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Boxing legend, Mike Tyson, has described former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua as a dangerous boxer while giving his thoughts on the current crop of heavyweight stars.

Six-time heavyweight champion Tyson is considered an icon in the sport by peers and boxing fans and has remained in tune with the heavyweight division, where he fought for over 20 years from 1985 to now.

He became the youngest heavyweight champion in the world at age 20 in 1986, a feat that remains untouched.

Speaking with Joe Rogan on his podcast, Tyson praised the current generation of stars, including Joshua and Fury, who have dominated the division’s new era. Regarding Joshua, Tyson said, “He has never lost hope, he is still learning. That’s why he’s dangerous. Because he’s still learning.”

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The British-Nigerian boxer has 28 wins and three losses with 25 knockouts.

Mike Tyson gave brutally honest opinion when asked to predict Tyson Fury vs  Anthony Joshua

“Joshua needs to pick up the pace. He’s got so much potential. He has got to turn those jabs into something. Joshua is no walkover. He’s going to have a beautiful life after boxing. He’s beautiful,” Tyson added.

Joshua’s power punch-hunting methods and inconsistent game plan execution have been criticized throughout his career as he tends to leave himself vulnerable to heavy counterpunches.

Many have suggested that the British’s boxers biggest flaw is that the more aggressive he becomes in a fight, the more he will take punishment. However, his recent performances seem to have dispelled those beliefs for now.

Tyson Fury’s power and fundamentals have culminated in a nearly flawless record (34-0-1) with two wins against Wilder in their high-profile trilogy.

The lineal champ will defend his undisputed heavyweight championship against Oleksandr Usyk in an upcoming contest billed “Ring of Fire” on May 18, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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“It’s weird to take him seriously because he’s so funny. He doesn’t take fighting seriously, he laughs at people, licking the blood. What’s wrong with this guy? You’ve got to be out of your mind,” Tyson said on Fury.

For Usyk, Tyson admired the Ukrainian fighter’s quickness, precision, and elite movement saying, “Usyk is very hard to hit, he has that elite amateur-level movement. It was too much for Joshua.”

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Usyk has won world championships in two weight classes, holding the unified heavyweight title since 2021 and the Ring magazine title since 2022.

While Tyson praised Wilder’s immeasurable power, the 2007 National Golden Gloves received the most criticism from the boxing icon. Even in acknowledging the “Bronze Bomber’s” power, Tyson said, “Having a hard punch is like having a nuclear war, but it doesn’t serve any military value if it doesn’t land on his target.”

Novak Djokovic vs Roman Safiullin Preview

Novak Djokovic has gone out early in his last three appearances in Monte-Carlo. This will be his first match on clay this year, Roman Safiullin to do enough to take this one over 20.5 games.

Head to Head

Novak Djokovic is 1-0 against Roman Safiullin, winning 6-1 7-6 in the 2022 Tel Aviv Open semi-finals.
Novak Djokovic Stats
Nationality: Serbia
Age: 36 (22 May 1987)
Height: 6’2″ (1.88m)
Plays: Right-Handed
World Ranking: 1
Career High: 1 (July 2011)
ATP Tour Titles: 98
2024 ATP Tour Titles: 0
Career Grand Slam Singles Titles: 24 (10 Australian Open, 3 French Open, 7 Wimbledon, 4 US Open)
Monte-Carlo Masters Best Result: Winner (2031, 2015)
Novak Djokovic Form
Tel Aviv Open 2022: Novak Djokovic vs Roman Safiullin preview,  head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick
Novak Djokovic went 2-1 at the United Cup in January, his sole defeat coming against Alex de Minaur.
The World No.1 was unable to win an 11th Australian Open title, reaching the semi-finals where he lost in 4 sets to Jannik Sinner.
The Serbian has played in one event since, in Indian Wells. He beat Vukic 6-2 5-7 6-3 before a shock 6-4 3-6 6-3 third round defeat to Luca Nardi.
Djokovic pulled out of the Miami Open and ended his highly successful partnership with coach Goran Ivanisevic.
Roman Safiullin Stats
Novak Djokovic vs Roman Safiullin Live Stream & Tips - Games Market in Play  in Monte-Carlo
Nationality: Russia
Age: 26 (7 August 1997)
Height: 6’1″ (1.85m)
Plays: Right-Handed
World Ranking: 41
Career High: 36 (January 2024)
ATP Tour Titles: 0
Monte-Carlo Masters Best Result: First Appearance
Roman Safiullin Form
Roman Safiullin is 6-8 this year, enjoying a solid start in Brisbane where he got to the semi-finals. He was unable to get to the quarters in his next seven tournaments.
The 26-year-old beat Jaume Munar 7-5 6-1 in the first round in Monte-Carlo, winning 50% of his 2nd serves and saving 5/6 break points.

