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    Micah Richards calls out winner of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson after training session with Kate Abdo’s husband Malik Scott

    MICAH RICHARDS wants to fight the winner between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson after training with Kate Abdo’s husband. The former Manchester City defender was taken on the boxing pads by coach and ex-fighter Malik Scott, who married presenter Abdo in September. Micah Richards wants to fight the winner between Jake Paul and Mike TysonCredit: CBS SportsMalik Scott training Richards on the padsRichards showed off his boxing skillsKate Abdo is now married to boxing coach ScottCredit: Instagram / katescottRichards fires off combinations to the surprise of his CBS panel including Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry. Host Abdo asks: “Very nice. Misfits Boxing? Celebrity fight, will that be calling for you? “Have we got any beef with anyone we can settle? Let’s make some money.”Richards, 36, replied: “Jake Paul’s fighting Mike Tyson, isn’t he? So, I’m next. Iron Mike Jr is what they’re calling me.”READ MORE IN footballBut Arsenal legend Henry warned: “Be careful what you wish for.”YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, 27, faces heavyweight boxing icon Tyson, 58, on November 15 in a controversial clash. Tyson has not fought professionally since 2005 and was forced out of the original July 20 fight after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach. But he has been deemed medically fit to resume training and will undergo additional brain and heart exams ahead of the fight. Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul, who is 10-1 as a boxer, spoke out amid criticism of the bout, which will be Netflix’s first live boxing event. He told the Daily Mail: “I would say say it to Mike Tyson’s face and see what happens.Mike Tyson sends chilling warning that Jake Paul ‘has to go’ as he claims ‘I started his career, now I’ll finish him’ “Mike does what Mike wants to do, and he’s the one that you know wanted to make this a pro fight. “He’s still wanting to do it, and he believes he can beat my ass truly behind the scenes. “To him, age is just a number, and he does look athletic, he does look strong, and he does look good on the mitts so we’ll see how it translates to the ring.”Mike Tyson faces Jake Paul on November 15Credit: Getty More

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    Jake Paul given court date for Eddie Hearn’s $100million defamation lawsuit after motion to have it dismissed is denied

    JAKE PAUL has been given an October 16 court date for Eddie Hearn’s $100million defamation lawsuit.The YouTube star-turned-boxer saw his motion to have the £75m case thrown out rejected by a New York judge.Jake Paul is preparing to take on Mike Tyson in the ringCredit: ReutersPromoter Eddie Hearn launched the lawsuit against Paul in 2022Credit: ReutersIt comes as the 27-year-old prepares to face legend Mike Tyson, 58, in a professional fight on November 15.Promoter Hearn and Matchroom Boxing launched a lawsuit against Paul in September 2022 over comments the American made about a fight judge.Hearn was accused of paying Glen Feldman to score bouts in favour of Katie Taylor against Amanda Serrano and Anthony Joshua in his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.Serrano was in the MVP (Most Valuable Promotions) team, which Paul co-founded with Nakis Bidarian in 2021. READ MORE IN BOXINGA court judge has denied Paul’s motion to dismiss the defamation case.The lawsuit is now due to proceed, starting with a court date in little more than a fortnight’s time.Hearn is suing for damages of more than $100m (£75m).Meanwhile, Paul is also getting ready for a potential onslaught from Tyson early in next month’s controversial bout.The 31-year age gap has raised eyebrows.Most read in BoxingAnd Paul, who has a 10-1 record, warned the Baddest Man on The Planet he’ll get a shock if he tries to finish the contest quickly.He told the Daily Mail: “I could definitely see him trying to [go for an early KO], but he’ll find out very quickly that I also have a ton of power.”Mike Tyson sends chilling warning that Jake Paul ‘has to go’ as he claims ‘I started his career, now I’ll finish him’ But in a promo video, Tyson’s team claimed the ex-world champion was preparing to “throw not just one bomb” but “missile after missile”.They added: “If the fight were today, Jake Paul would be done.” More

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    Watch British rapper’s ferocious boxing training session as fans beg him to fight Jake Paul and ‘slap a YouTuber about’

