Potential British Marvel Actors For James Bond Role

While Henry Cavill might be out of the picture, there are several talented British actors with Marvel ties who could take on the role of James Bond. Let’s take a closer look at three contenders who have the charisma, acting skills, and experience to do justice to the iconic secret agent.

Richard Madden

Richard Madden as Ikaris in Eternals

Richard Madden has been getting a lot of attention lately as a possible 007. You might recognize him from his role as Ikaris in the movie Eternals. In the film, Ikaris is the central character with abilities like flying and shooting energy beams from his eyes. But what’s cool is, he’s not the typical superhero—he’s got depth and complexity, thanks to Madden’s acting chops!

In Eternals, the 37-year-old showed he could handle the physical side, too. Ikaris is a skilled fighter with super strength, and Madden pulled off those action scenes like a pro.

On top of being tough, Ikaris is also smooth and charming, just like James Bond. So it seems like the Rocketman star can handle both the fighting and the calm demeanor. No wonder why people think he’d be a great choice for the next Bond.

Tom Hiddleston

Tom Hiddleston in and as Loki

Tom Hiddleston is often seen as a perfect fit for the role of James Bond. He has a natural charm and sophistication that anyone would expect from a suave secret agent. Plus, his acting skills are top-notch, which is key for bringing such a legendary character to life.

What’s interesting is that the Westminster native has already played a spy before in The Night Manager, based on a novel by John le Carré. So, the whole espionage world isn’t new to him, and he can definitely handle those complex spy roles.

The High-Rise star might be done with big franchises after playing Loki in all those Marvel movies, and after getting his own series on the character. But even with that in mind, he has all the qualities fans would want in a Bond actor. So, even with some doubt, he’s still a top choice for the role.

Tom Hardy

Tom Hardy as Venom/Eddie Brock in Venom

While Tom Hardy might be known for his anti-hero turn as Venom, that doesn’t mean he couldn’t pull off being an amazing James Bond. In fact, his acting range makes him a strong contender for the coveted role.

The 46-year-old has excelled at portraying characters with a tough edge, like the fighters in movies like Warrior and Bronson. He has this intense vibe that could bring a lot to Bond’s action scenes. His experience in action films like Mad Max: Fury Road” shows he can handle the physical demands of the role.

Moreover, Bond does have a lighter side. While Hardy can be funny, most of his roles lean more towards the serious side. But, the Hollywood star can balance that toughness with the Bond-esque charm.

In the entire history of boxing, there have been many bright moments, incredible boxers, and amazing fights that are growing every year. But today I would like to focus on the legendary fights that have become iconic and without which it is difficult to imagine modern boxing.

Wow! Mike Tyson’S Unforgettable Year: 13 Fights, 11 Knockouts, And A Journey To Heavyweight Champion Status

In 1986, Mike Tyson had the greatest, most dominant, most explosive year of any heavyweight in boxing history.

He began it as a teenage prospect who’d fought 15 journeymen and whose longest bout had lasted 10 minutes. By the end of 1986, Tyson had won an astonishing 13 fights (11 by knockout) within a single year and was the youngest heavyweight world champion of all time.

Above the statistical supremacy, the ferocity of displays stood out. Tyson demolished foes with devastating combinations, got battle-tested in a few tough outings and delivered some iconic quotes. And he ended it all with the green WBC belt around his waist.

Other heavyweights have scored more impressive one-off wins. Some have put together terrific 12-month runs (Muhammad Ali was dazzling in going 5-0 at the peak of his powers in 1966). But 13 fights, moving from novice to world champ, is unique.

Tyson began the year dealing with intense grief. His trainer and guardian Cus D’Amato, who had officially adopted Tyson, had died in November 1985. Tyson channelled the anguish into his performances however, determined to prove Cus right about his young heavyweight’s potential.

In January, David Jaco and ​​Mike Jameson were cut down as the sawn-off Brooklynite blitzed right through them. Then came Tyson’s first minor test – of sorts – Jesse ‘The Boogieman’ Ferguson (who’d go on to fight for a world title in 1993).

Ferguson held, spoiled and lasted further than any Tyson opponent so far – until an uppercut broke his nose in round five and he was disqualified for holding in round six (the result was soon changed to a TKO). “I wanted to hit him in the nose one more time,” snarled Tyson, “so that the bone of his nose would go up into his brain.”

