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HOT OR NOT: Mike Tyson benefits from a terrible boxing concept ahead of bout with Roy Jones Jr and what more does Marcus Rashford need to do to meet the BBC's criteria for Sports Personality of the Year shortlist?
27/11/20 22:31
It's hot or Not time again as Sportsmail's Riath Al-Samarrai reveals what's been making him feel warm and what's been leaving him cold this week. Mike Tyson is set to profit massively from his exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr on Saturday, though boxing fans shouldn't have great expectations over what they're buying....read
LIFE INSIDE ROY JONES JR's CAMP: Chris Eubank Jr reveals all as he helps his legendary trainer prepare for fight against Mike Tyson... including Black Friday shopping and Thanksgiving dinner with Chris Brown's mum!
27/11/20 22:00CHRIS EUBANK JR: I haven't seen Mike Tyson and if he is in this hotel, I'd be very surprised. Putting fighters in the same hotel is just a bad idea and they definitely wouldn't do it for this.
Conor McGregor v Jake Paul is 'bound to happen', says the YouTube star - as he warns The Notorious he will end up being 'embarrassed again' if he fights Manny Pacquiao
27/11/20 13:20Paul, a 23-year-old sensation boasting over 20 million subscribers on YouTube, is set to face NBA star Nate Robinson this weekend on the undercard of Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr.
'Tastes so much better than Evander!': Mike Tyson eats Roy Jones Jr.'s 'EAR' as he tucks into a cake of his opponent for 'Thanksgiving at the Tysons' in a video harking back to his shocking disqualification against Holyfield
27/11/20 10:38The 54-year-old is making his highly-anticipated boxing comeback after 15 years out of the ring against fellow great Jones Jr in an eight-round exhibition fight in Los Angeles on Sunday.
JEFF POWELL: In his hell-raiser days, Mike Tyson did not expect to make it to 40 and foresaw himself being shot, knifed, executed or found drunk in a gutter... but now The Baddest Man On The Planet returns to the ring a very different animal
26/11/20 22:28JEFF POWELL: More than once on our travels with the Baddest Man On The Planet, he told us he did not expect to live to see his 40th birthday. On Saturday night, aged 54, Tyson returns to the ring.
'The Mike Tyson you know from the past, I think he's back': Legendary boxer's training partner says he is back to his best ahead of fight with Roy Jones Jr... and reveals he has been knocking out TEETH in sparring
26/11/20 15:01The 54-year-old is making his hugely anticipated boxing comeback after 15 years out of the ring against fellow great Jones Jr in an eight-round exhibition fight in Los Angeles this weekend.
Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr WILL be permitted to knock each other out as American broadcaster claims a KO is 'absolutely allowed' in exhibition fight that will be 'like two trucks crashing'
26/11/20 14:16The pair's highly-anticipated fight is due to take place over eight rounds on Saturday night in California and it had previously been reported that knockouts would not be allowed.
Shorter two-minute rounds, no winner declared and judges won't even be present... the BIZARRE rules Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr must adhere to when they roll back the years in exhibition fight on Saturday, but are knockouts allowed?
26/11/20 13:49Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr are going head to head in an exhibition fight in Los Angeles - but an exhibition is all we will have. There is concern for the health of both men, who are in their 50s.
Mike Tyson, 54, will 'get $10million in his return to the ring while opponent, 51-year-old Roy Jones Jr., will earn $1million' for an exhibition being described as a 'hard sparring session'
25/11/20 21:44Mike Tyson will earn $10 million for his return to the ring on Saturday in Los Angeles while his opponent, Roy Jones Jr., will receive a $3 million purse for the boxing exhibition.
UFC star Israel Adesanya set to swap MMA for boxing to become a ringside analyst for Mike Tyson's much-anticipated comeback bout with Roy Jones Jr this weekend
24/11/20 16:52Tyson, 54, and Jones, 51, will meet in an eight-round exhibition bout in Los Angeles this Saturday night and UFC champion Adesanya will be offering his opinions on pay-per-view television.
'It is temporary insanity': George Foreman issues stark warning to Mike Tyson ahead of his comeback fight against Roy Jones by claiming boxing legend is putting himself in danger by returning to the ring
24/11/20 10:29Tyson will make his long-awaited return to the ring at the weekend when he takes on Roy Jones Jr in Los Angeles. The 54-year-old hasn't fought competitively since he lost to Kevin McBride in 2005.
