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Mike Tyson is the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing. Furthermore, he has etched an ineffaceable legacy in boxing. Therefore, his words carry immense weight in the sport. However, in a recently resurfaced video, we see an agitated ‘Iron Mike.’ This is because of an unusual comparison that irked the legend. The interviewer asked Mike about Floyd Mayweather placing himself above Muhammad Ali when it comes to boxing prowess.

As we all know, ‘Money’ fought and beat some of the best in his era, including Canelo Alvarez, Oscar De La Hoya, Ricky Hatton, and Manny Pacquiao. However, critics argue that he often fought opponents past or not yet in their prime. On the other hand, Ali dominated the most menacing era in the heavyweight division. He beat champions like Sonny Liston, Joe Frazier, and George Foreman. For many boxing fans, unlike Mayweather, Ali fought opponents at the peak of their careers. Speaking of which, Mike went to the extent of calling Mayweather “delusional.” Moreover, fans have supported the opinion of ‘Kid Dynamite.’

Why did Mike Tyson call Mayweather ‘delusional’?

Floyd Mayweather made a bold statement about Ali in an interview a couple of years ago. He said, “Is Ali the same fighter that got beat by a fighter with seven fights? Leon Spinks beat Muhammad Ali when he only had seven fights. We’re just telling the truth. Next.”

When the question of comparing Mayweather and Ali was posed, Tyson almost lost his cool. He responded by saying, “He’s very delusional. He can’t listen. Um, if he was anywhere near that realm of greatness, like Ali, he’d be able to take his kids to school by himself. Okay, he can’t even take his kid to school by himself, and yet he’s talking about how he’s great. Greatness is not about guarding oneself from the people…” Furthermore, fans too have an array of opinions on Mike’s response.

Starting the discussion, a fan claimed that Mike has some serious “jealousy and envy issues” against Floyd Mayweather.

Another fan opined that he doesn’t think it’s jealousy. According to him, Mike has always been protective of his idol, Ali. Furthermore, he also added the Larry Holmes incident as an example.

 

Next, a user resonated with Mike’s stance and said that Ali’s greatness and reverence transcends beyond boxing.

However, another fan had a contrary opinion. According to him, Tyson was a hater and it needed no further explanation.

Furthermore, a fan added a historical insight by saying that anyone that followed Mike, knows the amount of respect and high regard he has for Ali.

Fans are divided on Tyson’s comments. Some accuse him of jealousy, while others agree with his reverence for Ali. Tyson’s words spark a debate on what defines a boxing legend.

Tyson Fury must be at his elusive best against Francis Ngannou or risk serious injury, according to boxing legend Roy Jones Jr.

‘Gypsy King’ has signed up for what many people believe is a lucrative mismatch with the former UFC champion who will be making his boxing debut in Saudi Arabia on October 28.

Ngannou is known for his knockout power and is currently working with heavyweight icon Mike Tyson to make it translate to the squared circle.

Jones Jr, who has held world titles in four different weight classes during his glittering career, is a fan of the match-up and believes Ngannou has a genuine chance of pulling off an upset due to his scary power.

“You have to love Fury versus Ngannou,” he told Sporting Post.

“Everybody else is doing it, why can’t he? It’s an interesting fight. If Ngannou hits you it could be fatal. He can punch and if he catches you right, he can be a problem. He hasn’t had any pro boxing experience, but he does have fighting experience and he knows how to punch.

“So, fighting experience, he knows how to punch, and Dewey Cooper and Mike Tyson are training him – they are going to put him in position to land that one shot he needs. And in boxing, guess what, it only takes one.”

The 54-year-old believes ‘Iron Mike’ being in Ngannou’s corner could be key on fight night.

“Mike Tyson will try to turn Francis Ngannou into a wrecking machine, that’s what he needs to be and why he probably brought Tyson in,” Jones Jr added.

“You can’t stand outside and box Tyson Fury, he’s going to kill you, so you got to go in there and try and wreck him and if you don’t, you’re going to lose.

“In a 12-round boxing match, there’s no way you can beat Fury. He knows too much and that’s what he does, so you have got to turn into a Mike Tyson style wrecking ball.”

Amazingly, Jones Jr is still competing despite being in his mid-fifties.

