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    Darren Till practices illegal boxing move in training for Tommy Fury fight and is happy to risk disqualification

    DARREN TILL appears ready to stick to his word and KICK Tommy Fury in the face and risk being disqualified from their boxing match. The ex-UFC star faces 10-0 Fury on January 18 in Manchester in his second bout in the ring. Darren Till practising kicks in training for his boxing match against Tommy FuryCredit: X @darrentill2Till would risk getting DQ’dCredit: X @darrentill2They came face-to-face two months out from the fight in a heated press conference and Till vowed to kick Fury in the face if he is losing. And the former UFC title challenger posted a video online practising high kicks in what could be a warning to Fury. But if Till was to perform the illegal boxing move, he would be disqualified and likely issued a financial penalty. Although the Muay Thai specialist seemed to care little when revealing his plan to boot Fury. READ MORE IN BOXINGThe Liverpudlian said: “At the end of the day, I can’t beat you, I’ll just kick you in the face in there. How about that? I’m a proper fighter, not a boxer.”I don’t walk in a room like this and see boxing and go, ‘s***.’ I walk in, no one here is a threat to me. “Not one person in this room, security, you, your dad are not a threat to me. “I’m an MMA fighter, so if I want to kick you or elbow you in the face, I will, and no one can do anything about it.” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut Fury, 25, responded: “Well that’s not going to happen is it, Darren? “Because we ain’t in the cage now, we’re in the boxing ring and you’re going to find out that boxing is very different to MMA.” Tommy Fury and Darren Till clash at Misfits Boxing press conference Till, 31, hit back: “Well it obviously is, how are you going to stop me? “If I’m losing the fight, I’m going to kick you straight in the face. You won’t know what’s hit you.”Till left the UFC off the back of three straight defeats and had a boxing match in Dubai last year. Meanwhile Fury beat YouTube’s biggest boxing stars in KSI, 31, and Jake Paul, 27, in 2023. Fury and Till clashed at a press conferenceCredit: Getty More

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    Jake Paul teases major career change from boxing to follow in footsteps of brother Logan despite beating Mike Tyson

    JAKE PAUL has teased a career change from boxing to follow in the footsteps of older brother Logan. The YouTube star is 11-1 as a fighter after beating Mike Tyson on points over eight rounds at the weekend. Jake Paul beat boxing legend Mike Tyson on pointsCredit: GettyMeanwhile Logan is a WWE star who could soon be joined by Jake in the professional wrestling business. Jake, 27, said on Logan’s Impaulsive podcast: “I would love to. I would want to be like your Paul Heyman.”I wouldn’t want to wrestle as much. I can do some s***, but I would want to be your sidekick businessman or some s***.”Logan, 28, replied: “I’m gonna go for it. I’m gonna go for it. READ MORE IN BOXING”Perhaps, if you retire, you become world champion, then you retire, and I’m still wrestling, you can be like my manager who also has a mean right hand.”Jake then asked: “Why can’t I do it now?” Logan responded: “I guess you can do it now. It’s just time consuming.” The brothers then mapped out a plan to become champions in their sport while Jake’s speedskater girlfriend Jutta Leerdam takes Olympic gold. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSLogan said: “The ultimate goal would be for me to become WWE champion, for you to become boxing champion and then for your girlfriend Jutta to win Olympic gold.” The podcaster joined WWE in 2021, making his debut a year after, and has since won the United States Championship. Jake Paul admits he failed to knock out Mike Tyson ON PURPOSE after flop Netflix fight is slammedJake made a brief cameo in 2022 as back-up for Logan, attacking The Usos at the Crown Jewel pay-per-view in Saudi Arabia. The American has just one defeat in the boxing ring, a split-decision loss to Tommy Fury, 25, in 2023. A rematch has been eyed while Jake has also called out Mexican legend Canelo Alvarez, 34, after beating Tyson, 58. Jutta Leerdam with partner Jake PaulCredit: GettyJutta is a professional speedskaterCredit: Instagram / @uttaleerdamLogan Paul is a WWE starCredit: Splash More

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    Boxing fan SUING Netflix over buffering during Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson after fight was hit by technical difficulties

