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    ‘Go on YouTube’ – Cole Palmer reveals he would choose ex-Premier League bad boy to take a penalty to save his life

    CHELSEA star Cole Palmer picked a shock Premier League cult hero when asked who he would choose to take a penalty to save his life.Palmer, 22, is a spot-kick expert having scored every one of the 15 he has taken during his stellar four-year career so far.Chelsea star Cole Palmer picked a controversial penalty taker to save his lifeCredit: AlamyPalmer picked Mario Balotelli, who scored 48 out of 53 penalties in his careerCredit: GettyThe forward has netted ten of them with the Blues, where he already counts six goals in as many Premier League matches this season.However, if his life depended on it, the winger would choose someone else to step up to the plate and take a penalty for him – and it is no ordinary pick.The ex-Manchester City star would go with none other than Mario Balotelli as he remembers how dominant he was when it was just him and the opposing goalkeeper.Palmer told BBC Sports: “One penalty taker to save my life…?Read More on Football”If I can’t say me – I would but I’ll say one just for the content.”The one that comes to my head is Balotelli.”The interviewer seemed a bit surprised by that answer but Palmer stood by his pick.And the England international is not wrong as Balotelli, 34, has scored a whopping 48 out of all the 53 penalties he has taken during his controversial 18-year career.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSPalmer responded: “Have you seen his pens?”The Chelsea star was then asked if he would have any worries about Balotelli doing something unpredictable: “Nah, I trust him. Go on YouTube and search his penalties.”Chelsea star Cole Palmer casually reveals he has been ‘messing about’ on free-kicks before incredible set-piece goalBalotelli fell from grace despite playing for the likes of Inter Milan, AC Milan, Man City, Liverpool and of course Italy.That was mainly due to the current free agent’s unpredictable character.That is why Palmer continued to be egged on by the interviewer regarding his pick.The forward seemed to concede that point as he changed his taker and opted for a star England team-mate before adding that there are actually quite a few favourites he would go for.Palmer said: “Actually, maybe Ivan [Toney]. I don’t know, there’s a few.” More

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    Mike Tyson sends chilling warning that Jake Paul ‘has to go’ as he claims ‘I started his career, now I’ll finish him’

    MIKE TYSON sent a chilling warning to Jake Paul – vowing to end the boxing career he started. YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Paul faces heavyweight great Tyson on November 15 in a clash scrutinised over the massive age gap.Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: GettyPaul has ten wins and only one loss in the ring so far while Tyson officially retired in 2005 following two dismal defeats. But he did return in 2020 for an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr which ended in a draw after eight laboured rounds. On the undercard that night Paul viciously knocked out ex-NBA star Nate Robinson to announce himself to the boxing audience. So while Tyson gave the American celebrity one of his earliest starts in the sport – he vowed to also give him his last. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe told Jimmy Kimmel: “I started Jake Paul off. My fight with Roy Jones Jr, I allowed him to fight on the card. “So I’ve decided that I started him, and now I’m going to finish him. I liked [Jones Jr] a lot, I like [Paul], but in this particular fight he has to go.”Paul, 27, suffered defeat for the first and so far only time against Tommy Fury, 25, in 2023. He has since bounced back with four wins since and puts his record on the line against the legendary Tyson.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut the 58-year-old icon had to initially pull out of the July 20 date after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach. He has been deemed medically fit to fight but will undergo additional brain and heart tests before the bout due to his age. Mike Tyson makes worrying admission in TV interview ahead of Jake Paul fight – and it could see him BANNEDTyson is now back training and has struck fear into Paul’s mother Pam – who will watch the fight through her fingers. Paul said: “My mum is very scared actually. She keeps on asking me if I’m ready, asking my team if I’m if I’m ready and she’s not liking this one.”Mike just looks scary and big… his Instagram videos look crazy. So she’s like watching all of that and just not liking it.”Jake Paul with his mum Pam More

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    Watch Mike Tyson open bizarre TV interview by immediately talking about vagina rejuvenators and Halle Berry

