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    ‘I thought it was a baby’ – Mike Tyson lifts lid on infamous Hasbulla meeting when he picked up social media sensation

    MIKE TYSON has opened up on his viral meeting with Hasbulla – admitting he thought the social media sensation was a baby. Hasbulla – who has a form of dwarfism caused by a growth hormone deficiency – was a guest on the boxing legend’s podcast in 2023. Mike Tyson thought Hasbulla was a babyCredit: The Art of WardTyson cradled Hasbulla like a babyCredit: Hotboxin with Mike TysonAnd he picked up the TikToker, cradling him like a baby and even nibbling his ear – but little did Tyson know that Hasbulla is actually an adult.He told boxing great Andre Ward: “I thought it was a baby! And then he started punching me…that’s how I am with children. “I was hugging on this guy, and he’s like 26 years old. I knew nothing at all!”Hasbulla, 22, has shot to fame for his viral videos online amassing eight million followers on Instagram. READ MORE IN BOXINGTyson spoke to unbeaten ex-world champion Ward ahead of his fight with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on November 15. The controversial clash has been widely slammed for the 30-YEAR age gap with Tyson returning after nearly two decades out. But Tyson said: “I don’t think I’m 58. “Do you think I feel 58 when I’m fighting these young n****** in the gym, and they’re bashing me them big strong mother*******, and I’m bashing them back.Most read in BoxingJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”He’s supposed to be the young guy, I’m supposed to be the old man, he’s going to run all…night? I think he should try it. “He’s a younger man, he should be able to handle punches from an old withering man like me. Jake Paul makes training decision for Mike Tyson fight after dramatically losing TWO STONE for last fight”Listen, you can’t compare me with other people my age because other people my age haven’t been training as long, consistently as me.”I’m just a different species of human being, I think because I’m very active in what I do. I don’t sit around and do nothing. “It’s going to be a wonderful evening, the city of Dallas is going to be entertained.”Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: Getty More

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    Mike Tyson, 58, reveals his kids’ reaction to accepting Jake Paul fight after admitting they are FANS of YouTube star

    MIKE TYSON must put friendship and even his family’s love for Jake Paul aside for their £60million match.The heavyweight great returns to the ring on November 15 for a controversial clash against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul. Tyson with son Morocco, far left, mother-in-law Rita Ali, wife Lakiha Spicer and daughter Milan, far rightCredit: Getty Images – GettyTyson with his daughters Mikey, far left, Milan middle, his wife and son Morocco, far rightCredit: WireImageIt comes after years of championing and hailing the social media star’s impact on the sport. But now Tyson has vowed to END the boxing career he helped start when professional records and reputations go on the line in Texas. He said: “This is business, this is just business, nothing personal.”Tyson, 58, once talked down ever fighting Paul, 27, revealing even his kids are fans of the former vlogger. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe said on the Nelk Boys’ podcast: “I mean my whole f***ing family, everybody loves this little white motherf***er!” Tyson might be the Baddest Man on The Planet to Paul and everyone else – but to his children he is just their old man. He said: “My kids don’t have too much involvement with my boxing career, I’m dad to them.“There’s so many other celebrities they enjoy better than me but I’m dad.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTyson has seven kids, Mikey, 34, Rayna, 28, Amir, 27, Miguel, 22, Milan, 16, and Morocco, 13, and Exodus, who sadly died aged four in 2009. Milan and Morocco were not even born when their famous father fought as a professional for the last time. ‘There’s nothing nice about me’ – Mike Tyson’s chilling warning after saying he needs 10% of his prime to beat Jake Paul That night in 2005 – almost 20 YEARS AGO – he quit on his stool against Kevin McBride and threw the towel in on his boxing career. But now two decades later and he is back and says just ten per cent of his brutal best is enough to beat 10-1 Paul. Tyson said: “I’m just doing really well. I’m 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.“Like 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?“If I can fight ten 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.”Tyson was initially forced out of the original July 20 fight date after suffering an ulcer flare-up in his stomach during a flight. He has since been passed medically fit to resume training but will undertake additional brain and heart tests due to his age. Both will also be subject to drug testing and they look to become the first boxers to headline an event on streaming giants Netflix. A huge $80MILLION (£60m) purse is being split down the middle but Tyson insists the fight for the ages is NOT money-motivated. READ MORE SUN STORIESHe 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 1 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.”Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: AFP More

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    The Sun’s brilliant Footie for All campaign up for award after being hailed by Harry Redknapp & Olly Murs