The 66-10 fighter last fought in April when he lost an eight-round majority decision to former UFC lightweight champion Anthony ‘Showtime’ Pettis.

Prior to that, he hadn’t fought professionally since 2018 and was only seen in the ring when he welcomed Tyson out of his 15-year retirement for a lucrative exhibition bout.

The youngest heavyweight champion in history is happily retired once again, but Roy Jones Jr plans to continue his Hall of Fame career for a little bit longer.

The 54-year-old ex-boxing superstar is widely revered as one of the most dangerous punchers and best boxers in history.

And footage has now emerged of the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ in his dressing room ahead of the Lou Savarese fight in 2000.

While he was far from the prime Tyson of the 1980s, the boxing legend appeared to relish the fact that he was in his element.

‘Iron’ Mike practised his trademark ‘peek-a-boo’ technique, despite making it difficult for one of his team members to tie up his groin guard.

Tyson became increasingly aggressive watching a fight on TV and started trash-talking before two members of his camp smeared his upper body.

Even fans have acknowledged how Tyson acted like a caged animal that was ready to be let loose on his prey.

Boxing fan Joey Trimble wrote: “he really was treated like an animal… the way he’s pacing back and forth like a pitbull in a cage before the dog fight… insane [sic].”

While another fan pointed out: “Mike was always the smallest heavyweight but look at the size of him compared to the guys rubbing his shoulders. Just a tightly packed mass of rage!”

YouTube commenter Shafo said: “Everyone in there is terrified of Mike haha.”

A fourth fan added: “He was serious about his business. I kind it. He not being intimidating. He getting ready for a show.”

Tyson would secure a first-round TKO victory over Savarese at the Hampden Park in Glasgow.

As intimidating as Tyson was in his dressing room, the former undisputed world heavyweight champ was widely admired for his menacing ring walks.

And the entrance he had in his first-round demolition of Michael Spinks remains one of the most spine-chilling ring walks in history.

Gervonta Davis Adamant He’s a Better Boxer Than Mike Tyson and he hold that punching power like Mike Tyson when he was fighting.

In his prime, Mike Tyson was a different specimen. It is safe to say that his explosiveness was not seen before in the ring. The former two-time heavyweight champion built a reputation for having such tremendous knockout power, dropping opponents instantly. But it seems like Gervonta Davis thinks otherwise about the heavyweight. Not long ago, the lightweight made bold claims about being better than Mike Tyson.

Recently, in an interview, Davis opened up about making those claims. He further gave a reason for people who were criticizing him for claiming to be better than Mike Tyson.

Gervonta Davis stands firm on his words

Since making the remarks, he’s been experiencing backlash from fans. In an interview with FightHype, Gervonta Davis cleared the air around his claims of being better than Mike Tyson.

Davis said, “I think am more skilled than Mike Tyson. When I say I have more skills than Mike Tyson. There is no heavyweight ever to have more skills than smaller guys.” Davis believes that fighters from lower-weight classes are more skilled boxers than heavyweights. He added, “So, let’s take that out of the picture. Am, not dissing Mike Tyson.”

‘Tank’ further stated, “Facts are facts. I hold that punching power like Mike Tyson when he was fighting.” And, to end the conversation, he said, “And imma stand on my words.” It is worth mentioning that Gervonta Davis will face Ryan Garcia in one of the most anticipated lightweight bouts and Mike Tyson predicted the outcome of the bout in favor of Davis.

The similarity between Mike Tyson and Gervonta Davis

Despite the two being tens of pounds apart with respect to body weight, the two do have something in common. ‘Iron’ Mike was arguably the greatest knockout artist of his time and had the ability to knock out his opponents despite them being taller and stronger than the now 56-year-old. And Gervonta Davis shares similar traits with the heavyweight.

Gervonta Davis is a lightweight knockout artist. He has 28 wins, with 26 of them coming via knockouts. ‘Tank’ Davis’ knockout-to-win ratio is one of the all-time greatest. It must be said that both Tyson and Davis pack a punch, and are the top knockout artists in their respective divisions.

What is your take on Davis’ comments on Mike Tyson? Tell us in the comments below.

Mike Tyson CHALLENGED by Gervonta Davis: The WBA Lightweight Champion reacted to Tyson by explaining how he can ‘KO’ a Heavyweight.

