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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

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    Elle Brooke reveals weird act men want her to do to them and says ‘it’s my dream job but it’s illegal’

    ELLE BROOKE has discovered her dream job – but too bad it’s illegal. The adult film star is inundated with bizarre requests from her fans, followers and OnlyFans subscribers. Elle Brooke is inundated with weird requests from her fansCredit: @ellebrookeukSome even ask her to punch themCredit: Instagram / @thedumbledongBrooke is a star of Misfits BoxingCredit: GettyAnd some even offer to pay the Misfits Boxing champion huge sums to beat them up. It would mean Brooke getting to dish out the punches and not have to worry about getting any back. But her biggest opponent standing in the way of the perfect job is the law. Brooke, 26, told SunSport with a laugh: “I actually have people ask me to like punch them for so much money.READ MORE ON ELLE BROOKE”And I’m like, ‘Do you know what? I’m in the wrong job, that sounds like way easier money than me getting punched.'”I can just beat up men. I’d love to do that. I actually looked into it and it’s also against the law. “You can’t consent to, like, assault and battery, so I can’t, unfortunately. I would love to, that’s my dream job.”Brooke is one of the faces of Misfits Boxing, co-founded by YouTuber-turned-fighter KSI and his manager Mams Taylor. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSNames from the social media, TV, MMA and boxing world are welcomed in celebrity-style crossover bouts. Brooke has four wins, one loss and a draw in her six bouts after judges failed to split her and Paige VanZant, 30, in her last fight. Talks for a rematch broke down with Brooke now facing former bare-knuckle boxer Jenny “Savage” Clausius on Saturday in Newcastle. But it will mark her last bout till at least next year with a well-earned break on the horizon. Brooke said: “After this fight, I’m going to have a bit more time off because three fights in nine months, that is pretty active.”That is super active. So I’m not going to fight until next year now. After this fight, I’m gonna have a little bit of time off.”As much as I love the boxer lifestyle, I love having abs and being skinny and waking up feeling good, I’m not hungover, I do need a holiday and I need a break in terms of for the last three fights, I’ve always had an next opponent and a date.”I wanna have at least a couple of months where I’m not thinking about the next person.”Paige VanZant was dropped by Elle BrookeCredit: @thedumbledong More

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    Mike Tyson, 58, lands new job ahead of controversial fight against 27-year-old Jake Paul

    MIKE TYSON has landed himself a new job ahead of his controversial fight against Jake Paul. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faces heavyweight great Tyson on November 15 in a clash scrutinised over the massive age gap.Mike Tyson is due to fight Jake Paul on November 15Credit: EPAFurther outrage was sparked when Tyson was forced to pull out of the initial July 20 date amid an ulcer flare-up in his stomach.But organisers – including streaming platform Netflix – turned a blind eye to reschedule the bout.Tyson has been passed medically fit to fight by doctors and he is back in training camp for the bout. But that comes following the news that he has been hired as a commentator and analyst for MMA promotion Cage Wars 67.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe event is set for Friday at the Rivers Casino & Resort in New York with Tyson working alongside his son Amir. Tyson, 58, initially retired in 2005 after two dismal defeats and troubles outside of the ring. But he returned in 2020 as the reformed Baddest Man on The Planet for an exhibition with Roy Jones Jr, 55.That was nothing more than a glorified sparring session but Paul, 27, is out for blood with his fight against Tyson to be professionally sanctioned.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBoth will be drug tested and Tyson will have to undergo additional brain and heart exams due to his age. But 10-1 Paul has no fears lightning will strike twice in terms of a postponement and has not even got a back-up opponent in the pipeline. He told TMZ: “I don’t have concern. He’s doing great. He’s super healthy behind the scenes and feeling great.”So that’s what we are focusing on and there is not a back-up currently.”Watch Jake Paul’s bizarre hand training exercise using rice ahead of Mike Tyson fight More

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    I rebuilt Man Utd star Rashford’s wrecked Rolls-Royce – it cost me £324k and I even had to buy a new car just for parts

