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Mike Tyson faces $1.6mn lawsuit days after Saudi Royal offered $700mn for Jake Paul rematch

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Mike Tyson, who was reportedly offered $700 million from a Saudi Royal, is facing legal action for allegedly breaking a promotional agreement.

Mike Tyson, who was reportedly offered $700 million from a Saudi Royal, is facing legal action for allegedly breaking a promotional agreement with a gambling corporation to fight YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

According to FTTV Boxing, Turki Alalshikh, the head of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, offered the huge amount to Tysonif he convincingly defeats Paul in a knockout win in three minutes.

“Jake Paul is a joke. I am giving Mike Tyson $700 million if he agrees to fight Jake Paul this time in a real fight and wins by KO in a maximum of three minutes,” Alalshikh stated.

Paul defeated the famed boxer last month in a highly anticipated bout that aired live on Netflix to millions of spectators worldwide.

While the bout was deemed as a lackluster event that was allegedly staged, Tyson might have the opportunity to make amends with a “real fight” after receiving a very generous offer.

Mile Tyson accused of breaking January contract

UK-based Medier, which promotes online casino and betting provider Rabona, has accused Tyson and his firm Tyrannic of violating a January contract in March when the Netflix special was announced. Medier has claimed that the deal was broken due to a scheduling dispute.

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In contrast, the suit filed in October in London asserts that Tyson cost Medier a significant loss of around $1.59 million (1.5 million euros).

“The true reason for Mr. Tyson and Tyrannic’s hasty and unlawful termination was because Mr. Tyson had agreed [to] a deal, sponsored by Netflix, to fight the influencer Jake Paul,” the firm’s attorney wrote in documents published on Friday.

In response, Tyson’s aides issued a statement to The Post.

“It is the company’s position that Medier, Ltd. materially breached the terms of its license agreement on multiple occasions and in various ways. As such, Tyrannic, LLC was well within its legal and contractual rights to terminate the license agreement for material breach in an effort to mitigate additional reputational harm to the Tyson brand.”

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Anthony Joshua Names The One Heavyweight Better Than Mike Tyson

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Anthony Joshua and Mike Tyson are two huge names in heavyweight boxing.

Despite what they have achieved in their careers, both men have recently suffered losses. Joshua was stopped inside five rounds by Daniel Dubois as he attempted to become a world heavyweight champion for the third time back in September.

As for Tyson, he was beaten on points by a man less than half his age in Jake Paul when the pair fought a controversial eight rounds in Texas this November.

Speaking to IFL TV when ranking his best heavyweights of all time, Joshua had plenty of praise for Tyson’a prime days.

“Number two is gonna be The Iron Man, the man that I would love to have read comic books about when I was a kid. ‘Iron Mike’ Tyson. The beast, the man with the 19″ neck, the man with quads that mad people say don’t skip leg day, the man with the legs that made you get your suits tailored. The beast that will knock you out with a left or a right. Iron Mike Tyson is definitely in my top five.”

He then named the one heavyweight he sees as better than the youngest ever heavyweight champion, ‘Iron Mike’.

“The king of the ring, the finest, the man who brought finesse to the game, the greatest, Muhammad Ali.”

Muhammad Ali was an enigma inside the ring and out, transcending the sport of boxing to become a cultural icon.

Joshua is currently recovering from some niggling injuries and assessing his options for his ring return. It won’t be an immediate rematch with Dubois who is now set to face Joseph Parker in February, but he could wait around for the winner of the rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk on December 21.

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Anthony Joshua Names The One Heavyweight Better Than Mike Tyson

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Anthony Joshua and Mike Tyson are two huge names in heavyweight boxing.

Despite what they have achieved in their careers, both men have recently suffered losses. Joshua was stopped inside five rounds by Daniel Dubois as he attempted to become a world heavyweight champion for the third time back in September.

As for Tyson, he was beaten on points by a man less than half his age in Jake Paul when the pair fought a controversial eight rounds in Texas this November.

Speaking to IFL TV when ranking his best heavyweights of all time, Joshua had plenty of praise for Tyson’a prime days.

“Number two is gonna be The Iron Man, the man that I would love to have read comic books about when I was a kid. ‘Iron Mike’ Tyson. The beast, the man with the 19″ neck, the man with quads that mad people say don’t skip leg day, the man with the legs that made you get your suits tailored. The beast that will knock you out with a left or a right. Iron Mike Tyson is definitely in my top five.”

He then named the one heavyweight he sees as better than the youngest ever heavyweight champion, ‘Iron Mike’.

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“The king of the ring, the finest, the man who brought finesse to the game, the greatest, Muhammad Ali.”

Muhammad Ali was an enigma inside the ring and out, transcending the sport of boxing to become a cultural icon.

