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Mike Tyson apparently used to make a habit out of battering his training partners as quickly as possible – not to test his skills, but instead to get home in time to watch Tom & Jerry.

 

Well, so says Tyson’s former bodyguard and chauffeur Rudy Gonzales, who claims that the legendary boxer often used to condense his gruelling five-hour sparring sessions into just 60 minutes so he could high-tail it out of there early to watch cartoons.

In his book, The Inner Ring – which is itself being developed into an animated feature film – Gonzales explained: “When we trained in Vegas his sparring sessions were from 12 to 5pm.

“He would be the nicest guy beforehand asking the sparring partners: ‘How you doing today, how’s the family?’

“Then he would just knock out five guys all out within an hour so there was nobody left.

“I saw him punch the heavy bag so hard it broke a few times from the chains and the other boxers would just leave saying: ‘We are not f*****g with you today. I do not care how much money you pay me’.

“Anyone who felt they were up for taking him on, he would hit them and they’d just snap. Soon after they would pack their bags.

“So one day I asked: ‘Boss I am confused, isn’t this about working on techniques?

“He replied: ‘If I keep it going we will miss Tom & Jerry cartoons.’”

The comments resurfaced recently leaving people equally bewildered.

 

You couldn’t make it up.

Still, there is form for this – Tyson has never been shy about his love of cartoons, even going as far as to help create and star in his own animated series.

Mike Tyson Mysteries sees the former heavyweight champ hop in a van and travel the world, righting wrongs and solving mysteries. It was a surprise hit and ran for four seasons on Adult Swim before being unceremoniously cancelled in September 2020.

Gonzalez claimed in a recent interview with The Sun that during his peak, Tyson used to be so scared of killing his opponents in the ring that he often needed to have sex with groupies before fights to ‘diminish his power’ and take the edge off his rage.

“His biggest fear was that he would kill someone in that ring,’ Gonzalez said.

“He knew he could do it. So I had girls tucked away in bathrooms and changing rooms.

“Sometimes he’d go in with them for a minute, bang the s**t out of them, snap his neck and say: ”Okay this guy is going to live tonight.”’

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Former undisputed world champion Mike Tyson is regarded as one of the most feared punchers in the history of the heavyweight division.

 

The retired boxer, 57-years-old, is currently the head trainer of former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, who is preparing for his crossover boxing match against WBC world champion Tyson Fury.

The non-title contest takes place on October 28 in Saudi Arabia.

Ngannou was widely regarded as a big puncher in MMA, but he’s never fought with boxing gloves.

Tyson has been impressed with the punching power and overall abilities of Ngannou.

“I am helping Ngannou. I am learning what he is able to do. He’s able to do so much more than I anticipated. He has what it takes to knockout anything or anybody standing in his way. Once he lands a punch on Tyson Fury’s jaw he is going to knock him out too. Nobody can survive that,” Tyson explained to The Daily Mail.

Tyson made a very successful career of knocking opponents out – and now he’s trying to pass on the same tools to Ngannou.

 

“My philosophy for fighting people and knocking them out was just put as much pressure on them as I could,” Tyson said. “It was just pressure, pressure, pressure. Make them make mistakes and then counter with a knockout. Simple as that.”

While many have been highly critical of Fury’s decision to fight Ngannou – Tyson sees no issue with his decision.

 

“He’s taking advantage of his celebrity status. Why does he always have to jump to the boxing administration? Can they give him time to make some money and put some bank roll away? He’s making some money for his family. ‘Let me do what I need to do and then when it’s time to box I will box. Boxing people need to keep out of my personal business.’ Fury’s not the all-time great but he’s one of the all-time greats. He’s really high up. He can do greatness right now,” Tyson said.

“He’s always going to bring a good night of boxing, fight hard. You’ve got to try and hit him with a shot to knock him cold out because he always gets back up and fights hard.”

From his stunning upset loss to Buster Douglas to his controversial two fight series with Evander Holyfield, former undisputed heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson has been involved in some of the most memorable match ups in the long and storied history of the blue ribbon division.

The run in Tyson’s early career that saw him destroy the likes of Trevor Berbick, Pinklon Thomas and Larry Holmes and featured some of the most impressive performances from a heavyweight that century.

However ‘Iron Mike’ has listed a showing by one of the current champions as perhaps the greatest from a heavyweight the sport has ever seen.