In his prime, Mike Tyson was a different specimen. It is safe to say that his explosiveness was not seen before in the ring. The former two-time heavyweight champion built a reputation for having such tremendous knockout power, dropping opponents instantly. But it seems like Gervonta Davis thinks otherwise about the heavyweight. Not long ago, the lightweight made bold claims about being better than Mike Tyson.

Since making the remarks, he’s been experiencing backlash from fans. In an interview with FightHype, Gervonta Davis cleared the air around his claims of being better than Mike Tyson.

Davis said, “I think am more skilled than Mike Tyson. When I say I have more skills than Mike Tyson. There is no heavyweight ever to have more skills than smaller guys.” Davis believes that fighters from lower-weight classes are more skilled boxers than heavyweights. He added, “So, let’s take that out of the picture. Am, not dissing Mike Tyson.”

In the same interview, the WBA lightweight title holder demonstrated how he can knock out a heavyweight after Tyson expressed some reservations about Davis doing so.

The same video that ESNews just posted also included Tyson. Where, the interviewer mentioned Davis’ KOing heavyweight fighter to “The Baddest Man on The Planet” during the chat. The boxing legend reacted by saying, “Stop. Stop Tank. You didn’t knock a heavyweight out. You got him on crack. And you took the dive. Come on man.” The fact that it happened in Baltimore Tyson added a funny response, “Man, you know how many crackheads are there in Baltimore, man.”

Afterwards, Davis was questioned about his opinions on Tyson’s remarks and if he would like to fight a heavyweight in front of Tyson at the training facility. When queried if he would show him in person, Davis responded in the affirmative and said he can show him in person.

Furthermore, the reporter told Davis that he has god-given superhuman powers as he defeated a heavyweight, prompting Davis to say that sometimes his own strength terrifies him. Indeed. Davis’ career record of 26 knockouts and a perfect 28-0 boxing record is proof of his fighting prowess. And it would be really interesting to see if will he ever KO in front of Tyson,

TYSON FURY is unfazed by Mike Tyson training Francis Ngannou for their upcoming clash in Saudi Arabia.

WBC heavyweight champion Fury, 35, will step inside the ropes to take on former UFC heavyweight king Ngannou, 37, in a boxing contest on October 28.

Fury is an overwhelming favourite heading into the fight given he is unbeaten in 34 professional boxing bouts and Ngannou is making his debut.

In a bid to give himself the best possible chance, Ngannou has enlisted the help of legendary heavyweight champion Tyson, 57.

Fury’s father John named him after Tyson in the hope he would follow in his footsteps by becoming a world champion.

Yet while Fury has a great deal of respect for Tyson – who he first met in 2016 – he does not believe his involvement in Ngannou’s training camp will have any impact on the outcome of the fight.

And he used one of Tyson’s most iconic phrases – ‘Everyone’s got a plan until they get punched in the face’ – to make his point.

Speaking to The Mail, Fury said: “Mike Tyson is a great guy. He is a living legend in sport.

“He is a living legend in boxing. He’s got a lot of knowledge on boxing, I think he will teach Francis a lot.

“But, I don’t [think] it would matter who trained Ngannou for this fight.

“He’s got to fight Tyson Fury and I’m not an easy opponent for anybody no matter who is training you.

“So yeah, everyone’s got a plan until they get punched in the face. That’s exactly what’s going to happen to Ngannou when I fight him.

“He’s going to have this big plan and then he’s going to get punched in the face and it’s going to go all out the window.”

Ngannou last fought in January 2022 when he made the last defence of his UFC crown against Ciryl Gane in the octagon, winning by unanimous decision.

But he is now embarking on a new challenge as he steps into a pro boxing ring for the first time.

And he is buoyed by the help Tyson is offering him.

Ngannou said: “Having Mike Tyson present just makes you realise what is happening.

“You know that you have a fight and obviously you are serious about it but it seems like there is something missing.

“You’re like ‘Ok I have a fight but what else do I need’. Then you have Mike Tyson and he’s basically like the biggest boxing figure.

“It makes me think ‘Oh man, this is serious, very very serious. It doesn’t get more serious than this’.

“That alone brings you a lot of motivation. Even when you’re tired, even when you’re done for the day, I’m like ‘Man one more. I want to do one more’.

“I’m like ‘I just want to be like that man’. So all that stuff, has helped me mentally already.

