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Mike Tyson fears Floyd Mayweather will 'KILL' Logan Paul in Miami exhibition bout as Iron Mike insists boxing icon will 'have so much fun winning this money' against YouTube novice
04/06/21 22:00
Mayweather, 44, returns to the ring for the first time since New Year's Eve 2018 to face internet star Paul, 26, in a controversial eight-round contest in Miami this weekend. Paul has fought once professionally - losing to fellow YouTube star KSI - but remains confident of landing an upset given his 30-pound size advantage. However, Iron Mike has expressed concern for the American, insisting that Mayweather will 'have so much fun winning this money' when the pair meet in Miami....read
Fighting his corner: Legendary boxing promoter Frank Warren on being shot, fisticuffs with Mike Tyson, 'intelligent' Fury and drinking with Frank Sinatra
04/06/21 21:31EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Warren is still picking big fights, 41 years after his first licensed show and 19 since he missed his deadline for retirement.Mike Tyson tips Logan Paul to 'get beat up pretty bad' by Floyd Mayweather when YouTuber-turned-boxer steps back into the ring in June - but heavyweight legend plays down hopes he will fight the controversial brothers, insisting: 'I like those guys'
10/05/21 08:20Mayweather and Paul will face off in Miami in their grudge match and Tyson, who has long since insisted that the two brothers are good for the sport, can see no way for the underdog to win.Mike Tyson once tried to 'kill' Lennox Lewis in sparring, brawled with him at a press conference and said he wanted to 'EAT' his rival's children before their brutal 2002 clash... now in their 50s, the heavyweight legends could collide once again
09/05/21 21:24Almost 20 years after Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis settled their differences in the ring, there is now talk of them jumping back in to do it all again with the former claiming it could happen in September.Canelo Alvarez reveals he'd choose Mike Tyson if he could have the punching power of any fighter and names his dream opponents from any era... but can you guess the ex-Man United star who is one of the three footballers he admires most?
06/05/21 09:59As part of the build-up to Canelo's blockbuster fight with Saunders, the multi-weight champion was asked 10 quickfire questions by DAZN, including whose power he'd love to have.Lennox Lewis reveals talks with Mike Tyson over heavyweight rematch are underway and could be confirmed 'SOON' - 19 years on after initial clash which he won via an eighth-round KO
03/05/21 06:55Lennox Lewis (left) is in discussions with Mike Tyson (right) over the pair going toe-to-toe again in the ring - 19 years after their first heavyweight showdown.Andy Ruiz Jr has shed over two stone after swapping pizzas for punchbags and teaming up with Canelo's trainer... now he feels like Mike Tyson and is dreaming of being world champion again ahead of his return tonight
01/05/21 08:45Ruiz Jr has taken on the most remarkable of transformations and can lay the first step on the path back to becoming heavyweight champion when he fights Chris Arreola this weekend.Mike Tyson completely writes off Billy Joe Saunders' chances against Canelo Alvarez as boxing legend insists 'he's knocked out right now, he's knocked out already'
01/05/21 08:14The two middleweight champions enter the ring on May 8, with Alvarez being fancied to put an end the Brit's unbeaten professional record.Mike Tyson claims he will fight Lennox Lewis, 55, in an epic rematch against his old foe in September as the 54-year-old heavyweight steps up plans for lucrative exhibition bouts after returning to the ring last year
28/04/21 14:16Tyson made his highly-anticipated return to the ring against Roy Jones Jr last year and has since declared his interest in setting up further lucrative exhibition bouts - including against Evander Holyfield.Jamie Foxx looks absolutely ripped as he reveals muscular transformation ahead of playing Mike Tyson
20/04/21 16:17The Academy Award winner showed ex Katie Holmes what she was missing as he stripped off his shirt to show off his six-pack abs while spending time with his dogs King and Kong.Evander Holyfield is preparing to make a sensational boxing comeback at the age of FIFTY-EIGHT... so, what happened in the heavyweight great's last fight a decade ago?
