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      Moment Jurgen Klopp had penalty meltdown at David Coote before video that’s likely to KO referee’s career

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      A VIDEO showing the possible moment that inspired David Coote’s X-rated attack on Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp has emerged. The 42-year-old referee was suspended by the PGMOL on Monday after a video showing him berating the Reds and ex-manager Klopp emerged on social media.David Coote could lose his job over a shock video rant about LiverpoolCredit: XJurgen Klopp was left furious with the referee after Liverpool’s match against Burnley in July 2020Credit: ReutersLiverpool were denied a penalty late in the matchCredit: Sky SportsIn the clip, he can be seen branding the Merseyside club “s**t” and calling Klopp a “c***” while talking to another man.He later said in a separate video: “Just to be clear, that f***ing last video cannot go anywhere, seriously.”Just a few hours after the bombshell clips began circulating online, the PGMOL released a statement which read: “David Coote has been suspended with immediate effect pending a full investigation.”PGMOL will be making no further comment until that process is complete.”Read More on FootballCoote has now admitted the video is of him but “cannot recall” making it.In the viral social media clip of him abusing Klopp, Coote referenced the match between Liverpool and Burnley.He said: “Aside from having a right pop at me when I was refereeing them against Burnley in lockdown, he (Klopp) accused me of lying and then had a right f***ing pop of me.”I have no interest in speaking to someone who is f***ing arrogant.”Most read in FootballThe comments are believed to have been made at some point after Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Burnley in July 2020.A video has now emerged which shows Klopp confronting Coote at full-time of that game after the referee neglected to give the Reds a late penalty.Burnley’s Johann Gudmundsson appeared to bring Andy Robertson down in the box, but the spot-kick was not awarded.FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSShocking David Coote video in fullFirst videoFirst man: “What did you think of the Liverpool game earlier when you were fourth official?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm Liverpool were s***.”First man: “What did you think of Jurgen Klopp?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “C***, absolute c***.”First man: “Why would you say that Jurgen Klopp is a c***?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm, aside from having a right pop at me when I reffed them against Burnley in lockdown.”Then, he accused me of lying and then just had a right f***ing pop at me – and I’ve got no interest in speaking to somebody whose f***ing arrogant.”So I do my best not to speak to him. [James] Milner is alright, I get on with Milner.”First man: “James Milner, he gets on with James Milner.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “You can see me there with mask on.”First man: “Mask on, obviously.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yea Covid, got to be done. Social distancing right? We’re two meters apart.”First man: “We have to social distance.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yep, so but [exhales] my God. German c***, f*** me.”First man: “Long story short, Jurgen Klopp’s a c***, Liverpool are all f***ing b******s, we hate Scousers.”Second videoSecond man (allegedly Coote): “Right just to be clear, that f***ing last video cant go anywhere, seriously.”First man: He’s a Premier League referee, let’s not f***ing ruin his career.”Like let’s face we’re good blokes but we can’t ruin a bloke’s career. We’re not that bad. Also he’s a f***ing legend.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “So, yeah.”First man: “So lets not ruin his career.”Premier League referee David Coote SUSPENDED as video appears to show him calling Klopp a ‘c***’ in anti-Liverpool rantCoote has now been booted off UEFA’S match list as the fallout grows from his astonishing video rant.He will not be appointed to any UEFA matches for the foreseeable future – including the current international break. More

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      I grabbed director of football by the throat and picked him off the floor in front of my team-mates, reveals Troy Deeney