    MARCUS RASHFORD’S wrecked old Rolls Royce Wraith has been rebuilt by a YouTuber in a stunning six-month project that cost more than £300,000.YouTuber Mat Armstrong started the project on the Rolls Royce Wraith Mansory edition half a year ago when he bought the car for £184,000 at auction.YouTuber Mat Armstrong brought Marcus Rashford’s wrecked Rolls RoyceCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacHe started the project six months agoCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThe car was totalled from a traffic collision with Rashford behind the wheelCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThe car cost £184,000 at a car wreck auction saleCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacIt needed a lot of work done to the interior to get it back up to standardCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThe Rolls Royce was badly damaged on the left sideCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThe project required an almost total rebuild of the vehicleCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacIt even included Armstrong splashing out £90k on a second Rolls Royce just for partsCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacIn April he revealed Rashford helped him out by helping to fund and provide some parts of the car that the Manchester United star had originally paid £700,000 for. The custom Mansory Black Badge Wraith was written off after it was involved in a collision last September and suffered extensive damage to the left side with Rashford behind the wheel, though, fortunately, no one was hurt in the accident.And Armstong, who has 3.32 million subscribers on his channel, has posted the latest update of the project on his channel.The petrolhead – along with his dad and friends – has been getting his hands dirty for half the year in an attempt to restore the car.READ MORE ON MAN UTDBut Rolls Royce Mansory parts do not come cheaply, and Armstrong revealed in his first video on the project that he needed to splash £90,000 on a second Rolls Royce just for the parts.However, Armstrong’s labour has finally paid off, with the car once again road-worthy.The 47-minute video about the restoration programme kicked off with Armstrong revealing the excruciating detail of the interior design.Countless electrical wires and bolts were needed to bring the interior up to scratch, with the stunning blue seats, carpets and inside lights costing £35,000 alone.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSArmstrong’s father had spent an extraordinary amount of time sorting the wiring for the left door, while they even needed to adjust the boot by bashing it with a hammer to make sure the door would lock in place.However, the intricate nature of the electronics meant even more time was needed to properly code the car.How Marcus Rashford crashed prized Rolls RoyceEven after this, they unfortunately found four electrical faults relating to airbags, seatbelt tension and headrest faults.Additional costs had to be considered too, with the side skirting (£7,000) and an additional forged carbon fibre topping (£2,500)on just one side costing £9,500.Work was also done on the exhaust system.The designer Mansory exhaust mufflers set Armstrong back more than £4,600, with the middle pipework without mufflers used with custom-made quicksilver exhausts costing £2,500.There was then the black rear bumper that brought the total for the rear of the car up to around £20,000, £700 of which was spent on black paint alone.After all was said and done with the bodywork of the Rolls Royce, work was also needed to get the suspension correct.To do this it took an hour to inflate and deflate the wheels and measure them to where they wanted it to be correctly, with the follow-up coding for this then taking one hour to complete.Armstrong ended the video by going to get some custom wheel rims, before revealing the overall cost of the project was £324,000.READ MORE SUN STORIESHowever, Armstrong hinted that the project still had some additions to be made, which he teased would be revealed in a later video.Rashford, meanwhile, has replaced his Rolls with an almost identical one. The Mansory interior of the car was worth £35,000 aloneCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThe rebuild took painstaking effort from Armstong and his familyCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThere were lots of intricate electrical wires and bolts which needed sortingCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacArmstrong’s father stayed in high spirits despite taking a long time on one doorCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacIt took a whole day to sort out the doorCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThe stunning interior was custom-made to Rashford’s specification when originally boughtCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacNext were the exhaust mufflersCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThe rear bumper had a cover worth £2,900 aloneCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThe exhaust system and rear bumper cost around £20,000 overallCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacIt then took a staggering amount of time to get the suspension and car electronics nailed downCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThe Rolls Royce was eventually made road worthy againCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThe overall cost of the project set Armstrong back £324,000Credit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacIt looked stunning as the lights came on as evening hitCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacArmstrong got some custom rims for the wheels to complete the lookCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThey came with his initials onCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacThere was a cardboard cut out showing Rashford ‘approving’ the rimsCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacBut Armstrong teased another future video on the Rolls RoyceCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQacWith only around 1,000 miles on it, Armstrong appears to think he could make a profitCredit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLEHxCChQac More

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    Francis Ngannou brutally warns Jake Paul against fighting ‘mean’ 6ft 4in UFC champ after boxing callout

    FRANCIS NGANNOU brutally warned Jake Paul off fighting mean machine Alex Pereira. Paul has made a habit of beating former UFC stars in the ring with five on his 10-1 record already. Jake Paul called out Alex PereiraCredit: GettyAlex Pereira was branded ‘mean’ by Francis NgannouCredit: GettyHis latest was against bare-knuckle boxer Mike Perry, 32, who left the UFC in 2021 and he called out Pereira afterwards. But Ngannou did not mince his words as he told Paul to his face the dangers of the 6ft 4in UFC light-heavyweight champion. He said: “He’s tough, he has some tough hands. I think you’re going to get some tough nights. I mean, he’s a big size guy, Alex. “What’s your weight right now? 215. Come on, man. This guy is big, solid and he’s mean. READ MORE IN BOXING”He walks straight to you like, ‘I’m gonna eat this guy.'” Pereira, 37, is a two-weight UFC champ while also winning titles in kickboxing before moving into MMA. But he is prohibited from making a boxing switch per his UFC contract despite being encouraged to by Anthony Joshua, 34. Paul, 27, makes his return against boxing legend Mike Tyson, 58, in a clash which has attracted controversy due to the three decade age gap. Most read in BoxingBut Ngannou, 37, who was once mentored by Tyson, delivered another blunt word of warning to Paul. He said: “Listen, I have seen Tyson move around to show me stuff and I was like, ‘Calm down.’ He has still got it…”Either way I think Mike Tyson will beat you. We’re talking about Mike bro. Mike is something else, he is a specimen.”Watch Francis Ngannou brutally tell Jake Paul what ‘specimen’ Mike Tyson will do to him after training with boxing icon More