18/04/21 11:13Here, Sportsmail revisits Evander Holyfield's last fight against Brian Nielsen 10 years ago in May 2011, as the 'Real Deal' prepares to make his grand comeback at the age of 58.Arnold Schwarzenegger invites Mike Tyson over to his LA mansion for chess match and golfing
14/04/21 15:44The Austrian-born 73-year-old and the Brooklyn-born 54-year-old looked thick as thieves as they bonded with guy palsTyson Fury vows to 'roast' Francis Ngannou after Anthony Joshua fight with the UFC champion taunting the Gyspsy King over his wounds from Otto Wallin fight as the heavyweights tease an MMA-boxing crossover
14/04/21 08:56Ngannou's primary ambition was to become a professional boxer, and he told Mike Tyson's Hotboxin' podcast that he still has a desire to compete in the ring and called out the Gypsy King.Boxing legend Evander Holyfield 'to make return to the ring in June with eight-round exhibition against Kevin McBride'... with Mike Tyson still hoping to face his old rival this year
12/04/21 07:46The 'Real Deal' last fought in May 2011 but was inspired by fellow legend Mike Tyson to get back in the gym this year and has been stepping up his preparations for a return to the ring.Heavyweight legend Mike Tyson reveals his grand plan to face old rivals Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield this year, followed by an exhibition with Tyson Fury before quitting boxing for GOOD
08/04/21 12:45Mike Tyson has outlined his grand plan to fight three legends of the sport before walking away to enjoy his life. The legendary American heavyweight made his comeback last year.From street fighter to our nation's greatest boxer: How Jeff Fenech's troubled childhood has spurred him on to coach the next Australian champion (who happens to be dating his daughter)
07/04/21 06:30Australia's greatest ever boxer Jeff Fenech owes his career in large part to a policeman who took him off the streets and gave him direction - and he's now doing the same to his mentor's nephew.'Come on guys, this s*** is getting silly': Dana White insists he has NO interest in pitting a UFC fighter against Oscar De La Hoya, 48, for his comeback bout in July after organisers targeted 'a big name' from the sport
29/03/21 08:09The Golden Boy, 48, will see his fight aired on social media platform Triller on July 3 - with CEO Ryan Kavanaugh admitting that organisers would like him to take on a 'big name' from UFC.Mike Tyson warns Anthony Joshua he's 'not going to f***ing touch' Tyson Fury unless he learns to punch FASTER than Deontay Wilder when the British heavyweight rivals clash this year
24/03/21 11:02Tyson believes the speed of the Gypsy King means he will outwit Joshua and avoid his powerful punches, in a similar tactic that saw him win against Deontay Wilder in early 2020.Tyson v Holyfield III is 'ON'! Iron Mike, 54, insists a trilogy bout against his 58-year-old rival WILL take place on May 29 in Miami... and he dismisses talk he rejected an £18m deal
24/03/21 08:41Speaking in an Instagram Live on Tuesday, 54-year-old Tyson said that the 'fight is on' after their legendary 1996 and 1997 encounters, one of which involved Tyson infamously biting Holyfield's ear.Jamie Foxx will play Mike Tyson in limited series which will span boxer's whole life... as Antoine Fuqua signs on to direct and Martin Scorsese to executive produce
22/03/21 18:59Tyson, 54, will also be hands on with the project making sure that his story is told told in an 'inspiring' and 'entertaining' way.Mike Tyson's ex-coach Teddy Atlas claims Anthony Joshua will have 'another BLACKOUT' against Tyson Fury as he backs the Gypsy King to win their £200m showdown because 'he has a better chin and is more versatile'
22/03/21 09:17The unified champion is set to fight British rival Fury later this summer after the pair finally signed off on the first of their two heavyweight blockbusters last week.From Mike Tyson's infamous rematch with Holyfield to Mayweather and Pacquiao's £435m Fight of the Century and Canelo and Golovkin's first dust up... as Joshua and Fury finally agree to meet, we look back at the most anticipated fights in recent memory
21/03/21 22:00As two giants of the sport prepare to meet, Sportsmail takes a look back through the history books to pick out some of the biggest and most anticipated fights of the past 30 years.Mike Tyson reveals he will return to the ring AGAIN, six months on from comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr as Iron Mike targets May 29 event at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami
