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MEGHAN Markle flew a professional photographer from New York to take glamorous shots of Archie and Lilibet.

Jake Rosenberg is said to have travelled to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s £12 mansion in California earlier this month to take “portraits for the family”.

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Meghan Markle is said to have booked professional photographer Jake Rosenberg for a shoot if Prince Archie and Princess LilibetCredit: Alexi Lubomirski

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A royal expert has claimed that Meghan was keen to avoid Kate’s Mother’s Day ‘blip’Credit: PA
According to the Mail, the pro snapper “took a series of pictures of Meghan on her own, cooking, and her with the children.”

Royal editor Ingrid Seward claims Meghan may have gone down the professional route to avoid a photo saga like the Princess of Wales’ Mother Day photo.

Kate Middleton, who is recovering from surgery, admitted she sometimes “experiments with editing” after five large news agencies – PA, AP, Getty Images, Reuters, and, AFP – all withdrew the pic – snapped by William – due to fears it had been “edited at source”.

The picture saga triggered a wave of conspiracy theories about Kate, which were trashed when The Sun published video of Kate walking with Wills in Windsor.

Speaking to Fabulous, Ingrid said Meghan would have taken note of Kate’s issues with her photographs.

She said: “The Duchess of Sussex has always been a survivor. She would never risk allowing her husband to take family photographs as Kate did with the Mother’s day snaps.

“If Meghan is going to pose for pictures, she wants them to be professional, well-lit and above all flattering.

“Harry was never going to manage that.”

She added: “Neither would Meghan have involved herself in the ensuing editing debate.

“Using a professional avoids any blips.”

Meghan and Harry were criticised after appearing to make a slight at Kate after the photoshop fail, although it emerged some of their own family pictures appeared to benefit from editing.

The photoshoot in Meghan and Harry’s Montecito home coincides with the launch of her new lifestyle website, American Riviera Orchard.

Ingrid observed: “When she hired Canadian photographer Jack Rosenberg to take her ‘family snaps’ her reasoning was twofold.

“Firstly, she needed some photographs to promote her new lifestyle and cookery website, American Riviera Orchard.

“Secondly as the photographer had flown in from New York – a six-and-a-half-hour flight – it made sense to put him to good use.

“There is nothing unusual about celebrities using famous photographers to take their ‘snaps’.

“If they can afford it – or in Meghan’s case wrap it into another job so it doesn’t cost much – it makes perfect sense.”

The photos of Princess Lilibet, two, and Prince Archie, four, are thought to be remaining private and are unrelated to Meghan’s business.

Everything we know about Meghan Markle’s new business, American Riviera Orchard

MEGHAN Markle has launched a new Instagram brand called American Riviera Orchard.

Industry insiders said the site will focus on home, food, garden and lifestyle goods.

A source told the Mail: “It’s a lifestyle and cooking brand called American Riviera Orchard.

“The brand is meant to coincide with the launch of a new cookery show for Netflix.

“Meghan will be making, and selling, products such as jams. And at some point there will be a book and blog etc.”

However, Ingrid said there is a possibility we could see them in May.

She added: “The resulting pictures will be private so they say, but with Archie’s fifth birthday coming up in May maybe Meghan and Harry might be tempted to issue a portrait of the adorable looking little Prince.

“After all he is the King’s grandson and however much the Duke and Duchess of Sussex claim to value their privacy, they won’t want us forgetting that.”

Jake, originally from Toronto where Meghan lived while filming Suits, has photographed Meghan a number of times.

His website states: “His lens has captured the radiance of talent such as Meghan Markle, Oprah Winfrey, Priyanka Chopra, Cindy Crawford, David Beckham, and Michael B. Jordan, unveiling their authentic personas through his vibrant imagery.”

According to a report from Page Six, Meghan’s American Riviera Orchard company will focus on home, garden, food, and general lifestyle content.

The brand will reportedly sell a variety of home goods, such as cookbooks, foods, and kitchenware.

The source said: “She’s been working on this for over a year and it’s all the things that are close to her heart — all the things she’s passionate about.”

A trademark application for ‘American Riviera Orchard’ showed Meghan is planning to sell cutlery, decanters, legume-based spreads and even napkin rings.

The Princess of Wales, 42, underwent the “planned abdominal surgery” in January at the London Clinic.

Kensington Palace said at the time Kate was unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter.

