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Mike Tyson has been told exactly how much time he has to knock out Jake Paul.

Mike Tyson has been told exactly how much time he has to knock out Jake Paul.

Former WBC, WBF and IBF champion Tyson, who is considered among the best heavyweight boxers in history, is returning to the ring to take on YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul at the AT&T Arena in Texas.

The fight, which is scheduled to take place on July 20, has been the source of much controversy, with critics having noted the 30-year age gap between the two fighters.

Indeed, Barry Hearn, President of Matchroom Sport and father of boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, is among those to have suggested Tyson, who will be 58 by the time of the fight, is risking his health by returning to the ring.

Hearn stressed that Tyson needed to knock out his opponent within two rounds or face certain defeat.

“It’s going to make a huge amount of money. You can understand Netflix’s approach. If [Tyson] doesn’t win quickly he can’t win,” he stated on Piers Morgan Uncensored.

“I don’t believe the other guy is much of a fighter but he’s fit and he trains and he’s young… two rounds, no matter, when you’re 59, two rounds max, Tyson’s going to be blowing out of his backside because it’s quite dangerous, boxing at that level… I find it quite sad.”

Tyson has confirmed that the fight will be classified as an exhibition bout but denied rumours that either fighter will be wearing headgear and 18-ounce gloves.

Barry Hearn’s son Eddie has also dismissed Paul’s boxing skills while echoing his father’s sentiments regarding the fight.

He said: “I think we live in a crazy world where that younger generation is built off views, built off narrative, built off controversy.

Mike Tyson will need to knock out Jake Paul within two rounds according to Barry Hearn (Getty)

“As a hardcore fight fan, someone who has been around boxing since I was nine years old, I find it disgusting that a 58 year old man – who was my hero growing up has to even get back in the ring.

“From a financial point of view with the amount of money that man was paid or partially paid during his career, to get in a ring with a 25-year-old guy who can’t really fight.

“I understand it and I was speaking to the Netflix guys, I don’t think they liked my criticism of the event. I’m just going to give you my honest opinion which is, it will sell, people will watch, it’ll be a big event and I don’t like it.”

The boxing legend may be retired from the ring but that hasn’t stopped him from keeping in shape with a recent video of him intense workout leaving fans gobsmacked.

Mike Tyson continues to keep in ridiculous shape despite his retirement from boxing as footage from one of his workouts has shocked his fans.

The 57-year-old had a storied career in combat sports and has remained an icon in boxing since calling time on his career back in 2005. Tyson, who was nicknamed ‘The Baddest on the Planet’ during the height of his dominance, rose to fame in 1986 after becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history at the age of just 20 years old – a record that still stands to this day.

He reigned as the undisputed champion of the division from 1987 to 1990 before he was knocked out by Buster Douglas in one of sport’s biggest-ever upsets. Over three decades on since that famous night in Tokyo, the New York native is the host of the popular podcast ‘Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson’ and a businessman.

Tyson still enjoys getting in the gym and exercising as his fans could see on his Instagram page where he posted a video of himself doing strenuous workouts with a medicine ball with the caption reading: ““All Power. Comic collection, back in the game”. After being uploaded on Friday (September 22), it’s received over 171,000 likes as the 57-year-old was showered with love from his loyal supporters.

One fan dubbed him the greatest of all time as they wrote: “My pick for GOAT. With both in their prime he beats Ali” while another commented: “Bruh at 57 I won’t be doing this lol”. While he no longer competes in the ring, Tyson is coaching ex-UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, who will take on WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury on October 24.

Tyson is wholly confident in his student despite the fact he’s never had a professional boxing fight. He said that when Ngannou connects with a punch, it’s “game over”. “It is no secret I back Ngannou 100 per cent in this face-off of champions.

“He has one hard punch, and when it lands, it’s game over,” the former boxer said in a recent interview. “I am looking forward to working with Ngannou and supporting his transition from the octagon to the boxing ring. He isn’t a combat novice, he is a world champion.

“The key will be combining his energy and combat skills into his punches and using his agility to move swiftly around the ring then delivering the knock-out blow. We’re here to win,” he added. While Fury is the overwhelming favourite, there is no denying the terrifying power the Cameroonian possesses with 12 of his 17 MMA victories coming by way of knockout.