18/03/21 15:58Tyson made his return to the sport last November (left) in an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr, and the boxing great told Canelo Alvarez on his podcast (right) that he plans to return in May.Boxing legend Mike Tyson hails 'one of the best warriors in the sport' in emotional tribute to Marvin Hagler following his sudden death at the age of 66
15/03/21 10:10Iron Mike paid tribute to the late Marvelous Marvin Hagler who passed away on Saturday, describing the boxing icon and former undisputed middleweight champion as 'one of the best warriors in the sport'.'If I wanna fight I'm gonna f****** fight!': Mike Tyson reveals he phoned Dana White to blast him for questioning exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr... and heavyweight legend says he was paid $100m for contest
11/03/21 12:08It's not wise to anger someone once known as the 'Baddest Man on the Planet' but Dana White (right) did just that when he questioned Mike Tyson (left) for fighting Roy Jones Jr.Evander Holyfield urges Mike Tyson to make 'no more excuses' in trying to avoid trilogy heavyweight bout as he tells rival 'this is the fight that must happen for both our legacies'
09/03/21 09:22Despite both being in their 50s, there has been hope that the pair would step in the ring against each other again after Tyson came out of retirement to face Roy Jones Jr in November.Lennox Lewis reveals he WOULD consider a mouth-watering potential rematch with Mike Tyson 19 years after their first fight but only if 'the public wanted it'
28/02/21 12:32The 55-year-old British boxing legend stopped Iron Mike in their heavyweight title clash in June 2002. Lewis who retired after one more fight, would be interested in a rematch.Roy Jones Jr ready to continue his boxing comeback at the age of 52 as he eyes another exhibition bout after success of Mike Tyson showdown... and this time he wants to face MMA legends Fedor Emelianenko or Anderson Silva
26/02/21 09:23The 52-year-old fought eight rounds with Tyson in November with the bout ending in a draw. Jones Jr does not expect a re-match with Tyson with the 54-year-old set to take on Evander Holyfield.Evander Holyfield steps up preparations for a boxing return as American trains with former heavyweight king Wladimir Klitschko amid speculation of a mega-money bout with Mike Tyson
20/02/21 14:35The 58-year-old has teased a return to the ring for the first time since retiring 10 years ago, revealing last month that he was in talks with Iron Mike over a rematch in Dubai this year.Conor McGregor must rediscover ferocious edge and make opponents feel 'he is out of his mind like Mike Tyson' to create an aura again, claims Daniel Cormier
11/02/21 09:49The Irishman was unusually friendly towards Dustin Poirier in the lead-up to his TKO defeat at UFC 257, compared with the animosity he brought to proceedings early in his career.Evander Holyfield reveals deal for long-awaited trilogy fight with old rival Mike Tyson is 'close' and claims the showdown 'the world wants to see' will be worth up to $100MILLION
10/02/21 10:16Holyfield said last month that he had been in talks with Tyson over a rematch in Dubai. It would bring the two iconic fighters back into the ring 24 years after Tyson took a chunk out of Holyfield's ear.Mike Tyson's '£200m trilogy fight with Evander Holyfield is signed, sealed and delivered', reveals Iron Mike's close friend Zab Judah as he claims the pair will reignite their iconic rivalry in Dubai
07/02/21 16:55A trilogy fight between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield is 'signed, sealed and delivered', according to the former's close friend Zab Judah. The pair faced each other twice in the 1990s.Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield are 'in talks over a £200m trilogy fight in Dubai' with boxing legends set to reignite famous rivalry 24 years after their last clash
03/02/21 12:25Tyson, 54, made his long awaited return to the ring in November, drawing with former four-weight world champion Roy Jones Jr, 52, in an exhibition clash watched by millions.Mike Tyson warns 'masterful puncher' Anthony Joshua that 'telegraphing' his shots against Tyson Fury 'would be a 'recipe for disaster' as he lauds the exciting heavyweight division ahead of £200m showdown between Brits