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This comes as Meghan launched her American Riviera Orchard business, and shared a clip of her cookingCredit: Instgram/americanrivieraorchard

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The new venture is believed to be a home, food and lifestyle goods brandCredit: Instgram/americanrivieraorchard

Prince William was ‘just like Diana’ in the clips, say fans (Image: PA)

The unrelenting rain didn’t dampen King Charles’ spirits as he enjoyed a garden party at Buckingham Palace with his relatives, earning him widespread praise.

Footage shared by @theroyalwatcher2 showed Prince William holding court with attendees of the function, which was in honour of his father, King Charles III. The video’s caption explained: “Prince William hosts a garden party at Buckingham Palace along with his cousins”, which included princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, and Zara, who was accompanied by her spouse Mike Tindall.

Making his summer debut and showing solidarity with King Charles, the Prince of Wales turned heads in a morning suit complemented by a top hat. Mingling amongst the crowd was Prince William, whose amicable disposition and avid conversations were noted. Likewise, the Tindalls immersed themselves in conversations with intrigued members of the public.

Unfazed by the inclement weather conditions, many took selfies with their well-wishers, their smiles lighting up the occasion.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 21: Prince William, Prince of Wales speaks to guests at the Sovereign’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on May 21, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Yui Mok-WPA Pool/Getty Images) (Image: Getty Images)

It was Prince William’s affable demeanour, however, that sparked compliments within the comments section of the TikTok video. One viewer commented that he is “just like his mother he’ll always make her proud”, paying tribute to his late mother, Princess Diana; met with collective agreement as another added: “Big time”.

Princess Diana’s legacy of compassion lives on, as highlighted by Philanthropy Roundtable: “At the time of her death Princess Diana remained official patron of Royal Marsden NHS Trust (a cancer fund); Greater Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, London; the National AIDS Trust (an umbrella for a wide array of AIDS causes in the United Kingdom); The Leprosy Mission; the English National Ballet; and Centrepoint Soho (which provides services to homeless youth)”. Her son Prince William is certainly following in her footsteps with his dedication to charitable causes.

During a recent engagement, Prince William mingled with individuals from several of his patronages, including Homewards, the homelessness initiative he unveiled last year, and members of the armed forces. He even shared a light-hearted moment with representatives from Swim England, where he serves as patron, quipping about the British weather being “good weather for swimming”.

The attendance of Prince William and his cousins at this sombre event sends a powerful message of solidarity and strength during challenging times.

There’s speculation that 75 year old Prince Charles was absent because Queen Camilla has been encouraging him to take things easier, despite his already crammed schedule of Royal duties.

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie stepped out with older cousin Prince William this week as he hosted his first garden party of the year at Buckingham Palace.

Beatrice and Eugenie have maintained a close relationship with both Harry and William (Image: Getty)

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie appeared to signal which side they are on in the ongoing feud between Prince Harry and Prince William, according to a royal commentator.

The daughters of the Duke and Duchess of York joined the Prince of Wales and their cousin Zara Tindall at Buckingham Palace in a show of support for the future king during his first garden party of the year.

Beatrice and Eugenie are known to have maintained close communications with the Duke of Sussex since his departure from the institution.

But GB News royal editor Svar Nanan-Sen noted their presence at the garden party could be considered as a “real statement” on where their loyalties ultimately lie.

Nanan-Sen said: “Something I did take away from it is that Beatrice and Eugenie, in particular, we know how close they are to Prince Harry.

Beatrice and Eugenie attended the garden party days after skipping Harry’s event (Image: Getty)

“Earlier this month they both chose not to attend Prince Harry’s Invictus event at St Paul’s Cathedral.

“And it felt like a real statement that Beatrice and Eugenie had chosen to go to Prince William’s garden party so soon after snubbing Harry’s event.”

The Duke of Sussex briefly returned to the UK earlier this month to attend a special service marking the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games.

Whilst in London, he did not meet with either his father the King or the Prince of Wales and the only relatives joining him at St Paul’s Cathedral were his maternal uncle Earl Spencer and aunt Lady Jane Fellowes.

The royal editor questioned whether Beatrice and Eugenie’s decision could signal younger royals are now stepping in to put up a “united front” after years of speculation about fraught relations behind the scenes.

Harry is known to have had a good relationship with Beatrice and Eugenie since childhood (Image: Getty)

He told GB News’s The Royal Record: “Is this now the younger generation of the Royal Family coming together publicly and putting on a united front?

