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    Fears Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul could be cancelled at last minute with boxing legend, 58, ‘somewhat protected’

    MIKE TYSON’S team could stop him from returning to the ring to fight Jake Paul – MMA legend Dan Hardy has warned.The heavyweight icon faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul on November 15 in a bout widely slammed over the 30-year age gap.Mike Tyson faces Jake Paul on November 15Credit: GettyDan Hardy says Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson could still get cancelledCredit: GettyThe already controversial clash was further scrutinised when Tyson pulled out of the initial July 20 date after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach.And former UFC title challenger Hardy does not rule out the fight facing the KO for good. He told Bloody Elbow: “As much as I’m enjoying Jake Paul as a phenomenon in combat sports, I feel like beating up Mike Tyson would not do great things for his brand.“I honestly think a lot of the fun poking and fat suits and stuff that we are seeing now is actually working against him a little bit because Mike Tyson is held in such high regard.READ MORE IN BOXING“It wouldn’t surprise me if that fight falls away and Mike is somewhat protected by the people around him because I do think that would be worth considering for them.“There’s so many people Jake Paul can fight, he doesn’t need to be fighting Mike Tyson. If he was calling him out 10 years ago, 15 years ago, fair enough.“This version of Mike is not the person who represents who Mike Tyson was when he was at the top of the sport.”Despite the previous health scare, Tyson has been deemed medically fit to continue training. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBut he is required to undergo additional brain and hearts tests ahead of his fight while both will undergo mandatory drug testing. Tyson retired in 2005 following two dismal defeats but did return in for an exhibition bout in 2020 against Roy Jones Jr. What’s happened’ say fans as they fear Jake Paul is ‘going to get slept’ by Mike Tyson after seeing training footageBut his controversial comeback is to be professionally sanctioned with records on the line – Iron Mike’s first real fight in 15 YEARS. Paul, 27, meanwhile has ten wins and only one loss in the boxing ring, losing a 2023 split-decision to Tommy Fury, 25.And Hardy – joined by many other boxing fans – fears Tyson could be sent “crashing to the canvas” by his opponent 30-YEARS his junior. He said: “I’m a big Mike Tyson fan as many combat sports people are. “You know, time always catches up with us and Mike Tyson isn’t the fighter he was even a couple of years ago.“Even when he fought Roy Jones Jr. I thought he looked good, but in the last couple of years, I feel like his age has really started to show through.“Like, he’s still a dangerous man in his own mind and you would want to upset the guy, that’s for sure.READ MORE SUN STORIES“In a boxing contest where you’re in with someone who is in their 20s, over 200lbs and spending all day every day working on his boxing. “What none of us want to see is Mike Tyson go crashing to the canvas and Jake Paul celebrating.”Tyson and Paul facing offCredit: Rex More

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    Tommy Fury reveals moment his ‘whole world fell apart’ that stopped him leaving the house

    BRITISH boxer Tommy Fury has opened up about the abuse he suffered after withdrawing from his fight with YouTuber Jake Paul.The 25-year-old was forced to postpone the bout in 2021 due to a severe chest infection and broken rib.Tommy Fury has opened up about the aftermath of his postponed fight with Jake PaulCredit: GettyThe two eventually fought in 2023 and Fury wonCredit: EPAHe subsequently received a barrage of abuse on social media, with some people accusing him of being a “fake” fighter.In his new memoir released this week, Fury opened up about what his life was like following the postponement.He wrote: “My whole world felt apart. I was this kid from Salford with no money and a big dream.”I may have done well financially after Love Island, but the fee I would have earned from this fight was something else.”Read More in BoxingFury added: “I didn’t think it could get much worse, but once the news of the fight cancellation hit the press, everything kicked off.”I received a torrent of online abuse, my accusers saying I was ‘scared of a YouTuber,’ ‘not a Fury’, ‘a fake fighter’, ’embarrassing my family’, and much worse.”The Love Island star went on to reveal that he limited his time on social media and was reluctant to leave the house in the wake of the drama.He continued: “I came off social media and I rarely went out in public because I would get heckled in the street.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”When I did leave the house, all those things were said in person, to my face.”I’m not sure how people would have the audacity to do this, but they do. While it was a red rag to a bull, there was nothing I could do about it.”Tommy Fury in first TV interview since Molly Mae split as he releases bombshell bookFury and Paul finally went toe-to-toe in February 2023.The Brit won the fight by split-decision in Saudi Arabia.Fury conducted his first TV interview today since splitting with Molly-Mae Hague.The shamed boxer and Molly-Mae split in August after five years together, and share a daughter.Influencer Molly-Mae dumped her fiancé hours after he returned home from a holiday to North Macedonia where he met a Danish woman on his lads’ holiday.Tommy today appeared on ITV show This Morning to discuss his new book, Lightening Strikes Twice, and was faced with the accusations he had been unfaithful to his Love Island star ex.He also left presenter Cat Deeley stunned when he showed her the size of his fists. More

