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Alleged headgear rule for Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson is fake news

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The highly anticipated showdown between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson on July 20 in Texas will not feature headguards, dispelling rumors stirred by British heavyweight Derek Chisora.

While specific details regarding the fight’s format and regulations remain undisclosed, Paul‘s business partner, Nakisa Bidarian, refuted Chisora‘s unfounded claims.

Unequivocally there is no headgear for Paul vs Tyson,” Bidarian wrote on Instagram.

Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight could be a PROFESSIONAL bout - 19 years since 'Iron Mike' last competed - as YouTube star and former heavyweight champion prepare to face off in

“Haters spreading fake news but it won’t stop the 10’s of millions of views.”

Tyson returned to the ring for an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020. With a career marked by remarkable achievements, his clash with Paul marks another intriguing chapter.

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He’s in trouble’ – Mike Tyson’s new training footage emerges and fans are concerned for him ahead of Jake Paul fight

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The heavyweight icon is considered one of the greatest fighters of all time, but is far from his prime having retired from boxing in 2005 and leaving with a 50-6 record, including 44 knockouts.

There is a 31-year age gap between him and Paul, who is currently on his own surprising pursuit to become world champion having gone from YouTuber to Disney Channel actor and now boxing.

Boxing legend Mike Tyson to face off against Jake Paul in July bout: 'I plan to finish him' | Fox News

Fans have already become concerned after a video emerged of the former champion using a walking stick after struggling with sciatica.

On the talkSPORT boxing watchalong for Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou, former European super bantamweight champion Oliver revealed his own reservations for Tyson in the fight.

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Netflix secures media rights to historic Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight

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Netflix, a global streaming service, has partnered with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), a sports agency and boxing promoter, for a new boxing event that will include a fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson.

The match will be held on July 20 at Arlington, Texas’s 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium, which will be streamed live on Netflix.

That arena has previously held a number of boxing events, most recently a welterweight world title unification contest between Yordenis Ugas and Errol Spence Jr, which attracted over 40,000 spectators.

Jake Paul to Fight Mike Tyson in Live Netflix Boxing Event

In 2021, 73,126 people attended the super-middleweight title unification bout between Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders, breaking the historic indoor boxing audience record.

Notably, it is unclear whether the main event Tyson vs Paul battle will be held as an exhibition or a legitimate professional contest, amid concerns regarding Tyson’s recent health, who will be 58 at the time of the event.

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Mike Tyson, Meet Jake Paul’s Obsessive White Fan Base

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Mike Tyson will be in new territory when he fights Jake Paul come July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Not because it’s his first live fight in nearly four years or because it’s the first time Netflix will broadcast a boxing match. But because of the audience that will be watching him: old boxing fans who know him as Iron Mike Tyson, and a new generation sports fans who have learned everything they know about boxing from social media star and champ, Paul.

Paul, a social media star (and nuisance), has gained an immense following by doing pranks and other stupid things on YouTube and Vine (RIP). His foray into boxing has arguably reignited some excitement around the sport.

Boxing: Mike Tyson agrees to fight Jake Paul What condition did he set to close the deal? | Marca

Although some may argue that Paul is just a YouTuber, he has taken boxing seriously, holding a career record of 9-1. Just last week, he knocked out Ryan Bourland in the first round, and in December he knocked out Andre August (also in the first round). To put it lightly, the social media star has made boxing relevant again to a new generation and fan demographic who previously did not care about it at all.

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Ngannou Can Still Count on Support From Hero Tyson

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Francis Ngannou’s trainer, Dewey Cooper, has revealed that Mike Tyson was present only “a couple times” during the 16-week training camp for Ngannou’s fight against heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

Ngannou, a former UFC champion, caused a seismic shock when he dropped Fury on his way to a split decision defeat in a close fight against the WBC heavyweight champion.

After the fight, Mike Tyson lifted Ngannou’s hand aloft, but Cooper revealed during an interview earlier this week that the heavyweight great was not as heavily involved in Ngannou’s preparations as it might have seemed to some.

Iron Mike' Tyson to be in Ngannou's corner for Fury fight - Vanguard News

“He was only there a couple times,” Cooper said. “Mike Tyson talks to Francis often, and that’s what matters. The support of a great guy like Mike Tyson – he did come through a few times throughout the training camp, and that helped a lot.”

Social media videos of Tyson taking Ngannou on the pads and coverage from broadcasters gave the impression that the boxing legend was a mainstay in the UFC star’s training camp.

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Mike Tyson celebrates special anniversary of European club by wearing scarf

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In a post on social media, Benfica uploaded a video of Tyson draped in a club scarf as he spoke to fans.

