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    Jake Paul reveals plan to bulk up to same size as Anthony Joshua before cutting down weight for Mike Tyson fight

    JAKE PAUL has revealed a sensational plan to bulk all the way up to 240lb – before cutting back down to fight Mike Tyson.The YouTuber-turned-boxer and heavyweight icon are to collide in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Jake Paul revealed a sensational plan to bulk all the way up to 240lbCredit: GettyAnthony Joshua used to fight at 240lbCredit: GettyNot only will it mark Netflix’s first move into live boxing but it will also be Paul’s first fight at heavyweight.Shane Mosley, one of Paul’s former trainers, revealed the American was weighing 230lb (16st 4lb). And Paul admitted he could even go as high as 240lb (17st 1lb) only to drop back down to 220lb (15st 7lb) to retain his speed. He said on his podcast: “It’s just like shocking to people that that is how much I weigh.READ MORE IN BOXING”I think just because normally I’m fighting at 200 and walking around at 210. It’s weird to me that I’m weighing 230.”But since this was noodling after my last fight I’m just getting to eat as much as possible and it turns out my body carries this weigh super well.”And I’m only growing. I think I’ll get up to 240 and probably cut down so I’m like way faster.”But if I’m training for this camp – and camp hasn’t started – but if I’m training in this camp at 240 and then I cut down to 220 it’s basically like I had a 20lb weight vest on for the whole entire camp.Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”So my muscles are going to be so much stronger and that speed will come through.”The lightest the Paul has weighed as a fighter is 183.6lb (13st 1lb) but his last two bouts have been at the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb.Jake Paul’s incredible body transformation for Mike Tyson boutAnd his plan to weigh 240lb would be FOUR STONE heavier than the 13st 1lb he scaled before losing to Tommy Fury, 24, last year.In comparison, Anthony Joshua, 34, weighed the same amount for his defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, 37. But he then bulked up to 252.4lb for his knockout win over Francis Ngannou, 37, in March. According to the NHS, at 6ft 1in Paul’s BMI at 240lb would actually make him OBESE. But he admitted to enjoying the extra heavyweight calories and opened up on how his training camp will differ up in weight. He said: “Same training camp essentially but there are a few minute differences which I will elaborate on.”But it’s always the same amount of hard work and dedication. But the differentiators will be me being able to eat which I’ve already noticed is so much better for recovery.READ MORE SUN STORIES”As well as sparring heavyweights and I’ll probably spar less because the heavyweights obviously punch harder and it’s more intense taking shots from heavyweights, which I will obviously be doing this camp.”Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaul More

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    Beta Squad vs AMP football match: Date, teams, start time, live stream and how to watch

    BETA SQUAD and AMP will contest a charity football match in London this summer.The two YouTube groups announced in a video that they plan to settle whether the beautiful game should be called football or soccer.Chunkz will be playing at Selhurst ParkCredit: GettyWith a combined 14.8million subscribers, they are looking to follow on from the success of the Sidemen charity matches in recent years.British group Beta Squad, featuring Chunkz and Niko Omilana, have over nine million subscribers on YouTube.Meanwhile, American-based AMP boast 5.54million fans on the platform.When does Beta Squad vs AMP take place?The match will take place on Sunday, June 2 at Selhurst Park in London.Selhurst Park is the home of Premier League side Crystal Palace and has a capacity of 26,000.The match will kick-off at 4pm UK time.How can I watch?Beta Squad vs AMP will be streamed live on YouTube, however it has not yet been confirmed where on the platform it will be available.Tickets for the match quickly sold out after going on sale on April 30 for between £8 and £10.Most read in FootballKai Cenat is is set to feature for AMPCredit: GettyWho is playing?The likes of Chunkz and Kai Cenat are expected to appear for Beta Squad and AMP, respectively.Although the full squads are yet to be announced, the following members of each group are set to feature.Beta Squad:
    Nike Omilana
    Chunkz
    Aj Shabeel
    Sharky
    KingKennyTv
    AMP:
    Agent 00
    ChrisNxtDoor
    Duke Dennis Gaming
    ImDavisss
    ImKaiCenat
    JustFanum More

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    Inside Jake Paul’s stunning THREE STONE body transformation with boxer to weigh more than ex-champ for Mike Tyson fight

