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    Mike Tyson sparks fresh health fears with concerning admission as controversial Jake Paul fight draws near

    MIKE TYSON has sparked fresh concerns over his health ahead of his showdown with Jake Paul.The former undisputed heavyweight champion returns to the ring on November 15 for a controversial clash with the YouTube sensation.Mike Tyson throws down with YouTube sensation Jake Paul on November 15Credit: GETTYIron Mike is hard at work in the ring ahead of the controversial crossover clashCredit: INSTAGRAM@MIKETYSONBut the 58-year-old has sparked fresh health fears with his latest training camp admissionCredit: AFPThe pair were initially slated to throw down on July 20 but the bout was rescheduled after Iron Mike suffered a medical emergency onboard a flight from Miami to Los Angeles.Tyson has recovered from the stomach ulcer flare-up that forced the postponement of the bout and is hard at work in the gym.But the boxing legend is feeling every bit of his 58 years, revealing to USA Today: “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 ON TYSON VS PAUL”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.”Fight fans couldn’t help but share their concerns after learning of Tyson’s training admission.One wrote on X: “Here we go again.”Most read in BoxingAnother said: “Somebody stop this fight.”BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”And another said: “A 60-year-old vs. a 27-year-old? Enough, just stop.” One remarked: “I’m sorry but at this point…I’m boycotting this s**t . This is not right.”Jake Paul admits his mum is terrified of Mike Tyson fight after watching clips of boxing legend in actionAnother chimed in: “[I] feel bad for Tyson.”Tyson and Paul will duke it out in front of a packed crowd at Cowboy Boys Stadium in Dallas and millions of curious watchers on Netflix.Fan favourite Tyson will be paid handsomely for the Texas tussle but insists the huge purse on offers isn’t the reason why he’s decided to lace up his gloves again.The New Yorker recently admitted: “I’m a glory junkie. 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.READ MORE SUN STORIES”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.” More

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    Tommy Fury calls out Jake Paul to MMA rematch after £15m two-fight offer and vows to ‘smash his face in’

    TOMMY FURY has called out Jake Paul to a rematch in MMA – and vowed to “smash his face in.” Fury became the first, and so far only, person to defeat YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul in the ring.Tommy Fury has called out Jake Paul to a rematch in MMACredit: @evolutionfitnessxlJake Paul is signed to the PFL to make his MMA debutBut the 2019 Love Island star – who recently announced his break-up with Molly-Mae Hague – is ready to take the rivalry to the cage. He said on his YouTube channel: “Jake Paul’s in the PFL, ain’t he? “I’m gonna smash his face in when I get good at MMA. Beat him in boxing and in the cage, big useless p***k.”I reckon a year, year and a half, two years of training I’d beat him in a fight, no problem in the cage.”READ MORE IN BOXINGPaul is signed to the Professional Fighters League (PFL) where he is due to make his MMA debut next year. And the PFL offered Fury a deal worth £15m to face the American across boxing and MMA. Paul, who faces boxing legend Mike Tyson next in a controversial clash, recently revealed the two-bout deal is still on the table.He said: “I think that’s actually still a discussion. So that could be interesting for sure. Me versus Tommy in MMA.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul has won four since defeat to Fury and returns on November 15 against 58-year-old Tyson.But even Fury has been left impressed by Paul’s performances in the ring. Tommy Fury reveals target date for boxing return after recovering from hand surgery amid Molly-Mae break-upHe told UFC star Tom Aspinall: “From not growing up in the sport and not doing anything ever, course he’s improving everyday. “He’s got the funds, the best trainers in the world, best sparring in the world, so he’s doing alright but no match for me. “I swear to God, next time I fight him I’m going to knock him out.” Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul on pointsCredit: Getty More

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    ‘He won’t want me to end the gravy train’ says former world champion as he calls out Jake Paul ahead of Mike Tyson fight