    MIKE TYSON stunned Jimmy Kimmel viewers by talking about VAGINA REJUVENATORS during their interview.Iron Mike was a recent guest on the iconic talk show to promote his upcoming fight with YouTube sensation Jake Paul.Mike Tyson appeared on Jimmy Kimmel’s show ahead of his fight with Jake PaulTyson immediately started talking about vagina rejuvenators to KimmelTyson had a chat with Halle Berry before the show about the menopauseCredit: GettyTyson, 58, sat on the famous Kimmel show after Hollywood A-lister Halle Berry, whom he spoke about the menopause with as he sat backstage with his wife Kiki.And he left Kimmel’s live audience stunned when he opened their chat by saying of his natter with Berry: “I learned that you can get a vagina rejuvenator.”After a fit of laughter from the audience, Tyson then told Kimmel: “I’m working on where to get it from.”Berry revealed details of her unlikely chat with the former undisputed heavyweight champion moments before he spoke with the legendary talk show host.Read More on BoxingBerry revealed Tyson asked her: “’So, what is menopause? It doesn’t affect your sex, does it?’”The Monsters Ball and Catwoman actress replied: “Well it can.”Berry has been leading the charge for more education about the menopause, which can affect women between the 40s and 50s.In May, the 58-year-old joined senators’ bid to push through the Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSThe bill aims to provide research grants, education and additional services to women who are experiencing perimenopause or menopausal symptoms.Tyson, on the other hand, is gearing up for a return to the ring that will see him face Paul on November 15 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.Mike Tyson admits he used to blow through $5m in days ahead of Jake Paul fight That will mark the boxing legend’s first competitive fight in 19 years. More

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    Mike Tyson leaves TV presenter shocked with worrying admission ahead of Jake Paul fight – and it could see him BANNED

    MIKE TYSON has made a worrying admission that could lead to the AXING of his fight with Jake Paul.The 58-year-old former undisputed heavyweight champion will throw down with the YouTuber-turned-boxer in a controversial Texas tussle on November 15.Mike Tyson’s worrying admission has led to concerns his fight with Jake Paul could be scrappedCredit: Jimmy Kimmel LiveTyson revealed he has been making use of marijuana and magic mushrooms to push through his latest fight campCredit: Jimmy Kimmel LiveThe reply left chat show host Jimmy Kimmel visibly shockedCredit: Jimmy Kimmel LiveTraining camp for his ring return has been gruelling for the fan favourite, who recently admitted it’s taken its toll on his body.Iron Mike has been making use of marijuana and MAGIC MUSHROOMS to help his body get through his latest fight camp.And the Hall Famer has claimed he may be as high as a kite for his punch-up with Paul as he doesn’t plan to stop smoking the wacky baccy before the fight.When asked by Jimmy Kimmel if he’ll be high during the bout, Tyson responded: “I’m gonna be so high off life, yeah.”READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAULKimmel prodded further, asking the boxing legend: “Will you be high on marijuana, as well?”And Tyson admitted: “That’s a possibility, too.”Tyson could be banned from competing by the Texas Athletic Commission if he tests positive for marijuana as the drug is on the sanctioning body’s list of prohibited substances.Boxing fans are concerned for the former ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ ahead of his Dallas dust-up with Paul, who is 31 YEARS his junior.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSMany believe the huge payday he’ll receive for the Netflix bout is his primary motivator for lacing up his gloves again.But the New Yorker insists that’s not the case, recently admitting: “I’m a glory junkie. Fans say ‘I’m a believer now’ as Mike Tyson, 58, makes emotional admission ahead of Jake Paul boxing showdown”I love people thinking about me all day.”I’d rather live a short life of glory than a long life of obscurity. It’s just who I am.“This is all I started fighting for—to get all this f***ing status.”I’m going to be chasing it for the rest of my life. I know that.”I’m never going to get what I want, because I’m one of those gluttons for pain. I can never get enough.”Tyson will throw down with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in NovemberCredit: REXBut Tyson’s love of marijuana could put the fight at riskCredit: INSTAGRAM@MIKETYSONTyson has been driven back to the ring by his addiction to having his hand raisedCredit: GETTY More

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    Jake Paul to wear ‘the most expensive fight shorts ever’ with ring attire for Mike Tyson bout costing $1MILLION