Joe Joyce reveals he told Daniel Dubois to follow the 'Mike Tyson route and turn pro' ahead of Saturday's Battle of Britain heavyweight fight... which is on same day that the Baddest Man on the Planet returns!
24/11/20 09:56Joyce and Dubois have rubbed shoulders for several years, ever since a teenage Dubois joined his rival on the Great Britain setup, and Joyce gave the youngster some career advice four years ago.
Mike Tyson, 54, rips off his shirt during interview to reveal 100 lb weight loss in preparation for exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr.
24/11/20 04:57Mike Tyson, 54, ripped off his shirt during interview to reveal his 100 lb weight loss in preparation for his exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr.
'There's no knockouts?!': UFC chief Dana White's bemused reaction after finding out Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr are NOT allowed to KO each other in exhibition fight this weekend
23/11/20 17:25The legendary pair - who have a combined age of 105 - are both coming out of retirement to slug it out in a eight-round contest for charity on November 28 and White was asked for who he had down to win.
The Baddest Vegan on the Planet! 'Iron' Mike Tyson, 54, says he dropped 100lbs for his upcoming return to the ring by cutting out meat and using a treadmill for up to two hours a day
23/11/20 15:36Mike Tyson, 'The Baddest Man on the Planet,' says he went vegan to drop 100 pounds for his upcoming return to the ring against Roy Jones Jr. in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
Mike Tyson admits interest in facing 'brilliant' heavyweights Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury in blockbuster exhibition bouts for charity as he insists the proceeds could 'help so many people'
22/11/20 13:11The 54-year-old (left) will make his long-awaited, albeit controversial, return to the ring against Roy Jones Jr, but his sights are set to raising money for charity in the future through exhibitions.
Dwyane Wade praises Mike Tyson for being 'so knowledgeable'... after boxing champ confronts rapper Boosie Badazz about transphobic rant
22/11/20 07:22Dwyane Wade praised Mike Tyson for being 'so knowledgeable,' after the boxing champ called out Boosie Badazz for his transphobic remarks regarding Wade's daughter Zaya, 13.
Punch drunk: Mike Tyson tops the bill against Roy Jones Jr, but with a combined age of 105 should boxing let two greats generate millions for taking yet more punches to the head?
21/11/20 22:30SPECIAL REPORT BY DANIEL MATTHEWS: Iron Mike, once the baddest man on the planet, has rusted with age but remains one of sport's most bewitching characters.
Frank Warren reveals Mike Tyson does NOT figure in his all-time top 10 heavyweight boxers because he was 'sodding around, drugging it and boozing' before his prison spell meant he 'just didn't last the course'
20/11/20 12:55'Iron Mike' was found guilty of raping 18-year-old Desiree Washington, a Miss Black America contestant, in a hotel room by an Indianapolis jury nearly thirty years ago.
'I wanted to kill him': Mike Tyson reveals he bit Evander Holyfield's ear during their infamous bout in 1997 after being left furious by his opponent 'headbutting' him... as he insists he WOULD do it again
18/11/20 16:31After Holyfield dominated the early rounds he was then heard screaming in pain after Tyson had bitten off a chunk of his ear. Tyson was given a two-point penalty deduction and was later disqualified.
Mike Tyson displays his incredible body transformation as 54-year-old shares photoshoot images on Instagram ahead of his return to ring against Roy Jones Jr
17/11/20 09:05Mike Tyson shared the shirtless images on social media just 11 days before the fight that is due to take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.He has clearly been working incredibly hard.
'Bring it on, big boy!' Piers Morgan playfully spars with Lennox Lewis as the boxer claims people urged him to 'knock the GMB host out'
16/11/20 10:19He is a three-time world heavyweight champion. But that didn't stop Piers Morgan, 55, from playfully sparring with Lennox Lewis, 55, on Monday morning's Good Morning Britain
'They should NOT be doing it': Frank Warren slams 'sad' comeback fight between Mike Tyson, 54, and Roy Jones Jr, 51, as promoter claims 'they're obviously doing it for money'
13/11/20 13:43Frank Warren has revealed his disgust at Mike Tyson's middle-aged matchup with Roy Jone Jr, revealing he has 'no interest' in the November 28 bout.