The anticipation surrounding the upcoming clash between boxing legendMike Tyson and YouTuber Jake Paul reached fever pitch over the weekend as Tyson showcased his incredible physique during a meet-and-greet event in the United States.

At 57 years old, Tyson continues to defy the odds and prove that age is just a number as he prepares to step back into the ring to face the 27-year-old Paul on July 20, with the event set to be broadcast live on Netflix.

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The stark 30-year age difference between the two fighters has stirred controversy within the boxing community, but Tyson‘s chiseled physique and unwavering determination serve as a testament to his readiness for the challenge ahead.

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During the meet-and-greet event held in Chantilly, Virginia, Tyson left fans in awe as he proudly posed shirtless, exuding confidence and determination in equal measure. His physical condition, reminiscent of his glory days, left no doubt about his commitment to making a triumphant return to the ring.

“I don’t need a shirt,” Tyson said.

“I have to show them what they are betting on! I want to show off how good I look, how in shape I am!”

A journey through adversity

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Tyson‘s journey in boxing began in 1986 when he clinched the heavyweight title at the tender age of 20, etching his name in the annals of sports history as the youngest champion ever. Despite retiring from professional boxing in 2005, Tyson‘s passion for the sport remains undiminished, as evidenced by his exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020.

Anything I’m afraid of, I confront it. That’s my personality. Right now, I’m scared to death. I always believed that adversity and nervousness pretty much catapulted me into success.

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“If I didn’t have these feelings, I wouldn’t go into this fight. I have to have these feelings to fight. Without them, I would never go in the ring.”

Alycia Baumgardner and Claressa Shields are back at it again.

The latest entry in their back-and-forth outside-the-ring rivalry: Last Saturday, during the Richardson HitchinsGustavo Lemos fight card at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, several media outlets and who-knows-how-many amateur iPhone videographers captured Shields (who served as on-air talent for the broadcast) and Baumgardner in a heated, protracted argument.

If nothing else, the confrontation brought up a question: Given the length and intensity of the fighters’ rivalry, why haven’t Shields and Baumgarder yet stepped inside the ropes to hash things out?

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It’s a weighty problem.

Shields (14-0, 2 KOs), a two-time gold-medal-winning Olympian and two-division undisputed world champion, competes at middleweight. Baumgardner (15-0, 7 KOs), herself an undisputed champion, competes at junior lightweight. That’s a 30-pound gap in weight – almost certainly a bridge too far for matching the fighters.

Claressa Shields: "Scary Alycia Baumgardner Was Shook!"

Dmitry Salita, Shields’ promoter, recently spoke to BoxingScene about the odds of a Shields-Baumgardner happening.

“Alycia is out there speaking complete nonsense, going on Shaquille O’Neal’s podcast, talking about fighting Claressa,” Salita said. “It is like Manny Pacquiao challenging Mike Tyson. It is so ridiculous – it is not real. And people that don’t really know boxing or follow women’s boxing, they just see names. They don’t understand weight classes, [but] they think about it and talk about it.”

Salita, who has sought to revive boxing in the Detroit region with a developmental, ShoBox-like series on DAZN, has known Baumgardner for some time. A Fremont, Ohio native now training under Bill Haney in Las Vegas, Baumgardner rose to fame as a professional in Detroit working with LJ Harrison and Tony Harrison.

“I’ve known Alycia for a long time – like way, way before,” Salita said. “We have always invited her to fights. I am not one to say anything negative.”

Yet there is a certain amount of negativity, completely independent of any beef with Shields, that lingers over Baumgardner’s career. Last July, a pre-fight drug test sample from Baumgardner yielded “an adverse analytical finding for a banned substance” that put her under a microscope and led to a suspension from the Association of Boxing Commissions.

Kicking and screaming at the weigh-in for Shields vs. Marshall and Mayer  vs. Baumgardner | Boxing News

Baumgardner has since been exonerated by the WBC (the sanctioning body that collected the sample in question) and, according to the fighter, is no longer under suspension by the Association of Boxing Commissions.

But it will be difficult for Baumgardner to fully put the issue behind her until she makes her next fight.

Is there even a possibility it could come against Shields?

“I called her manager,” said Salita. “‘We will make the fight at 154.’ And like Don King used to say, ‘There is only one way to say yes and 99 ways to say no.’ So they said no in 99 ways.”

Salita said any theoretical Shields-Baumgardner fight would have to happen now “because Claressa is growing” and hasn’t fought below middleweight in years.