In the world of boxing, audacious claims aren’t uncommon. But some claims echo louder, resonating through time, spurring debates, and stirring souls. Picture this: A modern boxing titan dares to overshadow legends from the past. It’s like Picasso asserting he’d outshine da Vinci in the Renaissance period. This isn’t just another claim; it’s Floyd Mayweather, a master of both punches and provocations, laying down the gauntlet.

Enter Roberto ‘Hands of Stone’ Duran, not just another boxing legend but Mike Tyson’s favorite. Duran is a name that needs no embellishments. A boxer whose fists spoke louder than words, and when they didn’t, his words sure packed a punch.

And so, when Duran responded to Mayweather, the boxing world stopped and listened. Everyone has an opinion on Mayweather’s audacity, but Duran’s retaliation? That’s a tale deserving of a canvas all its own.

Would Floyd Mayweather truly reign supreme in Duran’s time?

Stepping into the heart of the matter, Roberto Duran’s rebuke to Mayweather’s assertion is strikingly direct. He declared, “I laugh when Floyd Mayweather says that if he went back in time, he would beat us all. I’ll tell you this: if he was in the same era as Hagler and Hearns and Leonard, and me, I don’t think he would be such a big name. There is too much talk.” A declaration that firmly roots itself in the passion of the sport, invoking names of the golden era, and suggesting that Mayweather’s talk might overshadow his talent.

Fans undoubtedly had a field day with this revelation. Leading the charge, one fan confidently stated, “Roberto Duran will break his ribs.” Essentially, he crystallized the sentiment of many who idolize Duran’s raw power and indomitable spirit.

Next, another fan offered a nuanced take, observing, “I think Alan Minter would have done him, but marvelous Marvin was a step too far.” He deftly hints at the prowess of Marvin Hagler, elevating him to a league where even Mayweather might falter.

Echoing the sentiment of nostalgia, one person chimed in with a succinct, “The best days of boxing.” A short but impactful comment, it underscores the reverence many hold for Duran’s era.

Another user took a deeper dive, reflecting on Duran’s illustrious past. He articulated, “Was he serious back in his prime? The hands of stone was no joke in the ring. He was a beast. Floyd should watch some of his fights in his prime or watch him against Leonard in the first fight in Montreal. Leonard decided to go toe to toe; he was getting rocked. And he wasn’t in his prime then. Floyd, if he did go back in time, Leonard, Benitez, Hearns, or even the late great Aaron Pryor, all could take him out.” Their take encapsulates a detailed reflection on Duran’s prime, hinting at the potential outcomes if Mayweather stepped into that era.

Offering a counter-narrative, another fan acknowledged Mayweather’s unique class, emphasizing, “Mayweather is a class of his own…the difference is that he can take shots.” Their stance celebrates Mayweather’s resilience, presenting a crucial counterpoint to the prevailing sentiment.

Duran’s era was undeniably golden, filled with legends whose legacies have been etched in the annals of boxing history. Yet Mayweather’s era boasts its own glitter, spotlighting a boxer whose prowess and persona are unmatched. The juxtaposition of these two eras, sparked by a single claim, has ignited a debate that transcends time.

If you were to transport Mayweather back in time to face Duran in his prime, who would you put your money on? The invincible ‘Money’ or the formidable ‘Hands of Stone’?

Lewis Hamilton has revealed Mercedes engineers ignored his advice on how to fix their car ahead of his winless 2023 season.

The seven-time world champion went on to add that he ‘can’t really remember what winning’ feels like as he opened up on his struggles with the Silver Arrows in the latest series of Netflix hit Drive to Survive.

The sixth series, which airs from today, shows a puzzled Hamilton querying why his advice on how to turn their form around was shot down as being ‘wrong’.

 

‘Last year I remember complaining to the team and saying “look, we have to make these changes otherwise this is the trajectory we are going to go on and this is where we are going to end up so please, please do something about it.”,’ he said.

‘I remember that day they said, “we know what we are doing, you’re wrong.” That was definitely an interesting moment.’