Mike Tyson urges Deontay Wilder to 'get his head out of his butt' and stop making excuses for Tyson Fury defeat while boxing legend believes Anthony Joshua 'could learn some more'
11/11/20 16:48Deontay Wilder has been told to 'get his head out of his butt' and 'just keep on fighting' rather than look for continued excuses for his defeat by Tyson Fury. He also had words for Anthony Joshua too.
Mike Tyson reveals his plans to 'fight all around the world' against the best opponent from each country as he closes in on sensational comeback against Roy Jones Jr at the age of 54... as he insists bout is NOT an exhibition
11/11/20 11:30Tyson insists his eight-round bout with the 51-year-old is more than that, claiming that with a WBC tribute belt on the line there is much to fight for and just the start of a global tour.
Mike Tyson admits to using wife and baby's urine to pass drug tests during his boxing career
10/11/20 23:34The boxing icon, 54, said on Hotboxin' with Mike Tyson that he used a prosthetic penis called the Whizzinator to fool testing officials ahead of his bouts.
Mike Tyson is 'SCARED' of facing old foe Evander Holyfield in a trilogy fight and has rejected 'multiple offers' to take on his heavyweight rival after being knocked out in their first bout and disqualified from the second for infamous ear bite
10/11/20 14:05The 54-year-old had previously said he would be open to similar bouts in the future but TMZ report he has turned down multiple offers to fight Holyfield through fear of defeat.
'I got scared the sample might come back pregnant!': Mike Tyson reveals how he used a FAKE PENIS to pass drugs test during his prime... but had to stop using his wife's urine for fear of being caught out
09/11/20 09:55Mike Tyson has revealed he used to use a fake penis in order to avoid failing drug tests during his heavyweight boxing career, relying on urine from family members to help him deliver samples.
'If the people want it, I'd love to do it': Mike Tyson open to an epic trilogy fight with Evander Holyfield ahead of clash against Roy Jones Jr this month... as veteran heavyweight admits a world title bout would be 'mind-boggling'
06/11/20 09:48The 54-year-old, who is preparing for a highly-anticipated return to the ring against Roy Jones Jr on November 28, faced 'The Real Deal' in two iconic fights, with Holyfield winning both bouts.
'A good big guy always beats a good small guy': Oscar De La Hoya backs Mike Tyson to defeat Roy Jones Jr in their heavyweight exhibition clash on November 28
05/11/20 11:35The two boxing legends collide on November 28 for an eight-round fight in what will be Tyson's first since his knockout defeat against Kevin McBride 15 years ago.
'It's like drugs, I just can't say no. You offer me a title, you got me': Roy Jones Jr and Mike Tyson hit back at Floyd Mayweather's claim that there's too many prizes in boxing... as they prepare to fight for WBC's 'Frontline Battle Belt' in comeback bout
04/11/20 10:55The pair, who go head-to-head on November 28, will fight for a new WBC prize - the 'Frontline Battle Belt' - created specifically for them, a decision which has drawn criticism from some.
'I was a ghost of myself back then': Mike Tyson reveals he 'just didn't want to fight any more' and 'never wanted to come back' after sorry defeat by Kevin McBride in 2005 as he gets set for sensational return to the ring against Roy Jones Jr
29/10/20 19:21Mike Tyson had to overcome the terror of getting back in the ring after his abject last fight 15 years ago before he agreed to next month's return against Roy Jones Jr.
Mike Tyson's heavyweight comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr next month WILL be shown in the UK as BT Sport confirm they'll broadcast the eight-round exhibition on pay-per-view
28/10/20 12:38It's not yet been confirmed how much UK fight fans will have to fork out to watch Tyson and Jones Jr's eight-round contest, though normal PPV prices can vary from £16.95 to £24.95.
Bring on the heavyweight season! Boxing is back with an even bigger bang as Dereck Chisora vs Oleksandr Usyk kick start run of fights with Tyson Fury, Daniel Dubois, Anthony Joshua and even Mike Tyson in action
27/10/20 15:00JEFF POWELL: Suddenly, out of lockdown and nowhere, comes a heavyweight season climaxing in world championships. Even if it is behind closed doors, this is most welcome.