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      TROY DEENEY has revealed the moment he grabbed a director of football by the throat before lifting him off the floor in front of team-mates.Deeney, 36, laid bare the crazy tale from his time at Watford after 11 years at the club.Troy Deeney has revealed the moment he lifted a sporting director by the neck in front of team-matesCredit: Under The CoshThe incident happened during his final days at WatfordCredit: GettyThe striker scored 140 goals in 419 games for the Hornets between 2010 and 2021.He helped win promotion to the Premier League on two separate occasions.And Deeney remains a fan favourite at Vicarage Road to this day.However, the SunSport columnist claims he had a run-in towards the end of his Watford days with former sporting director Cristiano Giaretta.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLDeeney claims the Italian would constantly monitor training sessions from the sideline.And one time he informed then-manager Xisco Munoz not to start Deeney in an upcoming game.Deeney then went off to do his own training session.But the forward was left irate when he felt Giaretta was laughing at him, sending Deeney into a fit of rage.Most read in ChampionshipFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSDeeney told Under The Cosh: “I don’t know if he was laughing at me or in general.“I went from being mad at 30 per cent to 300. The old me said to myself ‘are you really going to let him laugh in your face?’Troy Deeney reveals he spent £250k promotion bonus in three days in Las Vegas partying with 15 Victoria’s Secret models Cristiano Giaretta was on the receiving end of Deeney’s rageCredit: Getty“I went straight back out and went to him, ’Is there a f*****g problem? Who the f**k are you laughing at?’“‘You’re going to get me paid up or tomorrow morning you’re going hanging out of your office by your f*****g tie.’“He nervously laughed and I thought again it was at me so I grabbed him by the neck and said, ‘Laugh at me again, I dare you. I’ll f*****g put you in the ground’.“I’ve realised I’ve grabbed him and picked him up off the floor. I’ve got the whole team (watching) going, ‘Oh s**’t what’s happened’.”That season proved to be Deeney’s last at Watford, with the forward joining Birmingham a year later.After two seasons in the Midlands he moved to League Two outfit Forest Green Rovers, where he became player-manager before being sacked in January. More

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      Ex-Man Utd star, 22, left out of international squad after ‘skipping team dinner and refusing to answer calls’

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      FORMER Manchester United forward Anthony Elanga has been left out of Sweden’s squad after skipping a team dinner and failing to answer the manager’s phone calls, according to reports.The Nottingham Forest winger, 22, spent last month’s international games against Slovakia and Estonia warming the bench as an unused substitute.Anthony Elanga has been left out of Sweden’s squadCredit: PAJon Dahl Tomasson spoke on the matter at his latest press conferenceCredit: RexIt is then understood he did himself no favours with his actions after the final game.According to Football Channel, he was the only player in the squad who failed to show up for the team dinner following their 3-0 win over Estonia.Sweden boss Jon Dahl Tomasson was asked during a press conference whether Elanga missing the meal was a sign of him being angry.To which ex-AC Milan and Blackburn striker Tomasson told Sportbladet: “I don’t know. You can ask Anthony yourself if he was angry or not. I don’t know.”READ MORE ON MAN UTDPressed on why Elanga was not at the dinner, the Sweden manager added: “I don’t think I’m the right person to ask that. It’s better to ask him.”Another press conference on Monday saw Tomasson quizzed about the matter again.When asked about if he had spoken to Elanga, he said: “No, he hasn’t called me. Not yet.”I tried to call him but we haven’t been able to connect. But I’m sure we’ll get in touch before the next game.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”There is a long time to go until then.”Tomasson went on to describe Elanga’s behaviour as “strange” but admits there is “nothing we can change”.Fans say ‘I’m getting leg cramps just watching’ as ex-Man Utd ace Anthony Elanga shows off insane workout workoutElanga has assisted two goals in 11 Premier League appearances for Forest so far this season, but is yet to get on the scoresheet.Nuno Espirito Santo’s men are flying high in fifth despite a 3-1 defeat to Newcastle on Sunday.At international level, Elanga already has 19 caps for Sweden and has scored three goals.Sweden sit top of Group C1 after four of six Nations League matches and will secure promotion to League B with a win at home to Slovakia on Saturday. 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

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      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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      David Coote booted off Uefa match list and facing sack after vid of him calling Jurgen Klopp a ‘German c***’ leaked