Joshua is currently recovering from some niggling injuries and assessing his options for his ring return. It won’t be an immediate rematch with Dubois who is now set to face Joseph Parker in February, but he could wait around for the winner of the rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk on December 21.

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World Champion Agrees To Give Jake Paul Title Shot: “I Want…

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World Champion Agrees To Give Jake Paul Title Shot: “I Want Pay Back For Mike Tyson Beating”

Jake Paul defeated boxing legend Mike Tyson in November.

It was a fight that split opinion within boxing, due to Tyson stepping back in the ring at the age of 58-years-old.

Paul was able to outclass his much older opponent, claiming a unanimous decision victory after eight two-minute rounds of action.

In the aftermath, ‘The Problem Child’ has been called out by a number of big name fighters, including several current world champions.

One of those men is undisputed light-heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev, and he has explained to Seconds Out just why he wanted to step into the ring with Paul.

“For a long tike I have favourite boxers like Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson. Jake Paul beat Tyson, one of my favourite boxers.

“My first reaction was I want to pay him back, but after a couple of days it’s good, I don’t want to fight with him. If he wants it [we can fight], but I think he doesn’t like to fight me.”

Beterbiev then explained what he thought of Paul as a boxer and how he thinks a fight would go between the two.

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“I think I’d show him a real boxer. He has good skills, but he’s not that good.”

Beterbiev was last in action in October, when he defeated Dmitry Bivol by majority decision to add the WBA belt to his WBC, IBF and WBO collection and become undisputed at 175lbs.

As for Paul, he has named the fighter that he claims turned down an eight million dollar offer to step into the ring with him.

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Mike Tyson issues new six-word statement after being…

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Mike Tyson issues new six-word statement after being inundated with messages about Jake Paul fight

Mike Tyson is feeling the love after returning to the ring at 58 years old.

The former undisputed heavyweight world champion managed to go the eight-round distance with Jake Paul, who is 31 years his junior, when they clashed at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday night.

‘Iron Mike’ has been inundated with positive messages after fighting professionally for the first time since Kevin McBride made him quit in 2005.

Now he’s issued a very brief social media statement to thank everyone who has sent good vibes his way.

Mike Tyson sends message to his fans

Netflix attracted more than 60 million people to its platform for Jake Paul for Mike Tyson.

On Sunday, the popular streaming service said, ‘We all bow down to Mike Tyson’ in an Instagram post.

Tyson shared it to his story alongside a caption, which read: “Truly grateful for all the love.”

The boxing fan favorite had already issued a much longer statement addressing his loss to Paul and the fact he ‘almost died’ when he pulled out of their original fight date earlier this year.

“This is one of those situations when you lost but still won,” Tyson wrote on X. “I’m grateful for last night.

“No regrets to get in ring one last time. I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions.

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“Lost half my blood and 25lb in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won. To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for. Thank you.”

Jake Paul eyes fight with current pound-for-pound superstar

Paul has received a ton of flack for booking fights with older, undersized, and inexperienced opponents.

However, he insists that his next foe will be one of the best boxers competing today.

In a recent episode of his BS w/ Jake Paul podcast, the 27-year-old acknowledged he might be biting off more than he can chew in a potential boxing match with Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.

“Generally, everyone’s biggest critique is ‘Fight a pro! Fight someone your age!’,” Paul said. “So when I said Canelo is the person, then everyone hates on that…wouldn’t the best opportunity to see me lose be going up against Canelo?

“People won’t be satisfied with my career until I get f***ing flatlined…one of the best to ever do it, a legend, pound-for-pound great… yeah, it’s gonna be an insane fight. It’s gonna be hard as f***. I might get my a** beat and flatlined. But let’s f***ing find out!”

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‘Just sad,’ ‘wasn’t a good one’ and ‘trash’: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight…

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‘Just sad,’ ‘wasn’t a good one’ and ‘trash’: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight leaves spectators disappointed

One is a Youtuber-turned-boxer. The other is a boxer who had not fought professionally for almost 20 years.

And yet the combination of Jake Paul and Mike Tyson taking to the ring in front of over 70,000 fans at the home of the Dallas Cowboys gripped the sporting public, with millions tuning in to watch on Netflix.

The streaming platform announced a record 60 million households tuned in, peaking at 65 million concurrent streams. It called the bout a “mega-event,” saying it “dominated social media” and “shattered records.” According to Paul, over 120 million people watched the event.

Those who did watch – even through the technical issues Netflix experienced – weren’t treated to a boxing masterclass though, with Paul eventually winning via unanimous decision after an underwhelming eight rounds.

Tyson looked every bit his 58 years of age, throwing just 97 punches across the whole fight and landing 18 of them while Paul was athletic enough to outlast his vastly more experienced opponent. With the victory, Paul improves to 11-1 in his professional career.