In a recent interview with Daily Mail Sport, Tyson directed some of the highest praise possible towards WBC belt holder Tyson Fury for his victory over Wilder in 2019, in the second of their memorable three fight saga.

“I thought that was one of, if not the greatest performance of all time. These guys are really doing it for boxing, him and Mr Wilder.”

They’re making boxing.”

For all his gushing over Fury, Tyson is currently trying to formulate a plan to defeat him, as he trains former UFC champion Francis Ngannou for his crossover bout with ‘The Gypsy King,’ which takes place in Saudi Arabia on October 28th.

In the eyes of most, Ngannou could have Cus D’Amato, Freddie Roach and Manny Steward in his corner and it would still not be enough to give him a credible chance of beating Fury on what will be his professional boxing debut.

Should Fury see off ‘The Predator’ in comfortable fashion as is expected, a long awaited undisputed clash against Oleksandr Usyk lays in waiting.

MIKE TYSON has spoken for the first time since suffering a medical emergency on a plane to Los Angeles.

The 57-year-old became nauseous and dizzy on a flight yesterday after suffering what was believed to be a stomach ulcer flare-up.

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Tyson suffered a medical emergency on his planeCredit: instagram @miketyson

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Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will do battle on July 20Credit: Rex
He has now offered an update on his condition to concerned followers on X.

Iron Mike wrote: “Now feeling 100% even though I don’t need to be to beat Jake Paul.”

He is set to fight Paul on July 20 at the AT&T Arena in Arlington, Texas.

There were obvious fears as to whether the fight would go ahead yesterday after Tyson’s health scare.

With Paul aged 27, Tyson is more than 30 years older than his adversary and there is concerns for Tyson’s health.

After paramedics rushed to Tyson’s flight from Miami to LA, a source told the New York Post: “He became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare up 30 minutes before landing.

“He is appreciative to the medical staff that were there to help him.”

An eyewitness said: “He was in first class, but we were an exit row.

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“They asked us to stay on the plane and landed so paramedics could enter. [The stewardess] said something like, ‘He’s a really important passenger so we wanna make sure he’s OK.’ I knew it was him, but I just mouthed the words ‘Mike Tyson’ and she nodded her head yes.”

Tyson previously said that he suffers from the nerve condition sciatica in the past, and that the condition has left him unable to walk and talk on occasion.
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He said: ” have sciatica every now and then, it flares up. When it flares up, I can’t even talk! Thank God it’s the only health problem I have. I’m splendid now.

“Everybody in my house is truly blessed and we’re all very grateful for whatever we have.”

Paul, meanwhile, rubbished claims that the proposed fight had been called off due to Tyson’s health struggles.

He took to X to address the rumours and said: “You love to make s*** up before knowing the facts for clicks/likes. Nothing changed #PaulTyson”

The cross-generational bout will be streamed on Netflix.

JAKE PAUL has been accused of stealing boxing fans’ “money” ahead of his crossover clash with Mike Tyson.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer will throw down with the former undisputed heavyweight champion in a controversial Texas tussle on July 20.

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Jake Paul throws down with boxing Mike Tyson on July 20Credit: Rex

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The fight has caused uproar among boxing fansCredit: GETTY

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Floyd Mayweather has accused Paul of stealing people’s money with his fightsCredit: GETTY
The latest chapter of the former Disney star’s boxing career has sparked outrage as he’ll be 31 YEARS Tyson’s junior come fight night.

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather is far from a fan of the youngest Paul brother but admits he can’t knock his hustle of taking on older fighters for boatloads of cash.

The former five-weight world champion told Treasure Hustle: “What he’s doing is kinda cool.

“If he can continue to steal money and they match him the way they match him, I can’t knock his hustle.

“If they can match him the way that they have been, more power to him.”

There were fears the fight would be cancelled after Tyson suffered a health scare during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles last Sunday.

Tyson’s ulcer flare-up prompted a slew of big-name fighters – including Ryan Garcia – to put themselves forward to replace him.

And three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen has sensationally claimed he’s already contracted to replace Tyson should he pull out of the bout.

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He wrote on X: “I guess it was wise of Jake Paul to write me into the contract as Tyson’s backup, wasn’t it???

“If Jake Paul realises he might be fighting ME in a month, HE may be the one having a heart attack.”
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Sonnen, 47, is set to make his professional boxing debut in a trilogy fight with former foe Anderson Silva on June 15.