“Then of course, there is the technical aspect that he is bringing too.

In his prime, Mike Tyson was probably one of the most fearsome and dominating boxers to ever step his foot into the ring. One of the reasons behind his immense success in the ring is the gruesome training he put himself through. However, as is the case with many boxers, he too suffers from certain debilitating conditions. One of them is a nervous condition called sciatica. This condition was first brought to light back in 2022 when the boxing legend was spotted in a wheelchair at Miami International Airport.

The pictures of the incident shocked the fans all over the world. However, another incident took place which further aggravated his injuries. Last year, skateboarding legend Tony Hawk appeared as a guest on Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson. Under his influence, the boxing legend also tried his hands on skateboarding. However, instead of going at it step by step he jumped on the skateboard immediately and ended up falling down. However, he was more scared of his wife than falling, as was apparent in the video. But the consequences are so far-reaching that it has become a regret for the boxer.

The incident that Mike Tyson regrets still to this day

Recently, NFL legend turned rapper Antonio Brown appeared on Tyson’s podcast as a guest. During one segment of the podcast, Brown suddenly asked Tyson if  he was still riding his skateboard. When Tyson didn’t hear the question, he advised him, “Man you gotta stay off skateboard.” At this point, Tyson stated that he understood the advice and added, “Yeah I f****d myself up”. Brown quickly laughed and asked about the viral video of him falling down.

To this, the boxing legend shared the deep regret he felt about his actions. He stated, “Yeah I’m f****d. I’ve never been the same since then. Never been the same, whole life’s changed since then.”

His regret towards his spur-of-the-moment action is understandable as he ended up hospitalized. However, in a rather amusing set of circumstances, Tyson stated, that there was another person in the hospital along with him. And it seems that that person had fallen off a hoverboard and ended up there.

Moreover, Brown was quick with the compliment and told Tyson, “You ate it.” However, the former champion disagreed and remarked, “Did I? I’ve never been the same brother.”

Taylor Swift gets seal of approval from Travis Kelce’s four-year-old niece ” Special approval”

 

In a wholesome TikTok posted by Jason Kelce’s wife, Kylie, on Monday, their four-year-old daughter, Wyatt, familiarized herself with her dad’s team, the Philadelphia Eagles, play against the Los Angeles Rams.

“Just another swiftie tryna [sic] learn football, or a kid tryna avoid a nap. Who Knows?” the NFL wife jokingly captioned the pictures, shouting out her husband’s team with a “#GoBirds”.

As the sharp-witted repeatedly asked “who’s that,” pointing to the screen when a player would pop up, Kylie obligingly answered, further explaining their roles.

The caption referred to the phenomenon following pop sensation Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce’s budding romance, whereby Taylor’s devoted fanbase, who call themselves “Swifties”, started studying up on the NFL.

Moreover, as Swift took a breather from her ongoing record-breaking Eras Tour and attended multiple of her new admirer’s football games over the past few weeks, the league’s viewership drew in a huge female viewership, per Page Six.

Now, if her dad being in the NFL wasn’t already enough to pique her interest in football, the blossoming romance between her uncle and her favourite musician seemed to have done the job.

Travis Kelce’s sister-in-law, Kylie, gives nod to Taylor Swift in sweet video of daughter Wyatt

 

Look what Taylor Swift made Kylie Kelce do!

Travis Kelce’s sister-in-law posted a sweet TikTok video Tuesday showing her and Jason Kelce’s 4-year-old daughter, Wyatt, sitting by herself and flipping through a book both as a baby and at her current age.

Notably, the clips were set to Swift’s 2010 release “Never Grow Up.”

Kylie joked about her song choice in the caption, writing, “If you’re gonna try to make a headline out of this, you better offer a suggestion of a better audio … because there isn’t one.

“Eagles gear was a happy accident,” she continued, referencing her little one’s outfits.

Kylie and Jason, 36, are also the parents of daughters Elliotte, 4, and Bennett, 9 months.

Kylie shared footage of the 4-year-old reading.

She set the clips to “Never Grow Up.”

The couple have got married in April 2018 after three years together.

Over the weekend, Kylie made headlines for “liking” a social media upload supporting Swift after the songwriter’s publicist, Tree Paine, slammed “insane” Joe Alwyn marriage rumors.