    THE Sun’s brilliant Footie for All campaign has been nominated for a prestigious award honouring campaigning journalism.Our brilliant campaign which ran during the last football season in partnership with Tesco gave grants totalling £300k to hundreds of grassroots kids’ football clubs across Britain.Olly Murs hailed The Sun’s Footie For All campaign, which funds grassroots clubs across the countryCredit: Paul EdwardsHarry with young Milford footballer Jack Gunner after joining kids on the pitch in April this yearCredit: Chris Balcombe – Commissioned by The SunNow it is up for the ‘Making a Difference’ Award as part of Journalism Matters week – and you can VOTE NOW.England football stars including Phil Foden, John Stones and Harry McGuire backed our drive to fund kids football.We launched our ‘Footie for All Fund’ after a Sun investigation found financial pressures triggered by the Cost of Living Crisis were forcing kids to ditch recreational football.Tesco provided our Footie for All grants through its Stronger Starts programme which funds healthy activities for kids.Celebrities and stars of the game dropped in on our grant recipients for suprise training sessions and to find out how funds were being used.Harry Redknapp,77,  visited Milford-on-Sea Youth Football club in Hants, which was awarded one of our Footie for All grants.He said: “I saw The Sun’s Footie for All campaign in action and it has done so much good.”It has provided much-needed funding to grassroots kids football during a tough time. Most read in Football”Making sure all kids get the chance to play is massively important and has so many benefits.”Meanwhile, singer Olly Murs, who played semi-professional football before becoming a singer, also hailed our campaign.Olly Murs supports The Sun’s Footie For All campaignOlly, 40, visited Crown & Manor football club in Hackney.He said: “In 2024 the cost of living is so high for so many families.“For the kids to suffer and not be able to come and play football because their parents cannot afford it would be such a tragedy.“So the fact The Sun and Tesco did this will help families to get their children playing football. “That’s the good thing about this campaign. The grants are there to ensure no kid gets left behind.”The Making a Difference Award, organised by News Media Association, highlights how journalism benefits society.One grant recipient Mike Smith, 54, who runs Curzon Ashton FC in Ashton-Under-Lyne promises income is no barrier to playing with the club. They also take children with disabilities. Mike used the club’s Footie for All grant to start a new girls team. He said: “Thanks to the funding from The Sun and Tesco we’re able to give girls the opportunity to play and learn new skills.”READ MORE SUN STORIESTo vote for our Footie for All campaign visit here and click on option two: Vote for your favourite national media campaign. You can then select The Sun’s Footie for All campaign. Voting close 5pm on Wednesday 30th October.The 77-year-old former Premier League manager visited Milford-on-Sea Youth Football Club in HantsCredit: Chris Balcombe – Commissioned by The SunOlly enjoyed a kickabout with young players from Crown and Manor football club in Hackney earlier this yearCredit: Paul Edwards More

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    Diego Maradona’s eldest son takes charge of Spanish fifth tier side in biggest management step of his career

    A STRUGGLING Tenerife team has turned to Diego Maradona’s eldest son to save their season.Diego Maradona Junior has been appointed as the manager of Union Deportiva Ibarra, who are facing a fight against relegation after notching up just seven points from seven games.Diego Armando Maradona’s son has been appointed of a team fighting relegationDiego Sinagra will take charge of Spanish fifth-tier side Union Deportiva IbarraHis world-famous dad is still idolised in Naples after helping to turn their beloved Napoli into Serie A champions in 1986-87.And sources at the semi-professional Canary Islands club said last night they hoped their new man, with the instantly-recognisable surname, could turn things around for them too.UD Ibarra, who play in the fifth-tier of Spanish football, said in statement: “We are pleased to present Diego Armando Maradona Jr, who will form part of the coaching staff.”It added: “Welcome and every success in your new home.”READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSDiego’s son was born in 1986 when the late football great was still playing in Naples after an extramarital affair with Italian model Cristina Sinagra.Maradona Sr was still married to first and only wife Claudia Villafane at the time of his birth.The 38-year-old posted goodwill messages from fans on his Instagram.One said: “Hopefully you can put Ibarra where it belongs.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSDiego Jr, full name Diego Armando Maradona Sinatra, has always been linked to football and took up coaching after playing as a midfielder in Italy.He resigned from his first head coaching job as manager of amateur side Napoli United in protest at the club’s failure to pay players’ wages.Maradona- Blessed Dream trailer He left Eccellenza Campania club Montecalcio earlier this week before it was announced he was UD Ibarra’s new manager.Diego Maradona didn’t formally recognise his eldest son until August 2016.Diego Jr was forced to miss his dad’s funeral following his death aged 60 in November 2020 from heart failure after being diagnosed with the coronavirus.The late football legend’s other children include Dalma and Gianinna whose mum is his ex-wife Claudia, Jana who Maradona recognised as his following a court fight by her mum Valeria Sabalain, and 11-year-old Diego Fernando by former girlfriend Veronica Ojeda.Eight people, including Maradona’s doctor Leopoldo Luque, are due to stand trial next year over the football legend’s death.They were charged with homicide by negligence after a long-running criminal investigation and have been warned they face between prison sentences of between eight and 25 years if convicted.The trial was due to start this month but was recently rescheduled for March next year.Diego Maradona is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of footballWho are these famous footballers? More