And Paul was quick to shut down suggestions he’s the backup for Tyson.

Responding to Sonnen’s post, he wrote: “You love to make s*** up before knowing the facts for clicks/likes.

“Nothing changed.”

Tyson himself has downplayed suggestions he’ll withdraw from his Dallas dust-up with ‘The Problem Child’.

He took to social media to say: “Now feeling 100% even though I don’t need to be to beat Jake Paul.”

MIKE TYSON struck fear into the hearts of heavyweights for the best part of two decades.

‘Iron Mike’ burst onto the scene in the 1980s, making his professional debut in 1985 against Hector Mercedes.

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Mike Tyson is widely regarded as one of the best heavyweights of all timeCredit: Getty

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Joe Egan was shocked by Tyson’s physique as a teenagerCredit: Getty
‘Kid Dynamite’, as he was known back then, racked up an incredible 12 first-round KO finishes in a mere eight months to put the division’s old heads on notice.

That incredible run of stoppages made Tyson’s future opponents fear for their safety before the opening bell rang.

But he was an intimidating force long before he made his professional debut under the watchful eye of former mentor Cus D’Amato.

Irish hardman and now-retired boxer Joe Egan learned first-hand of Tyson’s ferociousness when he sparred the boxing icon as a fresh-faced teenager.

And their wars in the gym live long in the memory.

He told talkSPORT: “I’d left school when I was 14 years of age and I’d been on the doors of nightclubs at 15 years of age.

“When I met Mike I was 17 and I had been fighting men so when I got the opportunity to spar another 17-year-old I was over the moon.

“Mike was several months younger than me, he was shorter than me and he spoke with a bit of a lisp and I thought ‘I’m going to batter this kid’.

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Tyson was in ripped condition from such a young ageCredit: EPA
“I really had the measure of him in my mind, he was so nice, he was fascinated with the history of Irish boxing so we got on great.

“We walked and talked, we watched fight footage at the top of the house together and then we ran together the next morning.
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“When we got to the gym, suddenly all these big powerhouses appeared, all of them very sombre because they knew what was coming.

“They knew the beatings that were going to be dished out by this young heavyweight. I thought they’re all going to box together and then me and Mike are going to box together.”

Egan knew he was in trouble when he got a glimpse of Tyson’s hulking frame, which most fully grown men would’ve envied.

He continued: “We stripped off, shadow boxed, bandaged up and Cus said ‘glove up’. Then I saw Mike in the ring stripped to his waist.

“The physique on the 17-year-old boy, the biceps, the triceps, the neck, the chest, the back.

The physique on the 17-year-old boy, the biceps, the triceps, the neck, the chest, the back. I thought ‘there is no way a 17-year-old boy should look like that’.

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“I thought ‘there is no way a 17-year-old boy should look like that, that’s not the same boy I ran with this morning and met yesterday, that’s not the same boy I sat with on the mini bus, laughing and joking’.

“Then Cus pointed to one of the big men to get in and spar, he was knocked spark out with one punch. I’m not ashamed to say it, but I ruined a good pair of underpants in that moment.

“I s*** myself. Two more got in, two more got knocked out. I was number four, I got battered for three minutes, but I stayed on my feet.

“I got out, a couple more got in, they lasted as long as they lasted, I got in again. I did six minutes with him that day and took six minutes of punishment.”

Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson’s lifestyles compared

ONE is a notorious YouTuber-turned-boxer who has taken the sport by storm.

The other terrorised all in the ring in the 1980s and 1990s, famously biting the ear off an opponent in one fight.

Iron Mike has rebuilt his life after squandering a £300m fortune with a cannabis empire, and is a huge advocate of the drug.

And as Paul has continued to rise up the ranks, he has splashed the cash on a fleet of amazing cars.

Whereas Tyson had more money than sense until a £15m debt saw him part with his cherished car collection.

Paul now lives in a plush mansion worth £13m in Puerto Rico, after escaping his hectic life in LA.

But these days, Tyson lounges in his Vegas property he paid £2.5m for with wife Lakiha, who he married in 2009.

Paul is not yet married but is smitten with his speed skater girlfriend  Jutta Leerdam.

She will be by his side when her man puts his 9-1 boxing record on the line against two-time heavyweight champ Tyson on July 20.

Despite never getting the better of Tyson in sparring, Egan has fond memories of their time together.