'Mike will be swinging for the fences': Freddie Roach backs boxing legend Tyson to knock out Roy Jones Jr in comeback fight next month
27/10/20 13:45Mike Tyson, 54, has not stepped in the ring since his retirement in 2005, while 51-year-old Roy Jones Jr has not climbed through the ropes in more than two years.
Robin Givens says news of Mike Tyson biopic reopened old wounds pertaining to the boxer's alleged abuse: 'He's not physically hitting me anymore, but it hurts almost as much'
17/10/20 02:55Robin Givens revealed that news of an upcoming biopic about her allegedly abusive ex husband Mike Tyson, 54, reopened old wounds.
'You get hit by Mike Tyson, anything can happen to you': Roy Jones Jr says he is prepared to DIE in comeback bout with boxing legend next month... and insists he would go 'a happy man'
14/10/20 05:34The 51-year-old has not stepped in the ring for over two years, but that is dwarfed by 54-year-old Tyson, who has not climbed through the ropes since he retired from the sport in 2005.
'Like a lion I'm hard to wake!' Mike Tyson, 54, says he fell asleep before his 'vacant' GMB interview as he reassures fans after sparking concern during TV appearance
13/10/20 06:54Mike Tyson has offered an explanation for his 'vacant' Good Morning Britain interview after worried fans revealed their concern for the boxing legend.
'It's exciting and sexy, but they don't make enough money': Mike Tyson hits out at UFC for failing to pay stars like Conor McGregor the same as boxers... after Irishman made almost £100m for Floyd Mayweather fight compared to just £3.8m for MMA comeback
12/10/20 13:40Conor McGregor's highest ever sum received for a fight was when he switched to boxing and Tyson says he can't quite put his finger on why there is financial disparity between the two sports.
'Learned the Mike Tyson shot': Phil Collins's estranged wife Orianne posts videos of her boxing lessons at £25m waterside Miami mansion he is trying to evict her from
12/10/20 08:48They have split for a second time with reports stating that Phil Collins is struggling to evict his estranged wife from his £25m waterside Miami mansion.
'It takes a very special person to be a great trainer': Mike Tyson hails Roy Jones Jr as boxing legends feature in epic advert for mouth-watering comeback showdown next month
09/10/20 11:20The 54-year-old has not fought since retiring in 2005 while Jones Jr was last in the ring in 2018. Tyson shared an advert on Instagram as the build up to their showdown continues.
'A raging Mike Tyson attacked me in a hotel room... and I only burst a few blood vessels!' Promoter Frank Warren recalls Iron Mike's 'cheap shot' after he lost his temper over an unpaid £2m jewellery bill
06/10/20 10:05There isn't much in boxing that Frank Warren has not seen. He's witnessed his fair share of big hits over the years, and now he reveals how one was inflicted upon him by none other than Iron Mike.
Mike Tyson would relish chance for 'mind-blowing' charity match-up with Anthony Joshua - who is 24 years younger - and insists 'it would be just entertainment for a good cause'
24/09/20 09:05'Iron Mike' has not stepped in the ring for 15 years but is intent on returning for a charity bout. He is scheduled to face Roy Jones Jr in November but is willing to meet AJ for a good cause.
'If he wants to fight for the belt, why not?': Mike Tyson's trainer confident former world champion can beat current heavyweight kings Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury... despite Iron Mike being 54 years old!
22/09/20 07:52Iron Mike is in training for his boxing return, when he takes on Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout on November 28. Tyson retired in 2005 but has looked in sensational shape in training.
'Tag me in Champ!': Shannon Briggs volunteers to replace Roy Jones Jr in fight against Mike Tyson with eight-round exhibition in November set to be boxing legend's first professional bout in 15 years
21/09/20 08:36Former two-time world champion Briggs - who applied for a British boxing license last year - has not boxed in more than four years since a first-round knockout win on a David Haye undercard.
Mike Tyson shows off his incredible speed and sparring skills ahead of Roy Jones Jr showdown as the Baddest Man on the Planet prepares for his return to the ring
17/09/20 08:51The former undisputed world heavyweight champion is due to take on Roy Jones Jr in a bout on November 28, and he looks in great nick, even this far in advance of the fight.
Mike Tyson is 'going to seriously hurt Roy Jones Jr' in their exhibition clash, warns former heavyweight rival Danny Williams, who once knocked out the Baddest Man on the Planet
16/09/20 09:02Former heavyweight world champion Tyson will hold the natural size advantage over Jones Jr, who for much of his career campaigned in lower weight divisions.