    A FORMER Brit world champion has sensationally claimed Jake Paul won’t fight him for fear it’ll bring an end to his lucrative “gravy train”.The YouTuber has ruffled plenty of feathers in the boxing world since turning pro back in January 2020, drawing criticism from many of the sport’s purists.Jake Paul has been on the receiving end of several callouts from retired prosCredit: GETTYEx-super-middleweight champ Carl Froch has been chasing a fight with Paul for well over a yearCredit: GETTYBut the 47-year-old reckons The YouTuber is too scared to fight himCredit: STEVE BELLAnd he’s received absolute pelters following the March announcement of his controversial clash with 58-year-old Mike Tyson.Former Disney star Paul hasn’t been short of fight offers from retired world champions in recent years, including one from Brit Carl Froch.But the former WBC super-middleweight champion reckons the social media sensation will do everything in his power to avoid sharing the ring with him.’The Cobra’ told snooker legend Stephen Hendry: “He’s a commodity, Jake Paul. READ MORE BOXING NEWS”He knows how to make money. So you’ve got to give him respect for that. But he’s not a boxer, [he’s] useless.”Which I keep reminding him about. And you never know. “If I keep poking the bear enough me might just [fight me].”I think he just knows he’ll get beat and he doesn’t want me to end the gravy train.Most read in Boxing”He doesn’t want to get better, does he, by a guy that’s been retired ten years.”BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSFroch, 47, shared fight fans’ outrage when it was announced that Paul would throw down with former undisputed champ Tyson.And ‘The Cobra’ can’t foresee any other outcome than a Paul pounding of the near-pensioner-aged great.Watch Francis Ngannou brutally tell Jake Paul what ‘specimen’ Mike Tyson will do to him after training with boxing iconHe said: “Mike Tyson is an old man, 58 years old by the time he gets into the ring.”You can’t beat the clock. In a game like this, you can play. But physically, – he’s 26 years old. He’ll have a round in him.”If he caught Jake Paul with a big shot, he’d probably iron him out. But is he going to catch him? No.”He’s there to make the numbers up, Tyson.”Tyson hasn’t set foot in the ring since his Covid clash with fellow icon Roy Jones Jr in November 2020, in which he looked every bit his then 54 years.Jake Paul is gearing up to throw down with boxing legend Mike Tyson in NovemberCredit: Rex More

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    Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson could end in calls for boxing to be BANNED as ‘things could go badly wrong’, ex-champion fears

    JAKE PAUL’S controversial fight with Mike Tyson could end in calls for boxing to be BANNED, ex-world champion Paulie Malignaggi fears. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faces heavyweight great Tyson on November 15 in a clash scrutinised over the massive age gap.Mike Tyson and Jake Paul ahead of their November 15 fightCredit: GettyAnd former welterweight champ Malignaggi is among those fearing the worst ahead of the Netflix fight. He told Canada Casino: “Head blows from young, strong guys at Mike’s age aren’t good. When you’re younger, you can handle hits better. “When you’re older, your body isn’t made for that kind of damage anymore. Things could go badly wrong.  “If something like that happened, people would be calling for the sport to be banned. Personally, I don’t think his fight with Jake Paul should happen. READ MORE IN BOXING”He’ll be 58 years old by then. 58 is still 58. We live in a generation that doesn’t understand ageing is a real thing. “You can show highlights of Mike from the 80s, but the guy stepping into the ring won’t be that same Mike Tyson.”Paul is 10-1 with only a 2023 points defeat to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy, 25, blemishing his record. Tyson retired in 2005 off the back of two dismal defeats and years of trouble outside the ring. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut by 2020, he was reformed and returned for an exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr – which was nothing more than a glorified sparring session. That will not be the case – so we’re told – this time around as he prepares to fight Paul in a professionally sanctioned bout.Jake Paul’s team hit back at Eddie Hearn after boxing promoter labels Mike Tyson fight ‘freak show’And Malignaggi added: “Jake Paul might not be world-class, but he’s certainly not a novice. He’s been boxing for about five years. “After four years of boxing, I won the US National Championships, so Jake’s far from a beginner. “He’s strong and young. Hitting someone Tyson’s age has serious risks. Tyson wasn’t taking punches well at 36, let alone now.”If you hit a guy who’s that old, it affects them. Imagine what getting hit by a strong guy like Jake would do to him. I wouldn’t want to find out.”Paul Malignaggi fears for TysonCredit: Getty More

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    Jake Paul warned Mike Tyson could ‘probably iron him out’ as ex-world champ blasts YouTuber over ‘pony fights’