“He said: “I never got the better of him, he battered me many times, made me cry so many times.

“But it was an honour and privilege to share the ring with him because of what he went on and achieved.”

MIKE TYSON’S fight with Jake Paul has been called off.

The bout was scheduled for July 20 but Tyson’s health issues mean he has had to put his training on hold.

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Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul has been cancelledCredit: Getty

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Iron Mike claims he is in the best shape he has been in since the 1990sCredit: AP
The former world champion suffered a medical emergency on board a flight this week as a result of an ulcer flare up.

Netflix, who were set to show the fight, released a statement announcing the cancellation.

It reads: “Unfortunately Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will not face-off on July 20 as planned. Tyson’s recent ulcer flare up has limited his ability to train fully for the next few weeks.

“The fight will be rescheduled for a date later this year after Mike’s able to resume training with no limitations and both fighters can have equal time to prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime matchup!”

Tyson required medical assistance from paramedics on board a flight from Miami to LA earlier this week.

He felt nauseous and dizzy though his publicist said he was feeling “very good” after treatment.

Iron Mike took to social media claiming he was feeling 100 per cent and ready to take on Paul.

But a top doctor recommended the 57-year-old postpone the fight, suggesting ulcer flare ups require four to five weeks of rest to recover from.

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And Tyson confirmed he has decided to postpone the fight after consulting his own doctor about his health issue.

He said in a statement: “I want to thank my fans around the world for their support and understanding during this time.
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“Unfortunately , due to my ulcer flareup, I have been advised by my doctor to lighten my training for a few weeks to rest and recover.

“My body is in better overall shape than it has been since the 1990s and I will be back to my full training schedule soon.

“Jake Paul, this may have bought you some time but in the end you will still be knocked out and out of boxing for good.

“I appreciate everyone’s patience and can’t wait to deliver an unforgettable performance later this year.”

Paul also spoke on the postponement, promising an exciting clash when they do eventually meet in the ring.

He said: “I fully support postponing the event so Mike Tyson has no excuses come fight night.

“My fans know I don’t want to face Iron Mike at anything but his best, but let there be no mistake – when he steps into the ring with me, I will be ready to claim my W with a sensational finish.

“Paul vs Tyson will be one for the ages and I promise to bring my best for this once-in-a-lifetime matchup.”

A chef who worked privately for the Queen for 11 years has revealed her ultimate favourite biscuit treats.

Queen Elizabeth II having tea in Glasgow in 1999 (Image: Getty)

When one thinks of Queen Elizabeth II, images of regal elegance, historical significance, and profound grace come to mind. Yet, even the reigning monarchs have their simple pleasures, and for the late Queen, one of those pleasures was a well-made biscuit.

Queen Elizabeth II was known to enjoy a variety of biscuits, with a few standing out as her particular favourites. These biscuits were often enjoyed with her afternoon tea – a tradition steeped in British culture.

Speaking to Hello! Magazine, private chef to the Queen for 11 years, Darren McGrady revealed the late Queen’s favourite biscuits: “When I was there… Chocolate Bath Olivers.”

He also revealed: “She is absolutely a chocoholic. Anything we put on the menu that had chocolate on, she would choose, especially chocolate perfection pie.”

Chocolate Olivers are made by the exclusive brand Huntley & Palmer, and tin currently costs £8.49.

Prince Philip and the late Queen have tea in the South Pacific Islands 1982 (Image: Getty)

The brand describes the biscuits as follows: “Rich, dark chocolate, generously enrobed around a crisp slow-baked biscuit Chocolate Olivers are the ultimate biscuit indulgence, made using a patented recipe from the 1930’s, which includes hops and malt, with the thickest, richest dark chocolate.”

Huntley and Palmers say John Lennon of the band The Beatles once refused to be paid in cash, “preferring Chocolate Olivers instead”.

These biscuits were part of the everyday moments that grounded Queen Elizabeth amidst the grandeur of royal life.

Darren, the former royal family chef, also once shared a delicious recipe he used to make for the late Queen’s afternoon tea during her stay at Balmoral – Scottish shortbread.

Darren revealed the kitchen used a lot of local produce from the grounds in their cooking to make the biscuits, as the castle has its own vegetable garden.

