notifications for updates. While the boxing world eagerly awaited Mike Tyson’s take on the Anthony Joshua versus Francis fight, his eventual commentary sparked considerable controversy and debate. Despite Tyson’s legacy primarily rooted in the ’80s and ’90s, his insights remain highly valued in the sport.

Tyson’s relationship with Francis added another layer of intrigue to his commentary. Having trained Francis for his bout against Tyson Fury, Tyson’s absence from Francis’s corner during the Joshua fight raised questions about its potential impact on the outcome.

In his analysis, Tyson emphasized the importance of precision and defense over sheer punching power. Contrary to popular belief, Tyson highlighted the significance of accurate punches and strategic awareness, citing examples from both Francis’s matches.

Moreover, Tyson’s admiration for both Francis and Joshua underscored the mutual respect among boxing’s elite. Despite divergent opinions on the fight’s outcome, Tyson’s commentary provided valuable insights for fans and aspiring boxers alike.

As the boxing world awaits Tyson’s own return to the ring against Jake Paul, and Joshua gears up for future matches, Tyson’s words serve as a reminder of the complexities and unpredictability inherent in the sport. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on upcoming bouts.

Lightning speed, unreal strength, and unbridled aggression. All these qualities helped Mike Tyson become one of the most fearsome champions in the history of boxing who, with just a glance, made his opponents tremble with fear. Tyson’s character was forged by the meanest streets of Brooklyn, New York. Before reaching his 14th birthday, Tyson was already arrested 38 times. Mike transferred his unbridled and intimidating character to professional boxing. Iron Mike often had no control over his aggression, and this periodically led to chaos both inside and outside the ring. In this video, we are going to discuss a specific situation where Mike Tyson completely lost his self-control during a fight and managed to lose his boxing license for a prolonged period to boot. Moreover, this was the fight that ended Tyson’s decade-long domination of the boxing world and once he did return, he would never be able to return to his former peak form.

Dan Hardy reveals what he hopes Francis Ngannou learns from Mike Tyson for Tyson Fury fight

According to Dan Hardy, former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is taking the biggest risk he could possibly take in his pro boxing debut.

Ngannou faces Tyson Fury in a 10-round boxing match on Oct. 28 in Saudi Arabia in what will serve as the first fight for “The Predator” since making the choice to not re-sign with the UFC and vacate the heavyweight championship. Ngannou has since signed with the PFL with the expectation to make his promotional debut in early 2024.

Hardy, who does broadcast work for the PFL, recently gave his thoughts on Ngannou’s boxing match against the boxing heavyweight champion.

“I love him for taking it for taking on such a challenge, but Tyson Fury might be the best heavyweight boxer that’s ever lived,” Hardy said recently on The MMA Hour. “It seems weird saying that given the fact [of] some of the fighters that have [competed in the division] in the past, but the way that he moves for a big man, and the skills that he’s gotten, he’s wily, but he’s huge and he can take a hell of a punch as we know.”

Ngannou will likely be a massive underdog by the time he makes the walk to the squared circle to face the unbeaten WBC heavyweight champion, however “The Predator” will be working with former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson in preparation for Fury.

For Hardy, having Tyson in the mix helping Ngannou adds an interesting wrinkle to the training camp.

“It’s going to be very interesting to see what Francis can add to his game, especially with Mike Tyson working with him,” Hardy explained. “I’m hoping that Mike Tyson is going to work some of that peekaboo style, and he’s also going to encourage him to work the body a little bit, because the drawback of a power puncher is that they tend to hunt for the head, and Tyson Fury is tall and he’s very, very good at slipping away and countering with upper cuts.

“It’s going to be an incredibly tough test for [Francis]. You can’t say the man is afraid of taking risks because this is probably the biggest risk he’s taking in boxing right now.”

WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury feels sad that Mike Tyson will be going up against him as a coach.

Fury returns to the boxing ring but not against Oleksandr Usyk, but rather, against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou who makes his professional boxing debut against the Briton on October 28 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Although many critics feel the fight is an obvious money grab with Ngannou having next to no shot, things got interesting when it was announced that Mike Tyson would be coaching him for the fight.

“It is no secret I back Ngannou 100 percent in this face-off of champions,” Tyson said at the time. “He has one hard punch, and when it lands, it’s game over. 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. He knows how to compete when the bell rings, but 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.”

Tyson Fury, of course, was named after the legendary former heavyweight champion and has always held him in extremely high regard.