Tyson’s post-fight words caused controversy – not for the last time – and his management panicked that their rising star was offending his audience. ‘Iron Mike’ didn’t care. He was aiming to create an aura of intimidation, just as D’Amato had taught him.

After pole-axing Steve Zouski with a left hook, Tyson actually had a rare two months without a fight while he recovered from an infected cut on his ear. When he returned to the ring, he experienced his most frustrating fight yet.

The gifted James ‘Quick’ Tillis survived a fourth-round knockdown, spoiled and at times attacked Tyson’s body, lasting the full 10 rounds. Only two weeks later, Tyson fought another 10-rounder, Mitch ‘Blood’ Green holding and running his way to a unanimous decision defeat.

Tyson got back to KO ways just before his 20th birthday in June, taking out mob enforcer Reggie Gross (who at least had a go) in round one, then dishing out the same treatment to hapless William Hosea. Lorenzo Boyd lasted until round two, despite having his nose broken by the first punch Tyson landed. Then came ‘Iron Mike’s fastest ever KO.

Poor Marvis Frazier was pushed a bit too keenly by his proud father, Smokin Joe, and it was Marvis who got smoked in only 30 seconds when Tyson obliterated him with a series of hooks and uppercuts.

If Marvis underwhelmed, journeyman Jose Ribalta over-delivered. Years later, Tyson praised the Cuban as having the best chin and being the physically the strongest heavyweight he ever met. Ribalta got up from three knockdowns to fire back before being stopped in the last round.

Alfonzo Ratliff – Tyson’s 12th opponent of the year by September – literally ran in fear in round one, before being pulverised with hooks in round two.

Next up was the big one: Trevor Berbick, the experienced 32-year-old world champion who’d gone the distance with the great Larry Holmes and upset Pinklon Thomas to claim his title. He was by far Tyson’s best opponent on paper, but the 20-year-old was less than impressed.

“Was that tape in slow motion?” asked Tyson when shown a video of Berbick’s win over Thomas. Berbick attempted to play pre-fight mind games by insisting on wearing all black, meaning the challenger would have to change out of his usual get-up. Instead Tyson just paid a $5,000 fine and wore black anyway, coming to the ring full of rage not helped by his case of gonorrhoea.

Trevor unwisely decided to meet Tyson head-on with predictable results. He barely survived the first round, before a Tyson left hook sent him spectacularly sprawling and collapsing across the ring. ‘Iron Mike’ had achieved his goal in less than six minutes of action.

“Every punch I threw was with bad intentions,” Tyson said afterwards. “My record will last for immortality, it will never be broken.”

This part is more than just hype. It’s likely no heavyweight will ever match Tyson’s 1986, because no promoter would schedule 13 fights for a hot prospect in his second year as a pro. Which is ironic, because there are certain heavyweights who could use the reps.

Anthony Joshua might be a decade older than Tyson was in ’86 but he could almost do with a similar 12-month run right now. Even Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has admitted that AJ – with his limited in-ring experience – would be in a better place if he simply fought more often. The counterargument is that every Joshua fight now has to be an ‘event’.

But does that need to be the case? Would anyone object if AJ spent the next six months just blasting out a few journeymen to rediscover his rhythm and get used to the repeated act of walking to the ring and fighting, so it’s not just a once a year occurrence?

Tyson, like Joshua, had a relatively short amateur career. And while his run in 1986 looked crazy on paper, it was actually perfectly planned. There were several no-hopers for Tyson to crush to boost his confidence and show off his power. Then there were a few crafty pros who could take him a few rounds and help him learn. Then it all finished off with a relatively weak world title-holder for the grand finale.

The Tyson phenomenon would grow ever bigger and he had greater accomplishments to come – unifying the titles the following year, then stopping the previously unbeaten Michael Spinks in only 91 seconds in 1988 to erase any doubts as to who was the world’s best heavyweight.

But in a way, 1986 was also a high point for Tyson. The issues that would plague his peak years were already beginning to rear their heads as fame, money and exploitative individuals formed a dangerous triangle.

“I was lost,” Tyson later reflected. “By the time I won the belt I was a truly wrecked soul because I didn’t have any guidance. I didn’t have Cus.”