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    Kyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner looks unrecognisable in incredible 2010 throwback picture

    KYLE WALKER’S wife Annie Kilner looks unrecognisable in a dazzling photo she shared on social media.The partner of the England and Manchester City star uploaded a snap of her sat in the back of a taxi on a night out back in 2010.Annie Kilner has served Kyle Walker with divorce papersCredit: InstagramAnnie and Kyle have hit problems in their three-year marriageCredit: Paul EdwardsAnnie has posted a snap on her Instagram story of what she called “How Saturday night looked in 2010”.And it certainly looks different.Wearing a lacy crop-top in what looks like the back of a cab, she gazed thoughtfully out of the window with lights zooming past outside.Annie already knew Walker by then – as they first met in his home town of Sheffield as teenagers.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe couple married in Cheshire three years ago.Now Annie is preparing to fight for half of the England star’s £27million wealth.The mother of four, 32, has served divorce papers on the football ace.And The Sun revealed Walker’s ex-lover Lauryn Goodman, the mum to two of his kids, reported Annie to police over an “‘I want her dead” WhatsApp message.Most read in FootballOfficers told Lauryn the message – sent to someone else – was a “conditional threat”.They said Lauryn would need to take civil action if she wanted to pursue the matter further.She is understood to want half of Walker’s £27m fortuneCredit: EURO 2024 News Pool (ENP) – Denmark vs EnglandKyle Walker’s wife Annie Kilner files for divorce and gears up to fight for star’s £27m fortuneWe understand divorce papers were served weeks ago.A source said: “Annie doesn’t want her share to pay for his children with Lauryn. “She doesn’t want her children to have a penny but she knows he has to legally.“Annie doesn’t know what Kyle is spending his money on and wants control of her share.”She is known to have twice kicked the 34-year-out of their Cheshire home.The first time was when Ex on the Beach TV reality star Laura Brown said she romped with Walker in his Bentley.Annie booted him out but allowed him back.She then told him to leave again when he said Lauryn was having his baby.We revealed earlier this month Annie had sent contentious WhatsApp messages to a pal after Lauryn’s son Kairo – fathered by Walker – was born in 2020.Our source said: “Friends had told Lauryn about the ‘I want her dead’ threat so she decided to put it on record with the police in case anything happened with her and her two children.”Lauryn found out about them last December and contacted police the following month.READ MORE SUN STORIESOfficers judged that Annie had made a “conditional threat” and decided not to speak to her, although the report was kept on file.The Sun approached Annie’s representative and Cheshire Police for comment.Annie posted this flashback snap from 2010, 11 years before she wedCredit: instagram @annievkilner More

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    Ex-Man Utd star Mason Greenwood set to welcome second child with partner after starting new life in France

    FORMER Man United star Mason Greenwood is to become a dad again.He is expecting a second child in the new year with his partner Harriet Robson.Ex-Man Utd star Mason Greenwood is set to welcome his second child with partner Harriet RobinsonCredit: FacebookMason and Harriet welcomed daughter Summer last JulyCredit: instagramThe couple welcomed their daughter Summer in July last year.Greenwood, 23, signed a five-year deal with Marseille in July after the French club agreed a £26million fee with Manchester United.The forward had spent the previous season on loan at Spanish side Getafe.Old Trafford bosses decided he had to leave following his arrest in January 2022.READ MORE ON Mason GreenwoodGreenwood was later charged with attempted rape, assault and controlling and coercive behaviour but the prosecution was dropped when witnesses withdrew their evidence.A source said yesterday: “Mason has done a lot of growing up in the last couple of years, especially since he has become a father.“He and Harriet are enjoying life out of the intense spotlight that comes with being a United player and is much more settled off the pitch, which means he can concentrate on his football.”Greenwood scored ten goals in 36 games at Getafe and was named player of the season.Most read in FootballSince moving to France on a £70,000-a-week deal, he has netted five times, attracting interest from Barcelona. Before the move he was being watched by Juventus, Atletico Madrid, Borussia Dortmund and at least two Premier League clubs.Mason Greenwood to switch allegiance to JamaicaGreenwood scored 35 goals in 129 appearances for United.To celebrate Summer’s first birthday, Harriet posted a video montage of him with his daughter.He was approached for comment. More

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    Paris Fury sings along to country star Chris Stapleton at concert and dedicates video to Tyson