    JAKE PAUL looks to be on the way to completing a stunning THREE STONE body transformation for his fight with Mike Tyson.The YouTuber-turned-boxer and heavyweight icon are to collide in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Jake Paul has fought at 200lb his last two boutsCredit: GettyHe is now preparing to fight at heavyweight for the first timeJake Paul faces going up three stone from his lowest weightCredit: GettyThe YouTuber-turned-boxer has piled on the pounds, as these old pictures showCredit: Getty Images – GettyNot only will it mark Netflix’s first move into live boxing but it will also be Paul’s first fight at heavyweight.The lightest the American, 27, has weighed as a fighter is 183.6lb (13st 1lb) but his last two bouts have been at the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb.Tyson was a career heavyweight at 15st 7lb, meaning Paul has had to pile on the pounds to match that.And boxing legend Shane Mosley – one of Paul’s trainers in the past – hinted he is already there.READ MORE IN BOXINGMosley said YouTube channel: “I just saw Jake yesterday, he’s 230 pounds. He’s big, really big. He said he feels as fast as he does at 185lbs.”If Mosley is correct, then Paul has gone up to 16st 4lb, two stone heavier than his last fight.And it would be THREE STONE heavier than the 13st 1lb he scaled before losing to Tommy Fury, 24, last year. Mosley’s calculations would also mean Paul is weighing the same as Deontay Wilder when the ex-heavyweight champ lost to Tyson Fury in 2020.Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSThe social media sensation was probed on his remarkable move up in weight and he said: “Allegedly in my opinion, that’s a rumour. “I feel like I’d be looking fat if I was 230lb.”Jake Paul in amazing body transformation as he piles on over TWO STONE for Mike Tyson fightTyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.And the bout – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has raised eyebrows due to the 30-year age gap.Further concern was caused when organisers revealed it will be a professionally sanctioned bout counting on both their records. But rounds will be reduced to two minutes from the usual three and over eight rounds instead of 12, with 14oz gloves to be worn instead of 10oz.Mike Tyson’s controversial comeback Mike Tyson is BACK!
    Yes, boxing’s youngest heavyweight champ of all time – just 20 when he achieved the feat – is preparing to lace them up again.
    He faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas.
    The controversial clash – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has been scrutinised over the 30-year age gap.
    Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.
    He was last seen in the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, which ended a draw after eight rounds.
    Paul is meanwhile 9-1 in the ring, losing only to Tommy Fury in 2023, and has won three times since.
    His fight with Tyson will also be a landmark first on Netflix, with over 250MILLION subscribers able to watch the bout. More

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    Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson sanctioned as PROFESSIONAL fight as rules confirmed for heavyweight showdown on Netflix

    MIKE TYSON’s clash with Jake Paul has been sanctioned as a PROFESSIONAL fight.The former heavyweight boxing champion will take on the YouTuber-turned-fighter on July 20.Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s fight will be a professional boutCredit: instagram/Jake PaulTyson last fought professionally in 2005Credit: ReutersThere will be more on the line as the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations has sanctioned it as a professional fight.The showdown will be contested over eight rounds, which will be two minutes long.Each fighter will have to wear 14-ounce gloves and the record will affect their professional records.Knockouts will be allowed in the fight and headgear will not be worn by the fighters.READ MORE IN SPORTMost Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian released a statement.It read: “Mike Tyson and Jake Paul signed on to fight each other with the desire to do so in a sanctioned professional fight that would have a definitive outcome.”Over the past six weeks, MVP has worked with its partners to satisfy the requirements of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) to sanction Paul vs. Tyson, and we are grateful that we have gotten to this point.”The highly-anticipated fight will take place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas and will be streamed on Netflix.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTyson, 57, had his last professional fight in 2005, when he lost to  Kevin McBride.His last pro win came two years earlier as he beat Clifford Etienne to earn his 50th career victory.The Sun’s Wally Downes Jr and Chisanga Malata discuss the rise of influencer boxing and Mike Tyson’s bout with Jake PaulHe fought in 2020, taking on Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition, which resulted in a split decision.The result did not go on either of the fighter’s professional records.By the time the fight comes around, Tyson will be 58, while Paul will be 27, with a 31-year age gap between them.Credit: The Sun More

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    ‘It felt like a mule had kicked me in the chest,’ reveals Mike Tyson’s last opponent in frightening warning to Jake Paul

