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Mike Tyson receives warning from doctor after Jake Paul furiously clears up fight rules

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Legendary former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has been warned of the potential risks ahead of his fight against ex-YouTuber Jake Paul in Texas.

Mike Tyson has been warned that his fight versus Jake Paul could see him suffer rupturing to veins in his brain – as his opponent shut down rumours they would wear head guards for the bout. Despite being 30 years the junior of his challenger, the man known as ‘Iron Mike’ appears intent on defying the age gap this summer.

The announcement that Paul, just ten contests into his career in the ring, would box the former unified world heavyweight champion has divided opinion among purists. With Tyson having hung up his gloves back in 2005, he has fought in just two exhibition events since then.

Still, at the age of 57, the former WBA, WBC and IBF belt holder appears intent on demonstrating he can live up to his old ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ nickname. Undoubtedly, the prospect of an all-time great returning to action against former Disney performer Paul represents an intriguing proposition at AT&T Stadium in July.

That said, seasoned performers have questioned the legitimacy of the affair as a contest – not least due to the contrasting age profiles of the two fighters. One critic is British heavyweight Dereck Chisora, who likened the upcoming spectacle to a ‘sparring match’ during a recent interview.

Bout between Tyson and Paul proves controversy
The upcoming bout between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has been subject to controversy

“I know for a fact they are using 18oz gloves and head guards – if I’m not mistaken. I think so,” the former WBC titleholder asserted as he joined the chorus of critics, adding: “So we’re watching a sparring match It’s a f****** joke. You think I’m paying to watch that?”

Offering up a serious outlook on the prospect of the fight, doctor Stephen Hughes also raised concerns for Tyson’s safety in light of his advancing years. A senior lecturer in medicine at Anglia Ruskin University, he warned that the veteran fighter could be at risk of a subdural haematoma – a tearing of veins in the brain – in a piece for the Conversation.

He explained how blows to the head in the fight could be particularly damaging for the American, saying: “The immediate effects may be minimal; the boxer may simply recover. But on some occasions, the effects may be devastating: a subdural haematoma can occur.”

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He also detailed how Tyson could be at risk of further issues due to ‘accelerated’ brain shrinkage due to age, which could make ruptures more of a risk. This is potentially exacerbated by alcohol abuse, which is applicable to the boxer, who admitted back in 2013 to ESPN that he was a ‘vicious alcoholic’.

Still, his competitor Paul appeared resolute that the fight will go ahead without any head protection as he shut down rumours in a fiery social media outburst. Speaking to camera, the 27-year-old vowed: “Just a quick message to the people who are complaining about the rules of me versus Mike Tyson.

“Some TikToker user made a video making up all these fake rules like me and Logan tag teaming him, us wearing headgear, all of this bull****. If you believe that you’re a f****** idiot and you shouldn’t be allowed to vote, you shouldn’t be allowed to drive on the streets and endanger other people.”

Paul added: “I feel for any dumb*** who believes that and I would never let my fans down in a fight like this and wearing headgear? Come on now people.”

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Tyson Fury’s dad in trouble with Mike Tyson as boxing legend discovers Russell Crowe conversation

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Tyson Fury’s dad, John Fury, has been sent a word of warning from Mike Tyson that Joe Egan is “coming for you” due to a conversation he had with Russell Crowe.

Fury Snr had an established boxing career himself with 13 professional bouts to his name.

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But he’s become a celebrity in his own right as part of his son’s journey to becoming heavyweight world champion.

He’s a regular feature by Fury’s side at every fight and press conference and regularly gets heated with his son’s opponent.

Fury Snr has even called out numerous people throughout the years in an attempt to get back into the boxing ring for a big payday.

The 59-year-old famously called out boxing legend Tyson in October last year ahead of his son’s fight against Francis Ngannou.

It’s not the first time Fury Snr has stated his desire to get into the ring with Iron Mike.

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The next best thing could be on offer for Fury Snr though with Tyson’s former sparring partner pushing to fight the Englishman.

Egan announced plans to come out of retirement and called out Fury Snr as the person he wanted to fight.

He said: “Hello everyone. I have one last hurrah in me. I haven’t fought in over 20 years.

“John Fury is my friend and he is a good fighting man, same as myself, a good fighting man and I think the two of us would have a great boxing match.

“Out in Saudi let’s show them YouTubers and them Saudi royals how two old warriors can perform.”

