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Logan Paul has claimed that he was offered a fight with Mike Tyson before his brother bur rejected the chance to face the boxing legend.

Last week it was announced that Tyson would return to the ring to face Jake Paul in July, in a bout that will be broadcast by Netflix.

It will mark the first time the 57-year-old has stepped into a ring since his exhibition fight with Roy Jones Jr in 2020, as he takes on the crossover star, who’s thirty years his junior.

 

However, speaking on his podcast Impaulsive, Jake’s brother, Logan told pod regular KSI that he has been offered a fight with Tyson in the past but not for the same payday nor as part of any Netflix deal.

‘I said no to fighting Mike Tyson.’ Logan admitted.

Logan Paul has said that he was offered a fight with Mike Tyson before his brother’s bout

Mike Tyson hasn’t boxed since fighting Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition fight in November 2020

Tyson will take on Logan’s brother Jake Paul in his return to the ring on Netflix later this year

‘I was offered it, but not on Netflix and not for a big a** bag.’

Paul goes on to say that discuss if he could beat the boxing icon, revealing that he’s been asked that question previously and believes he could beat Tyson.

Adding; ‘I’ve been asked, ‘Do you think you could beat Mike Tyson?’ My answer is yes. I just think he’s too old; it’s crazy. He’s senile.’

Tyson wouldn’t have been the first former champion Paul has stepped in the ring with, in 2021 the social media star took on Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition fight that went the distance.

He has also competed in two professional fights, including a win over former MMA fighter Dillon Danis in October last year.

More recently, Logan has been committing more time to being a WWE Superstar and is currently the company’s United States champion, having held the belt since defeating Rey Mysterio at November’s Crown Jewel event.

The 80,000 seater stadium in Dallas will host the showdown between Tyson and Paul in July

Paul is currently concentrating on his WWE career, where he is the company’s US Champion

He also revealed last week that he’s energy drinks company PRIME, will be the first centre of ring sponsor in WWE, starting at next month’s WrestleMania event in Philadelphia.

Logan’s brother Paul, however, has continued to make some waves in the boxing arena.

The 27-year-old has a record of 9-1, following his last outing where he beat Ryan Bourland inside one round.

In fact the only loss of his career so far came against Tommy Fury when the pair faced off last February.

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will not be wearing headguards when they meet in the ring this summer, the YouTube star’s business partner has confirmed.

Paul, 27, announced last week that he is set to face Tyson, 57, in a controversial boxing encounter that will be screened live on Netflix on July 20.

Many have expressed outrage over ‘Iron Mike’ – who last competed professionally back in 2005 – stepping into the ring with a fighter 30 years his junior who has won his last two fights by knockout.

Amid concerns with the bout, former British heavyweight boxer Derek Chisora recently claimed to have heard that Paul and Tyson’s contest will simply be a ‘sparring match’ with both men wearing headguards and 18oz gloves.

Yet according to Nakisa Bidarian – Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions co-founder – rumors of headgear in the fight is simply ‘fake news’.

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will not wear headguards when they meet in the ring this summer

Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions co-founder Nakisa Bidarian (right) says there will be no headgear in the July 20 bout

Badarian took to Instagram on Tuesday to hit out at the ‘fake news’ circulating this week

Bidarian wrote on Instagram, via The Mirror, ‘Unequivocally there is no headgear for Paul vs Tyson, haters spreading fake news but it won’t stop the 10’s of millions of views.’

Tyson will be 58 years old by the time his proposed bout with Paul happens, sparking fears over his safety almost two decades since he bowed out from the sport.

The former world heavyweight champion has taken part in exhibitions since retiring, most recently taking on fellow fight legend Roy Jones Jr in 2020.

However, combat-sports journalist Ariel Helwani claims promoters behind Paul’s clash with Tyson are pushing for it to be staged as a professional contest.

‘They’re still working on a few important details based on the conversations that I’ve had,’ Helwani said on his latest MMA Hour show. ‘Is it pro or is it exhibition? They want pro, obviously that’s up to the Texas Commission. We’ll wait and see.