Lewis Hamilton (left) saw his pleas to Mercedes to fix their car ahead of the 2023 season dismissed, leaving awkward viewing for team boss Toto Wolff (right) in a new Netflix series

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Hamilton explained to engineers how a troublesome rear end has plagued the team for years

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It left the Brit frustrated as his fears eventually came true when it was too late for team to fix

Hamilton continued: ‘I stepped back, I didn’t want to step on anybody’s toes… then we got into the season and spoke again and they were like, “maybe you were right”. So yeah…’

At the beginning of Episode 6: Leap of Faith, an irritated Hamilton is seeing during a commercial commitment.

He then goes on to explain how Mercedes’ demise has affected him.

‘My goal is to get back on top and win a championship again. But then we get in the car in 2023 and it’s the evil sister [of 2022],’ he explained.

‘I can’t really remember winning, it’s been like a minute to be honest.

‘I don’t remember what that feeling is. It is what it is, we’ve just got to take it on the chin and just acknowledge that we did not get it right, we took the wrong decision and start taking big strides in the right direction… before it’s too late.’

Unfortunately, Hamilton would only make the podium once in the first six races and it quickly became apparent that he would not be landing a record eighth world title in 2023.

After the sixth race in Monte Carlo, where Hamilton finished fourth, one scene shows him airing his frustrations over the team radio.

‘The car is terrible, I feel helpless,’ he said.

‘I can try and deliver each weekend but you can only do so much with what you’ve got,’ he said during a Netflix interview.

After the race during the team debrief, Hamilton made it plain that Mercedes’ problems are a recurring theme.

The weakest part of the car is the rear end,’ he told team personnel. ‘That wing is really a barn door, it’s very very draggy. Last year was the same and the year before that was the same.’

It is an episode where Hamilton goes on to deny any conversations with Ferrari – where he will now race from 2025 – before committing to Mercedes in a sensational u-turn.

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Despite reservations, Hamilton did sign a new two-year deal with Mercedes in the 2023 season

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However, Hamilton’s bombshell 2025 move to Ferrari was confirmed earlier this month, and he will race alongside Charles Leclerc (right) for the sport’s most famous team from next year

Hamilton discusses his ‘leap of faith’ to sign a new contract with the Silver Arrows.

‘OK we’ve had two difficult years but I still have so much belief that Mercedes and all these people in this team have the ability to build a great car,’ Hamilton said.

‘You’ve just got to take a leap of faith.’

He continued: ‘Toto [Wolff], he’s listened. There never feels a time where I’m not going to be a Mercedes driver. It’s my home, it’s my family.’

Viewers get to see a crucial meeting during negotiations between Wolff and Hamilton, where Mercedes’ team boss concedes that sticking to the car concept after a late surge of results in 2022 set the team back.

‘The biggest failure,’ retorted Hamilton.

Wolff does not promise that he will deliver a title-winning car again for Hamilton but does go on to say that Ferrari’s red overalls ‘wouldn’t suit’ Hamilton – which is ironic now his switch in 2025 has been confirmed.

Hamilton’s change of heart means that this season will mark the Brit’s final year with the team, who he joined from McLaren back in 2013.

Australian F1 star Oscar Piastri has revealed his Chinese heritage ahead of the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix, joking that the event will be a ‘home race’ for him.

The 23-year-old McLaren driver, who is placed sixth in the drivers championship, has had a strong start to the F1 season, posting two P4 finishes and two P8 finishes.

Gearing up for this weekend’s race at Shanghai International Circuit, Piastri revealed that he has an ancestral tie to China with his great great grandfather coming from the country.

‘My great great grandfather was Chinese so I think that makes this my 1/16 home race?’ Piastri posted to X.

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F1 star Oscar Piastri (pictured) revealed that his great great grandfather was Chinese

It is known that the Aussie driver also has Italian and Yugoslavian heritage.

Piastri was born in Melbourne on April 6, 2001 to parents Chris and Nicole.

Father Chris owns a successful automotive software development company, and it was clear from the get-go that Piastri was obsessed with everything car-related.

That’s right down to his choice of bedtime stories, which were mainly car books. The keen youngster could even recite the horsepower, speed and other stats of his favourite models.

But they say every journey begins with a single step, and in Piastri’s F1 case, it was a purchase his father made overseas.

‘We bought remote-controlled cars when I was on a business trip in America and Oscar took to that incredibly. He started racing them and got third place in his first-ever event against 20 and 30-year-olds when he was just six,’ Chris told the Sydney Morning Herald in 2021.