The sight of Tyson back in the ring delighted many of his long-term fans, but it also left others cold.

Former heavyweight world champion and one of Tyson’s fiercest rivals during their heyday, Evander Holyfield, said the fight “wasn’t a good one” with a rueful smile.

NBA legend Magic Johnson, who said he’s been to many of Tyson’s fights in the past, said he had to turn off the fight because it was “just sad.”

“This fight tonight was not great for boxing,” Johnson wrote on X.

Others were more critical of Paul choosing to fight an opponent almost 30 years his senior.

Tyson is not the first opponent Paul has faced who is much older than the former Youtuber, having already faced UFC’s Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz well past their fighting peaks.

Former heavyweight Tony Bellew said fans shouldn’t tune into watch Paul until he “fights someone who is fit healthy and not a grandfather” while Olympic gold medal boxer Nicola Adams said Friday’s result would’ve been a different outcome if Tyson was back in his prime.

“Let’s be real a young Mike Tyson would’ve absolutely annihilated Jake Paul tonight,” she wrote on X.

The quality of the Tyson-Paul fight was put into stark focus by its co-main event which proceeded it, as Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano produced a classic bout with Taylor retaining her undisputed world light-welterweight champion status in controversial fashion.

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‘Trash’

The fight is the latest in a long line of former social media stars converting to professional combat sports. What began as a purely amateur venture has become a lucrative money-making scheme with some of the biggest sporting names involved.

And the build-up to the fight was not too dissimilar to a traditional professional boxing fight. There were verbal barbs exchanged and there was even a slap thrown by Tyson at the weigh-in.

But when the two stepped into the ring, it was evident that there was a disparity in physicality between the fighters, with the 58-year-old Tyson unable to maintain his level against Paul for the entirety of the fight.

“I love Mike Tyson, but they giving him too much credit,” Terence Crawford, a world title holder in four different weight classes, wrote on X. “He looked like trash, to train that long and only throw 97 punches the whole fight is crazy. I’m just glad he didn’t get hurt out there.”

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson

And afterwards, 27-year-old Paul claimed he extended the fight for the spectacle.

“I wanted to give the fans a show but I didn’t want to hurt someone who didn’t need to be hurt,” he said.

For some fans, such an admission only validates their criticism of the whole affair.

As well as the public criticism, the fight was subject to a host of memes on social media from fans trying to watch, with viewers joking about the poor quality of the stream and the overall quality of the fight.

As for the next stage in Paul’s career, he told CNN before Friday’s fight that he’d like to fight Canelo Álvarez in the ring, while afterwards, he threw the gauntlet down to Conor McGregor for a mixed martial arts clash.

On the other hand, Tyson didn’t officially announce his retirement from boxing but expressed his appreciation for the experience.

“This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I’m grateful for last night. No regrets to get in ring one last time,” Tyson posted on X on Saturday.

“I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won.

“To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for. Thank you.”

CNN has reached out to Tyson’s agent for confirmation on his retirement.

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Mike Tyson says he lost 26 pounds after ulcer…

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Mike Tyson says he lost 26 pounds after ulcer, provides gory details of medical emergency

Netflix’s documentary leading up to the Nov. 15 fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has unearthed some unappetizing information.

Tyson, who suffered an ulcer flareup that led to the fight being postponed for three months, offered details about the medical emergency.

It began during a flight from Miami to Los Angeles on May 26, according to Tyson, the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion.

“I went to the bathroom and I threw up blood,” Tyson says on “Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson.” “The next thing I know I’m on the floor. I was defecating tar.’’

The source of the trauma was a 2 1/2-inch bleeding ulcer, according to Tyson.

He was not taken by complete surprise, based on the three-part documentary. Episodes 1 and 2 premiere Thursday.

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Reflecting on a week and a half before the incident, Tyson said, “I was doing great and then all of a sudden I started feeling tired and I was explaining to my trainer, I don’t know what’s wrong with me.”

Tyson, who was taken to a hospital after landing at Los Angeles International Airport, said he lost 26 pounds after the ulcer.

“Can you imagine that?” he said.

The weight loss wasn’t the only thing he said he found unsettling.

“I asked the doctor, ‘Am I going to die?’ ” Tyson recalls. “And she didn’t say no. She said we have options, though. That’s when I got nervous.”

By the end of July, Tyson was training at full throttle, his agent Andrew Ruf told USA TODAY Sports. Tyson repeatedly has said he’s in good health.

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When is the Jake Paul, Mike Tyson fight? Details to know about…

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When is the Jake Paul, Mike Tyson fight? Details to know about fight on Netflix

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are set to square off in the boxing event of the year, now set for Nov. 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

The two were originally scheduled to fight on July 20, but Tyson had an ulcer flare-up that forced him to postpone training. The two side mutually agreed to push the bout back to November.