01/02/21 09:05As the anticipation continues to build for one of the biggest fights in British boxing history, Tyson was asked for his thoughts on how the bout could play out once the two men finally meet.Mike Tyson reveals how giving up cocaine and alcohol 'changed his whole life' as he admits he'd be willing to DIE in the ring to reach 'God status' after coming out of retirement to continue his career at the age of 54
21/01/21 11:51Boxing icon Mike Tyson returned to the boxing ring for the first time in 15 years last November when he battled it out with fellow golden oldie Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles.Egg experiment reveals what happens to your brain when you hit your head - and may explain why 'rotating' uppercut punches knock boxers out
19/01/21 16:00In the study, researchers from Villanova University in Pennsylvania looked at whether it was possible to break or deform an egg yolk, without breaking the eggshell.Mike Tyson should DODGE Evander Holyfield and 'let sleeping dogs lie', insists George Foreman... as iconic heavyweights plot trilogy fight
16/01/21 00:53George Foreman has advised Mike Tyson to scrap his plans for a trilogy fight with Evander Holyfield, with the two icons weighing-up a bout 24-years after their last.Boxing legend Evander Holyfield, 58, reveals he's 'talking' with Mike Tyson over reigniting their rivalry for a '£150m trilogy fight' 24 YEARS after they last fought
10/01/21 17:41Mike Tyson may finally have a shot at redemption against Evander Holyfield, 24 years after their last clash, with the pair in talks over a trilogy fight despite their combined age of 112.Ryan Garcia tells 5ft 5in Gervonta Davis he'll 'need a ladder to hit him' and delights in Floyd Mayweather's protege verbally accepting fight over FaceTime on Mike Tyson's podcast
08/01/21 11:11Ryan Garcia walked the walk in his stoppage of Britain's Luke Campbell and has talked the talk on Mike Tyson's podcast. The rising star, who is already a social media sensation, stole the show.Mike Tyson insists he will 'absolutely' fight again in 2021 after comeback bout with Roy Jones Jr and pledges to be 'even better this time'
02/01/21 07:56Boxing legend Tyson, 54, made his shock return against Jones Jr in the November showdown in LA, and appeared to dominate the contest which was ultimately recorded as a draw.'Floyd's gonna beat his f***ing a**... it's gonna be good': Boxing legend Mike Tyson slams Youtuber Logan Paul and insists Mayweather will dominate exhibition showdown
30/12/20 10:08The Youtuber, 25, has secured a deal to fight the undefeated 43-year-old Mayweather, who is in some circles regarded as the finest boxer to have ever stepped into the ring.Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr both return clean drug tests following their eight-round exhibition bout that ended in a controversial draw
24/12/20 07:05The bout took place at the Staples Center with the California State Athletic Commission sanctioning the matchup while both had to pass pre-fight drug tests with the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency.Trump-supporting rapper Lil Wayne fumes as he's 'not involved nor invited' to upcoming Grammys
21/12/20 23:43The 36-year-old entertainer, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr., noted his feted Grammys past in his public statement.Mike Tyson goes head-to-head with Game Of Thrones' Hafthor Bjornsson in explosive trailer for action-packed Desert Strike
19/12/20 11:35The first trailer for the action-packed new film Desert Strike was released on Friday.Lil Wayne is sued by former manager for more than $20M over past earnings
11/12/20 06:55Sweeney said in court docs that the 36-year-old entertainer, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. hired him 15 years ago amid the restructuring of his deal for his Young Money label.Hang up the gloves for good and retire to his 407-acre marijuana ranch, face Tyson Fury in an exhibition, rematch Lennox Lewis or have another crack at Evander Holyfield? - Mike Tyson's options after comeback at 54
09/12/20 17:19Mike Tyson has the boxing bug again at the age of 54 and there are a number of different options emerging in front of him. Retirement is an options but at this stage, it seems 'Iron Mike' is ready for another fight.Evander Holyfield reveals his long-awaited trilogy bout with old foe Mike Tyson 'looks like it's going to happen' as he insists they are doing it 'for the people' despite concerns over pair getting back in the ring in their fifties