That’s why “The Gypsy King” feels almost disappointed that Tyson is going against him and that the boxing icon should be in his corner instead.“I think that it’s sad, actually,” Fury told Sky Sports (via Boxing Social). “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.

“No matter what he teaches this fella [Ngannou], no matter how much boxing training he does, everyone has got a plan until they get punched in the face 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.”

Should Fury defeat Ngannou as expected, the expectation is that negotiations will recommence over a heavyweight title unification fight with Usyk for early 2024.

It’s no secret whose name John Fury used to name his son Tyson, it was after the legendary American Heavyweight who became the most feared boxer ever. To this day, there is no other boxer who even got to his evel when he was at his peak. All the more reason for Tyson Fury to be disappointed that one of his idols is currently training his next opponent. Ever since Francis Ngannou’s camp started, ‘Iron Mike‘ has been coaching him and even became part of the trash talking against the British boxer leading up to the event in Saudi Arabia. We are all wondering how Tyson Fury feels about this and he just revealed it during a recent interview.

Mike Tyson reveals who he believes is the GOAT boxer in the world

It happened during a recent exchange with Sky Sports, Tyson Fury was asked how he felt about Mike Tyson coaching Francis Ngannou ahead of their mega Heavyweight fight. This is what Fury said: “I think that it’s sad, actually. 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. No matter what he teaches this fella [Ngannou], no matter how much boxing training he does, everyone has got a plan until they get punched in the face 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.”

There is growing concern about Tyson Fury’s preparation

Amid recent statements from John Fury during the Netflix reality show, there is growing concern about Tyson Fury’s preparation leading up to the fight. During the weigh ins, Tyson Fury appeared far more overweight than usual and strikingly similar to the time he was struggling with addiction. While Francis Ngannou has always maintained himself in perfect shape and looking agile in training with Mike Tyson. Despite his obvious skill and boxing IQ, Tyson Fury keeps making experts doubts him due to his apparent lack of commitment to the sport. Worrying about other aspects of his life when he is still a reigning champion and taking fights that are not against other pro boxers will make him lose that confidence from everybody.

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Many know Max Verstappen’s love-hate relationship with Drive to Survive. The Red Bull driver often speaks against Netflix’s overdramatization of the series. Now, he has come forward to reveal the reasons why he does not like the docu-series and how they bring out his negative side.

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Verstappen revealed, in a recent conversation with The Project, that he does not like the way Netflix conducts the interviews. “You don’t really see a lot of me in Drive to Survive because I don’t like doing it. So yeah, you probably don’t get the right side of me because it’s just an interview. I’m just sitting down in a dark room, and I hate that!”

Apart from this, the Red Bull star also revealed that he does not like to talk about F1 or the ongoing season. He also pointed out that some things are just private and the fans don’t really need to know that. The defending champion once boycotted the series due to its crafted rivalry.

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While Max Verstappen does not sync well with Netflix’s Drive to Survive, it’s the other way around for Daniel Ricciardo. Ricciardo is probably one of the most favorite members of the DTS family, and his fame has skyrocketed through the docu-series.

How is Daniel Ricciardo different from Max Verstappen?

Daniel Ricciardo’s performance has made him a perfect fit for a show like Drive to Survive. The Honey Badger is the only person who has appeared in the series for four different teams. In the first season, he was with Red Bull. In the next two seasons, he was with Renault. In the fourth and fifth seasons, Ricciardo wore McLaren overalls, followed by the sixth season, in which he came back to Red Bull.

In the latest edition of Drive to Survive, Daniel Ricciardo had limited time as he was in a reserve driver role before he landed an opportunity with Red Bull’s sister team in 2023.

Another man who has garnered huge fame through the docu-series is Haas’ former team boss Guenther Steiner. The Italian-American’s over-the-top personality and no-nonsense attitude won over Formula 1 fans.

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The popular Netflix series Drive to Survive (DTS) became a hit among the fans from its first season. Many viewers patiently wait for the release of each new season of the show. However, 3X world champion Max Verstappen is not a fan of the show. He believes it does not portray the full reality of the sport. Per a report from F1 Maximaal, Sebastian Vettel agrees with Verstappen as he, too, admitted to not being a fan of the show. He finds the show strange and unrealistic.

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“I thought it was a bit strange because it was so unrealistic.”, said Vettel.