‘Weight, I’m told heavyweight. Rounds working on that as well.’

Eddie Hearn is ‘really sad’ Mike Tyson will be making a comeback

News of Paul and Tyson’s fight has been met by criticism in the boxing and sporting world, with British promoter Eddie Hearn labelling it ‘sad’.

‘For me it’s really sad because Mike Tyson was one of my idols growing up, and to see him fighting at 57, 58… but I also understand that a lot of people are going to tune in and watch,’ Hearn told Mail Sport last week.

‘It’s an entertainment event, Netflix, great to see them involved in boxing. I think it will do really well. But it’s just not really one for me.’

Now that heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou have stepped on the scale, making “Knockout Chaos” official, FightsATW looks at the latest betting odds for the main event and the other title fights featured on the card.

The buzz is undeniable for this fight, and the evidence is how much the odds of Ngannou have dropped within the last few days. He started at +500 and has gone down to +260. Some serious late action is being placed on Ngannou, forcing his betting price to drop. Are all of the MMA fans giving Ngannou more of a shot than maybe he deserves? Is Joshua’s fragile mentality forcing fans to lean towards the former UFC champion Ngannou?
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ANTHONY JOSHUA VS FRANCIS NGANNOU BETTING ODDS

Per DraftKings SportsBook, Anthony Joshua is the favorite at -340, and Francis Ngannou is the underdog at +260.

Anthony Joshua: TKO/KO -155; Decision +380

Draw: +1800

Francis Ngannou: TKO/KO +330; Decision +1600

Round Betting

Anthony Joshua to Win In Round 1: +2500

Anthony Joshua to Win In Round 2: +2000

Anthony Joshua to Win In Round 3: +1600

Anthony Joshua to Win In Round 4: +1400

Anthony Joshua to Win In Round 5: +1200

Anthony Joshua to Win In Round 6: +1000

Anthony Joshua to Win In Round 7: +900

Anthony Joshua to Win In Round 8: +900

Anthony Joshua to Win In Round 9: +1000

Anthony Joshua to Win In Round 10: +1200

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Francis Ngannou to Win In Round 1: +4000

Francis Ngannou to Win In Round 2: +3000

Francis Ngannou to Win In Round 3: +2800

Francis Ngannou to Win In Round 4: +2500

Francis Ngannou to Win In Round 5: +2500

Francis Ngannou to Win In Round 6: +2800

Francis Ngannou to Win In Round 7: +3000

Francis Ngannou to Win In Round 8: +4000

Francis Ngannou to Win In Round 9: +5000

Francis Ngannou to Win In Round 10: +6500

ZHILEI ZHANG VS JOSEPH PARKER BETTING ODDS

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Per DraftKings SportsBook, Zhilei Zhang is the favorite at -230, and Joseph Parker is the underdog at +180.

Zhilei Zhang: TKO/KO -115; Decision +400

Draw: +1600

Joseph Parker: TKO/KO +600; Decision +330

REY VARGAS VS. NICK BALL BETTING ODDS

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Per DraftKings SportsBook, Nick Ball is the favorite at -180, and the WBC champion Rey Vargas is the underdog at +145.

Rey Vargas: TKO/KO +750; Decision +220

Draw: +1600

Nick Ball: TKO/KO +240; Decision +160

ISRAEL MADRIMOV VS MAGOMED KURBANOV BETTING ODDS

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Per DraftKings SportsBook, Israel Madrimov is the favorite at -450, and Majored Kurbanov is the underdog at +330.

Israel Madrimov: TKO/KO +230; Decision -125

Draw: +1600

Majored Kurbanov: TKO/KO +1200; Decision +500

ANTHONY JOSHUA VS. FRANCIS NGANNOU DATE, START TIME

Date: Friday, March 8
Start time: 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 p.m. PT
Main event ringwalks (approx): 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT

These timings could change due to the length of the undercard fights. 

WHAT CHANNEL/STREAM IS ANTHONY JOSHUA VS. FRANCIS NGANNOU?