“Congratulations on a 120-year anniversary,” the former heavyweight champion of the world said. “Black Panther forever.”

Black Panther was the nickname given to Benfica legend Eusebio, one of the best players the world has ever seen.

During his career, he won the European Cup, Ballon d’Or and 11 league titles with Benfica, scoring 473 times in 440 appearances for the club.Mike Tyson: 'I would not bet against' Professional Fighters League | Fox Business

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Francis Ngannou fooled Tyson Fury with Mike Tyson training trick

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Tyson Fury may have been fooled by Francis Ngannou before their boxing match. In October, the 37-year-old swapped the UFC cage for the boxing ring when he made his debut against none other than the WBC Heavyweight champion.

The Cameroon fighter exceeded expectations and pushed ‘The Gypsy King’ to his limi, even knocking him to the canvas in the third round. He was incredibly competitive throughout the 10-round encounter and only beaten via split decision, which some fans felt was the wrong call.

Exclusive: Mike Tyson backing Francis Ngannou to do 'very well' against Tyson Fury - 'He's a real power puncher' - Eurosport

It is possible Fury and his team went into the fight not expecting much from Ngannou, if his workout posted to social media was anything to go by. Footage emerged of the former UFC Heavyweight Champion getting some reps in on the pads with new coach Mike Tyson watching on.

He looked somewhat lacklustre and some of boxing’s biggest names voiced their displeasure with Ngannou’s display. Former super-middleweight champion Carl Froch added: “Fury’s not going to be worried about getting hit by that monstrous punch, because I’ve seen Ngannou on the pads and he looks terrible.

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Mike Tyson did not attend Francis Ngannou’s camp before the bout with Anthony Joshua

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Legendary boxer Mike Tyson did not visit Francis Ngannou’s camp before his upcoming fight, as reported by All Out Fighting.

During the preparation for his bout against Tyson Fury, Mike Tyson visited Francis Ngannou’s camp several times and assisted him. He observed Ngannou’s training sessions and offered advice, doing so three times. However, he was not present this time.

Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou compared his former and future opponents, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Ngannou considers Joshua to be a more serious individual, while he likened “The Gypsy King” to a playboy.

Mike Tyson invited to help train Francis Ngannou again for Anthony Joshua showdown | Metro News

In October, Ngannou made his professional boxing debut against Fury. The French-Cameroonian fighter lost by a split decision, despite knocking down the Briton in the third round.

The fight between Ngannou and Joshua is set to take place on March 8th in Saudi Arabia.

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Mike Tyson: ‘I would not bet against’ Professional Fighters League

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The five-year-old league touted that PFL MENA will become the preeminent MMA league in the Middle East when it launches in April 2024 thanks to an initiative with SRJ Sports Investments. SRJ, which acquired a minority equity ownership stake in PFL last year, became an investor in a new regional league.

Even though it’s still in its infancy, the PFL has been making hefty investments over the past year to cement itself as a household name, including acquiring rival Bellator in November and subsequently tripling its number of top 25 ranked fighters.

Now, it’s seeking to attract an even wider audience in the Middle East. It’s just one of many steps it’s taking to become a global leader in the sport, which has long been dominated by the UFC.

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PFL owner Donn Davis told FOX Business that there is a significant amount of pent-up demand for MMA globally, and they’re seeking to capitalize on it. For one, of the 650 million MMA fans, 80% are not in the U.S., Davis said. Additionally, 50% of the MMA revenue is not in the U.S.

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Mike Tyson hasn’t coached Francis Ngannou for Anthony Joshua showdown

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Ex-UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou is currently preparing for his second boxing fight following his stunning debut against Tyson Fury last October. Ngannou recruited ‘Iron Mike’ to help him train for the Fury fight and the boxing legend’s services paid off as Ngannou put his rival down to only lose by a single point in a controversial decision.

Ngannou has been in Saudi Arabia for the past five weeks training at Tyson’s new boxing gym in Riyadh. “To be honest with this fight since my training was here [Riyadh], we didn’t get Mike Tyson here,” Ngannou told Mirror Fighting. “He came in like three times [for Fury], he was more advising. He would come and watch our training, we would be there to give advice.”

Is Mike Tyson Training Francis Ngannou Again to Beat Anthony Joshua?

Ngannou and Tyson did reunite over the weekend as they sat next to each other whilst cageside for the PFL vs Bellator Championships event in Riyadh. The first major MMA event in Saudi Arabia cemented Ngannou’s opponent for his cage fight return as he will fa s Renan Ferreira after the Brazilian knocked out Ryan Bader in just 21-seconds.

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