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      DAVID COOTE has been booted off UEFA’S match list as the fallout grows from his astonishing video rant at Jürgen Klopp.The Premier League ref faces the sack after being captured on film calling the former Liverpool boss a “German c***” among other things.He admitted the viral video of him slamming Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool is of himCredit: XDavid Coote has been booted off of Uefa’s match list following the leaking of his Jurgen Klopp rant videoCredit: ReutersDavid Coote takes on the fourth official role at the San Siro for a Champions League gameCredit: AlamyHe was immediately suspended by his bosses at the PGMOL and now Europe’s governing body are taking similarly strong action.Coote is a VAR specialist for Uefa and was involved in Champions League action only last week when Dutch side PSV Eindhoven beat Girona 4-0 on November 4.Coote was down to work at one of Uefa’s Nations League games taking place during this current international round of fixtures.  But he has now been removed.RAD MORE IN FOOTBALLEurope’s refereeing chiefs have followed their English counterparts and Coote will not be appointed to any UEFA matches for the foreseeable future.The PGMOL have launched an investigation into the sensational footage which emerged online on Monday afternoon.Coote is seen sitting with a male friend also labelling Klopp an “arrogant c***”.Coote has not denied the authenticity of the footage but says he “cannot recall” recording the footage which is several years old.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHe goes on to dismiss Liverpool as ‘s***’ and says he had  ‘no interest in speaking to somebody as f****** arrogant’. I do my best not to speak to him. My God… German c***. F*** me.”Coote has history with ex Liverpool boss Klopp.They clashed after Burnley drew at Anfield in July 2020 when the football season was extended due to COVID.Coote was criticised as being too lenient. Premier League referee David Coote SUSPENDED as video appears to show him calling Klopp a ‘c***’ in anti-Liverpool rantKlopp said at the time: “The referee let lots of challenges go.”Nottinghamshire official Coote’s career as an official faces ruin as his comments about Liverpool and Klopp will be viewed as evidence that he had an axe to grind with the Anfield club.Coote, a Prem ref since 2018, has been involved in a number of controversies involving Liverpool and their title rivals as both a referee and VAR over recent seasons.That includes a Marcus Rashford goal way back in 2019 which saw Divock Origi seemingly fouled in the build-up – but VAR Coote did not intervene.He was also at Stockley Park when Jordan Pickford crunched Virgil van Dijk, rupturing the Liverpool defender’s ACL – but again Coote did not step in as the Reds did not even get a penalty.And he was once again the VAR when he denied Klopp’s side a penalty last season despite a clear handball from Martin Odegaard at Anfield.READ MORE SUN STORIESA PGMOL statement on Monday said: “David Coote has been suspended with immediate effect pending a full investigation.”PGMOL will be making no further comment until that process is complete.”Coote insists he does not remember making the comments about KloppCredit: ReutersShocking David Coote video in fullFirst videoFirst man: “What did you think of the Liverpool game earlier when you were fourth official?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm Liverpool were s***.”First man: “What did you think of Jurgen Klopp?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “C***, absolute c***.”First man: “Why would you say that Jurgen Klopp is a c***?”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Erm, aside from having a right pop at me when I reffed them against Burnley in lockdown.”Then, he accused me of lying and then just had a right f***ing pop at me – and I’ve got no interest in speaking to somebody whose f***ing arrogant.”So I do my best not to speak to him. [James] Milner is alright, I get on with Milner.”First man: “James Milner, he gets on with James Milner.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “You can see me there with mask on.”First man: “Mask on, obviously.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yea Covid, got to be done. Social distancing right? We’re two meters apart.”First man: “We have to social distance.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “Yep, so but [exhales] my God. German c***, f*** me.”First man: “Long story short, Jurgen Klopp’s a c***, Liverpool are all f***ing b******s, we hate Scousers.”Second videoSecond man (allegedly Coote): “Right just to be clear, that f***ing last video cant go anywhere, seriously.”First man: He’s a Premier League referee, let’s not f***ing ruin his career.”Like let’s face we’re good blokes but we can’t ruin a bloke’s career. We’re not that bad. Also he’s a f***ing legend.”Second man (allegedly Coote): “So, yeah.”First man: “So lets not ruin his career.” More

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      Jake Paul kicked me out of camp after I left him leaking with blood in sparring… here’s what Mike Tyson needs to do

