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Tyson Fury chooses the only boxer he would avoid fighting. “Do you think I’m stupid?”
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It’s not often that Tyson Fury withdraws from a fight, but there is one name he has no interest in stepping into the ring with. The self-proclaimed “Gypsy King” has faced all claimants to his throne, but the rising Moses Itauma is an enemy he would rather not face.
And it’s demanding to blame boxing superstar Fury for avoiding this dynamo, especially considering the speed at which he’s rising in the heavyweight division. Itauma, 19, made his professional debut in January 2023, but already has a perfect 10-0 record.
Eight of those wins have been by knockout, including the last six in a row. Four of them ended in the first round, most recently Itauma defeated former Unified title challenger Mariusz Wach in May.
Some boxers may claim that they are open to any fight at any time. But Fury knows better after taking a closer look at Itauma, especially with his retirement date now in sight.
“No, definitely not!” Fury told TNT Sports when asked if he would consider facing Itauma in one of his farewell fights. “Do you think I’m stupid? No, no, no…”
The comment is related to Fury’s earlier praise of another boxer whom he predicted would have a great future. After a July sparring session with the teenager, the Gypsy King called Itauma “the future of the heavyweight division.”
Itauma’s finishing power has even compared him to a certain boxing icon, earning him the nickname “Britain’s Mike Tyson.” And the teenage man has set his sights high, as he says Mirror intends to break Iron Mike’s record as the youngest heavyweight champion, winning his first belt at the age of 20 years and four months.
Itauma said after calling training with Fury “an honor and a privilege.” talkSPORT the former champion was “very Marmite in sparring”. He added: “Sometimes he did well, but sometimes he was unreliable.”
Fury was at the M&S Bank Arena on Saturday to watch cousin Walter Fury defeat Dale Arrowsmith to move to 2-0 in the super welterweight division. The Gypsy King was supposed to meet Oleksandr Usyk in a rematch this month, but the second fight was postponed to December.
The 36-year-old is unlikely to look beyond that date when planning his future, with Fury desperate to settle the score after losing his WBC title to Usyk in May. Revenge against the Ukrainian would make Fury the undisputed king of the heavyweight division, but he had a lot of demanding work ahead of him, which resulted in Usyk’s first defeat in his career.
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WBO x Boxing Bullies Three Kings Party: a huge success
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January 4, 2025The Twelfth Night event, organized by the World Boxing Organization (WBO) in cooperation with the Jake Paul Boxing Foundation, was a huge success.
As part of this charity event, over 300 newborn boxers received toys, bicycles, prizes, surprises, boxing equipment and educational materials such as books, notebooks and bags.
The event was honored by the presence of WBO President Gustavo Olivieri, Esq., as well as a number of respected boxing champions, including WBO Jr. Champion. Welterweight Teofimo Lopez, 7th Division World Champion Amanda Serrano, WBO Featherweight Champion Rafael “Divino” Espinoza and WBO Jr. Champion lightweight Emanuel “Vaquero” Navarrete, all of whom were recognized for their outstanding achievements in sports.
WBO champion Espinoza showed off his talent by singing several songs accompanied by a live mariachi band. What an extraordinary talent!
Additionally, Hall of Famer Ivan Calderón, former WBO champions Juanma López, Nelson Dieppa and Alex Sánchez, as well as Román Martínez, WBO International Jr. champion. flyweight René Santiago, WBO NABO flyweight champion Juan Carlos Camacho and WBO intercontinental flyweight champion Yankiel Rivera contributed to the success of the event.
Other notable participants included newcomer Juanmita Lopez and rising Juan Zayas, as well as former WBA champion Alberto Machado, Omar Rosario, Kiria Tapia and many others.
The event wasn’t just for charity; it was a jovial family gathering that featured delicious Puerto Rican cuisine, arcade games, and the opportunity to interact with the masters through photos and autographs. The event, held at Hacienda San Miguel in Salinas, truly embodied the spirit of community and support for newborn aspirants in the world of boxing.
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Mike Tyson and Jake Paul face up-to-date ‘false’ charges as friend speaks out
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January 4, 2025NFL legend and former Pro Bowler Adam “Pacman” Jones cast doubt on Mike Tyson’s high-profile comeback fight against Jake Paul, suggesting the Netflix fight was potentially “rigged.”
The Cincinnati Bengals cornerback, who is a close friend of Tyson, expressed his desire to see the youngest-ever heavyweight champion return to a “real fight.”