Vettel couldn’t bring himself to watch more than the first episode of the latest season of DTS. However, he understands the significance of the show in the context of F1. Vettel agrees that the series has helped bring in a lot of new audiences to F1 and motorsports in general.

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He also understands the side of the makers of the series. But the German champ claimed that one can’t bring in such a large audience to a sport if they talked about how to adjust a damper for hours.

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Nonetheless, Vettel does not feel the show adds any value to the sport. With drama being a focal point of the series, the 4-time champion does not look to the series as a means of gaining knowledge. Whenever he feels he needs to learn more about F1, instead of turning DTS on, Vettel resorts to picking up his phone and searching the internet.

Why Max Verstappen isn’t a huge fan of DTS

Appearing recently in a segment for ‘The Project,’ Max Verstappen once again shined a light on his dislike for DTS. He rarely takes part in the show, as he does not believe it portrays the true persona of a driver. “You see very little of who I am in Drive to Survive.” Verstappen further added that he does not feel comfortable with DTS’ setup.

Sitting in a dark room, sharing a very serious conversation about past occurrences, isn’t exactly a comfortable place for Verstappen to be in. He would rather maintain privacy than fill people in on the ‘behind-the-scenes’ happenings in F1.

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Instead, the Dutchman prefers to have lighthearted and candid conversations. Talking about F1 is another off-putting point for the 26-year-old. Hence, he would rather talk about anything else than discuss F1 when away from the tracks. Daniel Ricciardo was also present alongside Verstappen during the segment, and he agreed with the words of Verstappen.

The Honey Badger revealed that Verstappen is a “very funny” guy away from the cameras. However, DTS only portrays him as someone who always means business and maintains a serious personality.

Daniel Ricciardo is preparing for his 10th Australian Grand Prix when he returns to Melbourne this weekend and has admitted that he’s treating it like it could be his last F1 race on home soil.

The veteran Formula One star is looking forward to racing at Albert Park after he was forced to watch last year’s race from the sidelines.

‘You can’t kind of look too far ahead and predict what is going to happen or what could happen,’ he told News Corp.

‘I’m obviously in different colours again but honestly really happy with where I’m at.

‘I think just the mindset now of going racing, making every weekend count and putting everything I can into it – hopefully the fans appreciate that.’

Daniel Ricciardo is returning to Melbourne Park on Sunday for his 10th Australian GP, desperate to improve on his shocking results from the first two races of the year

The Aussie F1 star (pictured with countryman Mark Webber at his first Australian F1 Grand Prix in 2012) wants to make his mark in his comeback race on home soil

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The Australian GP hasn’t been kind to local drivers, with podiums extremely rare – and when he finished second in 2014, he was disqualified for a rule breach.

Despite an underwhelming start to his F1 season, Ricciardo is confident he can make his mark.

‘I definitely thought about it in 2022 at that time when, let’s say McLaren cut short the contract and I was left wondering ‘is this next bunch of races going to me my last?’ he said.

‘At that time I was having a bad year competitively and I wasn’t really sure.

‘I thought “maybe I don’t love it as much as I used to. Maybe this is it”.

‘I definitely went through that but I think sitting here today I’m not of that mindset.

‘I definitely know that there may not be whatever many more years in it.

‘I do kind of treat it like it could be the last every year.’

Ricciardo has had a slow start to the 2024 season but is hoping for a top ten finish on Sunday

The event is sold out on both Saturday and Sunday, and Ricciardo is shocked about how popular the sport has become.

He finished in the points on debut in 2012, and says achieving a similar feat this year will be his goal this weekend.

‘I feel like this is a weekend where hopefully everything runs smooth and with that I do believe I can be in the top 10,’ he said.

‘Try and get the team some first points of the year and just get it rolling.

‘Obviously the top 10 doesn’t sound like it’s aiming very high but it’s so competitive where we are at the moment in that midfield battle that if I could leave Sunday with some points, I would be happy.’

Max Verstappen has once again taken aim at Netflix series Drive to Survive, revealing the one thing he ‘hates’ about participating in the hit show.

Verstappen, 26, has a bumpy relationship with the programme that has shot F1 into the stratosphere with American audiences, previously claiming it manufactures storylines and is ‘over the top’.

And during a joint appearance on The Project ahead of this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix, Verstappen’s former Red Bull teammate Daniel Ricciardo was asked what the reigning world champion is really like.

‘Max is funny,’ Ricciardo said. ‘I’m not saying that it’s not obvious that he is but…’

Verstappen then interrupted, where he swiped at Drive to Survive.