In any case, the promoter suspects Baumgardner was never really serious about taking on the fighter many describe as boxing’s GWOAT (Greatest Woman of All Time).

“It is all talk,” Salita said of Baumgardner’s desire for a Shields fight. “It is a way to make herself relevant, and the way she has gone about it has not been classy.”

WBO, WBC and WBA-super welterweight champion, American boxer Terence Crawford held a joint training session with his compatriot, WBC lightweight world champion Shakur Stevenson.

Crawford, 36, last stepped into the ring against Errol Spence in July 2023. Terence won that fight by technical knockout in the ninth round. He has 40 wins (31 by knockout) and no losses.

Stevenson, 26, last fought against Edwin De Los Santos in November 2023. In that fight, Shakur won by unanimous decision. He has 21 wins (ten by knockout) and no losses.

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The six-time heavyweight champion is considered an icon in the sport by peers and boxing fans and has remained in tune with the heavyweight division, where he fought for over 20 years from 1985 to now. He became the youngest heavyweight champion in the world at age 20 in 1986, a feat that remains untouched.

Anthony Joshua showed off his kickboxing skills during a gruelling training session on Monday.

AJ is currently ticking over in the gym after dispatching former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou inside two rounds in his last outing in March.

The Cameroonian cage fighter had caused Tyson Fury all kinds of problems during their nip-and-tuck affair five months prior.

However, Joshua faced no such challenges as he dropped Ngannou twice before sending him down and out with a clubbing right hand.

The finish was incredibly conclusive but after witnessing Joshua throwing some kicks on the pads in training earlier today, fans want to see the heavyweight titans rematch in MMA.

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Reacting to the video, which was uploaded to Joshua’s Instagram story, one fan wrote: “Bro is coming to finish Ngannou off in MMA.”

Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou weigh-ins, faceoff photo gallery

Another tweeted: “Rematch with Ngannou but MMA this time.”

A third added: “Might as well go to MMA and KO Ngannou.”

But not everyone was as impressed with what they were seeing.

One supporter remarked: “That’s horrific.”

Another wrote: “Looking stiff asf.”

Meanwhile, a third added: “Can see the kick, cook a full five-course meal, go to sleep, wake up, go to work, come back and then dodge

Joshua recently confirmed that he will return to the ring in September.

The Watford powerhouse had hoped to fight again in June but it appears his team are holding out for something big later in the year.

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His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, announced last month that he is planning a ‘huge’ boxing show at Wembley in September – and logic suggests AJ could be part of that card.

That could mean Joshua fighting for the soon-to-be-vacated IBF title or boxing the winner of Oleksandr Usyk vs Fury if the loser accepts a step-aside fee to let it happen.

AJ won’t be staying in boxing for long though.

The 34-year-old revealed last week that his initial career plan was to retire at the age of 35 this October.

Fight Night hosts react to news Francis Ngannou is set to fight Anthony  Joshua in Saudi Arabia

He’s not said he intends to fight on for two more years, but it appears the curtain is beginning to fall on Joshua’s boxing career either way.

It’s a new week on the tennis ATP rankings, and there is a new confirmation that the Serbian is the best tennis player of all time.

Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis superstar, is all set to retain his position as the top-ranked player on the ATP list for the following week. This feat will make him the oldest player in the history of tennis to hold the world number one ranking at the age of 36 years and 321 days.

The previous record was held by Swiss player Roger Federer, who, on April 24, 2018, was one day older than Djokovic when he was overtaken at the top of the ranking. Federer first claimed the top spot in the ATP list on February 2, 2004, and held it for 310 weeks.

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Starting from Monday, Djokovic will have spent 420 weeks as the top-ranked player, the most successful run in the sport’s history. Djokovic first claimed the top spot in the ATP list on July 4, 2011, and has held it for a total of 9 years and 256 days.

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However, the second-placed player and 14-year-younger Italian, Jannik Sinner, will now be very close to Djokovic. Sinner has been on a steady rise in the rankings and has earned his spot among the top players in the world. It will be interesting to see how the future unfolds for both players in the coming weeks and months.

In the build up to his blockbuster fight with Mike Tyson, celebrity boxer Jake Paul took to Instagram to post a new training video, inspired by the classic film Rocky. However, he made a mockery of Sylvester Stallone’s famous training montage, as fans on social media pointed out the key detail he missed in his bastardized version.

Fans diss Jake Paul over Rocky remake

On both YouTube and Instagram, the most-liked comment on Paul’s video was resounding: “Embarrassing.”

“Please don’t compare yourself to a Legend,” another comment said on Instagram, to the tune of over 2,500 likes.

Jake Paul is no stranger to online hate, which he has leveraged to grow his brand bigger and bigger, eventually leading to the July 20th mega fight against “Iron Mike” Tyson on Netflix.