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    Watch moment Tommy Fury leaves Cat Deeley stunned with size of his fist live on This Morning

    TOMMY FURY left Cat Deeley stunned at the size of his fist during an interview on Good Morning Britain. The unbeaten boxer required hand surgery after his controversial win over social media sensation KSI in October. Tommy Fury left Cat Deeley stunned at the size of his fist during on GMBFury needed surgery on his left handAnd Fury is back training after recovering from the injury – but his previously battered left hand is still showing signs of swelling. The 2019 Love Islander showed off his two money-makers with his right hand looking significantly smaller than the left. And Fury, 25, said: “I’d like to get out in December, January – anywhere around that time.”My knuckle’s been out of action for a long nine months. As you can see, it’s still massive there.”READ MORE IN BOXINGPresenter Cat was shocked and laughed: “Look at the size of it though!”Fury last year beat YouTube’s biggest boxing stars in Jake Paul, 25, and KSI, 31. He took a split-decision over Paul in Saudi Arabia after years of feuding and beat KSI via disputed decision seven months later. But Fury revealed he was plagued by a hand injury to his left – but is now raring to go after having it fixed. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe said: “The surgeon did a great job and I’m back using my hand and fighting fit so it’s just about getting back into the ring and taking more shots, getting back into the role of being a fighter. “I’ve been out for a long time so I just need to get back in the ring, get some rounds underneath the belt and we can be in more big fights.”Tommy Fury in first TV interview since Molly Mae split as he releases bombshell bookFury has recently been hit with unwanted headlines following a public split with Molly-Mae Hague, who he met in the Love Island villa. The couple – who share one-year-old baby daughter Bambi – announced their shock split in August.And Fury was forced to deny cheating allegations – and admitted training has helped him during the dark period. He said: “I never take a day off from the gym. Training’s my life, training’s one of the things that’s helped me get through this tough time.”I love training still, it’s the only thing I know how to do. So, you stick to whatever you know.”Tommy Fury is back training for a boxing returnCredit: @tommyfury More

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    ‘What’s happened’ say fans as they fear Jake Paul is ‘going to get slept’ by Mike Tyson after seeing sparring footage

    JAKE PAUL has released sparring footage ahead of his fight against Mike Tyson – but fans have been left asking questions. The YouTuber-turned-boxer faces heavyweight icon Tyson on November 15 in a bout widely slammed over the 30-year age gap.Jake Paul in sparring for his fight against Mike TysonCredit: @jakepaulJake Paul gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at his trainingCredit: @jakepaulAnd Paul – who is moving up to heavyweight – gave fans a rare glimpse into his preparations by releasing a short clip in sparring.But one said: “Better do better than that. Mike Tyson’s gonna take your head off.”Another added: “Jake Paul going to get slept fighting like that.”One asked: “Dude looks slow and sloppy what happened to him?”READ MORE IN BOXINGBut his former trainer BJ Flores argued: “That jab to the body sets up a heavy right hand all day. “Great punch selection. Insane pace for a heavyweight.”Tyson, 58, has also released carefully crafted training montages with fans equally worried with what they see. The already controversial clash was further scrutinised when Tyson pulled out of the initial July 20 date after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe has since been deemed medically fit to continue training and is required to undergo additional brain and hearts tests ahead of his fight.Paul, 27, meanwhile has ten wins and only one loss in the boxing ring, losing a 2023 split-decision to Tommy Fury, 25.Fans predict a ‘sad day’ when Mike Tyson fights Jake Paul as boxing legend, 58, reveals training footage ahead of boutTyson will return for his first pro fight since 2005 despite facing Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout in 2020.His comeback also marks Netflix’s first move into live boxing while the Dallas Cowboy’s 80,000-seat stadium plays host.But Paul has been forced to defend the fight for the ages.He told the Daily Mail: “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.”Tyson facing off with Jake PaulCredit: REX More

