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Mike Tyson ‘ready’ to fight Jake Paul after health issues

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NEW YORK — Mike Tyson is 58 years elderly and health problems have forced him to postpone his return to the ring.

The boxer who was once considered the most threatening man in the world may be putting himself in danger by putting on gloves again, but he was quick to respond Sunday when asked why he plans to fight Jake Paul.

“Because I can. Who else can do it if not me? Who else is he going to fight to make it happen?” Tyson said, gesturing to the crowd at a packed news conference where fans cheered the former heavyweight champion and booed Paul.

“We just need to listen to the facts. We have a YouTuber fighting the greatest warrior who ever lived.”

Tyson and Paul resumed preparations for the match, now scheduled for Nov. 15 at the Dallas Cowboys’ home in Arlington, Texas. They were scheduled to meet on July 20 before Tyson became nauseous and dizzy during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles in May, and his representatives attributed the episode to an ulcer problem.

Tyson said Sunday that he returned to training two or three weeks ago and feels good.

“Hey, listen, I’m ready now,” Tyson said.

The undisputed heavyweight champion from 1987-90, Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) retired in 2005 before returning for an exhibition fight with Roy Jones in 2020. Fans seem excited about his return, with many of them turning him down Sunday after too many showed up for the fighters’ press conference on the final day of the Fanatics Fest event in Modern York.

Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) fought both the fighters he was booed by and the fighter himself on the other side of the stage.

“Hey Modern York, you’re like Mike Tyson,” Paul said. “You were good 20 years ago.”

Tyson’s most dominant days actually came much earlier, and Paul understands he probably wouldn’t get much credit for a win over such a weakened opponent. But the former Disney Channel star, who is tipped to become a boxing champion, said the Tyson fight is still paying off now.

“Substantial moments, large pressure, large scenes, one of the best ever done, more experience than I have, more fights than I have, I’m going to learn a lot in this fight and this training camp,” Paul said. “So that helps me in my future fights and everything I want to achieve.”

After Tyson had to withdraw, he took the fight back, stopping bare-knuckle champion Mike Perry in the sixth round on July 20. Perry, like many of the fighters on Paul’s resume, comes from the world of mixed martial arts, not boxing.

Back then he preferred to fight Tyson and now he’s looking forward to a second chance.

“I was ready earlier, you needed a little break,” he told Tyson. “Does your tummy still hurt?”

The fight, which will be available on Netflix, will be an official fight, albeit one fought over eight two-minute rounds and with heavier-than-usual gloves. The most genuine boxing match on the card may be the one that precedes it, when super lightweight champion Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano rematch Taylor’s thrilling 2022 victory in the first women’s boxing match to headline Madison Square Garden.

Then Paul will try to show what he wants to be in boxing, or Tyson can show what he used to be. He said his health problems won’t get in the way of that.

“I had a little bit of adversity. I got diseased, but I feel better,” Tyson said. “I feel good.”

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Merry Christmas from World Boxing News

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World Boxing News wishes all its readers, boxing fans and supporters of this sport a Merry Christmas.

The year 2024 was great again, with many huge fights and massive events taking place in the sport. Oleksandr Usyk ruled the year with two wins over Tyson Fury and won the WBN Fighter of the Year award for the second time in three years.

Saudi Arabia continued to be a force in the sport as streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime increased competition for DAZN’s original streamers.

Next year promises to be another essential year. Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2 and David Benavidez .vs. David Morrell has already been confirmed to play in the spring. Mexican star Canelo Alvarez will review his Cinco De Mayo plans next month and add more to the schedule.

Boxing fans have a lot to look forward to, and WBN aims to bring you all the most essential news as we celebrate our fifteenth year in 2025. WBN will take a miniature break until December 27, when we will return to continue the work we started in 2010.

We wish everyone a special time during the holiday season and see you when the weekend begins.

Take care of yourself – Phil Jay, WBN editor-in-chief.


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UFC heavyweight boxing fans want wins in FOUR seconds

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The UFC heavyweight flop, having lost two of his three fights in the company, made a spectacular return to the win column.

Cuban Robelis Despaigne, who caused disappointment among boxing fans by signing a contract with Dana White, may return to the market. Despaigne moved on to Karate Combat on December 19 and continued his astonishing KO record.

