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      Why is Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson taking place on Friday instead of Saturday?

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      BOXING matches over the years are commonly pencilled in for a Saturday slot – but Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson is happening TONIGHT on a Friday!Iron Mike hasn’t competitively stepped foot in the ring since his 2020 bout against Roy Jones Jr.Mike Tyson (L) and Jake Paul (R) will make history tonightCredit: SportsfileWhile the Problem Child dismantled bare-knuckle star Mike Perry earlier this year.And the one thing both huge fights had in common was that they took place on a Saturday.But this is not the case for tonight’s historic Netflix event.Why is Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson taking place on Friday?Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson had to take place on a Friday to allow the turnaround for Monday’s NFL match.Read more on Paul vs TysonThe Cowboys will take on the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football.And according to ABC News, it takes approximately two days to turn the stadium back into a stage to host an NFL fixture after the bout.Once the fight has concluded, the boxing ring in the middle of the stadium will be dissembled so that it is ready for the big MNF.Where is Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson?Jake Paul’s mouthwatering clash against Mike Tyson will take place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Most read in BoxingApproximately 60,000 fans are expected to fill out the arena as these two stars go head-to-head.The main card is set to start at 1am in the early hours of Saturday, November 16.However, ring-walks for Paul vs Tyson are expected to get underway from approximately 4am UK time/11pm ET.Who else is fighting tonight?Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will headline the huge bill in Texas.But fans are also looking forward to seeing the highly-anticipated title rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano.Katie Taylor will put her title on the line in a huge rematch against Amanda SerranoJake Paul vs Mike Tyson (heavyweight)Katie Taylor (defending champion) vs Amanda Serrano 2 (undisputed women’s super-lightweight titles)Mario Barrios (interim champion) vs Abel Ramos (WBC welterweight title)Shadasia Green vs Melinda Watpool (vacant women’s WBO super-middleweight title)Lucas Bahdi vs Armando Casamonica (lightweight)Bruce Carrington vs Dana Coolwell (featherweight)Neeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes (middleweight) More

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      Why Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Netflix blockbuster fight is taking place on a Friday

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      JAKE PAUL and Mike Tyson will go head-to-head in Arlington, Texas tonight in one of the most highly-anticipated fights of the year.But despite the huge build-up and blockbuster feel of the bout, the pair will do battle on a Friday rather than a Saturday.Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are fighting on a Friday nightCredit: APThe pair are coming to blows at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TexasCredit: GettyPaul and Tyson are fighting at the AT&T Stadium, with over 60,000 fans expected to pack into seats to watch the fight and millions watching from home on Netflix. And it’s that venue choice that has meant the fight can’t take place in a prime time Saturday night slot.AT&T Stadium isn the home of NFL team the Dallas Cowboys, who are currently in the middle of their season.And the Cowboys are hosting their next fixture on Monday night, a clash with huge Texas rivals the Houston Texans.READ MORE ON BOXINGIt’s claimed by ABC News that it will take around two days for organisers to return the stadium back to its usual self in order to host the NFL game on Monday.And for that reason, the fight is taking place on a Friday rather than a Saturday – to allow more time to get things back to normal. The boxing ring, any floor seating and all graphics and posters put up for Paul vs Tyson will have to be removed before the Monday Night Football fixture.Things have already get feisty ahead of tonight’s fight.Most read in BoxingThe Dallas Cowboys will be playing in AT&T Stadium on Monday nightCredit: GettyJAKE PAUL VS MIKE TYSON: ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED AHEAD OF HUGE BOUTCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul and Tyson came to blows at their the weigh-in when Mike Tyson landed a slap on the social media star, sparking a near-brawl. Tyson looked in sensational shape as he hit the scales at 228.4lb (16st 3lb) while wearing a pair of Versace briefs.That was just before Paul came in at a career-heaviest 227.2lb (16st 2lb) nearly TWO STONE above his usual fighting weight.Tony Bellew reveals his promise to ‘coward’ security after ex-champ was thrown out of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson presser Mike Tyson landed a slap on Jake Paul at the weigh-inCredit: GettyJake Paul is the heaviest he has ever beenCredit: GettyMike Tyson, 58, is in tremendous shapeCredit: Getty 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

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      Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 2 fight purse: How much will both boxers earn for record-breaking Netflix fight?