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Jake Paul’s training montage didn’t mach the original

While some trolls leave similar remarks on all of Paul’s posts, this one in particular got specific criticism because of its inability to capture the spirit of Rocky Balboa‘s triumphant run up the “Rocky Steps” at the Philadelphia Art Museum.

“Clown paid all those people to cheer for him,” wrote a commenter on YouTube, pointing out his lack of authenticity.

“Didn’t even have a quarter of the ppl rocky had cheering,” another critic chimed in.

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It’s true that unlike Sylvester Stallone, Jake Paul has failed to capture the hearts of the public as he prepares for the Mike Tyson fight. In his self-proclaimed role as “The Problem Child,” he doesn’t seem bothered by playing the bad guy.

Maybe 77-year-old Stallone will even become the next aging legend that he challenges to a fight.

Former UFC fighter Clay Collard is eyeing a return to the boxing ring with one goal in mind: to take down Jake Paul and reclaim MMA’s honor. Despite currently focusing on his PFL career, the 31-year-old Collard remains keenly interested in a potential matchup against Paul.

With 18 professional boxing bouts under his belt, including facing Olympic silver medallist Bektemir MelikuzievCollard‘s boxing experience sets him apart from the aging MMA stars that Paul has been squaring off against.

Collard calls out Paul

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Collard‘s journey into boxing began as a means to improve his striking skills for MMA, but it quickly became a source of income after his UFC stint ended in 2015. Since then, he’s taken on multiple short-notice fights to make ends meet, showcasing his resilience and determination in the ring. In a recent interview with the talkSPORT MMA YouTube channel, Collard left no room for ambiguity.

“The only guy I want to box is Jake Paul,” he said.

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“I just want to do it for all those MMA fighters that he has beat up.

“I have played the game of boxing a little bit unlike most of these guys so I think he would definitely have his hands full against me. But he’s doing crazy s*** now. I want to kick you’re a**.”

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Paul‘s professional boxing career has seen him face several MMA stars, including Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley (twice), Anderson Silva, and Nate Diaz. However, his next challenge is of a different magnitude as he gears up to take on boxing legend Mike Tyson on July 20 in Arlington, Texas.

Claressa Shields, the undisputed reigning super middleweight queen, isn’t backing down from a challenge. After being called out by undisputed super featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner, Shields fired back with a bold statement: “I will fight – and beat – her at any weight class.” However, it’s not just words anymore. Both boxers recently got into a heated face-off on the sidelines of the Richardson Hitchins vs. Gustavo Lemos fight.

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I say yes, I will fight Claressa Shields at 147, make the fight,” Baumgardner declared on an Instagram live video. “Size does not matter to me, baby,” she insisted, “It’s the skills, baby.” Claressa Shields responded by telling her to come up to 154 lbs if she wanted to fight her. What ensued was a barrage of social media mudslinging from both sides. Every interviewer was asking them questions about the other. So naturally, with so much bad blood, things were expected to come to a head soon. Well, that’s exactly what happened at the recent DAZN event.

Shields vs Marshall weigh-in video: Mayer throws kick at Baumgardner - Bad  Left Hook

At yesterday’s fight between Richardson Hitchins and Gustavo Lemos, Claressa Shields, and Alycia Baumgardner, who were in the audience, got engaged in an irate confrontation after the fight had ended. Amid the shouting fest, Baumgardner accused the undisputed champion of wanting to be like her.

Well, this tuned up the pitch drastically and then Baumgardner started calling Shields, “Insecure.” It was at this time, that Shields even smacked Baumgardner’s hand away from her face. DAZN posted a video of this altercation, with the caption, “[watch] @alyciambaum and @Claressashields go at it.” Even Shields acknowledged the confrontation in her post on X after it happened.

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She wrote, “Ran up on that b***h, f**k on h*e.” This debacle between the two top female boxers and former friends definitely excited the fans, but the difference in their weight is still the problem that lingers.

Fight is exciting but the logistics present a dilemma

The internet is buzzing after a heated encounter between champions Claressa Shields and Alycia Baumgardner. Here’s a breakdown of how fight fans reacted on Twitter. One of the tweets captured the raw excitement many fans feel about a potential Shields vs. Baumgardner fight. The anticipation is palpable, with fans eager to see these two talented boxers go toe-to-toe.

Claressa Shields: "Scary Alycia Baumgardner Was Shook!"

These mixed reactions showcase the intriguing yet complex nature of a potential Shields vs. Baumgardner fight. The size disparity is undeniable, but the fighters’ obvious animosity and the fans’ enthusiasm might make the fighters find a way around it. What are your thoughts about this?