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      BOXER Kalvin Henderson says he bloodied Jake Paul up so badly in sparring that he got booted out of the training camp. Henderson was among a group of sparring partners selected to help Paul prepare for his February 2023 bout against Tommy Fury. Kalvin Henderson and Jake Paul formerly sparredCredit: Instagram @kalvinhendersonHenderson says he left Jake Paul bloodiedCredit: FIGHT HUB TVFootage emerged from his camp in Dubai showing the YouTuber-turned-boxer having blood wiped from his nose in the gym. Henderson revealed he was the man responsible – and it cost him his place in the training camp. He told SunSport: “The last sparring session is when I really opened up because some of the things they were saying in camp. When we first started, they wanted me to give Jake a certain look. “He was fighting Tommy and from their understanding, they thought Tommy was trying to stay on the outside and box and kinda use more of an amateur style.READ MORE IN BOXING”And so they wanted me to kind of mimic that style. So, for a while I was, but then everybody in camp kept asking me, ‘We need you to really push him, man. I need you to do this.’ “I’m like, ‘How do you all want me to push him and you keep putting me on these leashes? “And finally, one of his coaches, I ain’t gonna say his name, the coach told me, ‘Hey man, I ain’t gonna lie. You out here looking like a sucker.'”I’m like, ‘What?’ So when he told me that, the next sparring session I have made in my mind right now, I’m not boxing him, I’m not sitting on the outside, I’m gonna straight dog him. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I’m walking straight to him, I’m gonna let them go. That was the sparring session you saw that got posted where he was leaking with blood everywhere.”That was the last time I sparred Mr Paul. They sent me back home! They kicked me out of camp, they told me they didn’t need my services anymore and they kicked me out of camp. Fans get first look of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson training camp with Iron Mike ‘looking like he’s 25 again'”So when I put it on him, it, it got kinda hot and then still when I put it him on, I was impressed that he kept coming out ready to compete every round.”He didn’t necessarily quit. You can see the style kinda changed. He was moving and was okay with just using the jab but that was the last time I spared Mr Paul.”Henderson, 34, says sparring days were Tuesday and Thursday at the Dubai training base. But after Paul fell ill, it was moved to Saturday, although Henderson was no longer welcome. He revealed: “I show up Saturday, I’m putting my sparring gear on one of the coaches goes, ‘No, you good, man. You’re not sparring today he’s sparring the other guy for a couple of rounds, just kind of moving around a little bit.'”Oh, all right. First time they ever said I wasn’t sparing, ever. And then it came on Sunday the next day I get a text from BJ Flores, ‘Yo, man, we’re gonna fly you back. You just got the style we’re looking for.’ “I was in camp for three weeks already. Three weeks. But now after the sparring session, I don’t get to spar on Saturday? You put two and two together.” Paul, 27, was later defeated on points by Fury, 25, so far the only blemish on his 11-fight record ahead of his fight with Tyson. He was leaking with blood everywhere. That was the last time I sparred Mr Paul. They sent me back home! Kalvin Henderson And Henderson admits he was impressed by the social media star. He said: “What people don’t understand is how athletic Jake Paul really is. He really is more athletic than what people think he is.”And so I think it’ll be a competitive fight. I won’t be shocked if Jake wins. I actually have him winning. But it’s gonna be competitive.”Paul has four wins since his defeat to Fury meanwhile 58-year-old Tyson returns for his first professionally-sanctioned bout in 20 YEARS. But the fight is to be boxed over eight two-minute rounds – opposed to the usual three – with bigger 14oz gloves instead of 10oz. Henderson, having spent nearly a month sparring Paul last year, urged Iron Mike to slowly wear down the younger man. He advised: “If I’m Mike Tyson, I’m his coach in his corner, I tell Mike to play the long game.”I will come out and provide pressure on Jake and kinda make Jake burn and kinda shoot his wild a little bit and then kinda clinch up and just kinda play the long game.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And, as rounds go on start picking it up, turn the heat up and then looking to catch him in the later rounds with a good shot.” Henderson is 19-2-1 after beating Cleotis Pendarvis in October and returns on December 7 at light-heavyweight. Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: Getty More