    A BOXING fan is SUING Netflix over buffering issues during Jake Paul’s fight against Mike Tyson. Over 65 MILLION households watched the controversial clash with 108m total viewers tuning in to watch Paul’s eight-round decision win. Netflix had buffering issues during Jake Paul vs Mike TysonBut the demand caused Netflix problems throughout the night with issues of buffering during the live stream.And according to WFLA-TV in Tampa, one fan in Florida is suing Netflix in state court. The man is accusing the streaming giants of “alleged breach of contract and unfair, deceptive actions”. He is seeking monetary damage, along with class-action status.READ MORE IN BOXINGPaul, 27, claimed victory over Tyson, 58, who returned for his first professional bout in almost 20 YEARS. A huge £14.3m was raked in from tickets sales alone – the highest figure for a fight outside of Las Vegas – as 72,000 attended. And Paul’s business partner and Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian responded to the streaming struggles. He told Ariel Helwani: “First and foremost, we broke the internet. We did something that has never been done before. Most read in BoxingJake Paul vs Mike Tyson round-by-roundMIKE TYSON’s long-awaited return to the ring didn’t have the fairytale ending fight fans dreamed of.SunSport’s boxing expert Wally Downes Jr recaps one of the drabbest and most forgettable nights in boxing history.And he didn’t hold back, issuing a scathing assessment of social media sensation Jake Paul.Round OnePaul says “I love you, Mike” just before the opening bell sounds. He quickly runs away and holds the boxing legend.Tyson draws a big reaction from the crowd as he lands a jab and a good right hand.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound TwoPaul ran away in the opener and held – just like we thought he would.Tommy Fury had it first and now Mike Tyson. It’s clever because Tyson will tire. Paul tags Tyson’s body with a straight right.Tyson looks spent now. 180 seconds in and the fight looks over.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound ThreeThe legend cannot even keep his gumshield in. As expected it’s a waste of time. Paul has run away until the 58-year-old has tired.Shooting ducks in a barrel now. Tyson might get hurt here. Paul lands a couple of clumsy shots and Tyson wobbles backwards.Tragic after three.Verdict: 10-9 PaulRound FourThis is proper rubbish. The crowd are bored and boos are being heard.This is just two tired big lumps going at it.  One a legend, one a promoter.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound FivePaul jabs the body and aims right for the head and another one-two clips the icon.Tyson cannot keep his mouthpiece in, he is gasping for air. Paul lands a left hook but then so does Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SixThank God these weren’t three-minute rounds. We are getting about four punches per round.Tyson is gasping in the air but replays show a left hook did graze Paul’s beard.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SevenTyson slips a jab and tries an uppercut. The commentator admits it has been a “sad” spectacle.The AT&T stadium has been utterly stunk out. Paul is looking just as tired as Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound EightGo back to YouTube, Jake. You’re an excellent conman. But you’ve never been a boxer.The Judges decide: 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. I’m glad Tyson gets paid and has stayed safe.But what a laughable performance from Paul to add to his stinker with Tommy Fury.Verdict 10-9 PaulSunSport’s final scorecard – 78-74 for Jake PaulClick to read the full round-by-round breakdown.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”The record for streaming in the US was 23 million concurrents, we blew past that. “So Netflix has shown it has an ability to do things that no other media platform has done before. “Secondly, Netflix is always advancing the boundaries of content consumption, they’ve been doing that for many years and this was just another example of that.” Fans claims Jake Paul’s win over Mike Tyson was ‘fixed’ as new footage of fight emerges More

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    Tommy Fury in line for huge KSI rematch after agreeing return with Misfits Boxing for Darren Till fight