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      KATIE TAYLOR and Amanda Serrano will go to battle once again for the undisputed super-lightweight title – and both women are expected to get a record-breaking payday.Taylor, 38, fought back in stunning fashion to earn a highly contested split-decision victory at Madison Square Garden.Katie Taylor faces Amanda Serrano in their blockbuster rematch on the Paul-Tyson undercardCredit: SportsfileAnd now the Irish hero will have to do it all over again in front of a packed AT&T stadium.The champ will have the momentum after avenging her May 2023 loss against Chantelle Cameron with a stunning win in the rematch later on that year.Furthermore, she’ll have more of an incentive to retain her title following the announcement of the record-breaking fight purse.What is the Taylor vs Serrano fight purse?The official purse for Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano has not yet been revealed, but due to the sheer magnitude of the event, it is destined to be a big payday.READ MORE IN BOXING Reports have claimed that Taylor will receive the largest fight purse in women’s boxing history, seeing her earn in excess of £4.6million ($6.1m).This fee will see Jake Paul’s MVP promotions smash Katie Taylor’s last fight purse, which saw her earn between £1-3m.In the main event between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, they will both be taking home an astonishing £30m each ($40m).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: What’s been said?When reports surfaced surrounding the fight purse for Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 2, the Puerto Rican fighter took to X (formally Twitter) to reply to the rumours.Most read in BoxingShe cheekily quoted an X post about the reports saying: “Mine is bigger lol.”Taylor could be in for an even bigger payday after making an outrageous bet with Jake Paul after she was challenged to “put your money where your mouth is.”Taylor backed Tyson in the main event and said: “You can never bet against a legend.”The comments seemed to annoy Jake Paul who then said: “When I see dumb people saying dumb predictions, I just feel bad for them.”Paul walked around all the boxers on stage at the press conference and challenged them with his money comment. Paul turned to Taylor, saying: “Oh wait, I forgot Katie Taylor back here.”After he asked her “how much do you want to bet?” she repeated the question back to him, with Paul replying “as much as you want. I’m not losing, no shot in hell.”Taylor then suggested they “bet your purse” with Paul – who will earn a staggering $40m (£31m) from the fight – agreeing to the terms before declaring: “I’m sending out contracts, too!”READ MORE SUN STORIESWho else is on the card?Here is the full 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

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      Incredible moment Ruben Amorim gatecrashes Man Utd stadium tour and personally greets every fan

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      RUBEN AMORIM has been hailed by fans for his incredible gesture during a stadium tour.The new Manchester United manager is getting started in his role after replacing Erik ten Hag.Ruben Amorim surprised a stadium tour group at Old TraffordCredit: MUFCHe shook the hands of each fan as he introduced himselfCredit: MUFCAmorim, 39, is now in the country having finished off his duties with Sporting Lisbon.The Portuguese coach spent time getting to know his way around Old Trafford.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 the crowd in the dressing room and made sure to give each fan a handshake.READ MORE MAN UTD NEWSHe said a couple of words to the fans in which he joked one would be playing and one would be on the bench.The moment has been compared to Klopp’s politeness to fans during his tenure at Liverpool.Fans have hailed Amorim on social media and are backing to surpass the German’s achievements.One posted: “Already more handshakes and hugs than Klopp during his first week in club. We are so clear!”Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA second commented: “Could be their Klopp if they get their s**t together to be honest.”A third wrote: “What a guy.”Ruben Amorim arrives in Manchester ahead of starting role as Man United managerThree 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.A fourth said: “May he take the club to new heights.”Another added: “An Old Trafford tour just got even more exciting—never know who you’ll meet!”Amorim started his role with the Red Devils on Monday with the international break to prepare his side.However, he has already been dealt a blow as Lisandro Martinez suffered a hip injury against Leicester City.The defender’s injury is said to be “significant” and he has been added to the club’s treatment room.Amorim will also be without Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw.But he has been boosted by the return of Leny Yoro to training this week as he nears full recovery from a metatarsal injury.Ruben Amorim leaves Sporting on a highBy Charlie WyettRUBEN AMORIM would have preferred to leave Lisbon in a blaze of glory after winning a third Primeira Liga title.Yet football does not work like that. And in what was surely his final game before taking charge of Manchester United, Amorim prepared to say his goodbyes at a half-empty Estadio Jose Alvalade in a League Cup quarter-final against Nacional.Sporting won 3-1 thanks to  second-half goals by captain  Morten Hjulmand and Viktor Gyokeres, who scored two.Luis Esteves pulled back for Madeira-based Nacional.The stadium  will be a good deal more lively on Tuesday when Manchester City are here for  a Champions League match — although Amorim should by then have his feet firmly under his desk at Old Trafford.Liverpool and Aston Villa were both interested in Europe’s most sought-after coach. Even City could have been a possible destination post-Pep Guardiola.Yet the United job is one Amorim, 39,  could not turn  down — even if not everyone saw it that way at Sporting last night.There is clearly a huge split in the Portuguese club’s fan base over their coach leaving at this stage of the season with many believing he should have seen the job through.Yet Amorim, along with the three-man coaching team who are expected to follow him, leaves a club in a much better state than when he arrived here in 2020.Inside the stadium, there was applause — albeit muted — when his name was read out before the game along with the line-ups.And there did not appear to be any jeers when Amorim shuffled out from the tunnel awkwardly towards the dugout.So, while his departure is hard to take for some, none of the fans will forget his legacy.This is a club which is back as the dominant force in Portugal. Even this term, Sporting have won their first nine league games, scoring 30 goals and conceding just two.They are also eighth in the Champions League table, which is one hell of an effort.In contrast, Lisbon was not exactly hit by League Cup fever last night.Amorim made lots of changes, which saw Sporting’s star man Gyokeres, the former Coventry striker, start on the bench.There was, however, a first appearance in six weeks for former Tottenham winger Marcus Edwards. He is certainly one player who has been transformed by Amorim since arriving at the club from Vitoria in 2022 and will be sorry to see the coach leave.While he changed his team, Amorim stuck with his tried and trusted formation of a back three.It will certainly be something Manchester United’s fans will have to get used to over the  coming months.But looking at the Premier League table, none of them will be complaining about the change. More