09/12/20 09:39It's been over 23 years since they last fought each other, and both have since retired professionally, but Evander Holyfield believes he will step into the ring against Mike Tyson again very soon.'What do I say to Fury? He's got a lot of potential': Anthony Joshua will put his heavyweight titles on the line against Kubrat Pulev but still eyes a unification bout with Tyson Fury
06/12/20 00:42Towards the end of the long wait, Anthony Joshua found himself drawn to his ancestor in the heavyweight family, Mike Tyson. It was predominantly to watch him fight Roy Jones Jr.George Foreman claims Mike Tyson is capable of beating ANY of the world's top heavyweights - including Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua - at the age of 54 after impressive performance in comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr
04/12/20 09:17Mike Tyson had boxing fans purring when he fought Roy Jones Jr last month - so much so that one former champion believes the heavyweight legend could go toe-to-toe against the current best.REVEALED: 1.2MILLION people splashed out on Mike Tyson's comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr... that's 50% more than bought Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder to make it boxing's biggest pay-per-view event of the year
03/12/20 14:26Mike Tyson's highly-anticipated comeback against Roy Jones Jr was purchased by Triller and they will be delighted by the return on their £37million investment.Jake Paul claims he was 'selected by the gods to be the new Floyd Mayweather' and has made boxing 'a new sport' after he knocked out ex-NBA player Nate Robinson
03/12/20 11:27Paul, 23, knocked Robinson out in the second round of their boxing match in Los Angeles on November 28, a result that he says has propelled his image to a new height.Buster Douglas, who pulled off the biggest shock in boxing history when he knocked out Mike Tyson 30 years ago, admits he 'would welcome the opportunity' of a rematch against his old rival at the age of SIXTY
03/12/20 09:01Buster Douglas was a staggering 42-1 underdog against Mike Tyson back in 1990 and stunned the world by knocking out the previously undefeated KO artist. He wants to go again at the age of 60.UFC president Dana White insists he would NOT help promote an 'old guy fight' between Anderson Silva and Roy Jones Jr, with the two veterans willing to go toe-to-toe inside the boxing ring
02/12/20 10:31The two men have previously expressed their desire to fight each other, which now looks to be on the cards following the success of Jones Jr's return to the ring on Saturday.Mike Tyson 'was nearly involved in second fight after exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr when fan tried to swing for him while he signed autographs outside the Staples Center in LA'
02/12/20 10:22Mike Tyson was almost involved in a second fight after his bout with Roy Jones Jr on Saturday night when a fan tried to attack him outside the Staples Center in Los Angeles, it has been reported.'I'm going in there to f*** Conor McGregor up': YouTube star Jake Paul calls out the UFC fighter and reveals his team are in talks with Irishman's manager over big money boxing match... as he vows to 'dedicate his life' to pulling off shock win
01/12/20 14:20YouTube star Jake Paul has boldly taken the first moves to call out UFC icon Conor McGregor, insisting he wants to box the Irishman and vows to 'f*** him up' in front of millions.'Fat Mike... Cokehead Mike... I ain't going to be that guy no more': Mike Tyson vows he will stay out of trouble with plans to fight 'every two months', even at the age of 54, after impressing against Roy Jones Jr
01/12/20 09:23The veteran heavyweight showed glimpses of his quality in the eight-round exhibition bout on Saturday night and despite the judges awarding a draw, he won the fight in the eyes of many.Lil Wayne says live outing at Mike Tyson fight in LA was thwarted by an 'unrelated 3rd party'
01/12/20 01:37Sources told the outlet that the Grammy Award-winning rap star - who owns a stake in Triller - traveled from Louisiana to Los Angeles to be at the Staples Center Saturday.Mike Tyson can become the oldest heavyweight champion EVER at 54 claims George Foreman, who managed the feat himself aged 45!