    TOMMY FURY has put himself in line for a rematch with KSI after agreeing to return to Misfits Boxing. Fury defeated Misfits co-founder KSI via disputed decision in October.Tommy Fury makes his return under Misfits BoxingCredit: AlamyKSI is the co-founder of MisfitsCredit: PABut following a hand injury, he was forced out but now returns on January 18 on DAZN PPV against ex-UFC star Darren Till. Promoter Kalle Sauerland headed up the negotiations to bring Fury back to Misfits – which homes to crossover-style bouts. And there was even speculation he could rematch KSI next. Sauerland revealed Till was always the opponent for Fury’s return – but admitted talk for a KSI rematch has taken place. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe told SunSport: “We’ve discussed that. “This one was never the intention, I saw some rumours around it but never discussed the idea was always Tommy Fury versus Darren Till and that’s more or less it.”That fight (KSI vs Fury rematch) can happen down the road but at the same time, I never look past a mega-fight.”KSI has also not returned since defeat to Fury, his first loss in the ring. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe was due to fight 7-0 YouTuber Slim Albaher, 30, and former MMA fighter Anthony Taylor, 34, in a two-on-one handicap bout. KSI was also forced out with a hand injury but is now eyeing a return in the first quarter of 2025. Sauerland added: “It will be early part of next year. Few weeks off an announcement.”There’s different types of opponents in the running. Nobody without a combat sports background. “Sorry I can’t give you more clues than that.”Tommy Fury beat KSI by decisionCredit: Getty More

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    KSI embarrassingly calls Tommy Fury his DAD in awkward blunder ahead of his fight against Darren Till

    KSI awkwardly called Tommy Fury his DAD while trying to aim a dig. The YouTuber-turned-boxer was beaten by Fury via disputed decision last year – with their feud far from settled. KSI awkwardly called Tommy Fury his dad while trying to aim a digCredit: X @ksinews_But now Fury is returning under KSI’s Misfits Boxing banner on January 18 in Manchester against ex-UFC star Darren Till. And at the press conference KSI took a swipe at his rival after offering him a route back into boxing. KSI, 31, said: “I’m out here paying him, he is working for me. He’s working under my organisation.”So technically I’m his dad. So he should appreciate that. He has to accept that I am his dad.” READ MORE IN BOXINGKSI was later probed about the diss but fluffed his lines on the second time of asking. He told iFL TV: “F*** Tommy, man. Fuck Tommy, yeah he’s my dad. I mean I’m his dad! I’m his dad, yo. That’s the game, deal with it.” Fury also aimed his own blast at KSI’s unorthodox boxing style when addressing his bout with MMA’s Till. He said: “I want a fight because my previous fight was too much hopping around and star-jumping. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I want a proper fight and that’s why we’ve taken the Darren Till fight.” Despite the respect between Fury, 25, and Till, 31, it soon soured on stage sparking a brawl. Fury’s dad John chucked water over Till before the two camps clashed and security had to intervene. Tommy Fury and Darren Till clash at Misfits Boxing press conference More

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    Fans claims Jake Paul’s win over Mike Tyson was ‘fixed’ as new footage of fight emerges