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      Jake Paul’s rise from ‘world’s most hated man’ who terrorised neighbours with ‘warzone’ parties to $80m Mike Tyson rival

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      HE’S the motormouth YouTube sensation who has carved out a lucrative career in boxing – despite starting out as a star on the Disney channel. Few could have predicted Jake Paul’s meteoric rise and much of it is thanks to his infamous “problem child” persona that’s netted him a cool $80million (£63m).Jake Paul is due to fight boxing heavyweight Mike Tyson tomorrowCredit: RexThe 27-year-old is just as famous for his scandals as he is for his boxing careerCredit: GettyThe social media star’s £5.5 million LA mansion raided by FBI where guns were allegedly seizedCredit: KABC-TVNow the 27-year-old, from Ohio, US, is facing his biggest and most unexpected challenge to date – a boxing bout with legendary fighter Mike Tyson. Reaching this point has been no easy thing for Paul, who once branded himself the “world’s most hated man” due to his controversial posts online and wild partying antics. During that time he’s weathered a number of scandals from alleged cryptocurrency scams that defrauded fans out of millions and his notorious “warzone parties” that featured bonfires as tall as houses.Those notorious moments led to him being fired from the Disney programme but his outrageous misconduct didn’t stop there.READ MORE FROM FEATURESThere have been “roadmap” scams, mystery boxes with no prizes, a Tommy Fury fight ‘script leak’, as well as an FBI raid for firearms.Paul’s controversial stunts are endless have led him to be considered the ultimate scandal magnet – and it’s unlikely to stop now as he prepares to clash with Tyson. Childhood abuseThe 27-year-old opened up in Netflix’s Untold: Jake Paul The Problem Child about alleged childhood abuse by his “intense” father, Greg, in Ohio. Jake claimed his dad would “slap the s*** out of him” and would regularly tell him as a child: “Life’s not fair, get the f*** over it.” Most read in BoxingEven in the documentary, Greg, a real estate worker, was evasive when it came to shouldering any blame.He denied physical abuse, despite facing allegations from both of his sons, insisting he only ever “threw them on the couch a couple times.”Evander Holyfield’s shocking boxing return aged 58 should act as danger warning to Mike Tyson for Jake Paul fight In one section, Greg defiantly said: “That’s what the f*** dads are supposed to do. Welcome to life, get the f*** over it.”Older brother Logan weighed in, saying Jake remains “traumatised” by their father’s tough parenting style, calling it “not quite legal.”FBI firearm raidsIn August 2020, Paul’s Los Angeles mansion was raided by the FBI in a highly publicised investigation. In dramatic scenes, SWAT teams descended upon his lavish Calabasas home to allegedly collect firearms, although no federal charges were ultimately filed. This wasn’t Jake’s first run-in with the law. Brothers Logan Paul (L) and Jake Paul pictured together who described their dad as a “menace”Credit: Getty – ContributorDramatic footage captured the moment the FBI raided his luxury LA mansionCredit: KABC-TVHe faced looting charges during the Arizona riots in May 2020 following the controversial death of George Floyd, which were later dropped.He previously made headlines for hosting a massive party during COVID where revellers drank, played beer pong, and swung from construction equipment despite local health restrictions.Sex assault chargesPaul has faced significant backlash following allegations of sexual misconduct from two women.TikTok star Justine Paradise accused him of sexually assaulting her in his Los Angeles home in 2019, alleging he forced her into sexual acts without her consent. TikTok star Justine Paradise claimed she was sexually assaulted by the boxer in a 20-min video posted on YouTubeCredit: YouTube/Justine ParadiseIn a 20-minute video posted on YouTube, the 30-year-old alleged Paul grabbed her face and forced her to perform oral sex on him, and touched her inappropriately without consent.Paradise claimed she felt silenced by an NDA she had signed at his residence. Paul denied the accusations, stating they were “100% false”.Shortly after, model Railey Lollie claimed Paul groped her in 2017 when she was underage and often made inappropriate remarks calling her “jailbait” during their time filming. Paul’s legal team hit back, saying Paul “has every intention of aggressively disproving it and pursuing legal action against those responsible for the defamation of his character.”