U.S.: DAZN PPV ($38.99 w/subscription) & PPV.COM ($69.99 w/o subscription)
UK:   DAZN PPV & Sky Sports PPV

The WWE has made some interesting choices for this year’s Hall of Fame Class, which will be enshrined the night before WrestleMania XL in Philadelphia, PA. So far, Paul Heyman, Bull Nakano, and The U.S. Express have been named to the class. These wrestling figures don’t pop out to casual wrestling fans, but this latest WWE announcement adds one of the most iconic figures in boxing and the world: Muhammad Ali.

Ali was involved with the WWE during his time, whether in the ring or as a guest at one of their events. Other legendary boxers like Joe Frazier, Mike Tyson & Floyd Mayweather have followed in Ali’s footsteps, being a part of the WWE or Wrestling in some capacity. This induction is way past due, but given that WrestleMania XL is looking to be the biggest ever, it is only fitting that ‘The Greatest’ is inducted this year.

Here is the press release by the WWE, which officially announces Ali as part of its Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

As reported by Variety, Muhammad Ali will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

One of the most iconic figures in sports history, the three-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion and Olympic gold medalist was known around the world for his charisma, his confidence, and his ability to back it up inside the ropes.

Known simply as “The Greatest”, Ali’s influence transcended sports as his work as an activist, artist, and personality established him as one of the most renowned figures in the entire world.

Although best known as a boxer, Ali made a great impact in the sports-entertainment world.

On June 26, 1976, Ali competed in “The War of the Worlds” which was an exhibition match against WWE Hall of Famer Antonio Inoki inside the Nippon Budokan arena in Tokyo, Japan.

The match, which was competed under specific rules, resulted in a 15-round draw in front of 32,000 fans in the crowd. The bout was also broadcast on closed-circuit television to nearly 33,000 fans inside Shea Stadium in Queens, New York.

The event was a huge success and brought in countless new fans to the industry while also being viewed as a precursor to modern mixed martial arts. Both Ali and Inoki became friends after the event with Inoki even using Ali’s theme music and catchphrases as his own.

After retiring from the boxing ring with a career record of 56-5 with 37 knockouts, Ali returned to the squared circle where he served as the special guest referee for the inaugural WrestleMania in 1984 during the main event between Hulk Hogan & Mr. T and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper & “Mr. Wonderful” Paul Orndorff.

Ali’s defining moment in the match came when he punched Piper with his signature right hand – a move that restored order to the bout.

Ali sadly passed away on June 3rd, 2016, at 74, but his legacy as one of the greatest athletes persists, and his work to modernize and globalize professional wrestling helped seamlessly blend the world of sports and entertainment.

Victoria Beckham has left fans baffled by sharing a snap of herself wearing a large LED face mask as she laid on her bed.

The former Spice Girl, 49, donned the medical-grade machine, which retails for almost £2,000, the device, which appears to be the Dermalux Flex MD LED Light, covered her entire face and uses both red and blue light to help keep skin glowing and youthful.

However some of her followers couldn’t help but poke fun at the strange sight with some saying it looked like she had a ‘bucket on her head.’

Victoria isn’t the only celeb who has opted for the treatment, with LED Light Therapy Masks favoured by A-listers like Kaley Cuoco, Carey Mulligan, Kristen Davis and Suki Waterhouse.

Using a combination of red and infrared light, the at-home beauty device claims to boosts circulation, smooths skin texture, and stimulates collagen production, leaving skin looking plumper and younger.

Victoria Beckham left fans baffled as she shared a snap of herself wearing a large LED face mask, which appears to be the Dermalux Flex MD LED Light, as she laid on her bed

Here FEMAIL takes a look at the other LED masks loved by celebrities…

CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Mask

Spotted on scores of celebrities all over Instagram, the CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Mask has become the A-list self care gadget of choice, but it’s more than just a fad.

Prepping for the Oscars last year, Kourtney Kardashian and Olivia Colman both turned to the device to get them glowing pre red carpet.

Clinically studied and proven, using the mask – which is made from flexible silicone that allows the light to penetrate deep into the face – five times a week for ten minutes has been clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines by 35 per cent in just one month.