“Offer a suggestion of better audio … because there isn’t one,” Kylie captioned the post.

 

Taylor Swift hasn’t held back when it comes to the accommodation for the latest leg of her Eras Tour staying in a lavish villa that comes complete with a private pool and its very own entertainment terrace

 

Taylor Swift has embarked upon the latest leg of her Eras Tour heading to Singapore for a string of live shows.

The global superstar is once again surrounding herself with the finer things in life for the trip – this time staying at the elaborate Capella Resort. The residence is situated on Sentosa Island and comprises of an array of different accommodation choices including luxurious villas and suites.

Taylor, 34, is thought to be resting in her downtime between shows at the Colonial Manor costing a not too shabby £11,000-a night. The vintage building dates back to the 1880s and comprises of two bungalows which have been converted into one grand three-bedroom suite.

Taylor’s hotel boasts an elaborate landscape ( Image: Getty Images)

The Manor has a king size bed in each room and enough space for six adults and one child to stay there, with multiple living and study areas available and a separate dining room. It also features a private pool, a rainforest shower and an entertainment terrace as well as a huge master bedroom complete with a walk-in wardrobe.

The Capella has merged the old with the new being built on the site of a British army base and combining older buildings with new modern ones. It is surrounded by bushland and the resort also boasts a beach club, marina and golf course. Taylor is scheduled to play her fourth Singapore show on Thursday at the National Stadium and and has a further two gigs on Friday and Saturday.

The sprawling property has an array of luxury features ( Image: Capella Hotels Singapore)

Meanwhile, Travis Kelce has spoken about his “amazing” trip to Australia with girlfriend Taylor, and reminisced about the warm welcome he received and the sightseeing activities in Sydney. Travis managed to squeeze in a trip Down Under despite his busy schedule, joining Taylor on her Australian leg of the tour. He spent two thrill-filled days in Sydney, where he happily reconvened with the singer.

Travis gave fans an insight into his fun-packed vacation, revealing that he visited a zoo with Taylor and attended a concert from her Eras Tour. While appearing on the New Heights podcast with his brother, he reminisced about the exciting two-day adventure, truly encapsulating the glitz and glam of life in the spotlight.

Fans of Taylor Swift are abuzz with speculation following a cryptic social media post by the singer, leading many to believe she may have inadvertently revealed the name of Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ third child. The Grammy-winning artist’s enigmatic message has ignited a flurry of excitement and conjecture among followers and celebrity gossip enthusiasts alike.

 

Swift, known for her penchant for hidden messages and Easter eggs in her music and social media posts, posted a seemingly innocuous photo on her Instagram account. However, upon closer inspection, fans were quick to decipher potential clues hinting at the name of Lively and Reynolds’ newest addition to their family.

The photo in question features Swift posing with Lively and Reynolds, accompanied by a caption that sparked immediate speculation among fans. While the caption itself appeared innocuous at first glance, eagle-eyed followers were quick to dissect its possible hidden meanings and references.

Swift’s history of incorporating subtle nods and references in her work has trained her fans to scrutinize her every post for hidden clues and messages. As a result, speculation regarding the name of Lively and Reynolds’ third child quickly gained traction across social media platforms, fueling excitement and anticipation among fans.

Despite the lack of official confirmation from either Swift or the celebrity couple, the speculation surrounding the potential name reveal has captured the imagination of fans worldwide. Social media channels have been inundated with theories and conjecture, with fans eagerly awaiting any further developments or clues from the involved parties.

While the nature of Swift’s relationship with Lively and Reynolds remains primarily rooted in friendship, the singer’s influence and impact on popular culture have only served to intensify public interest in her social media activity. As a result, even seemingly mundane posts have the potential to generate significant buzz and speculation among fans and media outlets alike.

As the mystery surrounding the potential name reveal continues to unfold, fans remain on high alert for any further clues or hints from Swift or the celebrity couple. While speculation abounds, only time will tell whether the enigmatic post indeed holds the key to unraveling the mystery of Lively and Reynolds’ third child’s name.

In conclusion, Taylor Swift’s cryptic social media post has sparked widespread speculation regarding the name of Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’ third child. As fans eagerly dissect the singer’s every move for hidden clues and messages, the speculation surrounding the potential name reveal continues to captivate audiences worldwide.