“It’s just the contrasting appearance of all the younger generation flocking to this Buckingham Palace garden party while Prince Harry was left alone at St Paul’s Cathedral with no working member of the Royal Family and he was only joined by Diana’s side of the family. That’s something that really struck me.”

Beatrice and Eugenie routinely attended garden parties at the Palace when hosted by the late Queen and this week stepped in to help William welcome guests connected to several charities he and the Princess of Wales have worked with in the past.

 

The couple had a bit of playful banter following their morning trip to the gym

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham. PHOTO: SAMIR HUSSEIN/WIREIMAGE

David Beckham is whipping his wife Victoria Beckham into shape!

On Monday, the former English pro footballer, 48, shared photos on his Instagram Story of a workout session with the pop star, 49.

In the first upload, David jokingly poked fun at his spouse for being exhausted from their morning routine.

“Not that my wife’s dramatic or anything but this is what happened this morning,” he wrote on a picture of Victoria stretched out on the floor, laying on her back next to a treadmill. The athlete also added an eye roll emoji and a GIF with the rotating sentence, “i wanna nap.”

David Beckham Trolls Wife Victoria.DAVID BECKHAM/INSTAGRAM

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In a second upload, the “Wannabe” singer appeared to be over David’s antics as she turned away from the camera. Performance coach Bobby Rich was tagged in both posts.

Victoria reposted his Instagram Stories, adding one of her own.

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“And the Oscar goes to…” she wrote on a photo of David sprawled across the floor on a yoga mat.

In early October, the Inter Miami president and co-owner went viral when a clip from his Netflix limited docuseries Beckham showed him calling Victoria out for claiming to have grown up in a “working class” family.

The viral moment from the series, which tracked David’s upbringing and career, came when the two discussed how they met.

 

David Beckham and Victoria Beckham. FRAZER HARRISON/GETTY

While Victoria was being interviewed, the Spice Girls alum said she and David came from “very working class” backgrounds.

Though she was in the room alone with the camera crew, the former Manchester United player peaked his head into the room telling her to “be honest.”

“I am being honest,” she replied.

David, who seemed to know better, then asked her, “What car did your dad drive you to school in?”

After a bit of back and forth, Victoria said, “OK, in the ’80s, my dad had a Rolls Royce.”

“Thank you,” David said before his head disappeared from the room.

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The couple met at one of his soccer matches in 1997 and wed two years later. They grew up in London but never crossed paths until they were accomplished in their careers.

“We talked for about an hour in the players’ lounge and then she actually got the train up that day, so she wrote her number down on her train ticket, which I still have,” he told Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show in February 2020.

Fast forward to over 20 years later, they share four children together — sons Brooklyn, 24, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 18, and daughter Harper, 12.

The athlete paired the garment with a brown bomber jacket, ripped tan pants and a blue hat

Romeo Beckham, Victoria Beckham. PHOTO: ROMEO BECKHAM/INSTAGRAM; GIOVANNI GIANNONI/WWD VIA GETTY

Romeo Beckham is mom Victoria Beckham’s number one fan!

The 21-year-old son of the designer and musician and David Beckham shared a post on Instagram Saturday, in which he could be seen wearing attire featuring his mom’s former group, The Spice Girls.

 

In the first photo shared, Romeo struck a pose in the themed T-shirt, which he paired with a brown bomber jacket, ripped tan pants and a blue hat worn backward on his head.

A second photo showed the athlete, who plays as a forward for Brentford B — English soccer club Brentford F.C.’s B team — walking on a sidewalk as trees decorated for the winter holiday season could be seen behind him.

“U like my T-shirt?” Romeo captioned his post, as The Spice Girls’ official Instagram account replied in the comments section, “Yes 😍❤️.”

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Romeo Beckham Takes After Dad David, Brother Brooklyn and Gets Tattoo Dedicated to Girlfriend

Romeo isn’t the only one in the Beckham clan to have paid tribute to Victoria’s music career of late.

Back in October, Nicola Peltz Beckham — who is married to David, 48, and Victoria’s oldest son, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham — honored her mother-in-law by donning a retro T-shirt that featured an image of Victoria, 49, wearing Posh Spice’s signature black dress with her Spice Girls nickname in yellow letters.

Nicola, 28, shared an image of herself in the attire as part of an Instagram carousel, which she captioned, “London times 💋.” In the comments section, Victoria replied, “Love this on u!!! 😂😂 kisses x,” as Brooklyn, 24, wrote: “Cutie pie ❤️❤️❤️❤️.”