So what’s the science behind the tech? The non-invasive treatment combines red and near infra-red light, the two wavelengths working below the skin’s surface to stimulate the natural rejuvenation process.

The A-list-approved CurrentBody Skin LED Neck and Dec Perfector to help smooth lines and wrinkles on the neck and chest

Makeup Artist Sarah Uslan prompted the device, which boosts collagen on her Instagram page

Boosting collagen and blood circulation, the skin is left visibly glowing and noticeably healthier looking.

The results are so noticeable after using the LED mask that 95 per cent of users said their skin tone, texture, firmness and tightness was improved.

As well as the obvious long-term anti-ageing benefits of collagen production, the LED mask also has impressive anti-inflammatory properties, which are brilliant for soothing inflamed skin. Users have found that hormonal acne is left looking less angry while tone and texture is also improved.

Designed to be used after cleansing and applying your normal skincare products, the flexible silicone mask wraps perfectly around the face, sitting comfortably so you can switch off and relax.

Priced at £279, the CurrentBody LED Light Therapy Mask ‘delivers the same clinically-proven wavelengths as professional salon machines’ but for a fraction of the cost.

Déesse PRO™ LED Phototherapy Mask

A-lister January Jones (pictured) have praised Déesse PRO™ LED Phototherapy Mask which is capable of plumping your skin, banishing acne and fading fine lines in as little as a month

Gentle and painless with zero downtime, the LED mask is a favourite Nina Dobrev (pictured) looking for plump, glowing, clear skin

A-listers like Kim Kardashian and January Jones have praised a specialist LED Phototherapy Mask capable of plumping your skin, banishing acne and fading fine lines in as little as a month.

A cult favourite for skincare enthusiasts, the is Déesse PRO™ LED Phototherapy Mask said to be the secret to firm, vibrant and clear skin promising clinical-standard results.

How does LED light therapy work?

LED (light-emitting diode) light therapy is a non-invasive treatment that penetrates the skin’s layers to improve its texture and colour.

Improvements could include a reduction in pigmentation and inflammation, as well as smoother fine lines. Other skin conditions like eczema, hair loss, acne and psoriasis may also improve via LED light therapy.

LED light therapy is the only aesthetic device that has no contra-indications of any kind.

LED lights are eco-friendly and clean light sources that virtually do not lead to any UVA or UVB radiations and is not a laser. It is suitable for all skin type, colours and conditions.

One of the strongest masks available for home use, the non-invasive mask uses four wavelengths and six facial treatment modes to help a wide range of skin conditions, including hyperpigmentation and acne.

Approved by the likes of Kim Kardashian, Katy Perry, January Jones and Kate Hudson, the LED phototherapy mask from Deesse gives you salon-standard results at home, but it may come with a price at £1,440.

results at home, but it may come with a price at £1,440.

With regular use, the Déesse PRO™ LED Phototherapy Mask helps to tackle fine lines and wrinkles, whilst improving uneven skin tone and texture. All with zero downtime.

Featuring scientific light principles utilised by NASA, the mask uses low-level light therapy in four variations to expose the skin to four wavelengths of light (red, green, blue and near-infrared light for healing).

The mask also offers six treatment settings, so you can choose anti-ageing, purifying, brightening and calming, depending on your needs.

SwearBy Skin LED Face Mask

The red light setting on the SwearBy Skin LED Face Mask is designed to wake up your collagen and elastin, plumping, firming and smoothing skin

There are some cheaper options also on the market which offers similar results such as SwearBy Skin LED Face Mask which retails at £80.

Designed to reduce oil and bacteria on your skin, calm pigmentation and blemishes and smooth and firm the skin, the speedy skincare saviour makes arduous treatments a thing of the past.

The mask features three colour modes to help target your skincare qualms– blue, yellow and red, each with varying wavelengths to penetrate different depths of the skin and stimulate a different response.

The red light setting is designed to wake up your collagen and elastin, plumping, firming and smoothing skin.