    FIGHT fans have claimed fresh footage from Jake Paul’s showdown with Mike Tyson proves the bout was “fixed.”Former undisputed heavyweight champion Tyson returned from a 19-year-long professional layoff to lock horns with the YouTube sensation in a Texas tussle last Friday.Mike Tyson returned to the ring last week to take on Jake PaulCredit: GETTYThe boxing legend suffered a decision defeat to the YouTuberCredit: GETTYSome fight fans have claimed a clip of Paul avoiding a Tyson right hand proves the fight was “fixed”Credit: NETFLIXThe boxing legend looked every bit his 58 years as he struggled to mount any serious threat and suffered a decision defeat.It seemed that Paul could have taken out the beloved Tyson had he put his foot on the gas.But some viewers of the fight have claimed new footage of Paul getting his head out of the way of a slow and telegraphed right hand shows Tyson was going easy too.A slow-motion clip of Paul’s defensive work started doing the rounds on social media, prompting baseless claims he’d come to a prefight agreement with Tyson.READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAULIn an accompanying caption with the video, one wrote on X: “Just in case anyone had doubts…”Another said: “If it was real Tyson would have destroyed him and been out of the ring in less than 2 minutes.”And another said: “That may have been the KO shot that Tyson obviously pulled.”One remarked: “Rigged as f**k.”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSJake Paul vs Mike Tyson round-by-roundMIKE TYSON’s long-awaited return to the ring didn’t have the fairytale ending fight fans dreamed of.SunSport’s boxing expert Wally Downes Jr recaps one of the drabbest and most forgettable nights in boxing history.And he didn’t hold back, issuing a scathing assessment of social media sensation Jake Paul.Round OnePaul says “I love you, Mike” just before the opening bell sounds. He quickly runs away and holds the boxing legend.Tyson draws a big reaction from the crowd as he lands a jab and a good right hand.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound TwoPaul ran away in the opener and held – just like we thought he would.Tommy Fury had it first and now Mike Tyson. It’s clever because Tyson will tire. Paul tags Tyson’s body with a straight right.Tyson looks spent now. 180 seconds in and the fight looks over.Verdict: 10-9 TysonRound ThreeThe legend cannot even keep his gumshield in. As expected it’s a waste of time. Paul has run away until the 58-year-old has tired.Shooting ducks in a barrel now. Tyson might get hurt here. Paul lands a couple of clumsy shots and Tyson wobbles backwards.Tragic after three.Verdict: 10-9 PaulRound FourThis is proper rubbish. The crowd are bored and boos are being heard.This is just two tired big lumps going at it.  One a legend, one a promoter.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound FivePaul jabs the body and aims right for the head and another one-two clips the icon.Tyson cannot keep his mouthpiece in, he is gasping for air. Paul lands a left hook but then so does Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SixThank God these weren’t three-minute rounds. We are getting about four punches per round.Tyson is gasping in the air but replays show a left hook did graze Paul’s beard.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound SevenTyson slips a jab and tries an uppercut. The commentator admits it has been a “sad” spectacle.The AT&T stadium has been utterly stunk out. Paul is looking just as tired as Tyson.Verdict 10-9 PaulRound EightGo back to YouTube, Jake. You’re an excellent conman. But you’ve never been a boxer.The Judges decide: 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73. I’m glad Tyson gets paid and has stayed safe.But what a laughable performance from Paul to add to his stinker with Tommy Fury.Verdict 10-9 PaulSunSport’s final scorecard – 78-74 for Jake PaulClick to read the full round-by-round breakdown.Another chimed in: “Pulling punches?!”The fix allegations quickly came to the attention of Paul, who issued a scathing response on brother Logan’s Impaulsive podcast.Jake Paul admits he failed to knock out Mike Tyson ON PURPOSE after flop Netflix fight is slammed’The Problem Child’ said: “People are like, ‘Oh it’s rigged because look at him on the pads.”‘He didn’t do this in the fight.'”Because someone is f***ing punching back, you dumb f**ks.”You don’t realise my power, my jab, my speed and my ability and footwork to get out of the way of those punches.”So then all of a sudden, he’s literally throwing at air – he can’t land those punches on me.” More

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    Netflix confirm eye-watering viewing figures for Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson making it most watched fight since Muhammad Ali