He continued to race remote-controlled cars at a National level, winning the second-level of competition aged just nine, before it was time to graduate for the big boy karts.

Piastri first began racing aged just nine at Oakleigh Go-Kart Racing Club, which is in Melbourne’s south-east; and it was immediately apparent he was going to be something special.

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Piastri, who was born in Melbourne, also has Italian and Yugoslavian heritage

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Oscar Piastri began his racing career with go-karts aged just 9 at the Oakleigh club in Melbourne in 2011

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Oscar Piastri came third in an international karting competition at iconic Le Mans when he was just 15

The prodigious youngster believed he was instantly set up for success thanks to that remote-controlled car background.

‘Having raced remote-control cars, I kind of had a rough idea on racing lines and how the basic principles of driving worked,’ Piastri told Australian Associated Press.

Despite his great start to the F1 season, it has been teammate Lando Norris who has been leading the charge, claiming McLaren’s best result of the year.

Piastri struggled to eighth in Japan recently and will be hoping to improve in Shanghai, as the race returns to China for the first time in 5 years.

Christian Horner has backed Ferrari to be Red Bull’s closest challengers at the Chinese Grand Prix this weekend, shunning Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes in the process.

Team principal Horner has been the major story of the F1 season after he was the subject of an internal investigation in February after accusations – which he denies – of ‘coercive behaviour’ towards a female colleague were made against him, before he was cleared.

This hasn’t impacted Red Bull’s progress on the track though, with the team – who have won the previous two constructors’ championships – dominating the early stages of the campaign.

Max Verstappen is chasing a fourth consecutive world championship and the Dutchman looks on course for that after winning three out of the opening four races in 2024, with team-mate Sergio Perez finishing second on those occasions.

Verstappen’s progress was only halted by an early retirement in Australia, where Ferrari pairing Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc came first and second respectively.  In fact, Sainz is the only driver other than Verstappen to win a race across the past 22.

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Christian Horner has backed Ferrari to be Red Bull’s closest challengers at the Chinese GP

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Horner snubbed Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes, who are enduring a difficult campaign so far

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Verstappen has won three out of four races as he chases a fourth successive world title

And Horner, speaking ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix, felt the Italian team are Red Bull’s biggest rivals going forwards.

‘Yeah, I think that Ferrari definitely at that circuit [Melbourne] were competitive, and we saw on Friday that their race pace was competitive,’ Horner told The Mirror.

‘And we expect them to probably be our closest competitor there [in China].

‘It’s a good circuit. The first corner goes on forever, and with the high-speed corners onto the back street as well, it’s always been very punishing on the front left tyre.

‘It’s got a sprint race as well, first sprint race of the year – so that’s another challenge. (There are) a lot of points available, so it’ll be interesting to see how that goes.’

Horner’s snub of Hamilton and Mercedes comes at a time when they are enduring a dismal campaign with the Brit ninth in the championship.

Neither the seven-time world champion nor team-mate George Russell have secured a podium finish this season, and Hamilton now hasn’t won a race since December 2021.

Hamilton has finished 7th, 7th, DNF and 9th this year and heads to China hoping for a drastic improvement in his fortunes after bemoaning his team in Japan.

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Horner felt Ferrari pair Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz were Red Bull’s closest challengers

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Horner is hoping to guide his team to a third successive constructors’ championship title

‘There were two really terrible [sets of] hard tyres to run through,’ Hamilton said after coming ninth in Suzuka.

‘It was a real challenge today. I think I picked up a bit of damage at the beginning when Charles (Leclerc) came around the outside.

‘I had huge understeer for the first stint and couldn’t turn the car. The hard tyre was pretty bad and the medium was much better.

‘In hindsight, we should have kept two medium tyres, but in general the car was pretty bad today.’

The heavyweight bout has been rescheduled to take place on May 18 in Saudi Arabia

All eyes will turn to Saudi Arabia next month when heavyweights Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk meet for a hugely anticipated bout which could feature a new scoring system in a bid to avoid any controversy.

The fighters had been due to clash in February originally, but the encounter had to be postponed until May 18 after Fury suffered a “freak cut” above his eye in a sparring session as he prepared for the fight.

WBC champion Fury will put his belt on the line against Usyk’s WBA, WBO and IBF titles to create a four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion and it bodes to be quite the fight.

