday, November 15.The fight was originally set for July 20 – but was moved back after Tyson’s health issues.The main card is set to start at 1am in the early hours of Saturday, November 16. Paul vs Tyson, the main event, will get going from around 4am GMT. The bout will be hosted at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.READ MORE IN BOXINGJake Paul will take on Mike Tyson at a new dateCredit: @Netflix / XWhy was Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson 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 were set to show the fight, released a statement announcing the cancellation.It reads: “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.Most read in Boxing”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.He felt nauseous and dizzy though his publicist said he was feeling “very good” after treatment.What TV channel is Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson on and can it be live streamed?Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson will be broadcast exclusively on Netflix.It will be the streaming giant’s first venture into combat sports.Jake Paul confirmed on X that the bout with Mike Tyson will be available to all Netflix subscribers at no additional cost.What’s been said?On the announcement of the huge fight, Paul said: “It’s crazy to think that in my second pro fight, I went viral for knocking out Nate Robinson on Mike Tyson’s undercard. “Now, less than four years later, I’m stepping up to face Tyson myself to see if I have what it takes to beat one of boxing’s most notorious fighters and biggest icons.”Within just two and a half years of founding MVP, we’re about to produce the biggest fight in history, a fight in the biggest NFL stadium in the US, broadcast live, on the biggest streaming platform in the world – a testament to all we’ve accomplished in such a short amount of time.”Whether you’re tuning in on Netflix or showing out in person, whether you’re team Paul or team Tyson, or whether you’re a lifelong boxing fan or watching your first fight, you’re not going to want to miss this event.”READ MORE SUN STORIESMike Tyson has also spoken about the fight with Paul on July 20, he said: “I started him on his boxing journey on the undercard of my fight with Roy Jones Jr and now I plan to finish him.”Paul vs Tyson full cardJake 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

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    ‘You’ll know more when my Netflix doc comes out,’ says Jose Mourinho as he opens up on Man Utd legend Sir Alex Ferguson

    JOSE MOURINHO has opened up on legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson following his Old Trafford exit.The former Red Devils boss also hinted at more details being revealed in his upcoming Netflix documentary.Jose Mourinho has opened up on Manchester United legend Sir Alex FergusonCredit: GettyFergie was axed from his ambassadorial role by the Red Devils earlier this monthCredit: PAFans will be given a never-before-seen look at his two-and-a-half-year stint when the film releases on the streaming platform.Before that, though, Mourinho’s current side Fenerbahce host United in the Europa League on Thursday.Ahead of the match, he was asked about Ferguson being relieved of his ambassadorial status by the club this month.Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Mourinho told reporters: “My relation with Sir Alex was amazing, incredible, when my Netflix documentary comes out you will know more about the reason why I have so much respect for him.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”The ambassadorial role, I really don’t know that situation. But doesn’t matter why, doesn’t matter what.”Sir Alex has the most important thing: which is the love and respect of every Man United fan around the world. And that is more important than an ambassadorial role, is more important than a few pounds that he can make that he doesn’t need.”The most important thing is the love and respect that every Man United fan has for him.”Ferguson served as United boss for almost 27 years between 1986 and 2013.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSDuring that time, he won 38 trophies including two Champions Leagues and 13 Premier League titles.However, the 82-year-old has been axed from his £2million-a-year role as a club ambassador by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.Sir Alex Ferguson steps away from ambassador duties at Manchester UnitedMourinho, meanwhile, remains the most successful United boss in the post-Ferguson era.Across his time at Old Trafford, the former Chelsea boss won the Europa League and Carabao Cup.He also guided the Red Devils to a second place finish in the league in his final full season in charge.Mourinho is United’s most successful manager of the post-Ferguson eraCredit: Instagram / josemourinho More

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    Drive to Survive and F1 legend now runs swanky B&B with rooms named after iconic tracks