‘Warzone parties’Outside Jake Paul’s Calabasas mansion where he terrorised his neighbours with wild partiesCredit: Jake Paul/YoutubeJake setting fire to a mattress at one partyCredit: SuppliedJake’s infamous antics have turned his LA neighbourhood into what locals call a “living hell.” Posting his address online led his fans dubbed “Paulers” to swarm the area, sparking noise complaints, non-stop parties, and setting furniture on fire in his pool – flames reportedly reaching the height of his home. Paul openly laughed at his neighbours’ frustrations, even taunting them with laughing emojis online. Jake Paul embraced his “world’s worst neighbour” reputation with pride. His chaotic behaviour, including wild parties and disruptive antics, eventually led to his firing from the Disney show Bizaardvark. Meanwhile, his brother, Logan, praised their devoted fans, dubbing them “the strongest army out there.”Scam sitesPaul promoted mystery boxes saying they were packed with cash when they were actually emptyHe enjoys the high life with girlfriend Jutta LeerdamCredit: @juttaleerdamPaul has amassed his $80 million (£62 million) net worth by capitalising on his controversial “problem child” persona both online and in the boxing ring. Along the way, he’s been accused of multiple schemes, including a $7 (£5.50) “roadmap” to becoming an influencer, which allegedly left teens shortchanged because they didn’t have complete access to the site.His “MysteryBrand” campaign also stirred backlash, as users reportedly won no prizes despite paying to open digital “mystery boxes.” He was also criticised for promoting gambling to kids. Most notably, Paul was named in a crypto “pump-and-dump” case that allegedly cost fans $2.2 million (£1.7 million) in losses.The rise & falls of YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul JAKE Paul is about to have the fight of his life against legendary boxer Mike Tyson. In a career like few others, he’s risen from Disney star to YouTube sensation before carving out a path as a high-profile sportsman.Here are some of the highlights from his boxing career: Paul debuted in boxing by defeating fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib in 2020.Later that year, he scored a knockout win against ex-NBA player Nate Robinson.In 2021, he turned his focus to MMA stars, stopping Ben Askren in a single round.He narrowly beat Tyron Woodley on points, then knocked him out in a rematch that December.Paul earned a decision win over Anderson Silva before facing his first loss to Tommy Fury by split decision in February 2023.He then outpointed Nate Diaz, followed by low-key knockout wins over Andre August and Ryan Bourland.Since then, he’s scored three knockout victories in the ring. His next fight is tomorrow vs. Mike TysonLike many celebrities tied to crypto scandals, Jake Paul allegedly promoted questionable cryptocurrencies – Safemoon, Yummy Coin, Milf Token, and others – without disclosing he was being paid for the role.He reportedly promoted these tokens, transferring them to a wallet linked to him before cashing out as their values dropped. This led to accusations of a “pump-and-dump” scheme – where a cryptocurrency’s value is inflated through celebrity endorsements or false claims about its value – causing fans to lose significant sums while Paul pocketed profits.Tommy Fury leaked ‘script’Tommy Fury punches Jake Paul during the Cruiserweight Title fightCredit: GettyPaul also faced accusations of fixing his rematch fight with British boxer Tommy Fury after a “script” was leaked online. The document, posted by UFC’s Mike Perry, claimed to outline the entire bout, including a dramatic TKO victory for Paul in the eighth round.But promoters quickly dismissed the document as a fake, calling it nothing more than a rumour. Despite the claims, the supposed “script” included outlandish details such as Paul walking out in a baby costume and Fury suffering a severe eye injury.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe celebrity boxing rivals spent two years feuding before finally squaring up in Saudi Arabia in February 2023. Paul fought Tommy in an eight-round cruiser-weight fight. The bout resulted in a split decision victory in favour of Tommy. More