Before that, in 2022, Victoria’s youngest son, Cruz Beckham, wore a white tee, which featured the pink Spice Girls logo and photos of the five members alongside their respective signatures. The shirt’s design mirrored the album cover of the group’s debut record Spice, which was released in 1996.

Romeo Beckham and Victoria Beckham. DOMINIQUE CHARRIAU/WIREIMAGE
David and Victoria Beckham Celebrate Son Romeo on 21st Birthday: ‘The Most Generous Soul’

Romeo’s night out representing his famous mom came about after he celebrated his 21st birthday in September.

At the time, Victoria and David shared the same video on their Instagram accounts, celebrating their son on his special day.

“Happy Birthday @RomeoBeckham…” wrote Victoria in her post’s caption. “The sweetest, kindest and most generous soul.”

“We are so proud of you and we love you more than words can express, you are our everything xx Kisses @DavidBeckham @BrooklynPeltzBeckham @CruzBeckham #HarperSeven,” she added.

Alongside his own post, David penned, “Happy 21st Birthday to my little man 🩷 Dad is so proud of the person that you have become, kind , generous and passionate about what you love , keep being you and dream big 🩷 we love u so much x @romeobeckham x @victoriabeckham @brooklynpeltzbeckham @cruzbeckham #HarperSeven 🩷.”

Fisher Stevens revealed that he had asked David Beckham about his tattoos and that the athlete doesn’t know how many he has

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David Beckham. PHOTO: GILLES MINGASSON/ABC VIA GETTY

David Beckham is getting candid about his ink. Although, he isn’t exactly sure how much he has.

The Netflix docuseries, Beckham, delved into several parts of the former soccer player’s life — with the exception of his love for tattoos, which the film’s director Fisher Stevens addressed in a cut scene.

“Well you guys can kind of see his tattoos. We did have a moment about tattoos that unfortunately we couldn’t fit in,” Stevens recalled. “At the time, I said, ‘How many tattoos do you have?’ He said, ‘I have 88.’”

He continued. “I said, ‘You know exactly?’ He said, ‘I think I have 88.’ ”

David Beckham.DAVID BECKHAM/INSTAGRAM

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However, over the course of shooting the docuseries, Stevens said they discovered that Beckham had at least “six more” tattoos that he hadn’t included in his initial number.

“And I said, ‘Why David?,’ “  the director recalled asking about the reason behind the ink. “And he said, ‘I just like them.’ I go, ‘Is there some form of self-torture?’ And he said, ‘No, I don’t think so.’ I thought so.”

Just last month, Backham revealed he got the word “Posh” written in cursive inked in on the lower part of his middle finger, right next to the finger on which he wears a gold wedding band in honor of his wife, Victoria Beckham.

 

“I’ve just had ‘Posh’ done … any of the tattoos I’ve got are of the family,” he told The Sun.

David, 48, also has a “Victoria” tattoo on his arm as a tribute to his wife, plus the names of the four children he and the fashion designer share: Brooklyn, 24, Romeo, 21, Cruz, 18 and Harper, 12.

David Beckham.VICTORIA BECKHAM/INSTAGRAM

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In 2017, the soccer star shared with PEOPLE some of the motivational phrases he has inked on his body including, “Dream big, be unrealistic,” “In the face of adversity” and “Let them hate as long as they fear,” among many more. Several of his tattoo designs were even hand drawn by Harper.

His love for tattoos doesn’t fall far from the tree, as each of his sons have also gotten their own. In February, his 18-year-old son also got “Posh” tattooed from London-based artist Certified Letter Boy. Romeo also has two tattoos from the popular tattoo artist, including one that reads, “freedom to dream,” on his torso and another, “free spirit,” on his hand.

However, the couple’s eldest son Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, 24, by far has the most tattoos, telling USA Today in August 2022 that of his 100 tattoos, about 70 of them are for his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham.

Brooklyn’s tattoos for Nicola include the word “married,” and his wedding vows on his body. The vows read, in part, “Nicola when you walked down the aisle you took my breath away you look so beautiful tonight and always.” He also tattooed Nicola’s late grandmother’s name, “Gina,” on his arm in 2021 in honor of his wife’s 26th birthday.

David Beckham sent fans in complete turmoil as he shared a shirtless snap on wife Victoria’s social media on Saturday.

The former footballer, 49, shocked fans when he took over the Spice Girls, 50, Instagram to reveal his skincare routine.

The heartthrob showed off his ripped physique and inked skin while posing for the iconic snap.