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    Fans predict a ‘sad day’ when Mike Tyson fights Jake Paul as boxing legend, 58, reveals training footage ahead of bout

    BOXING fans are bracing themselves for a “sad day” when Mike Tyson fights Jake Paul after his training camp footage was released. The heavyweight boxing icon faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul on November 15 in a bout widely slammed over the 30-year age gap.Mike Tyson in training to fight Jake PaulCredit: Instagram / miketysonFans have been left fearing the worstCredit: Instagram / miketysonTyson has been attempting to roll back the clock in the gym and has offered supporters tiny glimpses of his preparations. But his latest carefully crafted montage had fans fearing the worst. One said: “Will be a sad day when Jake stops him.”Another added: “Nicely edited means nothing.”READ MORE IN BOXINGOne commented: “Notice how none of these clips are longer than 2 seconds?”But another did argue: “He looks great, and I hope he KOs Paul. But I don’t think he should be fighting.”Tyson, 58, was forced to pull out of the initial July 20 date after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach.He has since been deemed medically fit to continue training and is required to undergo additional brain and hearts tests ahead of his fight.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSPaul, 27, has ten wins and only one loss in the boxing ring, losing a 2023 split-decision to Tommy Fury, 25.Tyson meanwhile returns for his first pro fight since 2005 despite facing Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout in 2020.Mike Tyson sends chilling warning that Jake Paul ‘has to go’ as he claims ‘I started his career, now I’ll finish him’ His comeback also marks Netflix’s first move into live boxing while the Dallas Cowboy’s 80,000-seat stadium plays host.But Paul has been forced to defend the fight and told the Daily Mail: “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.”Tyson shoving Jake Paul ahead of their fightCredit: AFP More

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    Jake Paul fires dig at Mike Tyson, 58, for demanding boxing rule change ahead of controversial Netflix fight

    JAKE PAUL has fired a dig at Mike Tyson for demanding the rules be changed ahead of their controversial fight. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul faces heavyweight boxing icon Tyson on November 15 in a bout widely slammed over the 30-year age gap. Jake Paul fired a dig at Mike Tyson for demanding the rules be changed for their fightCredit: RexThe fight is set to be professionally sanctioned with records going on the line – but with modified rules. Paul claimed Tyson requested shorter two minutes rounds – opposed to the usual three – with bigger 14oz gloves also to be worn. He told the Daily Mail: “It’s interesting, I’m just, I’m just basing s*** off of facts.”He’s like, ‘Watch your shape, watch your shape’. I’m like, ‘Alright, but you watch it’.READ MORE IN BOXING”It could be to his advantage. I think it’s also smart that he’s doing that. I’m fighting on all of his rules and what he wanted.”He wanted it to be a pro fight. He wanted eight, two-minute rounds. So I’m giving him everything he wants.”I’m going to his playground, and I’m going to beat his ass. I mean, it’s just being alert and knowing what to do in that situation.”Tyson, 58, was forced to pull out of the initial July 20 date after suffering an ulcer flare up in his stomach. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe has since been deemed medically fit to continue training and is required to undergo additional brain and hearts tests ahead of his fight. Paul, 27, has ten wins and only one loss in the boxing ring, losing a 2023 split-decision to Tommy Fury, 25. Mike Tyson sends chilling warning that Jake Paul ‘has to go’ as he claims ‘I started his career, now I’ll finish him’ Tyson meanwhile returns for his first pro fight since 2005 despite facing Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout in 2020. His comeback also marks Netflix’s first move into live boxing while the Dallas Cowboy’s 80,000-seat stadium plays host. Paul was forced to defend the fight and said: “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.” More

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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