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      Arsenal boost as Martin Odegaard sent home from international duty barely 24 hours after arriving

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      ARSENAL midfielder Martin Odegaard has been sent home from international duty – despite returning from injury last week.The 25-year-old made his first start in three months against Chelsea on Sunday after recovering from a damaged ankle.Martin Odegaard has been sent home from international dutyCredit: ReutersHe will continue his rehabilitation with Arsenal in LondonCredit: GettyHe then joined up with the Norwegian national team ahead of upcoming Nations League fixtures against Slovenia and Kazakhstan.But after being assessed by Norway’s medical staff, he returned to London.Odegaard said: “After discussions with the medical staff at the national team, we have unfortunately concluded that the situation is not good enough to play these matches.”I’ve been through a long training period and when you haven’t practised football in the last nine weeks, it’s natural not to be 100 per cent yet.Read More in Football”I need to listen to my body, complete this rehab process and get my foot back in good shape.”The hope has always been to be able to play the national matches, and if I hadn’t played on Sunday, it would have been out of the question to participate anyway.”It’s a very bad feeling to lose these games, I love playing for Norway and with this team.”Norway manager Stale Solbakken went on to say that he was not willing to risk the midfielder’s health.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHe explained: “We knew that there was a risk that Martin would not be ready.”He has had a strong desire to take part in the matches, but we cannot risk his health.”Ecstatic Arsenal fans say ‘my captain is BACK’ as Martin Odegaard shares workout video in huge boost following injuryOdegaard will now continue his rehabilitation with Arsenal in London.Arsenal stars Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice withdrew from the England squad on Monday due to injury.Saka was forced off with a knock during Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea.Meanwhile, Rice suffered a broken toe prior to the Premier League clash, but was fit enough to play 71 minutes.Arsenal ratings v ChelseaHere’s how SunSport’s Tony Robertson rated the Gunners:David Raya – 7Tipped a shot over the bar early on from Cole Palmer and claimed crosses well. Could do nothing about Neto’s crisp strike.Ben White – 5Poor when trying to stop a Neto cross that Malo Gusto should have then scored. Booked for a foul on the winger later on.William Saliba – 6Steady alongside Gabriel but was more in the covering role so had less to do. Struggled with his line-breaking passes today on the whole. Failed to engage Neto as he raced towards the area before narrowing a shot into the corner.Gabriel Magalhaes – 6Made some vital blocks when the midfield was bypassed and was generally the busier of himself and Saliba.Jurrien Timber – 6Busy day for the defender in trying to keep Madueke quiet, a task he largely succeeded in. But he wasn’t able to heavily influence the game going forward since the ball never really got to him. Most entertaining part of the game before the goal probably came with the 57th-minute throw-in that slipped out of his hands and over his head.Thomas Partey – 6Struggled to contain Cole Palmer early on but grew into the game and got on the ball plenty, although he was somewhat wayward with his long-range passing. After a bad touch he managed to poke the ball back to Odegaard before he provided the assist.Declan Rice – 6Made some vital defensive contributions to block some Chelsea chances and displayed quick thinking at a free-kick to put Havertz through to score, but was marginally offside. Subbed off after 71 minutes.Martin Odegaard – 7Back in the starting XI for the first time since August. Has been a big miss for Arteta’s side but may take some time to get back to his best and was on the ball nowhere near enough at the Bridge. Won the ball back before providing the assist for Martinelli’s opener.Bukayo Saka – 5Showed superb defensive work rate to keep Marc Cucurella in check, though this inversely meant he was unable to contribute as much in attack. Subbed off after pulling up injured in the 79th minute.Gabriel Martinelli – 8Should have done better when given the chance to score past Sanchez in the penalty area after Saka won the ball back high. Kept at it and scored against the run of play in the second half with a nice finish to Sanchez’s near post. Hooked after 71 minutes.Kai Havertz – 6Appeared to have poked home the opening goal with a sharp bit of movement but was fractionally offside. Booked for not going off the pitch when bleeding on his head. More

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

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      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