The blue light setting is great for those suffering from spots and breakouts, helping to clear blemishes and scars while reducing oil and bacteria.

The yellow setting is for the glow-getters, reducing redness and pigmentation while boosting lymphatic flow and kickstarting new cell production.

Using the SwearBy Skin LED Face Mask for just ten minutes, three to five times a week, is proven to treat some of the most popular skincare problems.

OPERA LED Face Mask 

Victoria Beckham is also known to use the OPERA LED Face Mask which she first shared on Instagram in 2019

Victoria gave helpful tips to her fans about the mask during the at home try on session which she shared on social media and said it can be used daily, weekly or monthly

Victoria Beckham is also known to use the OPERA LED Face Mask which she first shared on Instagram in 2019.

Victoria wore grey leggings, a grey hooded jumper and luminous yellow trainers as she tried it on in the kitchen.

Alongside the pictures she wrote: ‘Sunday testing face masks…’

In her Instagram story Victoria told how she had been sent the face mask from Australian celebrity facialist Melanie Grant after she had been asking which is the best on the market.

The mother-of-four answered questions about how to use it and the benefits of using it from her followers.

She explained that the benefits of LED is that: ‘Red light is for collagen and blood flow.

‘White light is anti-inflammatory, healing and firming. Blue is antibacterial and so good for blemish prone skin.’

Victoria also explained how to use the equipment, which retails at £250.

She wrote: ‘Plug it in and use for 20-30 minutes. You can use it daily, weekly, monthly or every other day. But you can’t overuse light therapy, once or twice a week is the sweet spot!’

Victoria Beckham has revealed that she designed the lavish dress her daughter Harper wore at her Paris Fashion Week show.

The fashion designer, 49, took to Instagram on Wednesday to show off her handiwork as she posted the picture of Harper smiling in the chic dress.

Harper looked like Victoria’s mini-me in the stylish white cami dress, worn with beige padded mules and her mother’s designer chain pouch clutch bag.

She revealed that she had designed the dress specifically for Harper to wear at her Paris Fashion Week runway show in September.

Victoria also shared the eye-watering price tag for the gown as she revealed that people can now get their hands on it on her website for £790.

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Victoria Beckham has revealed that she designed the lavish dress her daughter Harper wore at her Paris Fashion Week show (pictured)

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Victoria revealed that she had designed the dress specifically for Harper to wear at her Paris Fashion Week runway show in September (she pictured with David in the dress in Paris)

In an accompanying caption, she penned: ‘I designed this exclusive Midi Cami Dress with #HarperSeven to wear at my #VBSS24 runway show in Paris!!

‘I love the colour and how simple, yet elegant the silhouette is, paired with my Mini #VBChain. Kisses xx

‘Shop the Exclusive Panelled Midi Cami Dress in Ivory now at VictoriaBeckham.com and at 36 Dover Street.’

It is not the first time that Harper has worn one of her mother’s designs as she also showed off a dress from the brand at her 12th birthday party.

In July, Victoria had shared an array of snaps from her daughter’s Prada party at the brand’s swanky café in Harrods.

Harper wore a lilac frock from VIctoria’s own band for the occasion, which she wore with a sparkly version of Prada’s £2,100 Re-edition 2000 satin mini bag and a zodiac pendant necklace from Astrid & Miyu.

Harper celebrated at the party with her parents Victoria and David, 48, and her older brothers Romeo, 21, and Cruz, 18.

Victoria’s latest post comes after she left fans baffled as she shared the secrets to her ageless complexion from her hotel room in New York City on Sunday.

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Victoria also shared the price tag for the gown as she revealed that people can get their hands on it on her website for £790 (Harper is pictured in the dress at Paris Fashion Week)

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It is not the first time that Harper has worn one of her mother’s designs as she also showed off a dress from the brand at her 12th birthday party (pictured)

Taking to Instagram, the former Spice Girl shared a snap of herself wearing a large LED face mask as she laid on her bed in nothing but a £350 robe from her own collection.

The medical-grade machine, which retails for almost £2,000, covered her entire face and uses both red and blue light to help keep skin glowing and youthful.