    JAKE PAUL is set to wear the world’s most expensive fight shorts against Mike Tyson – with the total outfit costing $1MILLION. Paul, 27, faces heavyweight great Tyson, 58, on November 15 in a clash that has attracted controversy over the age gap.Jake Paul is set to wear the world’s most expensive fight shorts against Mike TysonCredit: Complex The fight for the ages marks Netflix’s first move into live boxing with over 250m subscribers able to watch the bout. So Paul is leaving no expense spared when it comes to kitting himself out for the spectacle showdown. He told Complex: “For this Tyson fight, we’re making the most expensive fight shorts ever. “Got some crazy s*** planned. We’re trying to make a statement. We’re going for like $1million.” READ MORE IN BOXINGPaul and Tyson are set to share a huge $80m (£60m) down the middle for their fight. And for the YouTuber-turned-boxer it is just as well after he splashed over $64,000 (£47,000) on shoes while filming with Complex. But he treated his whole entire team to a pair of trainers as well as his Dutch speedskater girlfriend Jutta Leerdam. And he also bought baby shoes for brother Logan, who is expecting a daughter with model fiancee Nina Agdal. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul – who turned professional in 2020 – is expected to take his boxing earnings to over $100m (£75m) by the time he shares the ring with Tyson.He said: “Not bad at all, man, I can’t believe it. I’ve already exceeded all my own expectations in life and boxing and everything.Jake Paul stuns himself with boxing earnings to rocket up to $100MILLION after Mike Tyson fight”So whatever happens next is just gravy and I’m just having fun with it and trying to inspire other kids because I’m literally from Ohio.”Middle of this town grew up with a blue collar family and didn’t know what any of this world is.”And so it really shows like if you want to do something, you just gotta go for it.”Jake Paul spent over £47,000 on shoesCredit: Complex More

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    ‘I’ve never been more confident in Mike Tyson,’ say fans as Jake Paul releases bizarre bench press video

    MIKE TYSON fans are confident he’ll do a number on Jake Paul after the social media sensation released a bizarre training video.The former undisputed heavyweight champion will return to the ring on November 15 for a shock crossover clash with the YouTuber-turned-boxer.Boxing legend Mike Tyson is a huge underdog going into his clash with Jake PaulCredit: APBut Paul’s recent bizarre bench press video has changed some fight fans’ views on the fightCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAULThe YouTuber left his followers baffled by posting a video of himself bench-pressing fake weights while wearing a fat suitCredit: INSTAGRAM@JAKEPAULFather Time is well and truly not on the side of Tyson, who is a whopping 31 YEARS Paul’s senior.Tyson’s early training footage for the Texas tussle has left many fight fans fearing for his safety.However, several have changed their tune after Paul posted a peculiar video of him proclaiming to bench press 227kg while wearing a fat suit.Before setting up for the lift, Paul roared: “New PR, 500lbs. I’m the strongest heavyweight in existence, no spot.”READ MORE ON PAUL VS TYSONThe 27-year-old was cheered on by his pals as he completed the lift with weights which clearly didn’t add up too the incredible figure he proclaimed to be benching.The video received a slew of comments, with one viewer saying: “Is he pregnant?Another said: “I’ve never been more confident in Mike Tyson than after watching this video that Jake Paul just put out on Instagram.”And another said: “Why Jake built like Tyson Fury?”Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSOne remarked: “Never in my life have I cheered more for Mike Tyson.”Another chimed in: “What does faking a bench press of 405 do for your career? Smh I don’t get it.”Fans say ‘I’m a believer now’ as Mike Tyson, 58, makes emotional admission ahead of Jake Paul boxing showdownPaul’s older brother Logan couldn’t help but comment on the clip, chiming in: “When you due, bro?”Jake later chimed in: “Name a stronger pregnant person than me…”Ex-Disney star Jake has been lambasted for throwing down with the near-pensioner-aged Tyson but has repeatedly boasted about the huge payday he’ll receive for the Netflix fight.When asked if fighting ‘Iron Mike’ will bring “validity” to his boxing career, he said last month: “I didn’t bring him to do s***; I’m here to make $40m and knock out a legend.”I don’t give a f*** about anything else, he’s the one who wanted it to be a pro fight and he’s going to get his ass knocked out for real.”You’re going to see on his record; Jake Paul KOs Mike Tyson; I’m not here to do s**t except make a bag.”Every time fighters sit across from me and it’s ‘YouTuber this and Disney kid that’ and they end up on the canvas… this is going to be no different.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I brought this deal to this old ass motherf***er, we signed the contract with Netflix and we brought him the deal.”You’re welcome, my son.” More