Fans couldn’t help but gush over David’s good looks, with some hailing he ‘ages like fine wine’.

David sent social media wild as he teased he’ll be returning to the grid with another post of his infamous skincare routine in a video.

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David Beckham, 49, sent fans in complete turmoil as he shared a shirtless snap on wife Victoria’s social media on Saturday

He captioned the post: ‘DAVID’S SKINCARE ROUTINE

 

‘I thought I would give my wife the weekend off and take over her Instagram with my skincare routine. Video coming next using – DB x’

 

Fans flooded comments in awe of the British icon, penning: ‘Very kind of you, can you also take over mine next weekend’

‘Can’t wait for sure it’s funny skincare content. Wow supportive husband ever❤️’

‘I looked at this for way too long’

‘Damn, you’re the best husband ever! Have really high expectations of your video’

‘He ages like a fine wine’.

 

Along with the rest of the nation, David and Victoria stayed up late on Friday night to witness the rare northern lights in London.

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The former footballer shocked fans when he took over the Spice Girls, 50, who often shares her regimes, Instagram to reveal his skincare routine

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The heartthrob showed off his ripped physique and inked skin while posing for the iconic snap

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Fans couldn’t help but gush over David’s good looks, with some hailing he ‘ages like fine wine’

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David sent social media wild as he teased he’ll be returning to the grid with another post of his infamous skincare routine in a video

 

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Fans flooded comments in awe of the British icon, penning: ‘Very kind of you, can you also take over mine next weekend’

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Along with the rest of the nation, David and Victoria stayed up late on Friday night to witness the rare northern lights in London

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David recently admitted that he wasn’t a fan of his hit Netflix documentary following his first watch of the series – until wife Victoria changed his mind

David recently admitted that he wasn’t a fan of his hit Netflix documentary following his first watch of the series.

The Netflix series ‘Beckham’, which launched October 2023, gave a detailed look at the Manchester United icon’s career both on and off the field and focuses heavily on his relationship with Spice Girls singer Victoria Beckham.

However, it took the soccer legend more than one watch to enjoy the series with his wife Victoria playing a major role in changing his mind.

‘I planned to watch it one morning, just myself with a big screen and just to write notes,’ Beckham explained during his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live Wednesday night.

‘That morning, I really didn’t like it. I didn’t enjoy watching it.’

Two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has hit out at the sport in a cryptic post on social media.

The 33-year-old returned to winning ways against Jermaine Franklin last month following back-to-back defeats by Oleksandr Usyk, but received plenty of criticism for his performance after labouring to a points victory.

He has since been plotting his next move, with his promoter Eddie Hearn revealing that a deal is ‘pretty much in place’ for him to fight long-term rival Deontay Wilder in the Middle East in December.

Tyson Fury and Usyk could also meet in an undisputed clash on the same night, but still have a way to go get that fight over the line, and Joshua has appeared to vent his frustrations with the politics involved in the sport after an underwhelming start to the year in the heavyweight division.

Taking to Instagram on Tuesday night, Joshua posted the message ‘Boxing: The only jungle where the rats out-wit the lions,’ on his story.

Anthony Joshua has claimed on Instagram that boxing enables ‘the rats to out-wit the lions’

He also posted a clip of Mike Tyson saying boxing is about making the most money while taking the fewest risks

Joshua looks set to take on long-term rival Deontay Wilder (above) in the Middle East this year

Alongside the cryptic post, Joshua also put up videos of heavyweight icons George Foreman and Mike Tyson expressing their own views on the dark side of boxing.

The Foreman clip was accompanied by the headline: ‘I was forced back into boxing because the people I trusted stole everything from me.’

Foreman, boxing’s oldest-ever heavyweight champion, went on to say: ‘I gave it all up. I never wanted to see a boxing ring again. But I got broke and I had to go back in the ring to take care of my family.’

Foreman famously ran through the heavyweight division in the early 1970s before losing to Muhammad Ali in 1974 in the ‘Rumble in the Jungle’.

He took a 10-year hiatus from the sport between 1977 and 1987, but decided to make a comeback and went on to claim the WBA and IBF belts at the age of 45 in 1994.

Tyson also spoke about learning about the financial side of boxing, admitting that he realised a high-reward, low-risk strategy was the best way forward during his career.

‘I found out that boxing’s business and not about who is stronger or tougher, it’s about the smartest guy – who can make the most money with the least risk,’ Tyson said in the clip Joshua posted on his story.