30/11/20 18:37George Foreman became the most senior heavyweight championship title holder of all time in 1994 when at 45 he knocked out 26-year-old Michael Moorer in the 10th round.A hurting Roy Jones Jr insists Mike Tyson 'is capable of fighting anybody' after the legendary 54-year-old impressed in their comeback exhibition
30/11/20 11:47Roy Jones Jr admitted that Mike Tyson's power is still incredibly potent and the 51-year-old's body is hurting after his eight-round draw against 'Iron Mike' on Saturday night.Snoop Dogg steals the show with commentary during Mike Tyson versus Roy Jones Jr boxing exhibition
30/11/20 02:08The 49-year-old rapper scored a knockout with his commentary Saturday during the highly-anticipated Mike Tyson versus Roy Jones Jr exhibition boxing match in Los Angeles.Evander Holyfield could be next for Mike Tyson after boxing legend confirms he plans to continue fighting after entertaining draw with Roy Jones Jr on his return to the ring at 54
29/11/20 22:58In The Old Curiosity Shop which was the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday night Mike Tyson did enough to keep the pot boiling for an extension of boxing's new veterans' tour.Mike Tyson, 54, reveals he smoked marijuana before his draw last night with Roy Jones Jr. in his first fight in 15 years and says 'I just have to'
29/11/20 22:30Boxer Mike Tyson revealed that he smoked marijuana before his fight against Roy Jones Jr. on Saturday in Los Angeles, California, and admitted he 'he can't stop smoking' to reportersNow Lennox Lewis hints at making a return to boxing! 55-year-old insists there is 'unfinished business' with Riddick Bowe after watching Mike Tyson battle it out against Roy Jones Jr in exhibition bout
29/11/20 12:17After Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr returned to the ring for a special exhibition bout on Saturday night in Los Angeles, it has tempted another legendary boxer to now dust off his gloves.Mike Tyson's impressive display fuels appetite for more exhibition bouts, Roy Jones Jr makes tribute to Kobe Bryant while Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches with commentary bow... five things we learned from the legends' clash in Los Angeles
29/11/20 11:10It may have been 15 years since his most recent bout, but Mike Tyson showed glimpses of his destructive prime as the sporting icon made his boxing return in a lively exhibition with Roy Jones Jr.YouTube star Jake Paul calls out Conor McGregor after producing a DEVASTATING knockout against former NBA player Nate Robinson on the Tyson-Jones Jr undercard in Los Angeles
29/11/20 10:05The 23-year-old recorded victory with a brutal right hook in the second round - and then bullishly issued a challenge to UFC superstar McGregor. He insisted he takes his boxing career 'seriously'.'He looked f***ing awesome tonight, I was blown away': UFC chief Dana White hails Mike Tyson's return to the boxing ring and says he hopes 54-year-old and opponent Roy Jones Jr made 'a zillion dollars' from their draw
29/11/20 08:47'Iron Mike' made his eagerly-anticipated return to the boxing ring after 15 years against fellow great Roy Jones Jr, with the showdown going the full eight-round distance on Saturday night.Bizarre brawl over a minor prang sees two grey-haired men brawling in the street while onlookers mock them for 'thinking they're Mike Tyson'
29/11/20 07:04The fight started as a verbal altercation on a street in the Perth suburb of Yokine before escalating into a full-blown brawl between two older men in front of stunned witnesses.'Can't believe they robbed Mike Tyson': Boxing fans fume at judges' scorecards after Iron Mike's return against Roy Jones Jr is called a draw as former heavyweight king impresses in eight-round exhibition
29/11/20 06:56'Iron Mike' rolled back the years with an impressive display against Jones Jr, demonstrating the ferocious explosiveness that left the heavyweight ranks petrified when he was in his prime.'I would absolutely do this again!': Mike Tyson reveals plans to CONTINUE fighting at the age of 54 following his boxing return against Roy Jones Jr that ended in a DRAW
29/11/20 06:23'Iron Mike' stepped in the ring for the first time in 15 years to take on fellow boxing great Jones Jr in an eight-round exhibition. The duo went the distance as the fight was scored a draw by the judges.Jake Paul dominates Nate Robinson with vicious KO in second round of undercard match at Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr... after calling COVID-19 a 'hoax'
29/11/20 06:22Although Robinson started hot, Paul remained in control, landing eight punches throughout the match, knocking his opponent down once in the first round and twice in the second.Lil Wayne announces that he will NOT perform at the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. fight 'due to unforeseeable circumstances'... as sources allege the rapper 'never got on the plane' to the event
29/11/20 01:21Lil Wayne was set to perform during Saturday night's highly anticipated Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. fight held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr show flashes of their old brilliance on their boxing comebacks as they battle out to a draw after going the full eight rounds in a competitive exhibition bout in Los Angeles
29/11/20 01:04Mi ke Tyson and Roy Jones Jr battled out an entertaining draw in their comeback fight before the former undisputed heavyweight champion 'Iron Mike' said he would 'absolutely fight again'.Mike Tyson turned Trevor Berbick's legs into jelly, battered the great Larry Holmes and blew away Michael Spinks in one round... as he prepares to make his comeback against Roy Jones Jr, here are the brutal best night-enders of his career
28/11/20 19:03When Tyson makes his anticipated comeback against fellow great Jones Jr this weekend, both men will not be allowed to go for a knockout as part of the rules for their eight-round exhibition.Boxing greats Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr collide in a blockbuster exhibition fight this weekend... here is your essential guide to the eight-round clash, including how to watch it and all the undercard bouts
28/11/20 15:05The comeback every fighting fan has been waiting for is finally among us. Mike Tyson will return to the ring this weekend against fellow boxing legend Roy Jones Jr in an eight-round exhibition fight.'Without either of those fighters, I wouldn't be who I am': David Haye pays homage to legendary stars Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. for shaping his career ahead of their exhibition bout
28/11/20 10:54David Haye has paid homage to Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr, insisting that he would not have been the boxer he was were it not for their influence. The two men are set to fight on Sunday.Mike Tyson returns to the ring against Roy Jones Jr TONIGHT... but can he still do it at the age of 54? Floyd Mayweather, Lennox Lewis, Evander Holyfield and boxing's big names make their predictions