But by the end of 1986, Tyson had completed one of boxing’s most remarkable years. The teenage undercard fighter who’d failed to qualify for the Olympics had won 13 fights to catapult himself to the status of world champion and the most exciting – and feared – fighter on the planet.

Everyone Was Sure Dwayne Johanson’s Hobbs & Shaw Co-Star’s Sequel Will Flop, It’s Already at $187M Profit

Dwayne Johnson has led a successful career both in Wrestling and acting. Johnson is a multitalented star who has proven his cinematic genius and has established himself as an irresistible and impactful leading man in the movie business. The 51-year-old actor has worked in several big-budgeted, action-packed, mind-bending long-running franchise projects.

The actor has been ruling the screen since beginning his film career with the 2001 adventure horror flick The Mummy Returns. He continues to flourish in his art and craft to date. The actor has worked with enough A-listers in the entertainment industry, including Jason Statham.

The duo shared the silver screen in The Fast & Furious franchise film series and delivered powerhouse performances. Statham is making headlines for his recently released Meg 2: The Trench film, a sequel to 2018’s The Meg. The film has received mixed reviews but has done exceptionally well at the box office.

Jason Statham’s Meg 2: The Trench Film Earned Surprising Box Office Collection

Jason Statham
Jason Statham is an actor par excellence who has starred in dozens of fascinating movies and is best known for his work in action genre films. Statham often stunned the audience with his sultry physique and inescapable on-screen presence. The actor never shied away from doing significant physical transformations and performing deadly stunts in his films, staying on top of his acting A-game to date. 

The 56-year-old actor has been making waves in the industry, as his newly released Ben Wheatley-directed sci-fi action film Meg 2: The Trench has earned surprising figures at the box office. The movie is a sequel to his 2018 flick, The Meg, in which the actor played the role of Jonas Taylor, a rescue diver. Nevertheless, many who watched the original movie are disappointed with its latest sequel, and it has only received 28% ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics pointing out its weak screenplay. 
Jason Statham
One critic wrote on the site:
“Meg 2 promises to deliver over-the-top thrills, but this sequel is as lifeless as its characters, and the payoff at the end is not worth the egregiously long buildup.”
Despite the initial predictions about its failure, the film has done decent business at the box office, though it has earned an underwhelming response from the critics and audience alike. However, Jason Statham’s fans are thrilled to watch him on the silver screen performing nail-biting stunts.

Read some fans’ reactions down below.

 

Brilliant movie. I hope we get Meg 3 after this success. 🦈🍿

— 🎥 Paul-B Loves Movies 📺 (@Paul_Berney) August 20, 2023
 

This one of those movies where the reviews don’t matter. Watching this regardless.

— feedme ⬆️ (@trickleupnyc) August 20, 2023
 

Who doesn’t want to see a Jason Statham movie where he fight 3 sharks with just a spear on his hand

— Kenshin 🥢 (@GraemeWilley) August 20, 2023
 

While the original movie did fantastic business at the box office, grossing $530 million, its latest sequel Meg 2: The Trench, has amassed $316 million against the production budget of 129 million.

Jason Statham Gushed About Working With His Co-star Dwayne Johnson

Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham
Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson have starred together in The Fast & Furious franchise projects. In the film series, Johnson played the character of Luke Hobbs: A former DSS agent, while Statham played Deckard Shaw. They reprised their roles for the first spin-off film in the Fast & Furious franchise: Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw.

The Bank Job movie star has gushed about working with Dwayne Johnson on multiple occasions and once claimed that he’s a diamond to work with, saying,
“He’s so cool to do an action sequence with because he’s such a physical sort of expert in what he does. He moves fluidly. He’s got a great sort of judgment of time and space, so he’s not going to whack you in the head by mistake, which is a godsend. He’s extremely precise, and he’s just so relaxed. He’s just a diamond to work with. He’s a 10 out of 10.”
Meg 2: The Trench, Statham’s latest film, had its international premiere on June 9, 2023, at the Shanghai International Film Festival. The movie has received mixed reviews from the audience and has grossed $316 million at the global box office.

Meg 2: The Trench is playing in theaters worldwide.

ANTHONY JOSHUA’s fortune continues to grow as he picks savvy money-spinning fights and makes a mint through sponsorship.

Back in 2021, the heavyweight boxer’s firm Sparta Promotions Ltd boasted £109,109,481 in the bank, according to filed for the company.