Victoria captioned the post:  ‘MORE IS MORE WITH MY SKINCARE ROUTINE!From LED lights to dermaplaning and masking, my skincare routine is extensive! I’m wearing my signature VB Chain Robe!’

However, some followers couldn’t help but poke fun at the strange sight with one writing: ‘I thought you had a lampshade on your head for a moment’.

With a second asking: ‘Why do you have a bucket in your head?’

Someone else wrote: ‘There will millions of people running out to put a bucket over their heads’.

While a fourth quipped: ‘Getting Marshmello vibes here’.

It comes after Victoria was slammed by her fans on Saturday as she shared a similar glimpse at her lavish skincare routine.

In the video, the designer used just two products, both from Victoria Beckham Beauty: Cell Rejuvenating Power Serum and Cell Rejuvenating Priming Moisturiser.

The serum costs an eye-watering £116 while the moisturiser is much more cost-of-living crisis friendly, at a cool £60.

However, it wasn’t the price of the products that got fans so irate at Victoria, who filmed the video in a white bathrobe with her hair wrapped in a white towel.

Victoria began the video by saying that she had no make-up on, before going on to explain what the products do for her skin.

In particular, she joked that the serum ‘helps with any bloating my face might have, through too much wine possibly’.

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Victoria’s latest post comes after she left fans baffled as she shared the secrets to her ageless complexion from her hotel room in New York City on Sunday

Taking to Instagram, the former Spice Girl  shared one snap of herself wearing a large LED face mask as she laid on her bed – but fans thought she was wearing a lampshade on her head

Victoria Beckham shares her £200 morning skincare routine

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It comes after Victoria was slammed by her fans on Saturday as she shared a similar glimpse at her lavish skincare routine and claimed she wasn’t wearing any make-up

But fans could not seem to focus on anything apart from Victoria’s claim that she wasn’t wearing any make-up.

One fan wrote: ‘There is make-up in the area. Eye shadow and mascara. do not deceive people’.

Another said: ‘No make up other than concealer, your (sic) gorgeous im not hating but pls don’t tell people your makeup’.

‘Oh it’s so obvs she has concealer on… Being a former makeup artist come on vic stop it !!! ❤️’ wrote a third.

‘Where is your husband to tell u to say the truth’, commented a fifth, referencing the viral moment from the Beckham documentary.

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After a 12-year-long association, Lewis Hamilton will finally move away from Mercedes. He is all set to join Ferrari from 2025 on a multi-year deal. Amid all this, the seven-time world champion, interestingly, wore a ring, and it was not just another piece of jewelry. The makers fascinatingly labeled it as the “divorce” ring.

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Stephen Webster Jewelry in their official Instagram account recently posted a picture of Hamilton wearing the “perfect divorce ring.” With this, they also put a cheeky caption, “Bye Mercedes, Hello Ferrari.” The ring is called ‘Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll ring and is crafted in 18-carat Yellow Gold. It’s set with a central intaglio cut with Citrine and White diamond embeds. One such piece will cost someone a whopping $20,000!

Ian Dury, the renowned English singer and songwriter first coined the name of the ring. Stephen Webster launched the ring back in 1999 following the success of the Rock Star Ring. The term ‘Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll is inscribed in Roman Italic underneath the ring setting bezel. The weight of recycled Yellow Gold is 19.26 grams, while the total weight of the piece is 21.68 grams.

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Hamilton arrived at Mercedes in 2013 after a decent stint with McLaren. While many doubted his switch to the Silver Arrows back in the day as the Silver Arrows were nowhere close to Ferrari, Red Bull, or McLaren. However, things changed drastically since 2014.

Right from the onset of the turbo hybrid era, the 39-year-old began the rampage with Mercedes. Together with Nico Rosberg and Valtteri Bottas, Hamilton wreaked havoc as nobody came close. But now, he is set to bid goodbye to this team at the end of this season and begin his new journey at Maranello.