Gypsy King Fury, 35, is undefeated so far in his professional boxing career, having picked up 34 wins in 35 bouts, 24 of which have been by knockout.

He only has one draw besides that, which came in December 2018 in the first of his three fights against Deontay Wilder.

Usyk, 37, is also undefeated so far in his career, with 21 victories in as many fights, 14 of these wins coming by knockout.

Clearly, unless there is a draw in the rescheduled encounter, something will have to give and it will be interesting to see how the fight in the Middle East unfolds.

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With so many eyes going to be on this fight, there will naturally be a heavy focus on the judges, whose scores could end up being crucial when it comes to pinpointing a winner, should the bout go the full 12 rounds without a knockout.

Usually, there are three judges who keep scores in boxing clashes, but this could be expanded to six in a bid to avoid any controversy.

World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman has spoken of the intention, after a host of split and majority decision fights of late.

As per Boxing Scene, Sulaiman said: “The more highly skilled judges we have working together, the better.

“If you have a fight when two judges don’t have a good night, that fight is decided, 2-1, by bad cards. If that happens with six judges, the correct fighter wins, 4-2.

“We’ve had too many split decisions and majority decision fights over the last few months. This is not OK.

“It’s easy to say judges need to be better when things go wrong, but why not bring in the top six judges in the world for a major championship fight like this – judges who have been most consistent – and let them decide these important fights?

“If not, we can have someone scoring who may have a bad night, or even be experiencing personal problems.

“Having three judges creates a very thin line between the right result and catastrophe. This is about the biggest fight in history, and controversy would be so damaging.”

It would be an interesting move and might help to ease concerns some may have about judging decisions being the main talking point of the fight, rather than the action in the ring itself.

Tyson Fury on fight exhibition with Mike Tyson: If he had won then people would have said I was rubbish because a 53 year old beat me and if I had beaten him then I would have been a bully.

A few weeks ago, World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Tyson Fury revealed that he was one of the fighters directly approached to face Mike Tyson in an exhibition fight.

Tyson, 57-years-old and inactive since 2005, has been discussed the possibility of a comeback for several months. He wants to take part in several exhibition bouts to raise money for charity.

The former undisputed heavyweight champion has been releasing training videos to showcase his speed and power. Some of the videos have gone viral on social media with millions of views being racked up.

Fury, who was named at birth after ‘Iron Mike,’ had some interest in fighting his idol.

But, he says the money that was offered was very extremely low.

“His people contacted me, me and Mike had a phone call, it was all real but never materialized. Someone who was offering the money to Mike came back and offered us peanuts completely. Mike was talking about $500 million figures but what came back on paper was a joke, it was crazy,” Fury said to IFL TV.

“I did have a $10 million offer from ESPN to do the fight as an exhibition but I think everyone has moved on now.”

At the same time, Fury admits that he would have found himself in a tough situation – win or lose – had he entered the ring to fight Tyson.

“I would have just loved to share the ring with him and move around. But if he had won then people would have said I was rubbish because a 53-year-old beat me and if I had beaten him then I would have been a bully,” Fury said.

“It was a lose-lose situation for me. It was money I didn’t need to fight a man past his best.”

Tyson Fury on Mike Tyson Working with Ngannou: I Think That It’s Sad; The Man I’m Named After Has to Go Against Me

The WBC heavyweight titlist from Manchester, England, is set to go 10 rounds on Oct. 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with Ngannou, the former UFC heavyweight champion, in what will be mark Ngannou’s boxing debut.

Guiding Ngannou is boxing great Mike Tyson, whose name was the inspiration for Fury’s own.

In a recent interview, Fury (33-0-1, 24 KOs) noted the unfortunate paradox of their circumstance.

“I think that it’s sad, actually,” Fury told Sky Sports. “The man that I am named after, a legend, has to go against me and then come out as a loser, having lost to a man who was named after him. I think that it’s sad and I think that he should be in my corner, not the opposing corner, but business is business and I understand that it’s strictly business.”

At the same time, Fury is not expecting his namesake to produce any meaningful improvements in Ngannou.

“No matter what he teaches this fella, no matter how much boxing training he does, everyone has got a plan until they get punched in the face,” Fury sad. “And I’m not sure who said that, but that is true. They’ve all got a plan until they get smacked in the mouth.”