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Anthony Joshua is sitting pretty on a £200 million fortuneCredit: PA:Press Association

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Sponsorship deals with the likes of Hugo Boss have added to his wealthCredit: PA:Press Association
And that number has continued to swell as AJ because of his exploits in the ring.

It is believed he pocketed just under £50million for his two title clashes with Oleksandr Usyk.

Victories over Jermaine Franklin and Robert Helenius netted him £20million.

While he earned a guaranteed £8million for fighting Otto Wallin, before pay-per-view revenue and gate receipts.

The 34-year-old, originally from a council estate in Watford, has also seen his bank account rise thanks to lucrative contracts with huge brands.

Whether it’s showing us his North London lifestyle in a Google ad, or posing in the latest Under Armour campaign – AJ is a brand’s dream with his good looks and his prowess in the ring.

The humble sports star is also known to be frugal with his cash – buying his mum Yeta Odusanya an ex-council estate home, as well as a property for his ex-girlfriend Nicola Osbourne, who is the mother of his son Joshua.

NO LOSS IN DEFEAT

In the financial year up to February 29, 2020 Joshua suffered the first blip in his career when he was shocked by Andy Ruiz Jr.

But, if you learn from defeat you haven’t really lost.

Brilliant moment Anthony Joshua reveals what music he listens to after airpods start playing during press conference and Ngannou jokingly nicks one
AJ exercised his right for a rematch with the Mexican brawler in a blockbuster fight in Saudi Arabia six months later and got revenge.

Reports at the time suggested he earned the biggest ever pay day in British boxing history – a whopping £46million purse.

More importantly, Joshua won back his WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight belts.

Not only did it mean his reputation was restored quickly, he was still an attractive option to brands.

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AJ’s rematch with Andy Ruiz played a big factor in increasing his wealthCredit: Getty Images – Getty

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His reputation was restored and Joshua won back his WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight beltsCredit: Getty Images – Getty

POSTER BOY

With a physique to envy and his boy-next-door looks, Joshua’s marketing appeal is obvious.

That’s why, over the years, the likes of Hugo Boss, Jaguar and Land Rover, Audemars Piguet, JD Sports, William Hill, Lucozade and Beats By Dre have put the poster boy of boxing front and centre of their campaigns.

And on the TV, he’s equally as busy.

He threw his weight behind local businesses in Golders Green by teaming up with Google for one ad.

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Joshua has become a poster boy for brands, as seen here in a Lynx advertCredit: @lynx

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Google included Joshua in their campaign to support local businessesCredit: YouTube

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JD Sports signed Joshua up on an exclusive dealCredit: JD Sports

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Under Armour and Lucozade endorse JoshuaCredit: PA:Press Association

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William Hill is one of several companies who want Joshua to front their brandCredit: PR Handout

While for Lynx, he happily sprays their Africa scent on his chiselled torso in another promo and washes himself with their shower gel.

It is estimated that AJ earns around £10million-per-year through sponsorships.

In 2020, Anthony launched content studio and production house, SBX Studios.

They will develop and produce long-from sports and entertainment documentaries, brand campaigns, YouTube channels, live event content creation, as well as podcasts.

Crucially, they will have access to Joshua’s archived behind-the-scenes footage dating all the way back to his first professional fight in 2013. That means Joshua can have greater control of his own media going forward.

While in 2022, he inked a deal with DAZN reportedly worth £100million for two fights every 12 months until he retires.

LIVES FRUGALLY

As his right-hand man and marketing manager, Freddie Cunningham revealed despite having “a lot of money,” Joshua “doesn’t live the life that he could.”

“From the outside, it probably looks like he does. He’s seen in private jets, wearing expensive watches, and driving around in nice cars,” he told Business Insider.

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Joshua’s Land Rover was included in his sponsorship deal with the car giantCredit: Instagram

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Despite being worth millions and seemingly living a life of luxury, AJ is frugal with his cashCredit: Instagram, @anthony_joshua

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Joshua travels on a £45million private jet provided by one of his sponsorsCredit: Instagram, @anthony_Joshua

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In 2013, Joshua bought his mum her ex-council flat for £175,000
“But the jets are all sponsored. We’ve never paid for a private jet, or a helicopter, in our life. He gets a signature car from Land Rover.