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    Mike Tyson finally reveals why he’s fighting Jake Paul insisting it’s NOT the mega payday ahead of crossover clash

    MIKE TYSON has finally revealed why he’s fighting Jake Paul – and it has nothing to do with the mega payday he’ll receive for the bout.The boxing legend will lace up his gloves in November at the ripe old age of 58 for a controversial crossover clash with the YouTube sensation.Boxing legend Mike Tyson will throw down with YouTube sensation Jake Paul in NovemberCredit: APMany fight fans believe the 58-year-old has taken the fight because he needs the moneyCredit: GETTYBut the former undisputed heavyweight champ insists that couldn’t be any further from the caseCredit: EPAIron Mike looked like a shell of the man who struck fear into the hearts of heavyweights in the late ’80s and early ’90’s when he returned to the ring for a Covid clash with Roy Jones Jr in November 2020.Money is at the top of many fight fans’ lists of reasons why the near-pensioner-aged Tyson has decided to throw down with the 27-year-old.But the weed mogul recently said: “I could be waiting on a check every day from cannabis.”That’s bulls*** for me. I’m a man; I want to go out there and I want to expose myself to risk.READ MORE ON TYSON VS PAUL”Sometimes I want to see who I really am. I want to see what I’m really made out of. I want to perform in front of the world.”To me, that’s all I ever knew how to do since I was 14.”This fight is not going to change my life financially enough. This is just what I want to do.”The addictive feeling of having his hand raised has also played a huge factor in the former undisputed heavyweight champion’s decision to return to the ring.Most read in Boxing“I’m a glory junkie,” Tyson admitted. “I love people thinking about me all day.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”I’d rather live a short life of glory than a long life of obscurity. It’s just who I am.“This is all I started fighting for—to get all this f***ing status.Mike Tyson pulls out bag of drugs in middle of podcast leaving Logan Paul stunned “I’m going to be chasing it for the rest of my life. I know that.”I’m never going to get what I want, because I’m one of those gluttons for pain. I can never get enough.”The whopping 31-YEAR age difference between Tyson and Paul was the root cause of the outrage surrounding the Texas tussle.And Tyson set alarm bells ringing this month by admitting his gruelling training camp is taking its toll on his body.In a frank admission to USA Today, he said: “It’s hard to walk right now.”But two months from now I’m going to be perfect. The fight is won in the gym.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Listen, I’ll do anything that will help me.”I’m going to enjoy my time here tonight with all my childhood friends, and the hell with Jake Paul.”Mike Tyson training ahead of Jake Paul bout, https://twitter.com/MikeTysonCredit: Reuters More

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    Jake Paul set for career change that is ‘not easy to do’ after controversial Mike Tyson boxing fight

    JAKE PAUL is in line for a career change that is “not easy to do” after his boxing fight with Mike Tyson. The YouTuber-turned-boxer, 27, faces heavyweight great Tyson, 58, on November 15 in a clash that has attracted controversy over the age gap.Mike Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: EPABut Paul is also primed to make his MMA debut next year after signing a deal with the Professional Fighters League. PFL CEO Peter Murray revealed the American could cross over from the ring to the cage right after fighting Tyson. He told Sportskeeda: “Yeah, we’re lining it up.“Obviously, Jake is finishing up boxing this year, with this massive fight against Mike Tyson.READ MORE IN BOXING”Then a lot of planning is going into Jake Paul’s debut in 2025 and we’ll be sharing those details after Jake gets in the ring with Mike Tyson and we lay out our schedule for Super Fights next year.”Paul is 10-1 as a boxer with his only defeat coming against Tommy Fury in February 2023 – a month before signing with the PFL.And the PFL publicly offered Fury £15m to rematch Paul in the ring before a trilogy bout in the cage. The 2019 Love Island star – who recently split with Molly-Mae Hague – has since called out Paul to an MMA bout. Most read in BoxingMurray meanwhile promised that Paul’s debut MMA opponent will be a notable one.He said: “Plenty of options and Jake is committed to fighting a very, very credible, well-rounded MMA fighter, and [it’s] not easy to do. “It’s not easy to cross over from boxing into MMA. You know, the crossover from MMA or other disciplines into boxing is a lot easier.”Francis Ngannou brutally warns Jake Paul against fighting ‘mean’ 6ft 4in UFC champ after boxing callout More