'He's one of the most explosive people who ever touched a boxing ring': Roy Jones Jr admits he may have made a mistake by agreeing to fight Mike Tyson in former heavyweight champion's return to the sport in November exhibition
15/09/20 08:44Roy Jones Jr (top right) and Mike Tyson are set to compete in an unofficial eight-round bout on November 28 in California, two months after the exhibition was originally supposed to take place.
EXCLUSIVE: British heavyweight boxer Danny Williams, who once knocked out Mike Tyson, retires amid fears for his health after his opponent pleaded with the referee to stop his latest loss
14/09/20 12:42Danny Williams has retired from boxing after drawing serious concern from fellow fighters over the manner of his latest defeat at the age of 47. The Briton lost to Sergey Kharitonov last week.
'I did that video and I was in bed for a week... this is big boy s***': Mike Tyson reveals his stunning 'I'm back' video that rocked the world of boxing left him exhausted as he gears up for November's comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr
07/09/20 08:12Iron Mike rocked the world of boxing during lockdown by announcing that he would return to the ring at the age of 54 for a bout against Roy Jones Jr on November 28.
'It can be orgasmic... sometimes I'd get the twinkle': Mike Tyson makes bizarre confession during interview that he would have erections from boxing when he was younger
05/09/20 10:12Mike Tyson admitted he enjoyed boxing so much as a youngster that he sometimes got erections while fighting. The American boxing legend will return to the ring later this year.
Mike Tyson trains alongside WWE icon Kurt Angle ahead of return to the ring... and ex-heavyweight champion shows he is still as lethal as ever on the pads as he prepares for Roy Jones Jr
31/08/20 07:47The battle-hardened trio came together over the weekend as Tyson, who has been training since March for the bout, continued to put in the work for his exhibition contest.
'Cocaine isn't cheap... gotta make money': UFC supremo Dana White takes a shot at Oscar De La Hoya's battles with drug addiction after former boxer announced his plans to return to the ring at the age of 47
23/08/20 17:05Oscar De La Hoya's last fight was a defeat to Manny Pacquiao in December 2008, but his rivalry with UFC president Dana White has remained due to the latter's involvement in boxing.
'Feeling stronger than ever': Evander Holyfield looks in amazing shape aged 57 as he works hard in the gym with weights with the veteran eyeing a comeback to the ring
21/08/20 09:34The former heavyweight champion is preparing to return to boxing in a charity fight and has been working hard in the gym as he bids to prove he is taking a possible comeback seriously.
EXCLUSIVE: Boxing champ Roy Jones Jr. has threatened to pull out of long- awaited fight against Mike Tyson after event organizers postpone the bout until November, demanding that he be compensated for the delay
18/08/20 18:07Last week digital platform and viral app Triller, which is hosting the pay-per-view fight, announced Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr.'s fight will be pushed back from September 12 to November 28.
'I'm an annihilator... I'm the greatest fighter since the conception of God': Mike Tyson issues fierce warning to Roy Jones Jr during intense new promo ahead of clash between boxing legends
14/08/20 10:18The 54-year-old is set to fight Jones in an eight-round exhibition on November 28. In the fight's latest promo video, Tyson said he is an 'annihilator' in a fierce warning to Jones.
'I wouldn't be saying this bull****... you consider me a b****?': Mike Tyson launches into furious rant while filming promo for comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr as he is asked to quiz his opponent on films and music
13/08/20 09:20While filming some promotional work for the fight, it appears as if Tyson was directed to ask his Jones Jr to 'name a song that gets you pumped up' - but Iron Mike wasn't having any of it.
Mike Tyson shows off incredible power in slow-motion video throwing heavy left hands as 54-year-old legend hones skills for Roy Jones Jr showdown in November
13/08/20 08:35Mike Tyson revealed his intense preparations for the Roy Jones Jr fight later this year in a slow motion training session video put on Instagram. The 54-year-old showed some heavy left-hand punches.
Mike Tyson's sensational return to the ring in exhibition fight pushed back to November to make pay-per-view event bigger as ex-heavyweight champion says: 'This temporary inconvenience will last longer than Roy Jones Jr'
12/08/20 09:21Tyson was due to take on 51-year-old Jones in an eight-round exhibition in California on September 12, but it has been put back until late November to make the pay-per-view event bigger.