The 37-year-old Ngannou, of Cameroon, parted ways with the UFC earlier this year. The move allowed the heavyweight to link up with the Professional Fighters League. Ngannou’s contract with the PFL allows him to participate in a boxing match.

Fury, 35, has not fought since December, when he stopped countryman Derek Chisora in 10 rounds. Fury was then involved in protracted talks to fight unified champion Oleksandr Usyk but their negotiations broke down repeatedly over their purse.

BECKHAM documentary viewers have been poking fun at Victoria for ‘trying to relate to the working class’ after the Netflix series was released today.

The series sees David, 48, and Victoria, 49, give an intimate insight into their marriage and early romance, their family life, as well as charting David’s footballing career.

And fans have noted one particular moment when Victoria says she is from a ‘working class’ family before David points out that her father used to drive her to school in a Rolls-Royce.

In a segment talking about growing up Victoria says: ‘We both come from families that work very hard we’re very working class’.

Hearing the interview from another room David then pokes his head round the corner and chips in: ‘Be honest!’ before an agitated Victoria replies: ‘I am being honest!’

David points out Victoria’s father used to drive her in Rolls-Royce

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Funny: BECKHAM documentary viewers have been poking fun at Victoria for ‘trying to relate to the working class’ after the Netflix series was released today

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Cheeky! Fans have noted one particular moment when Victoria says she is from a ‘working class’ family before David points out that her father used to drive her to school in a Rolls-Royce

David then asked her: ‘What car did your dad drive you to school in?’

She then started to answer saying: ‘So my dad did…’ before her interrupted her saying: ‘It just needs one answer!’

Posh then retorted that it ‘wasn’t a simple answer’ before he asked her again what car it was.

She then said: ‘It depends but yes in the 80s my dad had a Rolls Royce!’ – before David retorts ‘thank you’ and then leaves.

Viewers were quick to react to the moment as one joked: ‘Victoria Beckham is the queen of dry humour!’

Another said: ‘Love him humbling her. Like her name was posh spice.’

A third wrote: ‘I love the fact that he called her out!’ while someone else said: lmao he loves to humble her. They are the sweetest couple.’

Another wrote: ‘She is iconic. The delivery of her lines throughout the whole of the series is top notch.’

Elsewhere viewers of the tell-all BECKHAM documentary on Netflix have been raving over David and Victoria’s ‘beautiful’ love story as they dug into the series after its release on Wednesday.

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Sweet: It comes as viewers of the tell-all BECKHAM documentary on Netflix have been raving over David and Victoria’s ‘beautiful’ love story as they dug into the series after its release on Wednesday

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Family: The couple have been married for 24 years since first meeting in 1997 and now share four children Brooklyn, 24, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 18, and Harper, 12

Fans have been loving being given a glimpse at the pair’s relationship, with one viewer on Twitter even saying it has ‘made them believe in love again’.

The couple have been married for 24 years since first meeting in 1997 and now share four children Brooklyn, 24, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 18, and Harper, 12.

Elsewhere many who watched admitted they were left reeling at reliving the abuse he famously received for getting a red card in the World Cup in 1998 against Argentina.

David and Victoria opened up on their much-publicised romance on camera, including the harder parts of their marriage and ‘rumoured infidelity scandals’.

But those who have been watching the show praised how they overcame their problems to create a ‘beautiful, sweet’ family.

One said: ‘I am watching the Victoria and David Beckham documentary and I all of a sudden now believe in love.’

Another penned: ‘The story of ‘The Beckhams’ is why I’m watching #Beckham.

‘We all saw what was possibly the worst part of their story, but I love how they not only moved past it but became this beautiful, really sweet, family who just love each other.’

A third wrote: ‘Have you seen the Beckham doc? Kinda nice seeing the good times again, at least in episode 1.’

A different impressed viewer gave some more general feedback, saying: ‘Victoria Beckham comes across really well in this documentary. Learned a lot from her when she’s interviewed.’

However others picked up on how ‘awful’ the abuse David received was after his infamous red card moment.

The Three Lions icon lashed out at Argentina’s Diego Simeone, who by his own admission went down softly in the 47th minute, and forced England to play with 10 men for the remainder of the last-16 clash after being given his marching orders.