“He’s not spending that money. He’s accumulating money. He’s living a lifestyle that probably everyone wants him to live, or see him live, but he’s doing it in a smart way. Tactful.”

And when he has spent money, he’s frugal with it.

AJ reportedly once had a small two-bed flat in Sheffield that he used when training.

In 2013, he bought a local authority flat for mother Yeta for £175,000 in North London, and splashed £500,000 on a penthouse for his former lover, Nicola and his four-year-old son, Joseph.

But when it comes to himself, he isn’t so flash. AJ did rent a £20,000 per-week mansion when he was preparing to fight Wladimir Klitschko, but after the bout reportedly moved back to his mum’s flat.

MORE TO COME

AJ’s worth is continuing to grow thanks to shrewd property investments.

Joshua has bought commercial buildings in Mayfair and Bond Street – the latter for a whopping £25million.

Through his company 258 Investments he has acquired two residential homes in North London, and is said to own three homes in his native Watford worth £1.5million.

Back in October, The Sun exclusively reported Joshua also dropped £30million on a 301,000 square foot property in Hertfordshire, which was previously the HQ for oil giant BP.

Should he come through his fight against Francis Ngannou unscathed and Tyson Fury defeats Oleksandr Usyk, there’s a strong chance ‘The Battle of Britain’ could be on with Fury.

Should that happen, it has been suggested he could be due a £150m windfall.

Chances are, AJ will just keep on getting richer until he finally hangs up his gloves.

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Joshua could be set for a £150m windfall if he fights Tyson FuryCredit: PA:Press Association

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This time next year Joshua could be worth double what he is today

Some WWE Fans Believe Dwayne Johnson Had a Secret Message For Roman Reigns During His Latest Promo on SmackDown

Fans noticed Dwayne Johnson’s secret message for Roman Reigns during his recent Friday Night SmackDown promo.

The return of The Rock has altered the scenario on WWE, and it’s a good thing for several reasons, primarily due to the allegations against Vince McMahon also allegedly involving Brock Lesnar. After claiming his chair in TKO Holdings, Dwayne Johnson has vowed to save the upcoming biggest WWE event, WrestleMania 40.
Dwayne Johnson. Image: WWE
Johnson returned to Friday Night SmackDown for a promo alongside his cousins in The Bloodline and with the Wise Man, Paul Heyman. In his promo segment, The Rock addressed Cody Rhodes as he started a feud against the fan-favorite babyface, but there was a secret hidden message to his cousin, Roman Reigns. Fans have decoded the subtle symbolism from The Rock.

Dwayne Johnson Had a Secret Message For Roman Reigns

Dwayne Johnson and The Bloodline with the Wise Man. Image: WWE
Dwayne Johnson is here, and it seems he’s here to stay for a while. His return and the new feud with Royal Rumble winner Cody Rhodes have elevated the excitement, but it seems The Rock has more to offer. Currently, the ten-time WWE World Champion is the biggest deal in the company, and he sure will utilize that.

Johnson appeared in the recent Friday Night SmackDown and addressed the audience and Rhodes. At least that’s what seems to be on the surface. However, fans have caught a few subtle messages in his promo. “You don’t understand that because,” he addressed the audience in the arena. With a pause and swiftly shifting his eyes to his cousin Roman Reigns, he continued, “You don’t understand that because you’re spoiled, entitled little crybaby b*tches.”

Then he addressed Rhodes, “Cody Rhodes, make one thing perfectly clear, The Rock is going to do everything in his power” again pointing his finger towards Reigns. He continued, “to make sure that you walk out of Wrestlemania what you are, which is a loser.” Again later, he said that Cody’s story was ending while calling out the Universal Champion, saying, “Our story is just beginning.” So, what this subtle message could mean? Probably, The Rock still has his sight locked on the Universal title, and WrestleMania 40 could break Reigns’ long streak in a surprising turn of events.

Fans can say with almost certainty that Johnson is here to change the very scenario, and he is heading towards the Universal title. Of course, he had to give up his forceful shot at the title match, but fans heavily booed the Superstar for snatching Rhodes’ opportunity. But it doesn’t mean he is out of move. Fans could definitely smell what The Rock is cooking during his promo at the Blue Brand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Rock may lie, cheat, and bribe adhering to the classic trait of a WWE heal, but this time with more aggression. His face is best for business, and while babyface was booed for certain mistakes, he previously stated that he’d rather be booed in his heal. Brace yourself, WrestleMania 40 could go wild. The WWE mega event starts on 6 April 2024.