Joshua has previously claimed money is his main motivation for continuing to fight

‘That’s what boxing is truly about but then ego gets involved but it’s about making the most money with the least risk and you leave here healthy, you have your family and have a enough money to take care of people.’

Ahead of his fight against Franklin in April, Joshua said money was his main motivation for continuing to fight rather than becoming a three-time champion.

He looks set for a major pay-day if he does face Wilder later this year, but has been written off in some quarters, with Carl Froch recently claiming Joshua has no legacy and predicting he will be beaten inside a round by the big-punching American.

Joshua seems to be in a defiant mood, though, and will want to prove his doubters wrong, should he finally get in the ring with Wilder after years of back and forth between the pair.

A bizarre viral moment from boxer Mike Tyson led to concerns from fans of his as he prepares for a fight against Jake Paul in a few months.

Tyson’s running form in a video captioned ‘I’m coming for you’ had some worried about the health and physical shape the former heavyweight champion is currently in.

But the boxer’s ex-trainer, Brad Rowe, told USA Today Sports that there’s no need to fear for Tyson’s health.

‘Mike is a unicorn,’ Rowe said. ‘He is stiff and uncoordinated in so many aspects of training.

‘When he enters the ring, he turns into a ballerina. It’s unexplainable.’

Mike Tyson’s running form in a viral video has some boxing fans concerned for his health

But a former trainer says that Tyson is in great shape and is dedicated to properly training

Rowe recalled the start to the boxer’s training regimen leading up to his 2020 fight with Roy Jones Jr.

The trainer said he was afraid that Tyson might hurt his hamstring due to the intensity of his exercising.

‘Day 1 he’s like, “No, f–k you. I’m sprinting,”‘ Rowe recalled. ‘So I was like, ‘All right. Let’s pray for no injuries today.’

He continued: ‘We’d go to this tennis court and he would like jog around the corners and sprint the straightaways and I’d be, like, I didn’t want him doing it.

‘Because especially with someone older, an athlete like that that’s not used to that explosive moment.’

Tyson is training for a match against Jake Paul on July 20, his first competitive match in some time.

Before the fight, Tyson has seemingly been focused on growing his cannabis business – all while subtly trashing boxing these days.

The 57-year-old former heavyweight Tyson is set to fight against Jake Paul on July 20

In an exclusive interview with The New York Post in 2022, Tyson revealed that shady business dealings in boxing surrounded his issue with the sport.

‘The problem with boxing is everything is never on the table,’ Tyson exclaimed as he slammed his hands onto the table.

‘There’s s–t always under the table. Until we get rid of that problem, boxing will always be a mess, and only the elites will make money.’

JAKE PAUL has put on a stunning TWO STONE ahead of his fight with Mike Tyson – according to one of his coaches.

The YouTuber-turned boxer and heavyweight icon are to collide in a controversial clash on July 20 in Texas.

Jake Paul is transforming his body to fight Mike TysonCredit: Getty

Jake next to former boxing coach Shane Mosley

Not only will it mark Netflix’s first move into live boxing but it will also be Paul’s first fight at heavyweight.

The lightest the American, 27, has weighed is 183.6lb (13st 1lb) but his last two bouts have been at the 200lb cruiserweight limit of 14st 4lb.

Whereas Tyson was a career heavyweight at 15st 7lb, meaning Paul must pile on the pounds to match that.

And boxing legend Shane Mosley – one of Paul’s trainers in the past – the American is on the way to doing so.

Mosley said YouTube channel: “I just saw Jake yesterday, he’s 230 pounds. He’s big, really big. He said he feels as fast as he does at 185lbs.”

If Mosley is correct, then Paul has gone up to 16st 4lb, TWO STONE heavier than his last fight.

The bout – set for the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Dallas – has raised eyebrows due to the 30-year age gap.

Tyson will be 58 by the time the fight for the ages comes around and nearly 20 years removed from his last professional contest.

He was last seen in the ring in 2020 for an exhibition drawn over eight rounds with fellow great Roy Jones Jr.

And Jones sent out a warning to 9-1 Paul over Tyson’s ageless power.

He said: “The first time he hit me in the chest, it felt like a mule had kicked me in the chest.

“If he hits anybody with a shot like that, they are either going out or down, especially guys who are not used to being hit like that.

“With these types of people like Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis, these guys are bigger and can take it.

“But Jake Paul, I don’t think he’s going to be able to take that. It might hit him on the chin like that, we’ll see, but it’s going to be tough.”