Upon arriving back in England, David was met with extreme backlash from fans and media, who vilified and abused the star during the subsequent season.

The documentary reveals how he was spat at in the streets, booed consistently at Manchester United matches and even sent death threats.

Many reacted to reliving the time in history as one penned: ‘Beckham series has been brilliant! I cried. Absolutely loved it. The pain was real for that red card incident, no man or woman should ever get abuse like that, especially in sports. God love him.’

Another said: ‘Amazing how people forget that England had the chance to go through on penalties after Becks got sent off against Argentina & they f***ed it up without him. The way he was treated afterwards was awful. #Beckham.’

A third penned: ‘nah the abuse Beckham got from the whole of England was insane.’

Someone else wrote: ‘People think Harry Maguire gets bullied need to watch beckham new documentary then u see what bullying is how beckham got treated affer world cup was disgusting how he was treated good job he had united fans behind him.’

Overall the positive reaction was streaming in from fans as football lovers gave it rave reviews.

One said: ‘The first four minutes of the Beckham series features everything in football I love, totally forgot that goal was against Wimbledon back then.’

Another wrote: ‘Beckham series is great viewing so far’, while someone else penned: ‘Beckham, what a strong person. Best sport docu I have seen.’

A fourth said: ‘That Beckham documentary on Netflix reminded me why I loved watching Manchester United growing up as a kid.’

While a fifth said: ‘David Beckham documentary on Netflix is must watch is u r true football fan..1 of the best documentary on athlete. #BECKHAM #netflix.’

Another simply said: ‘Beckham on netflix is brilliantly done.’

In addition the BECKHAM documentary has gone down a treat with critics who have praised the four-part series as ‘riveting’, ‘candid’ and the best sports documentary in years.

Several publications have given the show a positive assessment including The Telegraph who described it as a ‘heartbreaking portrayal of an unexpectedly complex man’.

They had particular praise for the scenes of David and legendary Manchester United Boss Alex Ferguson.

They wrote: ‘In particular, the scenes in which Beckham and Alex Ferguson are intercut, talking about how Ferguson turned on, and cast out, the boy who he’d raised like a son, are simply heartbreaking.’

The Guardian also praised the documentary, saying David comes across as a man who ‘likes to be in control in all aspects of his life’.

They added: ‘It turns out to be a surprisingly candid look at the life and career of one of the most famous footballers of all time, and it certainly is a rollicking ride.’

Another positive review came from The Independent who praised director Fisher Stevens for his work on the project and for assembling ‘an impressive cast of interviewees’.

They also highlighted David’s wife Victoria’s appearance in the show, writing: ‘We hear that he used to drive for hours just to see Victoria for ‘seven minutes’ at the height of her Spice Girls fame.

‘The couple sound like they were totally obsessed by one another from the start, and still come across as very content today. But they only let us in so far.’

The i newspaper gave a more mixed review, saying Victoria was the ‘real star’ of the show but criticised it for not delving deep enough into David’s idiosyncrasies.

They wrote: ‘Beckham also fails to explore its subject’s psyche in any meaningful way.

‘Multiple scenes hint that Beckham’s need for tidiness and order (his wardrobe is meticulously arranged, and he cleans his kitchen incessantly) might be a symptom of something more serious than a preference for cleanliness, but the show never actually goes there.’

The Sydney Morning Herald gave the doc a glowing review, praising it as the best sports documentary since The Last Dance, a 2020 miniseries about Michael Jordan.

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Tough: Elsewhere many who watched admitted they were left reeling at reliving the abuse he famously received for getting a red card in the World Cup in 1998 against Argentina

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Past: The series sees the couple give an intimate insight into their marriage and early romance, their family life, as well as charting David’s footballing career (seen in 2003)

Beckham: Looking over life and career for documentary was challenging

They wrote that director Stevens ‘does a solid job unspooling the disparate threads that made Beckham such a fascinating figure: a people pleaser with an ‘I do what I want’ rebellious streak, who struggled to assert his own individuality against the tough-and-controlling father figures (his football-mad dad Ted, and Sir Alex) whose love he so desperately sought.’

The Times gave a more mixed review, praising the documentary as ‘entertaining’ but also noting it feels like a brand boosting opportunity for the couple.