Erin Andrews, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift

NFL reporter Erin Andrews has always been quite open about her appreciation for both Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift individually, as well as their relationship. But recently, she shared a bold new declaration about the couple.

The 45-year-old shared her strong statement with E! News, saying, “I want them to get married so bad.”

“I love, love. I love him. He’s amazing,” Andrews said of her friend, Kelce, before adding about Swift, “I’m so pumped how happy she’s made Travis. Their support for each other is adorable.”

The sports commentator also praised Swift for her career and accomplishments, telling the publication, “I’m fully obsessed with her and what she’s done in her life… how she makes me feel as a woman.”

Swift has also shown support for Andrews and her WEAR by Erin Andrews clothing brand in the past, rocking a few different pieces throughout the football season as she cheered on Kelce, including the red jacket she wore to the Super Bowl.

In February, Andrews called the singer out for her support in an episode of her Calm Down podcast, highlighting Swift’s appreciation for small businesses.

Andrews said of Swift, “She freaking supports small business, she supports women, and I couldn’t love her more for that. She was so great and gracious, and I am beyond grateful, and I could cry.”

“You want me to hate her? I’m not gonna do it,” the new mother declared. “I’ve always loved her, and I love her freaking more now. And I just am so appreciative of her.”

Just as Andrews is grateful for Swift, Kelce has been openly thankful to the reporter, crediting her for helping get the celebrity couple together in the first place.

Andrews and her podcast co-host, Charissa Thompson, hyped up the football player on their podcast last summer, asking Swift to go on a date with Kelce. While it’s unclear if the podcast helped sway Swift’s opinion, it probably didn’t hurt, and Kelce later told the two women, “I owe you big time!!”

In March 2024, Kelce and Swift still seem to be going strong. Maybe one day, Andrews and Swifties’ wishes will come true, and the two will walk down the aisle.

Where’s Taylor!? Travis Kelce paid a visit to his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, without his famous girlfriend, Taylor Swift, on March 22. The NFL star visited a local pizza shop and appeared in a photo on their official Instagram page.

“When NFL star and Heights legend @killatrav swings by Geraci’s Slice Shop, you know it’s going to be a touchdown-worthy slice!” the establishment captioned a picture of Travis, 34. “Next time bring Taylor!”

A social media user also noted on X that their granddaughters spotted Travis at Valley View Yours Truly that same day. “Said you couldn’t be nicer @tkelce,” the post, which has since been deleted, read.

The professional athlete’s return to Ohio came following his private getaway with Taylor, 34, earlier this month. A photo of the lovebirds in an apparent tropical location surfaced online on March 18 and it was later reported that they had jetted to the Bahamas for some rest and relaxation.

Prior to the vacation, the A-list couple attended an exclusive Oscars afterparty together on March 10. Before that, they were in Singapore for Taylor’s Eras tour, which wrapped its most recent run of shows on March 9. Now, the pop star is on hiatus from touring until May 9 and Travis is in his football offseason, which will allow them to spend quite a bit of time together.

As Life & Style exclusively reported on March 20, the pair is “testing the waters” of living together during this downtime. “It seems to be going very smoothly,” an insider confirmed. “He moved into her Los Angeles mansion while she’s on break from her tour. They’re nesting and loving it.”

Despite his high-profile relationship, Travis has always been loyal to his hometown. Before he joined Taylor in Singapore at the beginning of the month, he attended a Cleveland Cavaliers game with his brother, Jason Kelce, on March 5. The football stars were honored with bobbleheads at the event, which took place just one day after Jason, 36, announced his retirement from the NFL.

While Taylor has yet to be spotted in Cleveland with her man, she spent quite a bit of time in Kansas City amid the 2023-2024 NFL season. Not only did the singer show up for several of Travis’ games at Arrowhead Stadium, but the two were also spotted on date nights in the city. She also attended a local holiday party with Travis and several of his Chiefs teammates in December 2023.

