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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

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    Nina Agdal shows off her stunning figure in blue gingham-print bikini as she expects first baby with fiancé Logan Paul

    NINA Agdal heads to the beach after it was announced she was expecting her first baby.The Dutch supermodel, who was wearing a blue gingham-print bikini from Venus for a new shoot, revealed she was pregnant with her YouTube boxer fiancé Logan Paul.Model Nina Agdal, 32, stunned in this blue gingham-print bikini for a new shootCredit: VENUS.COMNina revealed she was pregnant with her YouTube boxer fiancé Logan PaulNina, 32, and Logan, 29, who were engaged last July, were snapped kissing, while holding a picture of the baby scan.He posted on Instagram: “Another Paul coming this fall.” Nina added: “I can’t wait to meet my new little best friend.”The post has already racked up over 1.4million likes on the platform.READ MORE IN SHOWBIZThe pair got engaged last July during a holiday in Lake Como, Italy, with Logan calling Nina the “love of my life.”Meanwhile, the comments section has been flooded with well wishes and congratulatory messages.Younger brother Jake Paul wrote: “UNCLE JAKEY!”Paul’s former boxing opponent and business partner KSI added: “Congrats,” with a series of love heart emojis.Most read in BoxingShe got engaged to Logan during a holiday in to ItalyCredit: VENUS.COMVictoria’s Secret star Nina Agdal shows off her figure in saucy swimwear More

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    Jake Paul ‘absolutely’ serious about sending huge $10MILLION offer to MMA icons for debut cage fight

    JAKE PAUL has the backing to offer Nate Diaz or Jorge Masvidal a huge $10MILLION to fight him in his MMA debut. Paul is 9-1 as a boxer but last year signed a contract with the Professional Fighters League where he will cross over to the cage.Jake Paul offerred Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz $10m to fight him in MMACredit: Professional Fighters League Diaz and Masvidal rematch in boxing after their 2019 UFC fightCredit: FanmioMeanwhile, Masvidal has been granted permission from the UFC to pursue boxing before returning to the octagon after.He takes to the ring for the first time on June 1 against Nate Diaz, 39, beaten over ten boxing rounds by Paul last year.Masvidal, 39, won their 2019 UFC bout after Diaz was pulled out by the cageside doctor amid a horror cut – but they will now rematch in boxing. The pair put aside their feud to mutually chant “f*** Jake Paul” alongside a raucous Las Vegas press conference crowd.READ MORE IN MMAPaul responded to the heckling by brazenly offering both Masvidal and Diaz a deal worth $10m (£8m) to fight him in the PFL cage. And PFL CEO Peter Murray admitted the big-money offer is justified. Murray told SunSport: “We know what that fight will command. It’s one of the biggest events in MMA.”Absolutely, in terms of the draw in terms of the internet so that’s what it’s all about.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”He’s training, he’s building it up and there’s a line of top MMA fighters who would like that chance and that opportunity.”And with discussions with Jake we’ll determine who we think is the biggest opponent and event.”The Sun’s Wally Downes Jr fumes as Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson CONFIRMED with ‘biggest fight of the 21st century’ to be shown live on NetflixPaul, 27, returns on July 20 in Texas against boxing icon Mike Tyson, 57, in a controversial clash scrutinised over the 30-year age gap.It looks to have delayed his debut in MMA – but the American has a custom-built cage in his gym which he has used to prepare for the switch. Murray revealed: “He’s got the PFL SmartCage directly on his compound in Puerto Rico.”Obviously, he’s super focussed on boxing right now with the Mike Tyson fight coming up.”But he’s committed to making his debut and we’re excited.”Jake Paul and Mike Tyson facing offCredit: @jakepaul More

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    KSI backed to bring Floyd Mayweather, 47, out of retirement by boxing icon’s uncle as huge exhibition purses revealed

    KSI has been backed to bring Floyd Mayweather out of retirement for a huge exhibition fight. Mayweather officially hung up his gloves in 2017 after beating UFC superstar Conor McGregor in ten rounds. KSI has been backed to bring Floyd Mayweather out of retirementCredit: GettyMayweather is still boxing in exhibitions despite retiringCredit: RexBut the boxing legend has continued to remain in the sport through money-spinning exhibition bouts. And Mayweather in November 2021 faced KSI’s younger brother Deji, 27, which he won after six rounds of taunting and showboating. The antics enraged KSI and the YouTuber-turned-boxer opened the door to fighting the American icon in search of revenge. And Mayweather’s uncle Jeff – a former trainer to KSI – admitted the showdown would be just the right thing to bring his nephew back.READ MORE IN BOXINGJeff told SunSport: “It’s a fight that brings a ton of money for both of them, so why not? “I mean KSI, I worked with him and of course, there’s no YouTube fighter on the planet that’s going to beat Floyd, I don’t care what weight they are. “They’re not gonna be Floyd. Floyd still has the body of a fighter, he still runs, once in a while he’s still in the gym. “It’s been his life, that’s the life that he knows because he grew up that way. It’s installed in him.” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSKSI, 30, has not returned since suffering his first boxing loss, a controversial decision to Tommy Fury, 24, in October. But he is looking to fight again and named Mayweather along with McGregor, 35, Jake Paul, 27, and Fury on his least of potential opponents. Ultimate boxing rich list including Anthony Joshua, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Deontay WilderMayweather, 47, has had seven post-retirement exhibitions against stars from the social media, MMA and boxing world. His last was against the grandson of notorious mob boss John Gotti which ended in a disqualification win following a brawl in the ring.Uncle Jeff defended Mayweather’s decision to carry on fighting deep into his 40s with millions to be made despite being past his brilliant best. Jeff said: “I mean, why not grab $3-4million fighting a guy that has basically never done anything in the real sport of boxing? “And it’s entertaining, it’s not even a real fight. We already know who’s going to win.” More