Mike Tyson puts a SHARK to sleep by tickling its nose after boxing legend admitted he was 'scared to death' and threw up before plunging 50ft underwater without a cage
10/08/20 10:01Boxing legend Mike Tyson - who vomited and admitted he was 'scared to death' before achieving his aim - took on the underwater challenge to kickoff the Discovery Channel's 'Shark Week'.
Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr postponed to November 28 in an 'attempt to maximise revenue'
09/08/20 23:44It had originally been scheduled for September 12 but The Ring are reporting that this has been pushed back in an attempt to increase potential revenue.
Mike Tyson will be 'blowing out his a***' during controversial comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr aged 53, says Carl Froch... who hints heavyweight legend could 'lose the plot' and bite opponent's ear again!
09/08/20 11:53The 'Baddest Man on the Planet' retired 15 years ago and former super middleweight champ Froch is concerned for Tyson's well-being after such a long absence from the sport.
'I have to be ready for WAR': Roy Jones Jr admits Mike Tyson 'can't be controlled' in the ring and says he will defend himself if heavyweight legend starts 'hammering' him in hotly-anticipated exhibition fight
06/08/20 09:02Jones Jr will be Tyson's opponent when the legendary former undisputed heavyweight champion returns to the ring in Carson, California on September 12.
George Foreman fears for their health, Eddie Hearn is predicting an 'absolute disaster' but David Haye and Floyd Mayweather see it as a genuine super fight... how the boxing world has reacted to Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr
05/08/20 18:00Here, Sportsmail looks at how the big names in the fighting industry have reacted to Mike Tyson and Jones Jr's comeback exhibition fight, which is set for next month in California.
Mike Tyson reveals his secret weakness that would help Conor McGregor beat him if they went toe to toe in a UFC fight... and it's all to do with his feet
05/08/20 13:26Mike Tyson admitted that the only way Conor McGregor would beat him would be by standing on his feet. For that reason he says he would never step foot in the Octagon.
'I get a thrill out of combat sports': Karim Benzema teases move into BOXING when he retires from football as the Real Madrid star reveals his admiration for Mike Tyson's 'strength, determination and attitude'
04/08/20 09:55Real Madrid star Karim Benzema is considering a career in boxing once his days in football come to an end. He his admiration for Mike Tyson's 'strength' and 'determination' fuelled his desire for some ring time.
'This is search and destroy... hurting people is what I'm about': Mike Tyson says he WILL go for a KO in comeback exhibition fight against Roy Jones Jr... despite Athletic Commission warning 'they shouldn't be trying to inflict damage on each other'
03/08/20 08:22The California State Athletic Commission, who sanctioned the fight, warned both Tyson and Jones Jr last month that their fight is more of a glorified sparring session than anything else.
'I never dreamed I would be in this situation': Chris Eubank Jr admits he never thought in a 'million years' he would be sparring with 'idol' Roy Jones Jr ahead of Mike Tyson fight
03/08/20 08:01Roy Jones Jr has drafted in Chris Eubank Jr to be his sparring partner as he prepares to face the frightening power of 'Iron Mike' Tyson on September 12 in California.
'My ego's f***ing with me and I'm saying "you ain't s***"': Mike Tyson reveals psychological battle raging in his mind as comeback clash with Roy Jones Jr draws closer
01/08/20 16:38Mike Tyson has revealed the internal psychological battle he is fighting as the boxing icon closes in on a shock comeback fight with Roy Jones Jr. The pair will face off on September 12.
'It's like an old-time footballer doing a crossbar challenge': Anthony Joshua warns Mike Tyson not to fight the 'young lions' of the heavyweight division as veteran boxer prepares to make highly-anticipated comeback against Roy Jones Jr
01/08/20 10:26Tyson is set to fight Roy Jones Jr in an eight-round exhibition on September 12, as the former heavyweight champion makes his highly-anticipated comeback.
'They are not as skilled as we were': Roy Jones Jr claims he and Mike Tyson would have beaten heavyweight world champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury in their heydays
30/07/20 08:4751-year-old Jones Jr admitted that he and Tyson, 54, are well past their best but believes that they were more skilled fighters than heavyweight kings Joshua and Fury.