    JAKE PAUL has been brutally warned that Mike Tyson stills hits like a mule even in retirement. YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul takes on heavyweight boxing icon Tyson in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Roy Jones Jr faced Mike Tyson in an exhibition boutCredit: ReutersPaul is 9-1, suffering his only defeat last year to Tommy Fury before bouncing back with three straight wins.Whereas Tyson officially retired in 2005 but did return in 2020 to draw over eight exhibition rounds with fellow great Roy Jones Jr.And Jones can vouch for the power Iron Mike still possesses – despite the fact he will be 58 by the time of the bout with Paul.He said on Shane Mosley’s YouTube channel: “Now I think he’s 57, about to be 58, he’s still the strongest puncher that I’ve ever been in the ring with.READ MORE IN BOXING”The first time he hit me in the chest, it felt like a mule had kicked me in the chest. “If he hits anybody with a shot like that, they are either going out or down, especially guys who are not used to being hit like that. “With these types of people like Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis, these guys are bigger and can take it.”But Jake Paul, I don’t think he’s going to be able to take that. It might hit him on the chin like that, we’ll see, but it’s going to be tough.”Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSJones, now 55, is considered one of the greatest of all time, winning titles in four different divisions.And he was still boxing as recently as last April, losing on points to ex-UFC champion Anthony Pettis, 37. Jake Paul in amazing body transformation as he piles on over TWO STONE for Mike Tyson fightMeanwhile, Tyson returns for the first time since his exhibition against Jones for his shock fight with Paul. Not only will it mark Netflix’s first move into live boxing but it will also be Paul’s first at heavyweight.The lightest the American, 27, has weighed is 183.6lb (13st 1lb) but his last two bouts have been at the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb.Tyson was a career heavyweight at 15st 7lb, meaning Paul must pile on the pounds to match that.And boxing legend Mosley – one of Paul’s trainers in the past – the social media sensation is on the way to doing so.He told Jones: “I just saw Jake yesterday, he’s 230 pounds. He’s big, really big. He said he feels as fast as he does at 185lbs.”If Mosley is correct, then Paul has gone up to 16st 4lb, TWO STONE heavier than his last fight.Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaul More

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    Mike Tyson reveals the two vices he’s given up to beat Jake Paul as boxing fans say ‘this Mike is scary’

    MIKE TYSON has given sex and smoking weed the KO to help him beat Jake Paul. Heavyweight boxing icon Tyson takes on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Mike Tyson has given up weed and sex in training to fight Jake PaulTyson has built a cannabis empire in retirementLakiha Spicer and Tyson have been married since 2009Credit: GettyThe bout – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has raised eyebrows due to the 30-year age gap.Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.But he is attempting to roll back the clock in training and has been showing off his devastating combination punching online.And behind the scenes, Tyson is also putting in sacrifices and they include giving up sex and smoking weed. He told Forbes: “Six weeks I haven’t gotten high or had sex.” Asked why, he explained: “Discipline. You know discipline, doing what you love to do, what you love to do, doing what you hate to do but doing it like you love it. “You know, I hate not being able to smoke, I’m doing it like I love it. I hate not not being able to sleep with my wife but I’m doing it like I love it.”Tyson conducted the interview with a stoic straight face and one fan said: “This Mike is scary.”Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSAnother added: “Discipline, let’s go Mike.”During Tyson’s controversial heyday, he is said to have enjoyed having sex in his locker room only moments before fighting. That is despite the long-standing belief in boxing that abstinence helps boost testosteronem which is why several restrain from sex while training. Fans say ‘Mike Tyson’s coach has most terrifying job’ as footage of him throwing punches that ‘sound like death’ emergesTyson – who married Lakiha Spicer in 2009 – has grown a cannabis empire in retirement and once admitted to smoking £33,000 worth a MONTH. He was last seen in the ring in 2020 for an exhibition drawn over eight rounds with fellow great Roy Jones Jr.Meanwhile Paul is 9-1 as a boxer who suffered his only defeat to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy in February 2023.But he has won three since and vowed to put friendship aside to score the biggest win of his career against Tyson. Paul, 27, said on DAZN: “Uncle Mike, I love you, you’re looking amazing but there can only be one winner and I’m sorry but I’ve got to end you.” Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaul More

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    Jake Paul in amazing body transformation as he piles on over TWO STONE for Mike Tyson fight