28/11/20 09:15Mike Tyson may have retired from the ring more than 15 years ago but the jury is still out about whether Roy Jones Jr will emerge victorious at the Staples Center in California on Saturday.The extraordinary life of Roy Jones Jr: He is playing second fiddle in the Mike Tyson show but the American's amazing story includes a Dad so strict he almost killed himself, meetings with Vladimir Putin, a rap career and living with 200 roosters
28/11/20 08:44Jones Jr described their exhibition bout as 'bucket-list material' but despite being widely recognised as one of the finest boxers of all time, his role is nothing more than a dancing partner in the Tyson show.Mike Tyson hints at fireworks in the ring as he and fellow boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. weigh-in for exhibition bout: 'If I'm going to run I'm going to run right at him'
28/11/20 05:44Mike Tyson eluded to some fireworks in the ring when he and fellow boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. weighed-in for their exhibition bout: 'If I'm going to run I'm going to run right at him.'Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr face-off for the final time before their dream fight as the once known 'Baddest Man on the Planet' comes in ten pounds heavier than his opponent for their exhibition bout
28/11/20 00:34Tyson and Jones Jr will square off at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday evening. The pair had their weigh-in ahead of Iron Mike's first fight in more than 15 years.A fight night that spans the ages! Daniel Dubois v Joe Joyce and Mike Tyson v Roy Jones Jr on Saturday are two very different duels but will both be utterly compelling
27/11/20 22:32JEFF POWELL: In London Daniel Dubois collides with Joe Joyce in the cloisters of Westminster's Church House. In Los Angeles, Mike Tyson will be making his astonishing comeback after 15 years.
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- The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
- Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
- Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
- Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
- Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
- Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
- Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
- The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
- Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
- Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
- Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
- Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
- 'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
- Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
- Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
- Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
- Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
- Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
- Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
- Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games Makes more history
- Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
- Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
- Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
- Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
- Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
- Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
- Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
- Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
- New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
- Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
- Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
- Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
- MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
- Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
- Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
- Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
- Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
- BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
- Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
- Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
- Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
- Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
- Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
- EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
- Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
- The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
- Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
- Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
- Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
- Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
- 'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
- French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
- Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
- Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
- Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
- Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
- Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
- West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
- Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
- Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
- Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
- Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
- Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
- Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
- Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
- EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
- She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
- Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
- 'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
- Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
- Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
- Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
- Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
- Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
- BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
- Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
- Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
- Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
- Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
- Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
- Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
- Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
- Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
- The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
- Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
- Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
- Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
- Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
- England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
- What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
- Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
- Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
- Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
- Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match