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sports1 year ago

"Mike Tyson Confirms Exhibition Bout Against Jake Paul, Admits Fear"

Former world champion Mike Tyson confirms that his upcoming boxing match against YouTuber Jake Paul will be an exhibition bout, not an official fight, with the contest set to take place at AT&T Stadium in Texas and broadcast live on Netflix. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) outlines the rules for exhibition fights, including the use of bigger gloves, two-minute rounds, and no judges or winner declared. Tyson expresses readiness for the fight, while Paul, known for his online presence, has won nine of his 10 boxing matches.

sports1 year ago

"Mike Tyson's Intense Training for Exhibition Bout Against Jake Paul"

Former world champion Mike Tyson confirms that his upcoming boxing match against YouTuber Jake Paul will be an exhibition bout, not an official fight, and will take place at AT&T Stadium in Texas. The contest, which will not affect their professional records, is set to be broadcast live on Netflix. Tyson, who last competed in an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr in 2020, expressed confidence despite Paul's boxing prowess, stating that the YouTuber has come a long way from his online beginnings.

sports2 years ago

Logan Paul Targets WWE Champion Rey Mysterio After Boxing Victory

Logan Paul, the social media sensation and boxer, called out WWE star Rey Mysterio after his victory over Dillon Danis in an exhibition bout. Paul expressed his desire to compete for the U.S. championship in WWE and is expected to return to action at Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia on November 4. The exhibition bout against Danis ended in chaos in the sixth round, with Paul dominating the fight before the chaos ensued. Mysterio responded to Paul's challenge, indicating that he is ready to face him on SmackDown.

sports2 years ago

Heavyweight Champions Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou Set to Clash in Saudi Arabia

Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou have agreed to an exhibition boxing bout on October 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fight, which will feature a regulation size boxing ring and three judges, is expected to be one of the biggest of the year. It is unclear if Fury's WBC heavyweight title will be on the line, and details regarding the number of rounds and rules have not been disclosed. Ngannou, a dominant force in the UFC, expressed his excitement about fulfilling his dream of boxing and solidifying his position as the "baddest man on the planet." Fury, with an impressive record of 33-0-1, aims to showcase his skills and prove himself as the greatest fighter of his generation.

sports2 years ago

Tyson Fury Set to Face Francis Ngannou in Exhibition Match, Confirms Eddie Hearn

Promoter Eddie Hearn expects WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury to face former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in an exhibition bout as his next fight, despite the desire for an undisputed fight with Oleksandr Usyk. Fury's co-promoter, Frank Warren, confirmed that the Fury vs. Usyk clash will not happen in 2024. Hearn has heard rumors of the Fury-Ngannou exhibition, which may have modified rules with no knockdowns counted. Fury has been out of the ring since December 2022, and attempts to secure an opponent for the first half of 2023 have failed.