    AN EX-FORMULA ONE team boss and Drive to Survive fan favourite has lifted the lid on his stunning side hustle.Former Haas boss Guenther Steiner is used to the rock and roll lifestyle of F1, but has opted to switch to the slow lane by opening a luxury bed and breakfast.Former Haas F1 boss Gunether Steiner has lifted the lid on a stunning side hustleCredit: GettySteiner owns the luxury Villa Steiner in his hometown in northern ItalyCredit: BOOKING.COMThe bed and breakfast has five suites named after F1 tracksCredit: BOOKING.COMThe cheapest suite costs £120 a night, while the most expensive is £250Credit: BOOKING.COMSteiner has been running it since April last yearCredit: BOOKING.COMThe B&B sits within six miles of three ski liftsCredit: BOOKING.COMThe 59-year-old is the proud owner of Villa Steiner, located in Merano, in northern Italy where Steiner was born and lives.The B&B has suite five rooms suitably named after iconic F1 tracks – Monte Carlo (Monaco), Suzuka (Japan), Melbourne (Australia), Singapore and Silverstone (UK).The per night cost of staying in one of the rooms ranges from £100 to £209.Visitors to Villa Steiner – located in the town centre – will be able to experience the enchanting Passer river, as well the extensively renovated art nouveau style it has been decorated with.READ MORE IN F1It sits just 200 yards from the Giardino degli Animali, 600 yards from the Princes’ Castle and within 200 yards of a host of highly-rated restaurants.The villa also sits 1.4 miles from The Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle, five miles from Felixer Wasserfall and has three ski lifts within six miles, while the Bolzano airport also sits 20 miles away.Speaking to GP Blog, Steiner said: “It’s a town I was born in and grew up in. It’s a very nice town. “It’s in the historic centre. It’s personal to have a house there. It’s too big for me to live in, so I live just beside it.”Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHowever, Steiner’s busy schedule means he is not able to fill the role of host.He explained: “It’s going well. We just started last year in April. So yes, if you go on holiday there, you need to go there. F1 Driver Salaries in 2024: How Much Do They Make? “You need to put it in [the story so] that people go there. Go to Guenther’s f***ing B&B.”He also joked that fans didn’t not need to worry about him cooking and serving them eggs in the morning.The Villa has received good ratings from previous holidaymakers.The Silverstone and Monto Carlo suite’s have a 9/10 rating on Booking.com, while the whole place has full marks on Google reviews.Steiner left Haas in January after eight seasons leading the team, with their best season seeing them finish fifth in the constructors championship.Steiner’s explicit rants and jokey personality made him an instant fan favourite on Netflix show Drive To Survive.Under new team principal Ayao Komatsu, Haas sit in seventh in the constructors championship with 31 points – 24 scored by Nico Hulkenberg, six by Kevin Magnussen and one by teen Ollie Bearman.It has been renovated in a golden art nouveau styleCredit: BOOKING.COMThe Silverstone suite has received five star reviewsCredit: BOOKING.COMSteiner said the B&B business was ‘going well’Credit: BOOKING.COM🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁 More

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    Watch Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Netflix trailer ahead of blockbuster fight as fans ask ‘is this real or a joke?

    NETFLIX released the trailer for the blockbuster boxing fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.Heavyweight legend Tyson, 58, and YouTuber Paul, 27, are scheduled to face off on November 15 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Netflix released the trailer for the blockbuster fight between Jake Paul and Mike TysonCredit: YouTube/NetflixThe fight has caused controversy with some claiming Paul is looking for cloutCredit: YouTube/NetflixTyson returns to the ring at almost 60 years old after retiring in 2005Credit: YouTube/NetflixBut some fans are still looking forward for Tyson vs PaulCredit: YouTube/NetflixThe match will be streamed on Netflix, who shared the epic trailer that presented the two fighters with clips from their previous bouts.It also included the boxing competitors posing in the ring and putting together an intense face-off in a fighting stance.The narrator said: “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. There’s never been a night this big. This is no ordinary fight.”This is Jake ‘El Gallo’ Paul, the disruptor, vs Mike Tyson, The Baddest Man on the Planet.Read More on Boxing”This is the fight the world’s been waiting for. What happens next? Only one way to know…”The upcoming fight has caused controversy with many claiming Paul is looking for clout against an almost 60-year-old Tyson, who retired almost 20 years ago.Some of those fans took to the comments’ section to voice their disapproval.One fan commented: “Is this real or a joke?”Most read in BoxingAnother commented: “I forgot about this fight tbh.”A third wrote: “All this just for it to end in a draw…. Crazy.”What’s happened’ say fans as they fear Jake Paul is ‘going to get slept’ by Mike Tyson after seeing training footageThis fan said: “That’s crazy.”And that one posted: “Lol Cringe!”But there are also those who are looking forward to next month’s fight.And a great number of them are rooting for Tyson to knock Paul out in the main event.One fan commented: “Mike Tyson is about to eat Jake Paul for breakfast.”Another wrote: “One more month until Mike Tyson annihilates Jake Paul.”A third said: “Mike Tyson is gonna kick his a*s.. No one messes with Iron Mike.”READ MORE SUN STORIESThis one posted: “Mikes fastest KO yet!”And that one stated: “Jake wins Round 2 TKO!”Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles comparedONE is a notorious YouTuber-turned-boxer who has taken the sport by storm.The other terrorised all in the ring in the 1980s and 1990s, famously biting the ear off an opponent in one fight.Iron Mike has rebuilt his life after squandering a £300m fortune with a cannabis empire, and is a huge advocate of the drug.And as Paul has continued to rise up the ranks, he has splashed the cash on a fleet of amazing cars.Whereas Tyson had more money than sense until a £15m debt saw him part with his cherished car collection.Paul now lives in a plush mansion worth £13m in Puerto Rico, after escaping his hectic life in LA.But these days, Tyson lounges in his Vegas property he paid £2.5m for with wife Lakiha, who he married in 2009. Paul is not yet married but is smitten with his speed skater girlfriend  Jutta Leerdam. She will be by his side when her man puts his 9-1 boxing record on the line against two-time heavyweight champ Tyson on July 20.Read more: Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles compared, from The Problem Child’s £13m mansion to Iron Mike’s huge cannabis empire.Mike Tyson’s controversial comeback Mike Tyson is BACK!Yes, boxing’s youngest heavyweight champ of all time – just 20 when he achieved the feat – is preparing to lace them up again. He faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas.The controversial clash – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has been scrutinised over the 30-year age gap.Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.He was last seen in the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, which ended a draw after eight rounds. Paul is meanwhile 9-1 in the ring, losing only to Tommy Fury in 2023, and has won three times since.His fight with Tyson will also be a landmark first on Netflix, with over 250MILLION subscribers able to watch the bout. More