Lewis Hamilton’s days with Mercedes

Till 2020, Hamilton claimed six of his seven world titles, winning the 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 F1 Championships with Mercedes. However, he lost the title narrowly to his teammate Rosberg in 2016 and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in 2021. Along with this, he helped the Brackley team take eight back-to-back constructors’ championships from 2014 to 2021.

Nevertheless, things began to go downhill from 2021. Till 2020, Mercedes were the only dominant team on the grid, but Red Bull and Verstappen went neck-to-neck the following year. From there on, things proved to be a disaster for the Silver Arrows as the new regulations came into existence in 2022.

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Hamilton failed to pick up any wins in back-to-back seasons in 2022 and 2023. This was shambolic given he claimed 82 wins, over 150 podiums, and took numerous pole positions with the same team. On the other hand, the team’s performance was underwhelming as well where they could only manage a single victory in 44 outings across two seasons.

Furthermore, the 2024 season looks no different with Red Bull being the only dominant team on the grid. Therefore, Lewis Hamilton did not have any other option but to try his luck elsewhere. While Red Bull, Aston Martin, and McLaren were not a choice, Ferrari seemed to be the only way to go.

Daniel Suarez and Max Verstappen.

Last Christmas, Daniel Suarez posted a group photo on X, captioning it, “Merry Christmas from Brazil, amigos!” And in that picture, F1 star Max Verstappen was seen posing with his girlfriend Kelly Piquet. Seeing the post, many might have wondered how the NASCAR star is related to Verstappen.

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The Red Bull Racing driver’s girlfriend, Kelly Piquet is the eldest daughter of three-time F1 world champion Nelson Piquet. Meanwhile, her sister, Julia, is engaged to the #99 driver. Thus, Verstappen is Suarez’s soon-to-be wife’s brother-in-law. Suarez and Julia have been dating since 2019.

In 2022, Suarez popped the big question to Piquet while the lovebirds were on vacation in Monaco during the offseason. Suarez uploaded a picture of him kneeling with a ring in his hand before his lady love, who was visibly moved to tears. The post attracted an array of congratulatory messages from their friends and family. So much so, that even the 7-time Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson commented, “Nice work amigo!”

Will Daniel Suarez ever consider switching to F1?

Owing to his familial ties with the Formula 1 sensation, people might wonder: Will the Trackhouse driver ever consider switching to an F1 car? After all, when F1 stars like Kimi Raikkonen have competed in NASCAR before, why can’t it be the other way around?

Sadly, it doesn’t look like he will do that anytime soon. Suarez seems to be content with his choice of career and will perhaps never take part in open-wheel racing. But why so?

“There is always politics in sports, some more than others,” Suarez explained. “Here in NASCAR, there is also politics, but in Formula 1 it is a different world. It is a little bit tricky.”

But what if someone puts an F1 contract in front of the Mexican speedster? The 32-year-old said that he would probably not sign it right away. However, he did admit that perhaps he would be interested in making a switch later in his career. And that would solely be because Suarez considers himself a curious guy. Nevertheless, right now, he feels like he is exactly where he should be.

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The Formula 1 market has been buzzing with rumors ever since Lewis Hamilton announced his plan to join Ferrari in 2025. Amidst this, several drivers’ names have come up to join George Russell at Mercedes next year. Interestingly, the latest entrant on the list is the Red Bull superstar Max Verstappen. Last week, rumors came out linking the Dutchman to the Silver Arrows after his father, Jos Verstappen, was seen talking with Toto Wolff. Following that, social media took off, with several fan pages, even photoshopping Verstappen’s face onto the Mercedes race suit. Considering this, Max Verstappen was asked about the situation and whether he had a contract clause allowing him to leave Red Bull.

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Responding to that, Verstappen said, “Like any other driver. I think there’s always things written in that contract. But ultimately that just stays within the team.” Additionally, Verstappen also mentioned that his Red Bull contract doesn’t allow him to discuss his exit clause.

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In light of this, when the reporter asked him whether this says something, Verstappen responded by saying that yes, it ‘certainly says something’ although we don’t have to specify what exactly that is.