Queen Elizabeth holding a cup of tea (Image: Getty)
 

With her biscuits, Queen Elizabeth was said to prefer her cup of Earl Grey with no sugar and the occasional drop of milk. Darren has also described the late Queen’s sweet tooth in the past, noting that she also enjoys the occasional dessert.

He also revealed that Her Majesty “never was a foodie” and preferred traditional British and French cuisine.

Unlike her husband, Prince Philip, she wasn’t a fan of trying new ingredients and would often rather stick to the same meals each week.

In a series of YouTube Q&A videos, Darren explained that when he was her personal chef, between 1982 and 1993, the monarch would consume breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner.

LOGAN PAUL has sensationally offered to fight his brother Jake after Mike Tyson pulled out of the bout.

The clash between the YouTuber-turned-boxer and heavyweight icon was scheduled for July 20.

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Jake Paul could fight his brother LoganCredit: Getty

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Logan said he wanted to ‘settle this once and for all’Credit: Splash

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Mike Tyson pulled out after suffering an ulcer flare upCredit: AP
But Netflix, who were set to stream the fight, confirmed it has been axed after Tyson suffered a medical emergency earlier this week.

Iron Mike was on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles when he felt nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare up.

Paramedics rushed to the plane before it was later confirmed he was feeling “very good”.

However, his fight against Paul has been postponed because of doctor’s advice.

Both suggested the fight will be back on at a later date.

With Tyson out of the ring, the internet star nicknamed Problem Child is on the lookout for a new opponent.

And his older brother Logan cheekily tweeted: “So Mike Tyson’s out? I’ll step in and we can settle this once and for all.”

Jake hit back: “Mom doesn’t want me to KO you but f*** it. Loser has to change their last name.”

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Fans were excited by the Paul or nothing possibility, with one saying: “I would rather this over Mike Tyson to be honest.”

Another added: “This is low-key the grand finale of what YouTube boxing has become.”

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A third commented: “This just makes sense for Netflix.”

Jake’s fight with Tyson was controversially sanctioned by the authorities as a professional bout.

He had the chance to improve his 9-1 record, with his only loss coming at the hands of Tommy Fury in February last year.

As for Logan, he has only ever had two pro fights – a win over Dillon Danis and a loss to KSI.

He did also get in the ring with legend Floyd Mayweather for an exhibition match back in 2021.

But Logan is a professional wrestler contracted to WWE.

Despite anticipation for an all-Paul clash, UFC cult hero Chael Sonnen claims he is the replacement for Tyson.

Controversial boxer Ryan Garcia also said he would “sub in” to fight Jake.

Garcia is currently embroiled in a drugs scandal for a positive test taken after his win over Devin Haney which could now be overturned.

Former super-middleweight champion Sakio Bika says he is also on standby for Jake, revealing: “If Jake Paul is serious about fighting a former champion, look for someone a lot younger or active within the last decade.

“I can fight Jake Paul at any weight he wants.”

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Fans are keen to see the Paul or nothing boutCredit: Instagram / @jakepaul

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The brother with their dad Greg

In the realm of combat sports, anticipation is mounting for what promises to be one of the biggest fights of the year, as Makhachev and Poirier agree to step into the ring. Meanwhile, the specter of danger looms over Mike Tyson’s potential clash with Jake Paul, setting the stage for thrilling matchups and high-stakes showdowns.

With the agreement between Makhachev and Poirier, fans are bracing themselves for an epic showdown between two formidable fighters. Both athletes boast impressive records and skill sets, making their impending clash a highly anticipated event in the world of mixed martial arts. As excitement builds and anticipation reaches a fever pitch, expectations are soaring for a contest that could redefine the landscape of their respective divisions.

However, amidst the buzz surrounding Makhachev and Poirier’s showdown, concerns have arisen regarding Mike Tyson’s rumored bout with Jake Paul. Tyson, a legendary figure in the world of boxing, faces a formidable challenge in the form of the brash and confident Jake Paul, whose unorthodox rise to prominence has captured the attention of fans and pundits alike. As speculation swirls about the potential matchup, many worry that Tyson may be in danger against the younger, more agile Paul.

The convergence of these two narratives sets the stage for a thrilling chapter in the world of combat sports, where rivalries are settled and legacies are forged in the heat of battle. As fans eagerly await the outcomes of these monumental matchups, one thing is certain: the world of combat sports is poised for an unforgettable spectacle that will captivate audiences and leave a lasting impression for years to come.