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      Ten-man Venezuela accused of ‘world class s***housery’ as SPRINKLERS go off in stoppage time of Brazil draw

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      THE Venezuelan national team have been accused of using the dark arts to get over the line in their World Cup qualifier against Brazil.Venezuela had managed to keep the scores level against Brazil despite the five-time World Cup champions strong favourites in the match and dominating the ball.Venezuela vs Brazil was interrupted by a sprinkler mishapCredit: APThe sprinklers turned on while Brazil delivered in a cornerCredit: xThe referee stopped play as Brazil tried to start a new attackCredit: xBrazil players were fuming that the game had been delayedCredit: xThe frustrated players waited until the issue was resolvedCredit: AFPRaphinha’s first-half strike was cancelled out by an early goal in the second spell by Telasco Segovia.While Vinicius Junior missed a chance to put to the visitors ahead when he failed to score a 62nd minute penalty.But as Venezuela held on to what was a valuable point against one of the Conmebol’s strongest outfits, their chances of keeping it all level were handed a blow.Referee Andrés José Rojas Noguera sent off Venezuela winger Alexander Gonzalez in the 89th minute.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe dismissal left Venzuela with 10 men and another six minutes to play including added time.But before Brazil were able to take full advantage of their extra man, the sprinklers went off on the Estadio Monumental de Maturin pitch.The unbelievable moment killed Brazil’s momentum as they pinned Venezuela in their own box and delayed the game until the issue was resolved.And football fans have suggested that Venezuela could have even set the sprinklers off ON PURPOSE to help them grind out a point.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSOn social media, one fan wrote: “Venezuela brought out the sprinklers to make the referee end the game against Brazil”.While another added: “93rd minute, 1-1 in a WC Qualifier. Brazil about to attack again and Venezuela set off the water sprinklers. South American s***housery of the highest order…”ITV ‘do England stars dirty’ as live footage of national anthem singing leaves fans in hystericsA third joked that the incident was: “World class s***housery”.And a fourth commented: “Bruh, this dark arts stuff is out of hand”.There is no evidence or suggestion that Venezuela did in fact set off the sprinklers on purpose.The game ended 1-1 with the result meaning Brazil now sit third in the Conmebol World Cup qualifying standings and Venezuela are down in seventh.Brazil’s Vinicius Junior missed a crucial penalty in the second halfCredit: APVenezuela celebrated a hard-earned pointCredit: Getty More

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      England fans tear gassed & shoved against fences by ‘heavy handed’ riot cops before Greece clash as FA launch probe