    JAKE PAUL has put on a stunning TWO STONE ahead of his fight with Mike Tyson – according to one of his coaches. The YouTuber-turned boxer and heavyweight icon are to collide in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Jake Paul is transforming his body to fight Mike TysonCredit: GettyJake next to former boxing coach Shane MosleyNot only will it mark Netflix’s first move into live boxing but it will also be Paul’s first fight at heavyweight.The lightest the American, 27, has weighed is 183.6lb (13st 1lb) but his last two bouts have been at the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb.Whereas Tyson was a career heavyweight at 15st 7lb, meaning Paul must pile on the pounds to match that.And boxing legend Shane Mosley – one of Paul’s trainers in the past – the American is on the way to doing so. READ MORE IN BOXINGMosley said YouTube channel: “I just saw Jake yesterday, he’s 230 pounds. He’s big, really big. He said he feels as fast as he does at 185lbs.”If Mosley is correct, then Paul has gone up to 16st 4lb, TWO STONE heavier than his last fight.The bout – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has raised eyebrows due to the 30-year age gap.Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.Most read in BoxingCredit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSHe was last seen in the ring in 2020 for an exhibition drawn over eight rounds with fellow great Roy Jones Jr.And Jones sent out a warning to 9-1 Paul over Tyson’s ageless power.Fans say ‘Mike Tyson’s coach has most terrifying job’ as footage of him throwing punches that ‘sound like death’ emergesHe said: “The first time he hit me in the chest, it felt like a mule had kicked me in the chest.“If he hits anybody with a shot like that, they are either going out or down, especially guys who are not used to being hit like that. “With these types of people like Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis, these guys are bigger and can take it.”But Jake Paul, I don’t think he’s going to be able to take that. It might hit him on the chin like that, we’ll see, but it’s going to be tough.”Roy Jones Jr after his exhibition with TysonCredit: EPA More

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    Fans say ‘Mike Tyson’s coach has most terrifying job’ as footage of him throwing punches that ‘sound like death’ emerges

    MIKE TYSON fans believe his coach has “the most terrifying” job in the world after footage emerged of the trainer having to hold pads for the ex-champ.Heavyweight boxing icon Tyson takes on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.Mike Tyson showing off his speed and power in trainingCredit: Instagram miketysonFans were feeling sorry for Tyson’s coachCredit: Instagram miketysonThe controversial clash – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has raised eyebrows due to the 30-year age gap.Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.But he is attempting to roll back the clock in training and showed off his devastating combination punching on Instagram. Tyson bobs and weaves in vintage fashion and unleashes brutal hooks to coach Rafael Cordeiro. READ MORE IN BOXINGAnd fans tipped their hat to brave Cordeiro as one said: “Holding pads for Mike Tyson must be one of the most terrifying jobs ever.”Another added: “Never mind Jake. Someone needs to save his trainer.” One put: “Those punches sounds like DEATH.”Another joked: “Why am I dodging when I’m not the one holding the pad.” Most read in BoxingMike Tyson’s controversial comeback Mike Tyson is BACK!

    Yes, boxing’s youngest heavyweight champ of all time – just 20 when he achieved the feat – is preparing to lace them up again.
    He faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20 in Texas.
    The controversial clash – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has been scrutinised over the 30-year age gap.
    Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.
    He was last seen in the ring in November 2020 for an exhibition with fellow legend Roy Jones Jr, which ended a draw after eight rounds.
    Paul is meanwhile 9-1 in the ring, losing only to Tommy Fury in 2023, and has won three times since.
    His fight with Tyson will also be a landmark first on Netflix, with over 250MILLION subscribers able to watch the bout.

    Credit: The SunCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSTyson, 57, was last seen in the ring in 2020 for an exhibition drawn over eight rounds with fellow great Roy Jones Jr.Meanwhile Paul, 27, is 9-1 as a boxer who suffered his only defeat to Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy in February 2023, but has won three since.Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson confirmed with ‘biggest fight of the 21st century’ to be shown live on Netflix Tyson recently spoke out in an interview with Reuters to defend the fight and said: “I’m 58 and what? “I’m getting billions of views from just talking to somebody about fighting.”Everybody, even most of the athletes, they’re jealous. That’s whack. I say in your prime you couldn’t draw a million people, man.”What are you talking – you couldn’t sell out an arena. Who at 58 could sell out an 80,000-seat arena?”Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaul More