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Jake Paul is planning on bulking up to 240lbs ahead of his upcoming clash against Mike Tyson before cutting down.

The pair are scheduled to square off on July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in a professional contest streamed live on Netflix.

Paul has mostly competed at cruiserweight or at a 190lbs catchweight during his 10-fight (9-1) pro career.

But against Tyson, he will make his heavyweight debut.

In preparation for the fight, ‘The Problem Child’ has been pilling on the mass.

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Shane Mosley, a former three-weight world champion and Paul’s trainer, recently revealed the YouTube star is walking around at 230lbs.

However, he doesn’t intend to stop there.

“It’s just like shocking to people that that is how much I weigh,” Paul said on his podcast.

“I think just because normally I’m fighting at 200 and walking around at 210. It’s weird to me that I’m weighing 230.

“But since this was noodling after my last fight I’m just getting to eat as much as possible and it turns out my body carries this weight super well.

“And I’m only growing. I think I’ll get up to 240 and probably cut down so I’m like way faster.

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“But if I’m training for this camp – and camp hasn’t started – but if I’m training in this camp at 240 and then I cut down to 220 it’s basically like I had a 20lbs weight vest on for the whole entire camp.

“So my muscles are going to be so much stronger and that speed will come through.”

BOXING

Shakur Stevenson predicts a ‘rude awakening’ for Gervonta Davis when they meet

Stevenson badly wants to fight ‘Tank’ Davis, but it’s up to lightweight champion to make it happen

Shakur Stevenson is setting the stage for what could be the most significant fight in boxing by challenging Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis.

As he seeks to elevate his profile for a shot at the lightweight world champion of the WBA, Stevenson has openly promised Davis a “rude awakening” should the opportunity arise for them to face each other.

He anticipates that their match, a classic showdown between a slugger and a boxer – both undefeated – would become a landmark event in the sport.

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While such exchanges have been common between them for months, experts believe these provocations might finally lead to a face-off, giving Stevenson a chance to prove whether his zeal is sufficient to challenge one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world.

Regarding the potential fight, Todd duBoef, President of Top Rank, indicated that it’s only a matter of time before it happens as their careers are on a “collision course.” He stated: “I hope so. I think it makes sense.”

In addition, Bob Arum expressed confidence in Stevenson‘s capabilities to defeat Davis, but emphasized that the decision ultimately rests with ‘Tank’ himself.

Who am I to make an offer to the biggest star in boxing? What can I offer him? It doesn’t make sense. It would have to come from his side, from his team, to want to make a fight,” Stevenson said.

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As anticipation builds, the boxing community is keen to see if this verbal sparring will translate into an actual match-up, potentially setting up one of the most intriguing fights in recent boxing history.

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Tyson Fury explains one way Oleksandr Usyk can beat him in undisputed fight

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will meet in Saudi Arabia on May 18 to crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999

Tyson Fury explains how Oleksandr Usyk can beat him in their undisputed fight in Saudi Arabia later this month.

The pair will meet on May 18 to crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. The rivals were due to clash three months ago, but the bout was rescheduled when Fury suffered a cut in one of his final sparring sessions.

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“Everyone has to respect the man’s achievements. Good fighter – I have a tough challenge in front of me. But I’m very confident in my ability and I’m very confident I’ll beat the guy.

“When the cruiserweights step up to the big boys, usually they get found wanting. You can beat the average big ones but you can’t beat the elite big ones, because size really matters.

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“We have weight divisions for a reason and he’s going to be found wanting when he fights me on May 18. This is my time, my destiny, my era and my generation. Fact.”

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Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua target date revealed by Turki Alalshikh

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua could finally meet.

A target date has been set for the proposed showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

Fury has arrived in Saudi Arabia for his undisputed clash against Oleksandr Usyk, which is slated for May 18.

He landed in the Middle East without a key family member in his team.

Joshua, meanwhile, is coming off a devastating win over former UFC champion Francis Ngannou and looks set to return to action in September.

Providing the self-proclaimed ‘Gypsy King’ beats Usyk, then Joshua could finally meet his heavyweight rival in an all-British dust-up.

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What’s more, if Fury and Usyk split the two fights, the rubber match could take place later in 2025 after Fury vs. Joshua.

On Fury vs. Usyk, Joshua is predicting a win for his former foe, who has two wins over him.

“I’ve fought Usyk so I can only speak on what I’ve experienced with him – phenomenal fighter, I would say he’s gonna do a really good job,” he said.

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“I’ve never fought Fury, so I can’t speak on what it’s like to face him. Only speaking on what I know, I have to say Usyk will be victorious.”

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EXCLUSIVE :Jake Paul says he has ‘to end’ Mike Tyson now that fight is sanctioned

Jake Paul has no problem singing the praises of boxing legend Mike Tyson, but when the two step in the ring in July, the internet personality turned boxer said, “I have to end him.”

Paul and Tyson will go at in at AT&T Stadium in Texas on July 20 and Paul was on hand for this weekend’s Formula One Miami Grand Prix when he was asked about the upcoming bout.

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“He’s a legend. I love the guy,” Paul said. “But at the end of the day, it’s war and you just have to go to war and put it all on the line. I still have the utmost respect for him, and I think he’ll say the same about me and what I’ve done for the sport.”

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Jake Paul reiterates respect for Mike Tyson but says he has ‘to end him’ during July fight

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — YouTuber-turned prizefighter Jake Paul’s promotion of his summer fight with boxing legend Mike Tyson continued at the Formula One Miami Grand Prix on Sunday with some choice words.

“I love Mike. I’m super respectful of him. It’s an honor to be in the ring with him. But I have to end him,” Paul said in front of the Ferrari garage at the Miami Dolphins’ Hard Rock Stadium.