    JAKE PAUL has been warned he could get “ironed out” by Mike Tyson if he takes the boxing legend lightly.The YouTube sensation will throw down with the former undisputed heavyweight champion in a controversial crossover clash on November 15.Jake Paul throws down with boxing legend Mike Tyson on November 15Credit: GETTYPaul is 31 years Tyson’s junior and is a huge favourite going into the Texas tussleCredit: GETTYBut former world Carl Frochs reckons Tyson could “iron out” the YouTuber in the first roundCredit: GETTYPaul enters the Texas tussle as a huge favourite due to the 31-YEAR age gap between himself and Iron Mike.But former super-middleweight champion Carl Froch reckons there’s a chance he could get chinned by Tyson if he plays around in the first round of the Dallas dust-up.’The Cobra’ told snooker legend Stephen Hendry: “Mike Tyson is an old man, 58 years old by the time he gets into the ring.”You can’t beat the clock. In a game like this, you can play.READ MORE ON PAUL VS TYSON”But physically, – he’s 26 years old. He’ll have a round in him. “If he caught Jake Paul with a big shot, he’d probably iron him out.”But is he going to catch him? No.”Froch, like many purists, believes Paul’s showdown with the 58-year-old is a travesty to the sport of boxing.Most read in BoxingThe 47-year-old said of Tyson: “He’s there to make the numbers up, Tyson.BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”He’s there to make Jake Paul look good. He’s a commodity, Jake Paul. “He knows how to make money. So you gotta give him respect for that.Jake Paul admits his mum is terrified of Mike Tyson fight after watching clips of boxing legend in action”But he’s not a boxer. Useless. Which I keep reminding him about. “Tyson’s motivations for lacing his gloves up again to take on Paul have been questioned by many, with the huge payday he’ll receive at the top of most fight fans’ lists.But the Hall of Famer insists he’s been driven back to the ring by his relentless desire to compete, not the huge cheque he’ll cash after the bout.He recently told Esquire: “I’m a glory junkie. 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.READ MORE SUN STORIES”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.” More

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    Boxer looks unrecognisable as he ‘illegally sneaks into UFC 306 in disguise to defy Dana White ban’

    JAKE PAUL looked unrecognisable as he claimed to have illegally sneaked into UFC 306 in defiance of Dana White’s orders.The YouTuber-turned-boxer insists he has been banned from UFC events since 2021.Jake Paul put on a disguise to sneak into UFC 306Credit: instagram @jakepaulHe claimed that what he was doing was illegalCredit: instagram @jakepaulPaul wanted to watch Sean O’Malley fightCredit: APPaul, 27, says he is forbidden from attending events organised by White after he squared up with commentator Daniel Cormier at UFC 261.But he defied his ban at the weekend by sneaking into UFC 306 in a stunning disguise.Paul pulled off the stunt as he was desperate to watch friend Sean O’Malley try to defend his bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili.He uploaded a video to his social media accounts where he wore a very different outfit and wig paired with a fake beard and glasses.READ MORE ON BOXINGPaul claimed during the video he was “illegally” sneaking into the event.He said: “I’m risking going to jail if I get caught, can you imagine the mugshot?”He could be seen walking past security before taking up his ringside seat.Fans reacted to the video on his Instagram account.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSOne posted: “That was you? What the f**k.”A second commented: “Jake turned himself into Hulk Hogan’s uncle from Alabama.”Watch Jake Paul’s bizarre hand training exercise using rice ahead of Mike Tyson fightO’Malley was defending his UFC Bantamweight titleCredit: ReutersHe was beaten by Merab DvalishviliCredit: ReutersA third wrote: “Dana white having a meltdown right now.”A fourth said: “Jake is definitely growing on me, hahaha, absolute class.”Another added: “Jake just turned himself in by posting it his.”Paul’s efforts, however, were not enough to encourage O’Malley on to victory.The American was beaten by Dvalishvili after a fifth-round decision at the Sphere in Las Vegas.The event also saw fans claim that one fighter received the “worst cut” in UFC history.Former women’s bantamweight title challenger Irene Aldana suffered a horror injury to her forehead against Norma DumontREAD MORE SUN STORIESPaul is next expected to take to the ring on November 15 to fight boxing legend Mike Tyson.However, the highly anticipated fight could be CANCELLED if Tyson fails medical checks.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles comparedONE is a notorious YouTuber-turned-boxer who has taken the sport by storm.The other terrorised all in the ring in the 1980s and 1990s, famously biting the ear off an opponent in one fight.Iron Mike has rebuilt his life after squandering a £300m fortune with a cannabis empire, and is a huge advocate of the drug.And as Paul has continued to rise up the ranks, he has splashed the cash on a fleet of amazing cars.Whereas Tyson had more money than sense until a £15m debt saw him part with his cherished car collection.Paul now lives in a plush mansion worth £13m in Puerto Rico, after escaping his hectic life in LA.But these days, Tyson lounges in his Vegas property he paid £2.5m for with wife Lakiha, who he married in 2009. Paul is not yet married but is smitten with his speed skater girlfriend  Jutta Leerdam. She will be by his side when her man puts his 9-1 boxing record on the line against two-time heavyweight champ Tyson on July 20.Read more: Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles compared, from The Problem Child’s £13m mansion to Iron Mike’s huge cannabis empire. More