Max Verstappen has explained why he hates filming for Netflix’s Drive to Survive

‘You don’t see a lot of me on Drive to Survive, which is why I don’t like doing it. You probably don’t get the right side of me because it is just an interview, I am just sitting down in a dark room and I hate that.

‘And there’s always questions just about F1-related stuff which I don’t like to talk about.

‘They put a mic in front of you and you have to talk about the season which… just have a casual interaction, have fun.

‘I play padel with Daniel which is a lot of fun. Also, some things are just private, right? People don’t need to know what we are doing and what we are saying.’

Ricciardo added: ‘Away from the serious interviews he surprisingly has a very funny sense of humour.’

Verstappen’s start to the new season has not been smooth-sailing, despite winning the opening two races.

The reigning world champion says he hates sitting in a dark room for interviews

Verstappen also addressed speculation surrounding his future at Red Bull

His Red Bull team has been mired in the Christian Horner ‘sex texts’ scandal, while the world champion has threatened to leave the team if influential figure Helmut Marko leaves.

With a seat at Mercedes opening up ahead of Lewis Hamilton’s 2025 move to Ferrari, Verstappen has inevitably been linked to the Silver Arrows.

When asked whether he sees a world in which he is not racing at Red Bull, the Dutchman said: ‘Once I stop driving! Good question. I dont really think about it too much nayway, I know I have a contract until 2028, so I guess that says enough.’

Christian Horner‘s right-hand man Adrian Newey is in advanced talks to join Ferrari, according to a report.

Chief technical officer Newey has played a vital role in designing Red Bull cars that have brought so much success over the years, including winning the last three world championships with Max Verstappen.

He has been dubbed the ‘aero king’, helping the team become the dominant constructor on the track, with the current both driver and constructors championship leaders set to storm to yet another two world titles this year.

There has however been unrest in the team since the furore over the Horner saga, in which he was investigated and subsequently cleared after accusations of ‘coercive behaviour’ towards a female colleague, and it remains unclear what their future looks like.

According to BILD, Newey could be on his way out of the team, with Ferrari looking increasingly likely they will be able to lure the 65-year-old to the red side.

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Christian Horner (pictured) is at risk of losing his right-hand man, who is said to be in talks with Ferarri

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Discussions between the Prancing Horse and Adrian Newey (pictured) are said to be advanced

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Reports have also suggested that Horner has been keen to push Newey – dubbed the ‘aero king’ – out of his team

Horner – who earns £8million a year as team principal – was the subject of an internal investigation last month after accusations, which he has denied throughout the process, were made against him, before he was cleared.

However, several messages that were alleged to be between Horner and his accuser were then leaked via anonymous email, adding further furore to the situation. The bombshell email – which was sent to leading F1 figures – contained 79 documents, including hundreds of messages, many of them of a sexual nature.

The Red Bull chief, husband of former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell, has insisted he will stay in his role, but the saga has overshadowed the start of the F1 season. Jos Verstappen, father of Red Bull’s star driver Max, is among those who have called for Horner to resign, and it has also been reported that Horner has in fact been trying to push him out of the team.

Newey, meanwhile, has in the past expressed his desire to work with Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari before he calls time on his career.

The opportunity seems to have now presented itself, with Hamilton set to join Ferrari in 2025 from Mercedes and Prancing Horse chief Fred Vasseur now re-building the side.

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A number of high-profile figures, including Max Verstappen’s father, have called for Horner to resign

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Lewis Hamilton, set to join Ferrari in 2025, has said ‘anything is possible’ regarding Newey’s future

Hamilton, meanwhile, spoke on Newey prior to the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix last weekend.

‘I think my move has shown that anything’s possible and it’s going to be a really interesting next six months or so,’ he said. ‘In terms of Adrian, having worked within the team [Red Bull], I know obviously Adrian gets all the praise for everybody’s work.’

A record crowd is expected to hit Albert Park for this year’s Australian Grand Prix – but thanks to world champion Max Verstappen‘s incredible dominance in 2024, the biggest stories are likely to be found off the track.

The Red Bull ace has looked unstoppable this year, taking easy victories in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia to open the season – with Ferrari a very distant second in the seemingly hopeless race to close the gap and create some real competition for the drivers and constructors crowns.

But away from the grid, Red Bull are mired in controversy thanks to team boss Christian Horner‘s ‘sexting’ scandal.