Earlier amidst Christian Horner’s investigation when the Red Bull team boss maintained his position, Verstappen’s dad claimed that he would ‘explode’. This is because Verstappen Sr. believes the squad will be in danger of being “torn apart” if Horner stays as the team principal.

These statements, along with Jos’ meeting with Wolff, have prompted the fans to think if the three-time champion will leave the team. However, based on Verstappen’s claim, it appears that he has some specific ideas.

Amid media scrutiny what exactly is Max Verstappen thinking about his future?

Max Verstappen started the new season strongly, winning by a comfortable margin in Bahrain. However, in the thick of that, rumors have surfaced regarding Verstappen’s position at Red Bull. The reason behind this is his father’s comments on Horner. Nevertheless, Mercedes has entered the scene since then, and there have been speculations the Silver Arrows could lure away the Red Bull ace.

Amidst that, Verstappen has adopted a relaxed demeanor, asserting that there is no reason for him to walk away from the dominant Red Bull. However, the Dutchman later hinted that anything could take place in life. He did this by referring to Hamilton’s Ferrari move.

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Speaking about it, ahead of Saudi Arabian GP, the Dutchman said, “The thing is I think no one would have ever seen that Lewis would move to Ferrari. So you can never say 100 percent. That’s how it’s going to be and I approach my life like that.” 

While wrapping up, Verstappen claimed that he had signed such a long contract with Red Bull (till 2028) only because of his trust in the team. He will thus remain with them as long as the team performs well.

The promoters behind Jake Paul and Mike Tyson‘s controversial boxing showdown are pushing for it to be staged as a professional contest, according to reports.

Paul, 27, sparked outrage last week after announcing that he is set to face Tyson, 57, in a live Netflix bout on July 20.

Despite appearing to be an exhibition, many were quick to express outrage over the concept of ‘Iron Mike’ stepping back into the ring with a fighter 30 years his junior – especially following recent footage which shows him using a walking stick.

In Paul, he will be taking on a YouTube star carving out a career for himself in professional boxing after picking up nine wins in 10 contests, which has included brutal knockouts against former UFC stars Tyron Woodley and Ben Askren.

A number of high-profile figures in the sport are therefore concerned about Tyson – who is turning 58 in June – taking on a fighter as young and heavy-handed as Paul.

Mike Tyson could reportedly be set to face Jake Paul in a professional contest this summer

Tyson will be 58 by the time he steps into the ring to face Paul, who is 30 years his junior

And according to combat-sports journalist Ariel Helwani, Paul and Tyson’s bout may not even be classed as an exhibition, with promoters understood to be pushing for a pro contest.

‘They’re still working on a few important details based on the conversations that I’ve had,’ Helwani said on his latest MMA Hour show. ‘Is it pro or is it exhibition? They want pro, obviously that’s up to the Texas Commission. We’ll wait and see.

‘Weight, I’m told heavyweight. Rounds working on that as well.’

Former British heavyweight boxer Derek Chisora recently claimed that Paul and Tyson will be wearing headguards and using 18oz gloves in a sparring-style fight, a rumor which was shut down by Helwani.

Instead, organizers are reportedly keen for the bout to resemble a standard pro encounter – something Tyson hasn’t taken part in since 2005.

The former world heavyweight champion quit in his final contest 19 years ago, with journeyman Kevin McBride forcing him to throw in the towel on both the fight and his career before the start of the seventh round.

‘Iron Mike’ has not competed professionally since his 2005 stoppage defeat to Kevin McBride

Eddie Hearn is ‘really sad’ Mike Tyson will be making a comeback

Since then, he has merely competed in exhibitions over the last two decades, the most recent coming against fellow fight legend Roy Jones Jr back in 2020.

Eddie Hearn believes it will be ‘really sad’ to see Tyson return to the ring against Paul.

‘For me it’s really sad because Mike Tyson was one of my idols growing up, and to see him fighting at 57, 58… but I also understand that a lot of people are going to tune in and watch,’ Hearn told Mail Sport last week.

‘It’s an entertainment event, Netflix, great to see them involved in boxing. I think it will do really well. But it’s just not really one for me.’