'My kids think I should sit my old a** down': Mike Tyson reveals his children want him to cancel comeback fight with Roy Jones Jr but heavyweight insists he's 'feeling confident' ahead of Las Vegas bout in September
30/07/20 08:28Tyson will come out of retirement to fight Jones, 15 years after hanging up the gloves following a knockout defeat to the little known Kevin McBride in 2005, prompting fears over his health.
Mike Tyson's hugely anticipated comeback against Roy Jones Jr will 'cost fight fans a whopping £39 to watch on pay-per-view'
29/07/20 07:40After months of teasing a sensational return to boxing at the age of 54, Tyson confirmed last week he has signed contracts to face Jones Jr, 51, in California on September 12.
'I'd kick his a** anyway': Mike Tyson claims he would beat UFC legend Conor McGregor in a boxing fight as he prepares come out of retirement for Roy Jones Jr showdown in September
28/07/20 08:10Mike Tyson's last came all the way back in 2005, but he remains totally confident that he would retain the edge over several fighting icons including the recently retired Conor McGregor.
'His arms are huge and his neck is huge... it's like David and Goliath, he's a giant monster:' Roy Jones Jr admits Mike Tyson fight is 'very risky' but backs himself to beat 54-year-old legend in exhibition
27/07/20 22:47Iron Mike, 54, has recently announced he will take to the ring for the first time since hanging up his gloves in 2005 and that former four-weight world champion Jones Jr, 51, would be his opponent.
'I think we seem to forget who's the pioneer of making exhibition fights huge': Floyd Mayweather takes credit for setting up Mike Tyson's return to the ring with Roy Jones Jr and predicts an 'entertaining' bout between the legendary boxers
27/07/20 10:19Last week, it was announced that Tyson, the former undisputed heavyweight champion, would make his comeback to boxing at 54 years old to fight Jones Jr in an eight-round bout.
'They're going to spar hard but shouldn't be going for a knockout': Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr told NOT to attempt KO as Athletic Commission chief insists public should not be mislead over nature of highly-anticipated exhibition between boxing legends
25/07/20 17:31Mike Tyson will enter the boxing ring for the first time in 15 years after agreeing to fight Roy Jones Jr in September. However, the pair have been told not to attempt a knockout.
Evander Holyfield fears Mike Tyson's comeback fight against Roy Jones Jr 'may mess up' potential trilogy bout between heavyweight legends
25/07/20 16:22Evander Holyfield hopes Mike Tyson's upcoming exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr will not dash hopes of a third showdown between the boxing legends.
George Foreman fears for Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr's wellbeing ahead of 'really dangerous' eight-round bout... but says it is a 'beautiful thing' they are both returning to the boxing ring
25/07/20 15:22Tyson, 54, announced he is coming out of retirement to fight 51-year-old Jones Jr in an eight-round exhibition fight after teasing fans for months over a potential comeback.
Fighting Mike Tyson will be the latest mad chapter in Roy Jones Jr's life... he's released rap albums, personally been granted Russian citizenship by Vladimir Putin, trained top stars and spends time hunting on his massive 80-acre estate in Florida
24/07/20 21:47The prospect of facing Mike Tyson at any age would cause most men to shrink away but Roy Jones Jr leapt at the chance. A look at the rest of his wild life tells you exactly why.
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Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks down in tears after missing out on Olympic gold to Quincy Hall as Team GB star accepts 'the better man won'
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Team GB star George Mills breaks silence on his furious clash with French opponent Hugo Hay... after son of former Premier League star was knocked down in chaotic 5,000m heat
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Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
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Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
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From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
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Aussie sprinter Michelle Jenneke is sent flying during nasty fall in the 100m hurdles - and then nearly trips over the very next one in nightmare race
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Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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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
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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
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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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
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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
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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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
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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
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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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'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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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
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
Makes more history
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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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
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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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
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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
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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
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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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
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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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
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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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
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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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
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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
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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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
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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
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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
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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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
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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
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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'
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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
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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
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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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
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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
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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
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'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
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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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
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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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
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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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
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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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
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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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
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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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
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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?
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'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
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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
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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
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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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?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
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Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
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Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
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Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
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Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
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The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
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Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
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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
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
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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!
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England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
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What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
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Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
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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'
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Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match