Mike Tyson is close friends with Joe Egan
Mike Tyson is close friends with Joe Egan

Fury Snr dismissed the request, replying: “Not interested in talking about those people. Can we move on please?”

But Egan hasn’t given up and enlisted the help of his close friend Tyson to try and elicit a response from Fury Snr.

Tyson said: “John Fury, you’ve got my friend Joe Egan really mad at you, saying you wanted to fight me.

John Fury is a character at his son's press conferences
John Fury is a character at his son’s press conferences

“And he also told me that you told Russell Crowe that he was a fraud. So, Joe Egan is looking for John Fury, okay?

“And if I’m able to see that fight – I hope it’s not in England because I’m a felon, I can’t go to England.

“But he’s coming for you John Fury, for my honor.”

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Mike Tyson responds to claims he’ll fight MMA legend in Saudi Arabia

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Mike Tyson has debunked claims he is set to return to the ring in a big-money bout with Fedor Emelianenko.

The 57-year-old returned from a 15-year hiatus to fight Roy Jones Jr in November 2020 but has since kept out of the spotlight regarding another potential outing.

Fans however were quickly sent into overdrive once again this week, with a potential fight against MMA legend Emelianenko sparking rumors online.

Touted to be taking place in boxing’s new hot spot in Saudi Arabia, the claims were quickly dismissed by Tyson’s team, insisting ‘Iron Mike’ has no desire to fight the former four-time combat sambo world champion.

“This is false,” Tyson’s representatives told Sun Sport journalist Chisanga Malata.

“Mr. Tyson has not spoken to anyone in his camp.

“He is not interested in doing a fight with him now or in the future.”

His fight some four years ago with Jones Jr is still considered one of boxing’s all-time biggest pay-per-view events, with Tyson constantly talked of despite his age.

Approaching 60, the former world heavyweight champion has not shied away from one more outing but insists everything would once again have to be aligned correctly.

Mike Tyson. (Credit: Getty)

“I could be persuaded,” Tyson said of a potential comeback while speaking to TMZ News, before insisting that he ‘can’t express himself financially’.

“I don’t know. When I see the money people for the end of the product, my mind works clearer. I can’t express myself right now financially.”

Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis are just two of the names often brought into the picture, with Jake Paul and John Fury also loosely linked in the past with facing off against one of the all-time greats.

The American has also been offered the chance to help Francis Ngannou prepare for his bout with Anthony Joshua, as the two prepare to go toe-to-toe in March.

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Mike Tyson didn’t hesitate when naming the most powerful puncher he faced during boxing career

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Mike Tyson has named the hardest puncher from his career that featured wins over Trevor Berbick, Larry Holmes, Michael Spinks and Evander Holyfield, to name a few.

Iron Mike, who will go down as one of the all-time great heavyweight boxers, took part in 58 professional bouts between 1985 and 2005, recording 50 wins and just six defeats.

In that time, he displayed unrivalled power and speed, with his impressive record of 44 victories via knockout being a testament to Tyson’s relentless ‘Peek-a-boo’ style.

So which one of his opponents had the best punch? Buster Douglas shocked the world with a 10th-round KO of Tyson in 1990, and Lennox Lewis recorded a famous knock-out win against Tyson in 2002.

But former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield, who beat Tyson twice in the ’90s, was the biggest hitter.

When asked to name the best puncher he came up against, Tyson told The Ring: “Holyfield. He threw terrific shots with both hands and with bad intentions.”

Tyson also described Holyfield as a “great champion” who had everything.

The New York-born fighter went on to name Larry Holmes as having the best defence. “Even though I did win inside the distance, he was very tough to hit cleanly,” he added.

Tyson, meanwhile, described Jose Ribalta as having the best chin because he he hit the Cuban with “everything” and kept coming back for more, adding: “Ribalta stood toe to toe with me. He was very strong in the clinches.”

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The 57-year-old, who returned to action in 2020, when he faced Roy Jones Jr in an entertaining exhibition bout, still thinks the Michael Spinks fight in 1988 was his best performance.

“I kept moving forward and threw a couple of great three-punch combinations,” he added. “When I finally caught him on the ropes, I remember turning southpaw in order to throw my right hand to the body and right uppercut.”

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Mike Tyson Rumored to Fight MMA Heavyweight Legend in Saudi, Tentative Timeline Revealed

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In a massive development, former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is rumored to be in talks to take on MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko in a boxing match in Saudi Arabia. The update comes from the MMA Pack on Instagram. A handful of hours ago, they shared a post on the platform informing their followers about the negotiations between the two parties.