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Matt Verri
Sun, March 24, 2024 at 4:53 p.m. ICT·4 min read

Mike Tyson will be back in the boxing ring when he fights Jake Paul in a shock crossover bout.

Tyson has not fought professionally since he was beaten by Kevin McBride in 2005 and it is four years since his last exhibition against Roy Jones Jr.

There was huge surprise, therefore, when it was announced Tyson would be taking on Paul in July, at which point he will be 58, at the 80,000-capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Tyson has announced he is to stop filming his Hotboxin’ podcast as he prepares for the fight, while Paul this week said he is “too sharp and fast” to get hurt by ‘Iron Mike’.Paul knocked out former basketball player Nate Robinson on the undercard of Tyson’s exhibition with Jones, and is now 9-1 as a professional. That sole defeat was against Tommy Fury, with the wins coming largely against former MMA stars and little-known boxers.

The fight will be promoted by Paul’s company Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), with this the latest step on a boxing journey he continues to claim will end with him becoming world champion.

“It’s crazy to think that in my second pro fight, I went viral for knocking out Nate Robinson on Mike Tyson’s undercard. Now, less than four years later, I’m stepping up to face Tyson myself to see if I have what it takes to beat one of boxing’s most notorious fighters and biggest icons,” said Paul.

“My sights are set on becoming a world champion, and now I have a chance to prove myself against the greatest heavyweight champion ever, the baddest man on the planet and the most dangerous boxer of all time. This will be the fight of a lifetime.”

(X/@jakepaul)

Paul vs Tyson date, start time, venue and ring walks

Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys.

No timings for the card have yet been confirmed, but Arlington is five hours behind UK time and so the main event is likely to be at approximately 4am GMT in the early hours of Sunday morning.

How to watch Paul vs Tyson

The bout will be screened live on Netflix, with this the platform’s first move into live boxing.

There has been a shifts towards sporting action in recent months, with The Netflix Cup held in November as a crossover between golf and Formula One stars. Carlos Alcaraz faced Rafael Nadal in The Netflix Slam earlier this month, an exhibition tennis match that took place in Las Vegas.

Paul vs Tyson rules

It remains to be seen whether the bout is an exhibition or sanctioned as a professional contest.

While Derek Chisora has claimed the two fighters will wear headguards and 18lbs gloves, Paul’s business partner Nakisa Bidarian dismissed that suggestion.

“Unequivocally there is no headgear for Paul vs Tyson,” he posted on social media. “Haters spreading fake news, but it won’t stop the tens of millions of views.”

Details on the number and length of rounds have not been released, but Tyson’s exhibition with Roy Jones Jr had eight two-minute rounds.

Reports suggest the fighters are keen for it to be a professional bout, but a decision has not been made by the Texas commission.

(Getty Images for Triller)

Paul vs Tyson fight card/undercard in full

Fights on the undercard of Paul vs Tyson will be announced in the coming weeks.

Paul vs Tyson purse

UFC legend Henry Cejudo is a close friend of Tyson, with the pair previously hosting a podcast today, and he recently suggested that 57-year-old is set to take home in the region of $20m for fighting Paul.

“I mean, you know what I respect, Uncle Mike… but it obviously takes two to tango,” Cejudo said.

“I feel like there is probably a really good payday for Mike. He’s probably going to wind up making close to about $20mi and he’s about to turn 58 years old. Literally, Jake is 27 and Mike is 57.

“I don’t like it but I was with Mike when he was getting ready for his Roy Jones Jr. fight. This dude is disciplined, he gets moody when he’s in fight camp and doesn’t smoke as much. He runs every day at 5’o’clock in the morning. If there’s anybody super ferocious who can potentially put this dude out, it is Mike.”

It is unclear how much Paul will make, but he claimed to have earned $30m when losing to Tommy Fury last year.

Paul vs Tyson betting odds

Paul to win: 10/11

Tyson to win: 6/5

Draw: 6/1

Odds via Sky Bet (subject to change).

Boxing promoter Frank Warren has seemingly revealed when Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua will take place, and where it will take place.

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 After years of anticipation, Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua may finally happen in 2025, setting up a fight for the ages.
 According to Frank Warren, the superfight could happen in March next year in Saudi Arabia.
 For now, however, Fury will focus on Oleksandr Usyk, which is taking place on the 18th of May.