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    Phil Foden’s son, 5, set to become star by entertaining fans as a YouTuber

    FOOTIE ace Phil Foden’s five-year-old son is set to smash the net again — with his own YouTube channel.Ronnie already has five million Instagram followers after dancing on the pitch following his dad’s 2023 Champions League triumph with Manchester City.Phil Foden’s five-year-old son Ronnie is getting his own YouTube channelCredit: GettyRonnie was nicknamed ‘The Dude’ by City fans and has since become the unofficial mascot for the teamCredit: GettyNow the cheeky chap could cash in on his fame by entertaining fans as a YouTuber after dad Phil, 23, and mum Rebecca, 22, set up a channel for him.A source said: “Ronnie loves being the centre of attention and is a big fan of some of the YouTubers so Phil and his mum have set up an account.“He could end up making loads of money from it.”Speaking about his son’s celebrations in Istanbul, Phil said: “His personality has made him who he is. READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”He just reminds me of myself when I was a kid and he’s very funny.”Ronnie was nicknamed “The Dude” by City fans and has since become the unofficial mascot for the team.And after their latest Premier League title in May, he was seen trying to open a bottle of champagne to the amusement of fans.He has a modelling contract and is on a talent group’s books despite only just starting school.Most read in FootballPhil and Rebecca also share daughter TruePhil Foden’s girlfriend Rebecca Cooke gives birth to boy with England star to fly back to Euro 2024 for Slovakia clash More

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    Cristiano Ronaldo overtakes Taylor Swift by reaching 60MILLION YouTube subscribers just 23 days after launching channel

    CRISTIANO RONALDO might have some BAD BLOOD with Taylor Swift after he surpassed her YouTube subscriber count just 23 days after launching his channel.The football superstar has now amassed a whopping 60.3 MILLION subscribers, smashing multiple records in the process of achieving the dizzying numbers.Cristiano Ronaldo’s YouTube channel continues to grow at an unbelievable paceCredit: GettyHis account has now has more subscribers than Taylor Swift’sCredit: GettyRonaldo unveiled his YouTube channel last month and has already made the list of the top 100 most subscribed to channels on the platform.In fact, after surpassing pop queen Taylor Swift’s 59.8m subscribers, he now has the 43rd biggest YouTube channel around.And there’s no doubt he will continue to rise the ranks with his channel growing at an exponential rate.Ronaldo, who netted his 900th career goal last week, knows all too well what it means to be breaking records on the pitch and is now doing the same thing off it.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHis account became the fastest channel to ever reach one million subscribers, doing so in just 90 MINUTES!While he also smashed the record for hitting the 10million subscriber mark, achieving the feat in less than 24 hours.The previous record for hitting the 10million mark had been set in seven days, meaning Ronaldo’s effort blows it out of the water.The Portuguese powerhouse’s viewing figures have been on another stratosphere too. Most read in SportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAcross his 37 uploads since the channel’s creation, Ronaldo has already amassed over 443 MILLION views – averaging 11.7m views per video.Ronaldo has always had a huge presence on social media and is already the most followed person on Instagram with 638 MILLION followers keeping a keen eye on his snaps.Cristiano Ronaldo breaks down in tears as 39-year-old becomes first player EVER to score 900 goalsHe beats out the likes of Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber and footballing rival Lionel Messi to be Instagram’s most followed star.Messi sits second in the list, but still lags some 134million followers behind his footballing counterpart.On the pitch Ronaldo continues to break records despite hurtling towards the age of 40.The five-time Ballon d’Or winner hasn’t showed any signs of slowing down either, netting 62 goals and registering 17 assists in his 68 appearances for Al Nassr since he made the Saudi switch. More