    NETFLIX has confirmed eye-watering Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson viewing figures – making it the most watched fight since Muhammad Ali.The underwhelming fight ended in a unanimous win for Paul over the boxing icon.Jake Paul’s fight against Mike Tyson is the most-streamed sporting event everCredit: ReutersPaul won the bout by unanimous decisionCredit: GettyThe event was a record breaker for the streaming service as it peaked at 65MILLION concurrent streams.According to TVision, 56 per cent of all US TV viewing between 12am and 1am EST was to the fight.Globally, it is estimated that there were 108MILLION viewers who tuned into watch the pair hardly trade any blows.This has seen it rank as the TENTH most-watched sporting event of ALL TIME.READ MORE ON BOXINGIt was viewed by just 16 million fewer people than the Superbowl.The only boxing fight to have been watched more was Muhammad Ali’s rematch against Leon Spinks in 1978.Ali was the last great fighter to perform on national TV before pay-per-view took over.A record 2billion viewers worldwide watched in 80 nations as The Greatest took a unanimous decision for the final victory of his career. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHowever, they are all dwarfed by the viewing figures of the Fifa World Cup.The final in Qatar in 2022 is widely considered one of the greatest football matches of all time.Jake Paul admits he failed to knock out Mike Tyson ON PURPOSE after flop Netflix fight is slammedTop ten most watched sport events of all timeHere are the top ten most watched sporting events of all time…10. Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson – 108million9. Superbowl 2023 – 124million8. Rugby World Cup final 2019 – 857million7. Asian Games – 986million6. Muhammad Ali vs Leon Spinks rematch – 2billion5.  Winter Olympics 2006 – 2.1billion4. Cricket World Cup final 2019- 2.6billion3. Tour de France – 3.5billion2. Olympic Games – 4.7billion1. World Cup final 2022 – 5.4billionArgentina clinched victory for Lionel Messi thanks to a penalty shootout after the game ended 3-3 following extra-time.That match was watched by 5.4BILLION people around the world.This is over half of planet Earth’s current estimated population of 8billion people.But Paul’s victory over Tyson was the number one event in 78 countries, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, South Africa, the UK and the US.Meanwhile, Katie Taylor’s undisputed super-lightweight rematch victory over Amanda Serrano also broke records.The bout was the most watched professional women’s sports event in the history of the US.Most PPV boxing fights of all timeHERE is a look at the top 10 most pay-per-view buys in boxing history…10. Mayweather vs. Cotto – 1.5 million9. Tyson vs. Holyfield – 1.6 million8. Tyson vs. McNeeley – 1.6 million6. Tyson vs. Lewis – 1.96 million5. Tyson vs. Holyfield II – 1.99 million4. Mayweather vs. Alvarez – 2.2 million3. Mayweather vs. De La Hoya – 2.4 million2. Mayweather vs. McGregor – 4.3 million 1. Mayweather vs. Pacquiao – 4.6 million More

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    Boxer who KO’d Lennox Lewis gets back in the ring at 59 vs 54-year-old in pro fight days after Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson

    BOXING hero Oliver McCall returns to the ring at the age of 59, THIRTY YEARS after knocking the legendary Lennox Lewis out.Former heavyweight world champion McCall will be facing 54-year-old Stacy Frazier tonight in Nashville.Oliver McCall returns to the ring at the age of 59 to face 54-year-old Stacy FrazierThis comes four days after the controversial bout between Mike Tyson and Jake PaulCredit: ReutersMcCall knocked the legendary Lennox Lewis out in 1994Credit: GettyMcCall became WBC heavyweight champion after beating LewisCredit: AFPAnd it will be an officially sanctioned professional fight between the two boxing veterans in Tennessee.The fight takes place just four days after the controversial bout between the ageing Mike Tyson and Jake Paul.Tyson, 58, returned to the ring against a much younger Paul, 27, and the heavyweight legend was defeated by the YouTuber via unanimous decision at the AT&T Stadium in Texas.The fight received immense criticism as Iron Mike’s advanced age and ring rust were both exposed.Read More on BoxingBut that hasn’t stopped McCall getting back in the ring despite being OLDER than Tyson.The American picked up a famous victory over Lewis in 1994 as he knocked the British-Canadian star out and became WBC heavyweight champion.The Atomic Bull currently holds an impressive record of 59 wins and only 14 losses in 75 fights.But some fans were not too pleased about his return to the ring after the disappointment they witnessed between Tyson and Paul.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOne boxing enthusiast tweeted: “Jake Paul will fight the winner.”Another commented: “What the hell is happening to the sport??”Stunning Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson ring girls oil up as they share behind-the-scenes video of Netflix fight And that one wrote: “Such a shame all this.”Paul vs Tyson shocking punch statsTHE punch stats from Mike Tyson’s defeat to Jake Paul made for “sad” reading.Veteran Iron Mike, 58, started strongly enough in his Netflix boxing fight with the former YouTuber.But he simply ran out of gas within the first few minutes of the eight-round contest.In the 16 minutes of action, the former undisputed heavyweight world champion landed just 18 punches – averaging just 2.25 successful hits per round.In total, he only attempted 97, meaning he made contact with just 18 per cent.By comparison, Paul, 27, threw a whopping 278 punches – nearly 200 more than his ageing opponent – but still only landed 78 for a success rate of 28 per cent despite his opponent barely moving.His most explosive round came in the third when the victorious Problem Child attempted 44 punches and connected with 16 of them.However, a woeful fifth round saw just four punches landed between the pair as the quality failed to live up to the hype and Paul refused to go for the knockout. More