    RAPPER Bugzy Malone had fans begging him to fight Jake Paul after releasing footage of an explosive boxing training session.The music artist – real name Aaron Daniel Davies – boxed as a teenager after coming out of prison.Bugzy Malone released explosive boxing trainingCredit: InstagramFans want him to fight Jake PaulCredit: InstagramYouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul is 10-1 as a boxerCredit: Getty He remains a big fan of the sport and is friends with professional fighters Lyndon Arthur and Zelfa Barrett.Bugzy – who made his acting debut in Guy Ritchie’s 2019 movie The Gentlemen – continues to train in boxing as part of his fitness regime.In a recent Instagram post, the singer, 33, showed off his hand speed on the pads with a trainer hammering in hooks.Fans flooded the comment section to demand fights against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul and American legend Floyd Mayweather. READ MORE IN BOXINGOne said: “I feel like you’ll be fighting Floyd soon.”Another added: “Getting ready to take Floyd’s 0.”One reacted: “I hope Jake Paul calls you out, so you can teach him a lesson.”Another said: “You have a boxing match ASAP bro you can box. Go slap a youtuber about and get a couple milli.”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul, 27, is 10-1 in the boxing ring and faces boxing great Mike Tyson, 58, on November 15 in his biggest yet most controversial fight. Mayweather, 47, meanwhile officially retired in 2017 but continues to box in exhibition bouts. British rap star and actor reveals talks to fight Floyd Mayweather as Eddie Hearn teases UK venueBugzy claimed on Eddie Hearns’s podcast that he has turned down boxing bouts before but was approached to face Mayweather. He said: “Before I even thought of, ‘Hold on, am I getting my head punched in there all night long?’ I just said, ‘Yeah.'”He said, ‘Floyd Sr likes your physique, he said you look strong.’ So then we start talking to them about the weight, like, ‘What do you want me to weigh on this night?'”And they’re like, ‘Yeah, you can come in heavier.’ And I thought, ‘Flipping heck, that gives me a puncher’s chance.'”Mayweather has shared the ring with the likes of Paul’s brother Logan before and Bugzy gives himself a puncher’s chance in the bout. He said: “That Logan Paul, I reckon he’s a decent boxer, he looks OK, he’s an athlete.”However, it looked like he caught Floyd with a shot and after it, it didn’t look like he knew exactly what to do. If I caught Floyd with a shot, I’d know what to do.”So I’d have thought one or two things are gonna happen, I’m gonna get punched up all night and I’m not going to be able to touch him or I do touch him, if I touch him, I hurt him.”If I hurt him, with the right training I reckon I could follow it up with a second phase attack and potentally get him out of there.”So I thought, feels like Floyd is still taking chances if he’s saying I can come in a bit heavier.”Obviously, I’m a busy bee, and if I’m going to take a slot out of my life to live as a proper boxer, train for flipping 12 weeks to go in a boxing ring and risk it all, I’m going to try and make it happen.READ MORE SUN STORIES”So in my long song I just mention it and I just say, ‘If Floyd really wants to fight, I’ll walk the walk.'”These YouTube guys and all that, I don’t fancy putting my name next to that. If I’m going to step out of my lane it has to really make sense.”Rapper Bugzy Malone boxed during his youthCredit: Getty More

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    Mike Tyson insider reveals strategy for Jake Paul fight after fresh health concerns arise for boxing legend

    MIKE TYSON’s strategy for his showdown with Jake Paul has sensationally been revealed by a camp insider.The former undisputed heavyweight champion will throw down with the YouTube sensation in a controversial crossover clash on Netflix next month.Mike Tyson is set to throw down with Jake Paul in a shock showdown next monthCredit: REXBoxing legend Tyson is a huge underdog going into the Texas tussleCredit: GETTYIron Mike plans to go hell for leather in the controversial crossover clashCredit: INSTAGRAM@MIKETYSONTyson is a huge underdog going into the Texas tussle due to the staggering 31-YEAR age difference between himself and The Problem Child.Iron Mike struck fear into the hearts of heavyweights around the world in the late ’80s and early ’90s with his ferocious style, which he plans to utilise against Paul.A member of Tyson’s team said in a recently released promo video: “We’re not looking to throw just one bomb. We want to throw missile after missile.”Tyson, who hasn’t fought since his Covid clash with Roy Jones Jr in 2020, has been hard at work in the gym trying to get his near-pensioner-aged body into fighting shape.READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd one of the boxing legend’s trainers has claimed Paul would be in a world of trouble if he were to step into the ring right now.He said: “If the fight were today, Jake Paul would be done.”He throws missiles, not just one bomb. The bombs, they come one after another.”Tyson, however, is feeling every bit his 58 years ahead of his ring return, recently admitting: “It’s hard to walk right now.Most read in BoxingBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”But two months from now I’m going to be perfect. The fight is won in the gym.”Listen, I’ll do anything that will help me.Mike Tyson sends chilling warning that Jake Paul ‘has to go’ as he claims ‘I started his career, now I’ll finish him’ “I’m going to enjoy my time here tonight with all my childhood friends, and the hell with Jake Paul.”Tyson will be handsomely rewarded for his Dallas dust-up with Paul but insists his decision to return to the ring isn’t financially motivated.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.”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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    ‘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