 

The controversy is still dominating talk in the paddock as the woman at the centre of the drama recently slamming the way the team’s internal probe into the matter was handled and launched an appeal against the investigation’s findings.

With experts and fans firm in the belief that only a disaster can stop Max Verstappen winning hte world title again, the biggest story in Melbourne will be Red Bull boss Christian Horner’s ongoing ‘sexting’ scandal

A highlight for Aussie fans will be how local hopes Oscar Piastri and Daniel Ricciardo fare in Saturday’s qualifying and Sunday’s race.

Piastri – who is racing at his home town GP for just the second time – is showing huge promise with McLaren, while Ricciardo’s struggles so far this season have many experts worried that this could be his last year on the grid.

Australian former F1 star David Brabham believes the 22-year-old will eclipse his countryman’s achievements on the track due to his mental approach, comparing him to all-time greats Alain Prost and Michael Schumacher.

‘I’d put Oscar in the Prost and Schumacher bracket – he’s 100 per cent dedicated to the acing and doesn’t care about the other stuff,’ he told Nine.

‘Some drivers love the fluff – Daniel, I think, loves the fluff … you can see Daniel being a bit up and down because of it and you can see Oscar being more flatline, consistent.’

Aussie phenom Oscar Piastri (pictured with girlfriend Lily Zneimer) has been compared to legends Alain Prost and Michael Schumacher by a former F1 star from Down Under

Ex-racer David Brabham believes Piastri’s exacting mindset will see him eclipse the on-track achievements of struggling Aussie Daniel Ricciardo (pictured)

When does the action begin? 

The first time most fans will get to see the stars is at the drivers’ media conference, which kicks off at 1.30pm AEST on Thursday. 

Expect the Horner situation to be the subject of a barrage of questions for Max Verstappen, whose father Jos has called for the team principal to stand down over the drama. 

The F1 cars will hit the track for the first practice session on Friday at 12.30pm-1.30pm AEDT, followed by the second practice from 4pm-5pm. 

Saturday features the third practice session from 12.30pm-1.30pm, with qualifying held from 4pm-5pm.

The race itself will start at 3pm, with the finish scheduled for around 5pm, depending on how smoothly things go. The more often the safety car has to be deployed, the longer the event will take.

How to watch practice, qualifying and the race

All of the above will be broadcast on both free-to-air and pay TV.

Channel Ten’s coverage begins at midday (AEDT) on Friday and runs until 5pm. Saturday’s broadcast begins at 9am and finishes at 5.30pm, with Sunday’s action starting at 8.30am and going right through until 5pm.

Fox Sports will also bring viewers live coverage on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with their broadcast also streaming on Kayo.

What to watch out for this year

The big question is how much will Verstappen win by? Will he clear off from the rest of the field at the rate of a second a lap? Or just 0.7 of a second a lap?

The reigning world champion is paying just $1.20 to win the race, with his teammate Sergio Perez next at $9 and Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc at $15 – amply illustrating how far ahead Red Bull’s car is this year.

There’s a theory among some experts that the track in Bahrain favoured the Red Bull more so than any other race on the calendar, with Saudi Arabia not far behind – meaning how the cars fare at Albert Park could provide a truer indication of how the teams are placed.

Barring some sort of disaster, the only question surrounding Max Verstappen (pictured) at Melbourne is how much he’ll win by, not if he’ll win

Piastri (pictured racing in Saudi Arabia earlier this month) will be hunting for a podium finish

Leclerc is a brilliant driver in qualifying and one-lap pace is where the Prancing Horse is closest to Verstappen, meaning the battle for pole position is, on paper, the best chance of Red Bull coming second on race weekend.

Daniel Ricciardo has had a disastrous start to the year, being outpaced at Jeddah by teammate Yuki Tsunoda and only managing to finish 13th in Bahrain.

He’s now slipping out of contention to replace Perez at Red Bull and needs a solid result to throw his hat back into the ring.

Oscar Piastri finished eighth n Bahrain, two places behind teammate Lando Norris, then beat him easily when he came fourth in Saudi Arabia.

While the McLaren isn’t up there with Ferrari in terms of pace this year, the car is good enough to podium if the team adopts the right strategy and they don’t suffer any disasters during the race.

The 22-year-old has already won the sprint in Qatar last year – making him the first rookie to take the chequered flag in a race for 15 years – and finished second in that grand prix’s main race, so the talent is definitely there.