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      ENGLAND fans were tear gassed and shoved against fences by riot cops before last night’s clash with Greece.The FA is now launching a probe into the Nations League match in Athens with officers accused of being heavy handed with Three Lions supporters.The Football Supporters Association accused Greek police of creating a ‘dangerous’ situationCredit: PARiot cops met England fans outside Athens Olympic Stadium on Thursday nightCredit: PAEngland fans eventually made it inside to watch the team win 3-0Credit: GettyAround 3,000 supporters had tickets for the game, but some were not inside Olympic Stadium by kickoff. The travelling crowd were held up by the officers wearing helmets, gas masks, and holding shields.England fan Jack Loftus said: “They [police] went to adjust the queue at the front to make it narrower and longer, and just did it with force.”They were pushing the crowd amongst the fence.”Read more on footballThe FA said: “We are aware that some of our fans had a difficult experience outside the ground and are obtaining more information on exactly what happened.”The Football Supporters’ Association accused Greek officers of of creating an “unjustifiably dangerous” situation.They said: “Unfortunately, once again, we are having to ask England supporters to send in their witness accounts to ourselves regarding the situation outside of the Athens Olympic Stadium.”To see the treatment of our fans by local police using shields and tear gas to do something as simple as rearrange a queue, is so incredibly frustrating.Most read in Football”On a night where we had a great result on the pitch, there is still clearly so much needed to do off it to ensure our supporters aren’t put in unjustifiably dangerous situations.”England trounced Greece 3-0 moving the Three Lions to the top of group B2 and avenging the shock 2-1 loss to the side back in October.ITV ‘do England stars dirty’ as live footage of national anthem singing leaves fans in hystericsBut the players faced a hostile atmosphere on the pitch with lasers shone in their face during the clash.Jude Bellingham and Jordan Pickford were hit in the face by the green lights, which plagued England throughout the first half.Despite Greek fans’ crooked efforts, England were able to keep their focus and earn an important win in Athens.An own goal from keeper Odysseas Vlachodimos, followed by Curtis Jones’ stunning backheel flick, in the second half saw the Three Lions win 3-0.England ratings vs Greece as Madueke and Jones steal the show after Kane benchedIT IS difficult to remember an England starting XI which, on paper at least, looked as totally underwhelming as this one.Yet manager-in-waiting Thomas Tuchel, presumably watching the game at his home in Bavaria, will have been hugely encouraged by this performance from what appeared to be a complete mish-mash of a team – and one which was awfully short of experience.Here’s how SunSport’s Tom Barclay rated England’s stars…Jordan Pickford – 8Back in after being dropped for Finland last month – and showed a good response. Great stop to deny Kostas Tsimikas at the near post and alive to danger throughout.Earned his first-ever booking in 72 England caps for time wasting in the first half.Kyle Walker – 7Captain in Harry Kane’s absence and passionately conveyed his side’s frustration to ref Daniel Siebert when Pickford was booked.Moved to centre-back after the break when Ezri Konsa went off.Marc Guehi – 7Another solid performance from the Crystal Palace man who you would think would be a first-choice starter for Thomas Tuchel when the German begins work.Ezri Konsa – 7One of several players targeted by a laser in the crowd, along with Pickford and Belligham.Limped off just before half-time and was replaced by Lewis Hall at the break.Rico Lewis – 7Filled in at left-back over newbie Hall, before moving to the right when the Newcastle man came on.Almost had his first England goal early in the second half but was denied by a fine stop from Hall’s club-mate Odysseas Vlachodimos.Curtis Jones – 9Sparkled on debut in the heart of midfield, not looking overawed in the slightest. Played deeper than he does for Liverpool, but in the same position where he shone for Lee Carsley in England’s triumphant Under-21 Euros last summer.Gorgeous backheel to cap his bow with the third goal.Conor Gallagher – 7Started brightly next to Jones, though gave the ball away a few times after the break. Booked for stopping a quick free-kick early on.Arrived just too late to poke in the rebound from Bellingham’s strike as it had already crossed the line for an own goal.Noni Madueke – 9A blistering first start from the Chelsea man who put real pressure on Bukayo Saka’s place with this performance.He took on his man at every opportunity, at pace, and had excellent end product too, setting up Watkins’ opener and a header for Bellingham which hit the post.Jude Bellingham – 8Some sublime touches and passes from the talisman, including a wonderful ball round the corner to release Madueke in the build-up to the opener.Seemed to thrive with pace all around him and killed off the game with his late strike which hit the post and bounced in off the keeper.Anthony Gordon – 7Provided a threat down the left with his pace and trickery, even if he was outshone by Madueke. A decent display but not one that demanded he start at left wing every game.Ollie Watkins – 7The surprise starter over Harry Kane. He took his early chance well, converting from the edge of the six-yard box.Could have had another when sent clean through but the ball got stuck under his feet.SubsLewis Hall (for Ezri Konsa half-time) – 7Came on at half-time for his debut and did not put a foot wrong.Harry Kane (for Ollie Watkins, 66) – 6Had a curling effort well stopped after exchanging passes with fellow sub Morgan Rogers.Morgan Rogers (for Anthony Gordon, 66) – 8Some exciting touches from the Villa debutant, including one to release Bellingham in the lead-up to the second goal.Jarrod Bowen (for Noni Madueke, 66) – 7Clever nutmeg to free Morgan Gibbs-White, who then teed up Jones.Morgan Gibbs-White (for Gallagher, 79) – 7Cutback for Jones was on the money.One fan said a queue was forcibly shoved to the sideCredit: PAEngland players like Jude Bellingham were hit with lasers during the matchCredit: RexMore to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun OnlineThesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun. 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