They wrote: ‘You might have expected Netflix’s four-hour documentary about David Beckham to be a doting hagiography that would offer a few tasty morsels but would mostly polish the shiny tiara of Brand Beckham. And you would be right. That’s precisely what it does.’

Lewis Hamilton has hit out at those ‘talking s***’ about his decision to ditch Mercedes and join Ferrari from the start of next season.

The 39-year-old shocked the sport on the eve of the 2024 season by announcing his bombshell departure from the team he has won all but one of his seven world titles with.

Results and performances so far this season suggest Hamilton’s decision was a wise one.

While Ferrari look to be improving each week, cementing their place as Red Bull’s closest, albeit distant, title challengers, there seems to be no end in sight for Mercedes’ struggles following the team’s worst ever start to a season.

Heading into this weekend’s Chinese Grand Prix, Hamilton clearly has no doubts in his mind over the switch.

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Lewis Hamilton has hit out at those ‘talking s***’ about his move to Ferrari ahead of next season

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The 39-year-old shocked the sport when he announced the switch from long-term constructors Mercedes

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His decision may prove a shrewd one as he currently languishes ninth in the drivers’ standings

‘I don’t feel like I need my decision vindicating. I know what is right for me and that hasn’t changed from the moment I made the decision,’ said Hamilton, who sits ninth in the drivers standings on just 10 points.

‘There’s not been a moment that I’ve questioned it and I’m not swayed by other people’s comments. Even today, there’s people continuing to talk s*** and will continue on for the rest of the year I’ll have to just do what I do.

‘Only you can know what’s right for you and this will be an exciting time for me.’

When pressed on what he meant by people ‘talking s***’, Hamilton said: ‘Just read what’s out there.’

It is thought Hamilton’s comments may refer to his 14-word exchange with print journalists following the Japanese Grand Prix where the Brit was asked whether he was jealous of Ferrari’s strong start to the season.

Hamilton will be 40 by the time he pulls on the famous red of Ferrari next season. But he won’t be the oldest on the grid, with that title belonging to Fernando Alonso, as things stand.

The Spaniard, a two-time world champion and former team-mate of Hamilton, penned a new multi-year contract with Aston Martin this week, which will see him race until he is at least 45.

‘I never thought I’d be racing into my forties. I’m pretty sure I said I wouldn’t race into my forties,’ joked Hamilton.

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Although Hamilton will join Ferrari at 40, his appearance on the 2025 grid won’t make him the oldest driver – that honour will sit with Fernando Alonso (pictured)

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The Spaniard announced a new contract with Aston Martin which will keep him in his seat for two more seasons

‘I think it’s such a crazy trick, life. I don’t feel like I’m nearing 40 years old, I feel like I’m pretty young still.

‘It’s a real positive because it means I’m not the oldest driver here… that’s the best part! But also Fernando is one of the best drivers we’ve had in the sport so for him to continue to be here and continue to have the output that he’s had just shows what’s possible.

‘It just shows the new era of athletes and what the human body can do and continue to do if you nurture it.

‘I’m going to be racing for quite some time still so it’s definitely good he’s still around and keeps going on for a bit longer.’

For now, Hamilton’s attention remains solely on salvaging some positives from his final season with Mercedes.

There are no upgrades to the car in which Hamilton and team-mate George Russell limped to finishes of ninth and seventh-place respectively two weeks ago at the Japanese Grand Prix.

Those results left Mercedes fourth in the constructors championship, already 107 points behind the mighty pacesetters Red Bull.

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Mercedes will hope for a boost after the Japanese Grand Prix, which saw Hamilton finish ninth

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But Hamilton has stressed that little has changed with the car ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix

And while there has been some optimism amongst drivers that the first Sprint Race weekend of the season at a circuit hosting a race for the first time in five years could spring some surprises, Hamilton seemed less hopeful.

‘Nothing has changed with our car so it will be the same car this weekend but we understand it a little bit more,’ he explained.

‘(In Japan) we did make improvements so bringing some of those into this weekend on top of some new direction again. I think if we go back we would have done things differently, that’s the benefit of hindsight and experience.

‘So we’re trying to bring that here this weekend and implement some of those changes that we would have perhaps done in Suzuka and hopefully that can find us a bit of performance.’