“Mike Tyson vs. Fedor Emelianenko boxing match negotiations are underway and targeted for later this year in Saudi Arabia,” wrote MMA Pack. Fedor Emelianenko, a 47-year-old Russian mixed martial artist, last fought in the Octagon in February 2023, while 57-year-old Tyson had his last appearance in the ring on November 29, 2020, against Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition fight. Emelianenko holds a 41-7-1 MMA record compared to Mike’s 50-6-0 professional boxing record.

After losing to Ryan Bader at Bellator 290, Emelianenko emphasized the end of his career in MMA. However, he did not mean combat sports in general because now the MMA legend wants to take on Mike Tyson in a boxing match. He spoke about the same in an interview with the MMA Hour.

Fedor Emelianenko has been ready for Mike Tyson for a while
While appearing in an interview with Ariel Helwani back on 10 August 2023, ‘The Last Emperor’ claimed, “MMA is done, 100 percent. I’m not going back to MMA. I want to try myself in boxing. I think that’s going to be interesting.” Emelianenko further added that he had seen the fight between Tyson and Jones Jr, so “Mike Tyson would be an interesting fight.”

A fight between them isn’t totally out of the question since Mike had previously expressed his desire to get back in the ring for the right amount of money. And given the fact that Tyson has an enormous following, people would clamor to buy the tickets for his fight. What’s more, Emelianenko also had a date in mind for the fight.

During the interview, Emelianenko had suggested that he would have been happy to fight Mike in the undercard of the Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou fight held in Saudi in October last year. He added, “I heard that Mike Tyson is going to help Francis Ngannou to prepare for (his Fury fight), so he’s probably in good shape too,” said Emelianenko.

While that date has long gone, if the rumors from MMA Pack turn out to be true, it wouldn’t take long for the powers that be in Saudi Arabia to drum up a whole new event for Tyson and Emelianenko. Would you like to see Mike Tyson enter the ring one more time? Who do you think would win?

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If Mike Tyson vs. Fedor Emelianenko Fight Rumors Come True, ‘Iron’ Mike Could Potentially Break Another PPV Record

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“We’ve got to do this again,” a thrilled and adrenaline-induced Mike Tyson declared as he bowed out at Staples Center in Los Angeles after making a return to the boxing ring in 2020. It seems the time has come. Reports have emerged that the baddest man on the planet is ready to make another comeback to his playground. But this time against MMA legend Fedor Emelianenko. The two spheres of MMA and boxing will collide once again in a fight that will shake the money tree.

The intriguing update comes from MMA Pack, which revealed talks of a potential showdown between two former heavyweight champions were underway. The probable fight might take place in Saudi Arabia, which has helped broker many super fights recently. After hanging his MMA gloves, the former Bellator champion wants to venture into the square circle and seize eyeballs. Meanwhile, ‘Iron Mike’ will be excited to exchange punches with one of the best out there and put on a show for fans.

Mike Tyson vs. Fedor Emelianenko: Clash of two giants of combat sports
Mike Tyson, with a record of 50-6-2 NC, and Fedor Emelianenko, with a record of 40-7-1, are two of the greatest fighters to ever grace the ring. While the American fighter dismantled and evoked fear among his opponents, the Russian MMA fighter broke down foes inside the cage. Emelianenko retired as one of the greatest MMA fighters when he hung up the gloves in February 2023.

The probable fight holds the charm and allure of a bout between two great fighters. They will not only put their skills to the test but also put their bodies on the line. The fans still want to witness how an MMA champion fares against a skilled boxer. In this case, both Tyson and Emelianenko hold accolades and belts to move the needle.

Both fighters had prolonged careers and remained at the top of their game for a while. They have millions of fans spread over the globe, and they still want to see their idols throw a punch in the ring. Then add a couple of good names on the undercard, and you have an event guaranteed for success. It’s a recipe well cooked before, when ‘Kid Dynamite’ made his return to boxing against Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020.

The spice of entertainment and nostalgia
When Tyson made his comeback, what was offered was not an exciting matchup with another legend. But it was nostalgia that sold the fight. How Emelianenko or Tyson performs or what they do against each other doesn’t matter. It’ll be a show to remind the fans what prime Emelianenko and Tyson looked like.

Moreover, the event is not supposed to judge either of the fighters on their prowess or showcase of technical skills. Both former champions will step into the ring and give fans a night to remember. Entertainment will be the parameter fans will measure the night on.