His comments are likely to fuel ongoing speculation about the legality of the game in Dallas, which drew tens of millions of viewers last month. Pacman has criticized social media influencer turned boxer Paul for his lack of aggression in the ring.
Despite Paul’s vehement denials of any manipulation or PR stunts, Pacman said Take back the USA: “I really think the fight was rigged because if you look at the first round, Mike hit him with a few punches and it looked like he was telling him to leisurely down.
“Did I think his feet were already in place? No, I didn’t think so. He was a little unsteady on his feet. I like Mike Tyson. I love Mike Tyson. I love watching the real fight with Mike Tyson.
The retired NFL star, who hosts “The Pacman Jones Show” on BetOnline, believes Tyson still has the potential to unleash his inner “beast.”
Pacman, who watched the fight in the ring, has since questioned the intensity of the fight: “Paul knocked out everyone else. However, with Mike he wasn’t as aggressive. He looked a little shy to me. If you had asked me this first (I would have thought), “Oh, that’s challenging.”
Unbeknownst to Pacman, Tyson revealed that in the months before the fight he had been struggling with life-threatening health problems that even required a significant blood transfusion. Even though Tyson looked torpid, tired and anxious in the fight, Pacman supported the 58-year-old’s decision to fight a man half his age.
“If he gets the go-ahead from the doctors, let him go. He’s a fucking warrior, bro.”
In a cheeky conclusion, Jones noted that he did not discuss these issues with Tyson after the fight because “he was out of the country.”
Pacman now wants to step into the ring and fight the stars, so he challenged sportscaster and former Carolina Panthers winger Steve Smith. The two have been in a long-running dispute after numerous clashes on the pitch.
“If you’re asking me to go out and fight now, three rounds. I would definitely do it. It’s obvious. “Steve Smith, I don’t like him. He’s d——-.
“He knows what he did. I don’t have to show it all.
“When I first met him as a rookie, he was a d—.” Pacman expressed his delight at having the freedom to express his opinions in all sports thanks to the BetOnline deal and talk show. He stated: “Nothing is forbidden.
“I utilize the phrase ‘politely strict’ all the time – and that’s who we are. I’m talking about facts.
“I am very pleased with BetOnline, they do a great job taking care of everything I need in terms of production and program assistance. This is just the beginning.
“Next year we will be one of the biggest shows, if not the biggest.”
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Mike Tyson is unrecognizable in the first photos after the Jake Paul fight and the huge payout
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January 4, 2025Former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson appears to be enjoying some downtime after his boxing match with Jake Paul.
The 58-year-old went head-to-head with the YouTuber-turned-boxer in November, marking Tyson’s first professional match since his 2005 loss to Kevin McBride.
However, he participated in an exhibition fight against legendary boxer Roy Jones Jr in 2020 before facing “The Problem Child”. Fighting the 27-year-old was quite a challenge for “Iron Mike”, primarily due to the huge age difference.
Therefore, the experienced boxer had to take training before the match very seriously. Tyson impressed many with his muscular physique ahead of his heavyweight clash.
Even though he looked great in training, he couldn’t turn back the clock on fight night because his age was evident in Texas. Although he failed to secure a knockout, Paul scored a unanimous decision victory, extending his professional boxing record to 11-1.
Seven weeks after the fight, Tyson enjoyed a well-deserved break and gained some weight. It seems that after an intense and exhausting training camp, the American is not focusing on the ring because he is spending Christmas with his family.
Before the fight with Paul, Tyson admitted that he was close to death. Taking to Twitter, the boxing icon wrote: “It’s one of those situations where you lost but you still won. I’m grateful for last night. I don’t regret stepping into the ring for the last time.”
“I almost died in June. I had 8 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.
“For my children to see 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 ever ask for. Thank you”.
The match against Paul was initially scheduled for July, but was delayed due to Tyson’s health problems on the plane.
Discussing the ordeal before the fight, Tyson revealed to Recent York Magazine: “I was in the bathroom throwing up blood.”
“I asked the doctor, ‘Am I going to die?’ He replied: “We have options.” Options? I couldn’t believe it. I had eight blood transfusions. The doctor said I had lost half my blood and almost died.
“I lost 25 pounds in 11 days. I couldn’t eat. Only fluids. Every time I went to the bathroom it smelled of tar. It didn’t even smell like shit anymore. It was disgusting.
“It threw me off [when I continued training]. All my coordination, stamina, everything was hectic on the way back. I was already at the top. I could fight him that day. Now I have to start from scratch. I just don’t give up. Sometimes I’m an asshole. I am advertising***. If I haven’t outlived my enemies, I’ve turned them into friends.”
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