Paul, 27, will fight Tyson, 57, on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The match will be available on Netflix.

Paul said he appreciates how outspoken Tyson has been for him during his rising career, but they have a score to settle when they face each other in the ring.

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“We got to keep this guy bright because he’s going to save boxing – as long as he continues to fight,” Tyson said of Paul. “He got the light, you know what I mean? He’s touched. He got the light.”

When asked about those comments, Paul responded: “I think all that still stands. He’s a legend. I love the guy. But at the end of the day, it’s war and you just have to go to war and put it all on the line.

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“I still have the utmost respect for him, and I think he’ll say the same about me and what I’ve done for the sport.”

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Jake Paul: Mike Tyson and I both have one-punch knockout power

Mike Tyson has explained how pre-fight hypnosis helped him during his boxing career, saying he was “raised” on the practice from the age of 13.

Tyson, seen by many as the most destructive puncher in boxing history, is set to return to competition in July, fighting YouTube star Jake Paul.

The controversial bout, which will take place at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas and will stream live on Netflix, will be an officially-sanctioned professional contest. Tyson will turn 58 before the fight occurs, while Paul is 27.

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“Your spirituality changes, your intellect changes, your soul changes. I’m just at the stage now where I’m ready to meet God. Pretty much, [I’m at peace], yeah.”

In an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience in 2020, Tyson went into depth on his experience with hypnosis.

“Cus [D’Amato, Tyson’s former coach] used to have me professionally hypnotised two or three times a day: before sparring, before training, and before fights. My objective was to destroy.

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“Cus didn’t like me to be sensitive like that. He wanted me to be emotionless. He said, ‘Feelings mean nothing. Feelings have nothing to do with your life. The only thing feelings do is distract you.’

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Floyd Mayweather vs. Oscar De La Hoya: Reliving the Epic Showdown 17 Years Later

On May 5, 2007, Floyd Mayweather finally met WBC light-middleweight titleholder Oscar De La Hoya at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada. This was a much anticipated match up with “Money” getting the job done, winning by split decision, with the scorecards reading 116-112 and 115-113 for the Michigan native and 115-113 for De La Hoya. At Big Fight Weekend, we are taking you back to fight night, 17 years ago.

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De La Hoya started brightly, cutting the ring off well, and working smartly on the inside, landing some nice combinations. “Money” was the defensive master and many of De La Hoya’s punches hit the arms or shoulders, and were not scoring shots. As the fight progressed, the accuracy of Mayweather saw him turn the tide.

His ability to land flush was incredibly impressive and showed what a difficult opponent he was to face. Despite the best endeavours of the Los Angeles native, the exceptional ring IQ of Mayweather was too much for him. Despite the split decision verdict, it was difficult to watch the fight and score the contest in favour of De La Hoya.

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Gervonta “Tank” Davis hasn’t fought since he defeated Ryan Garcia in April 2023, but it sounds like another fight against Garcia is intriguing to the WBA lightweight champion.

Davis said during an appearance on the Cigar Talk podcast that he’d be open to a rematch against Garcia, but he called for the fight to take place at 140 pounds when he was told Garcia floated the idea of fighting at a catchweight of 145 pounds.

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Garcia went on to put on the best performance of his career, earning a majority decision win over Haney after scoring three knockdowns. However, it was announced after the fight Garcia tested positive for the banned substance Ostarine, so Haney is calling for the fight to be ruled a no-contest.

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Davis fights at 135 pounds, so there’s virtually no chance of Garcia cutting to that weight. When they first fought, they met at a catchweight of 136 pounds with a 10-pound rehydration clause, and some pointed to that as being part of the reason Garcia folded on a body shot in the seventh round that gave Davis the TKO victory.

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Davis is set to be back in action on June 15 against Frank Martin, so he will undoubtedly have a slew of options available if he successfully makes it through that fight.

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Novak Djokovic dreaming of incredible ranking milestones amid Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner woes

The records continue to tumble for Novak Djokovic now can set his sights on extending his place in the record books.

While the world No 1 has confirmed that hanging onto that top ranking is no longer on his list of priorities, he could now be presented with a chance to push for another remarkable milestone given the unfortunate setbacks for his rivals in recent weeks.

World No 2 Jannik Sinner has tested Djokovic in their recent meetings, as he has won three of their last four matches, including an impressive victory in the Australian Open semi-finals last January.

Sinner also won titles in Rotterdam and Miami this year, edging him up to second place in the rankings for the first time and opening the door to ousting Djokovic from top spot in Rome next week.

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“Then, you know, I always have goals, you know, and to win another slam, to be No. 1 again, to finish the year as No. 1. Those are let’s say the big goals.”

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The challenge of playing week after week on the ATP Tour has been highlighted by the fitness issues afflicting Sinner, Alcaraz and Medvedev, with their bodies letting them down at a pivotal phase of the year.

Djokovic will need to raise his game to cash in on the misfortune of his big rivals, with some of his performance this year at a depleted level that will give lower-ranked players a chance to beat him.

Yet over a best-of-five-set format at the French Open and Wimbledon, Djokovic will fancy his chances of getting back onto the top step of winners’ podium at a time when the other member’s of the current top four in the rankings are all struggling.

Sinner’s absence from the Rome Masters ensured Djokovic will toast his 37th birthday as world No 1.

If he can win the French Open and Wimbledon once again this summer, it could give him a platform to aim for another year-end world No 1 ranking, with his weeks at the top after the age of 30 now up to a remarkable 200.

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He will not retain the world No 1 ranking heading into the French Open, ensuring his run at the top of the ATP list will be stretched to at least 428 weeks.

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Djokovic would need to continue his career well into 2026 to have a chance of holding the world No 1 spot for what would previously have been viewed as impossible 500 weeks, but anything is possible from this remarkable champion.