Something similar happened when Tyson went blow-for-blow against Roy Jones Jr. The crowd enjoyed the flashes of brilliance, which made the event a dream success. Tyson’s Legends Only League later disclosed that the event generated 1.6 million PPV buys and collected over $80 million in revenue. The card found its place in history records and made it in the top 10 all-time among combat sports events in PPV buys. You can expect a similar spectacle this time around.

Fans simply want Mike Tyson to run it back
What has the fans buzzing about Mike Tyson’s return to the ring? Tyson doesn’t fight a boring fight. He brings carnage to the ring, and when he fought Roy Jones Jr., he looked in shape. Tyson, at 57, still looks like he can fight any quality opponent. His performance against ‘Superman’ had fans wanting to see him fight again.

Lastly, the New York native still remains the biggest draw in the boxing world. You put him on any card, and fans will pour out their support and shell out their money. The Baddest Man on the Planet has the hunger to go one more time, and there is no better opportunity than to do it against another elite fighter, Emelianenko.

What do you make of this rumor about Mike Tyson returning to the boxing ring? Who do you believe will emerge victorious between the two? Let us know in the comments below.

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Mike Tyson sent a terrifying message to trolls abusing him social media

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Mike Tyson once sent a terrifying message to social media trolls on his Facebook page.

‘Iron Mike’ is one of the best boxers of his generation and one of the best to ever live.

He dominated the sport during the 1980s, becoming world champion at the age of 20 after defeating Trevor Berbick.

Tyson never ducked a fight and took on all comers, including Larry Holmes and Michael Spinks.

Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis managed to get the better of Tyson as he aged, but he earned his ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ moniker for a reason.

Anyone who thought they could get away with abusing Tyson on social media were sent a stark warning back in 2020.

Accompanied by a photo, the man himself posted to his 23 million followers: “Social media made y’all way to comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the face for it.”

The 57-year-old knows a thing or two about landing the finishing blow. He retired in 2005 with a 50-6 professional record, with 44 of those wins ending in knockout.

Tyson is one of the best fighters of his generation. (Image Credit: Getty)

Tyson has remained active in the boxing world, even helping train Francis Ngannou for his debut against WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

Despite plying his trade in the UFC, Ngannou put in a valiant effort before losing to Fury via split decision.

Ngannou will return to the ring to face Anthony Joshua on March 8 and Tyson’s received an offer to help train ‘The Predator’ again.

“Mike used to come to my fights, so we’ve been friends for a long time,” Dewey Cooper, Ngannou’s striking coach, told talkSPORT.

“Four years ago, Francis went on Mike Tyson’s podcast, and Francis was talking about fighting Tyson Fury and people like that way back then.

Tyson alongside Ngannou last year. (Image Credit: Getty)

“Mike used to come to my fights, so we’ve been friends for a long time,” Dewey Cooper, Ngannou’s striking coach, told talkSPORT.

“Four years ago, Francis went on Mike Tyson’s podcast, and Francis was talking about fighting Tyson Fury and people like that way back then.

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Mike Tyson has an open invitation to do his wonders on Francis Ngannou again after what happened during his boxing debut.

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Francis Ngannou’s coach teases Mike Tyson collaboration for Anthony Joshua fight after boxing legend played key role in Tyson Fury camp

Ngannou shocked the world when he dropped WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and almost caused a monumental upset at the ‘Battle of the Baddest’ last October.

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Ahead of the bout, Mike Tyson joined the MMA fighter’s camp and ultimately helped the Cameroonian KO artist push Fury to a controversial split decision.

Dewey Cooper, who combines his job as Ngannou’s striking coach with running Team Combat League, has now explained how the boxing legend came to join their camp and highlighted the main benefit of having him in the gym.

“Mike used to come to my fights, so we’ve been friends for a long time,” Cooper told talkSPORT.com.

“Four years ago, Francis went on Mike Tyson’s podcast, and Francis was talking about fighting Tyson Fury and people like that way back then.

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“He made an agreement with Mike Tyson that if he did a boxing fight Mike would have to work his corner because Mike Tyson was so influential in Francis wanting to take this journey.

“Mike had to be a part of it. He trained Francis when he could. He had a very busy schedule. He and I are good friends, so whenever he came in, he took over. It’s Mike Tyson!

“I think the main factor he played, besides the great training and instructions, was the motivation of Francis. When Mike Tyson came to the gym, Francis lit up like a kid on Christmas morning about to open his gifts.”