Before entering White’s octagon earlier this year, Despaigne scored his fourth consecutive MMA knockout victory in 37 seconds. “Substantial Boy” sent shockwaves through the striking side of combat sports, and it was expected that Despaigne would sign a contract with a boxing promoter to see how far his strength would take him.

The 36-year-old has little time to prove his worth in any other code after the UFC grabbed a ponderous hitter and then fired him. Despaigne won his UFC debut against Josh Parisian in just 18 seconds and went to the ground.

At six-foot-seven with an 86-inch reach, Despaigne had the longest arms in UFC history and was tipped to be a UFC title contender. There was hope then that Despaigne could follow Ngannou into boxing and make an impact.

However, his UFC career fell apart when he faced opponents with above-average preparation work. Two defeats to Austen Lane in October and Waldo Cortes-Acosta in May made White wash his hands of Despaigne.

WBN then speculated that a promoter from the United States could get Despaigne and accelerate his boxing career. Weeks passed and it seemed that Despaigne was damaged goods. Last week, he signed a contract with Dominik Jędrzejczyk at the Karate Combat 51 gala in Miami, Florida, still looking for an opportunity to make mega money.

Getting back to winning ways was imperative and Despaigne did not disappoint. He knocked out Jedrzejczyk within seconds, giving his last six KO victories in a total of 59 seconds. Despaigne landed one kick and one punch to achieve an unreal triumph in just four seconds. The knockout was the fastest in the history of Karate Combat.

Despaigne could push the boundaries of the sport if a boxing company is willing to take the risk, and perhaps he can do what Francis Ngannou did. Ngannou earned $30 million in two fights against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

Oddly enough, the PFL may now be interested in fielding Despaigne against Ngannou next year. PFL’s gain would then be boxing’s loss.

Looking back at Kimbo Slice and his boxing performances, there was concern among boxing promoters. However, Despaigne could fight six or seven times a year to raise his profile and become a phenomenon. That is, if he can do what he has done in other combat sports, similar to boxers who also train.

It’s up to lesser-known promoters to make the decision, as no one at the top of the sport will want to get burned like the UFC.

What do they have to lose?

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Mike Tyson “cried like a baby” over the loss of Jake Paul

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After the boxing legend’s defeat, a video has been circulating online showing Mike Tyson allegedly crying during his fight with Jake Paul.

World Boxing News obtained a copy of the clip despite not watching the fight due to the nature of the 27-year-old YouTuber beating up on the 58-year-old boxing legend. However, the incident was captured during the rounds when Tyson made what appeared to be a whimper while sitting on a stool.

Since then, debate has raged over whether Tyson actually screamed or just felt pain for a split second, causing him to wince. After reviewing the evidence, it’s difficult to be sure, considering Tyson has openly talked about crying in the past.

One fan said, “Tyson was crying like a baby,” while another said, “Mike was just catching his breath,” offering differing opinions.

Paul defeated Tyson on points over ten rounds as the former heavyweight champion paced around the ring, looking lost at times. Netflix broadcast the event amid groans from fans over the broadcast quality as Tyson lost for the seventh time in his career and couldn’t get out of fifth gear.

Tyson spoke out after his most humiliating defeat, explaining that he almost didn’t make it to the ring. The Fresh Yorker was content to be able to climb between the ropes one last time.

“It’s one of those situations where you lost but you still won. I’m grateful for last night. I don’t regret entering the ring for the last time,” Tyson wrote. “I almost died in June. He had eight blood transfusions. I lost half my blood and 25 pounds in the hospital and had to fight to get better to fight, so I won.

“My children seeing me stand shoulder to shoulder and finish eight innings with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy Stadium is an experience no man could ask for,” he once said. .

Tyson told his fans on FOX Sports Radio last week that he doesn’t remember much about the loss.

“I don’t remember that fight very well. But somehow I lost consciousness. I didn’t watch the fight,” he said. “You know what I remember, when I came back from the first round, Jake was doing some kind of bow. That’s the last thing I remember.”

On what he did after the defeat, Tyson added: “I wasn’t tired, I wasn’t sweaty. I went to the house where we lived. I went out with my wife and kids, went to the after-party and came back.”

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