With Tyson Fury consistently making headlines in the boxing world, and his current saga with Oleksandr Usyk being the priority, a fight with Anthony Joshua may have to wait until at least 2025. This comes from promoter Frank Warren, who has revealed some major details regarding Fury’s next steps going forward.

The boxing world has waited patiently for a fight of this magnitude. The two biggest British boxers on the scene right now, arguably the two most marketable fighters at that, have long been linked with a bout for the ages. Time and time again, however, rumours emerge, negotiations take place between both camps, then nothing gets finalised or made official. The latest postponement has given both fighters time to test themselves, with Joshua finding his feet again after a tough period, but it has also meant that we won’t see these two titans go at it for at least another year, March 2025, at least, if Warren’s predictions are anything to go by.

Possible Date for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua

“Next March, if Tyson does what I believe he’ll do and AJ continues to win, I’m sure that’ll set up a big fight. It’s like going back to the late 60s, 70s, that’s what’s happening now. These guys are all fighting each other.”

Arguably, the ball is in Fury’s court in regard to any fight against Joshua materialising. The Gypsy King is currently contracted to fight Usyk on the 18th of May, but there is a clause within the contract which will surely be activated by the loser of the fight. There is a reported £100 million on the line for the winner, and those kinds of finances are surely enough to tempt the loser of the fight into a rematch.

If that is the case, that will fully book Fury out of any more fights in 2024, especially considering how much effort he’s had to put in to train for this one, and from there, it’s dependent on how smooth potential negotiations are with Joshua’s camp.

Joshua, meanwhile, has been keeping himself busy. The recent fight against Francis Ngannou proved that he is far from finished, and the best may still be yet to come. Ngannou fought hard against Fury as well, which makes this comeback from AJ even scarier. New life has been breathed into him, the passion restored, and he legitimately could be a threat to Tyson Fury should they fight next year. The only issue would be adjusting to fighting someone who is primarily a boxer again, but a blockbuster fight against Deontay Wilder is still on the cards to round off 2024, so don’t count him out just yet. That is if the American can get his own career back on track, however, following his loss to Joseph Parker.

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Not only could Fury and Joshua be fighting once, but there is potential for a two-fight series between the pair. One of these fights could even take place at Wembley Stadium, with the other potentially happening in Saudi Arabia, although a specific venue is yet to be outlined.

Possible Location for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua

Warren stated: “I’ve got to be honest, I think that (Saudi Arabia) is where it will go. Of course, I’d like them in the UK. I look back to when I was younger – all those many, many, many years ago – I look at all those really great fighters like Muhammad Ali, George Foreman, where did they put their big fight on? The Rumble in the Jungle. Where did George Foreman fight Frazier? In Jamaica. The Thriller in Manilla. That’s what happens. Because they went where the money is.”

Bobby Brown has lost a son and a daughter credit:Bang Showbiz
Bobby Brown and Mike Tyson grew closer because of their grief at losing a child.

The New Edition singer’s daughter Bobbi Kristina died in 2015 aged 22 after being found unresponsive in the bath with drugs and alcohol in her system, and his son Bobby Jr, 28, fatally overdosed five years later, and although he “goes way back” with the 57-year-old boxer – whose four-year-old daughter Exodus died after accidentally choking on a cord in 2009 – their friendship has deepened due to their shared experiences.

Bobby told People magazine: “We go way back. When he first started fighting and I first went solo we did a lot of hanging out together.

“His support is great. Him being a friend of mine and having someone else to talk to to get through, because he also lost a child, and just to have him as a friend, it means everything to me.”

However, the two men don’t discuss their painful subject very often.

Bobby admitted: “We try to stay away from it. It’s always in the foreground, but we try to keep each other on solid ground.”

The ‘Two Can Play That Game’ hitmaker – who has five other children – admitted his late kids frequently visit him in his dreams, and he finds that helps him with his grief.

He said: “That’s a reoccurring thing that goes on when I’m asleep.

“I tend to dream about both of ’em, my son and my daughter, which is helpful for me. Just being able to see their faces and I see ’em smiling, it helps me out in a big way.”

Bobby also speaks to a therapist, and has found other things to help process his feelings of loss.

He said: “I still see a therapist.

“Just being able to talk about it definitely helps out. Also prayer always works. And staying busy. I try to keep myself as busy as possible, doing different things.”