Ngannou’s performance against Fury earned him another mega-fight against former two-time world champion Anthony Joshua, who he will face in Saudi Arabia on March 8.

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Cooper expects Tyson to join their camp again and says he is happy to have ‘Iron Mike’ play as big a role as Ngannou wants him to over the next couple of months.

He added: “Whatever way Francis wants Mike Tyson to be involved he will be.

“I love Mike, we go back way before any of this Francis Ngannou–UFC stuff was happening anyway.

“So, I hope he will come through like he did last time and keep implementing his mentality and technique.

“I’m sure he will, but either way, [Ngannou] is going to be prepared and ready to go against Anthony Joshua.”

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Mike Tyson has already made definitive Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua prediction

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A win for Fury against Oleksnadr Usyk means he could fight Joshua for the undisputed belts if ‘AJ’ gets past Francis Ngannou and Tyson has already predicted who would win

If Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua do finally meet in the ring this year, Mike Tyson has backed ‘The Gypsy King’ to get the last laugh.

The domestic rivals are on a collision course to settle their feud if they both win their upcoming fights in Saudi Arabia. Fury will look to become the first undisputed heavyweight world champion since 1999 when he meets Oleksandr Usyk on February 17th whilst Joshua aims to extend his unbeaten streak to four fights against former UFC champion Francis Ngannou on March 8.

Tyson admitted that ‘AJ’ might be the biggest puncher in the heavyweight division but explained why his power could be useless against Fury. “I love Joshua, but I think Tyson’s too elusive, he’s not going to hit him. We’re keeping it honest right? I like Joshua a lot and Joshua maybe punches harder than [Deontay] Wilder, but he doesn’t punch faster than Wilder.

Tyson admitted that ‘AJ’ might be the biggest puncher in the heavyweight division but explained why his power could be useless against Fury. “I love Joshua, but I think Tyson’s too elusive, he’s not going to hit him. We’re keeping it honest right? I like Joshua a lot and Joshua maybe punches harder than [Deontay] Wilder, but he doesn’t punch faster than Wilder.

Tyson’s prediction came at a time when Fury and Joshua signed contracts for an undisputed fight, but an arbitration case meant Fury had to fight Wilder for the third time and Joshua went on to lose his world titles to Usyk. Joshua’s promoter Hearn is praying that Fury can get past Usyk next month to be one step closer to the undisputed domestic clash.

“The winner of this fight gets the winner of Fury vs Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight world championship. For Ngannou, he could become an undisputed champion in just his third fight,” Hearn told TNT Sports. “For us and AJ, we have dreamed about that for so many years. I said to him before the face-off, ‘Two wins and you are undisputed champion’.

“I believe he is going to do it, I really do. I believe he is going to beat Tyson Fury and I believe he is going to beat Tyson Fury. I love Oleksandr Usyk, but I will just say Tyson Fury you have to win this fight. Once he beats Ngannou, we have to make this fight happen. It’s so exciting for boxing we have a path and plan for brilliant fights.”

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Mike Tyson reveals what happened during his one and only fight in prison

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Boxing legend Mike Tyson has revealed what happened during the one occasion he fought someone while in prison.

Tyson, who became the youngest heavyweight champion of the world at the age of just 20, was sentenced to six years in prison and four years on probation for rape in 1992, although served just three years.

Reflecting on his time in prison while speaking on the The Pivot podcast, Tyson said: “I’m just very grateful – I’m a cool guy, I’m a good person, I treated everybody nice.

“I had the best three years of my life in prison.”

After his release, Tyson engaged in several comeback fights where he would go on to regain the WBA and WBC titles in 1996.

Tyson, also known as ‘Iron Mike’, would then retire in 2005 and has since swapped the boxing ring for the cannabis industry, as well as podcasting.

A career change which has led to him opening up on his time behind bars, as he recalls the only incident where he fought someone while incarcerated.

“I treated anybody the way I wanted them to treat me. And that’s just how it was. They weren’t scared of me. It all came down to respect,” he said on Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson

“Just one time [I had to punch someone]. Somebody said something and I just went over there and hit him.

“We were locked down for a long time and it was just something that was irritable and I went over there and hit him. We were locked down and couldn’t go to the gym

Mike Tyson in handcuffs

“Somebody got stabbed or something and we were locked down. I was just upset and miserable.”

Tyson recently returned to the ring back in 2020, after taking on Roy Jones Jr. in an eight round exhibition fight which controversially ended in a draw.

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