    PARIS FURY is usually on the receiving end of heartfelt serenades from hubby Tyson.But the mum-of-seven flipped the script on the love of her life while at American country singer Chris Stapleton’s gig in Manchester on Wednesday night.Paris Fury and her pals attended Chris Stapleton’s Manchester gig on Wednesday nightCredit: INSTAGRAM@PARISFURY1Paris, 34, had the time of her life with her bestiesCredit: INSTAGRAM@PARISFURY1The mum-of-seven got in the full country theme by wearing a cowboy hotCredit: InstagramParis serenaded her husband Tyson by singing one of their favourite Stapleton songsCredit: INSTAGRAM@PARISFURY1Paris was one of thousands of the country icon’s fans in attendance at the AO Arena.And she couldn’t help but belt out the lyrics to Stapleton’s 2015 hit ‘Whiskey and You’, which she dedicated to childhood sweetheart Tyson.The 34-year-old shared a clip of herself singing the song as Stapleton serenaded the adoring crowd on her Instagram story.Her accompanying caption read: “My favourite song by him. Please ignore my singing along.”READ MORE IN BOXING”@TysonFury, you showed me this one.”Paris’ heartwarming story came hours after she shared a series of snaps of herself and her pals enjoying their evening.Her accompanying caption read: “Had a great time watching some sweet country music by Chris Stapleton in Manchester last night.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSTyson and Paris Fury are childhood sweethearts and have seven children togetherCredit: INSTAGRAM@PARISFURY1Scores of her followers commented, with one saying: “I was there too and saw you. You looked lovely.’Most read in BoxingAnother said: “We was there last night. Wasn’t it brilliant?”Venezuela Fury, 14, trolls mum Paris for the state of favourite makeupAnd another said: “This is the look, Paris. Love it.”One remarked: “I was there last night too and saw you guys! You looked great xx.”Another chimed in: “Beautiful pictures.”One of Paris’ followers even took the time to thank her for stopping to take a selfie with her daughter.She said: “Thanks so much for taking a picture with my daughter last night. How amazing was he live?!” More

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    Jack Grealish’s girlfriend shares new snap of their daughter Mila with striking similarity to Man City ace

    JACK Grealish’s baby daughter has a fine head of hair — just like her football star father.Little Mila was seen with a full dark mop despite being less than a month old — albeit with no sign of her dad’s trademark Alice band.England football star Jack Grealish announced the birth of his daughter this monthCredit: GettyBaby Mila has a good head of hair, just like her dadProud mum Sasha Attwood, 28, posted a snap showing the back of her daughter’s head.She and her Manchester City star boyfriend, 29, welcomed their first child last month.In the image, baby Mila is wearing a pink baby grow with angel wings attached to the back.Sasha embellished the post with heart and angel emojis. READ MORE ON JACK GREALISHGrealish has described the birth of his daughter as the “best moment of my life”.He has been recalled to the England squad after being dropped for the Euros and scored in the 3-1 win over Finland.The couple announced they were expecting in July with Sasha showing off her big baby bump.Sasha spent a lot of her pregnancy testing out different clothing and offering tips and advice for other mums-to-be.Most read in FootballShe signed a lucrative deal with PrettyLittleThing in the summer and began plugging the brand’s maternity wear to her thousands of social media followers.Sasha has been with the midfielder throughout his professional football career – supporting him at Villa before the star’s £100million move from their hometown of Birmingham to Manchester in 2021.’Are you seriously talking about that?’ – Jack Grealish told off by England interviewer after being asked about KaneShe celebrated with the winger on the pitch as he won his second Premier League title with City earlier this year.Sasha, 28, has helped Grealish ditch his party boy persona and they now have a family, welcoming their child into their £5.6million Cheshire mansion with their beloved apricot cockapoo Skye.Jack posted this pic of his newborn to InstagramCredit: Instagram @jackgrealishSasha and Jack have been dating since they were teenagersCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebeccaSasha Attwood and Jack Grealish have become parents for the first time, but their relationship started well over a decade ago…The pair met as teens in Solihull, West Midlands at secondary school, with Sasha previously saying they have been together since she was 15.Jack was already on his way to becoming a professional footballer when he met Sasha.Despite the long-term nature of their relationship, she remained on the sidelines when his career took off.However, intense interest in Jack’s private life came to a head in 2021 when England reached the final of Euro 2020, delayed a year because of the Covid-19 pandemic.Because of their romance, Sasha was cruelly targeted by trolls on TikTok and Instagram, receiving 200 death threats a day from “young girls”.The pair were spotted on holiday together following the tournament and slowly began showing more of their relationship on social media when the vile trolling died down.In 2022, they celebrated their 10-year anniversary and purchased a seven-bed mansion set in 24 acres worth £5.6 million.They moved in to the home in late 2023, but Sasha and members of Jack’s family were subject to a terrifying robbery while cheering on the Manchester City star during a televised match just after Christmas.Their latest milestone is Sasha’s pregnancy, which they announced on social media on July 7, and the birth of daughter Mila Rose on September 27. More