Tyson turned 58 during that time, an this fight against Paul will mark his first fight since 2005. His career mark is 50-6-2.

Paul comes in with a career record of 10-1. His only professional defeat came in a 2023 split-decision loss to Tommy Fury.

When is Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul?

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will fight Friday, Nov. 15. The bout was originally scheduled for July 20, but a May ulcer flare-up forced Tyson to take a break from training, with both sides agreeing to push the fight date back.

Where will Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight be held?

The Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Regularly the home of the Dallas Cowboys, the stadium has an capacity of 80,000 for NFL games.

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul date, time, how to watch

  • Date: Friday, Nov. 15
  • Time: Event begins at 6 p.m. MT / 7 p.m. CT
  • Streaming: Netflix

Do you need a Netflix subscription to watch the Jake Paul, Mike Tyson fight?

Netflix will carry the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. Fans must sign up for a subscription, with a standard streaming plan with ads starting at $6.99 monthly.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight card

  • Super lightweight title bout: Katie Taylor vs. Amando Serrano
  • Middleweight: Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes
  • Welterweight: Mario “El Azteca” Barrios vs. Abel Ramos

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: What are fight rules?

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Mike Tyson and Jake Paul have agreed to some modifications to standard boxing rules for this sanctioned boxing match.

The changes include eight two-minute rounds (instead of the traditional three minutes). Additionally, 14-ounce gloves will be used, as opposed to the standard 12-ounce gloves used in most professional fights.

How old is Mike Tyson?

Mike Tyson is 58 years old.

How old is

Jake Paul is 27.

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Where to watch Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson? Can I watch the fight…

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Where to watch Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson? Can I watch the fight with a standard Netflix subscription or is it pay-per-view?

  • Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson takes place on Friday, November 15
  • The bout is enthralled in controversy due to the opponent’s large age gap 
  • In a Netflix first, the streaming platform will be broadcasting the event live

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will meet inside the ring on Friday, November 15 in one of most controversial bouts in recent history.

The unlikely duo will go pound-for-pound in an officially-sanctioned, pro fight. Which means the result of the blockbuster fight will count on both men’s professional records.

Tyson, 58, is highly regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight champions in the history, however he has not stepped inside a ring professionally in 19 years.

Whilst his opponent, YouTuber turned boxer, Jake Paul, who is 31-years younger is looking to continue rebuilding his boxing career after losing to Tommy Fury.

The unlikely yet intriguing clash is one boxing fans won’t want to miss and here is how you can watch Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson.

Whilst his opponent, YouTuber turned boxer, Jake Paul, who is 31-years younger is looking to continue rebuilding his boxing career after losing to Tommy Fury.

The unlikely yet intriguing clash is one boxing fans won’t want to miss and here is how you can watch Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson.

Where can I watch Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul?

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Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson will be available to watch and stream via Netflix in both the UK and US on Friday, November 14.

Can I watch the fight using my normal subscription or is it on PPV?

The unlikely link-up between the giant entertainment streaming platform showing a live sports broadcasting event has left many fans questioning how accessing the live feed will work.

Whether or not the fight will be available to watch on your standard Netflix subscription? and the answer is yes.

The fight will be available to watch to current members as part of their standard Netflix subscription pack at no extra cost.

In the UK for non Netflix customers to sign up for an account, it will set you back £4.99 a month with adverts, or £7.99 without the ads. Or else you could purchase a standard subscription, which allows customers to watch on two devices at once, this costs £10.99-a-month.

In the US a Netflix plan is $6.99 per month with ads or $15.49 without.

The two men were originally set to face-off back in July but the fight was postponed after Tyson suffered a ‘medical emergency’ in the lead up to the bout.

The former undisputed world heavyweight champion suffered an ulcer flare-up which meant he was unable to fight back in July.

The diverse Youtuber and former heavyweight champion are expected to make their ring walks around 4am UK time (10 pm.ET and 9 pm CT in the US).

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Mike Tyson was Truly Scared When A Doctor Refused to…

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Mike Tyson was Truly Scared When A Doctor Refused to Reassure him as he was Throwing Up Blood

The incident occurred towards the end of a flight from Miami to Los Angeles when he became violently ill. He recently relived the sobering experience as part of the second episode of Netflix’s countdown series for the upcoming fight with Paul.

“Coming here [Los Angeles] from Miami on the plane, I went to the bathroom and threw up blood. The next thing I know I’m on the floor, I was defecating tar. I came here [the hospital] and they found out I had a big ulcer – two-and-a-half inches – I was bleeding. All my friends were calling me like I was dying.”

Tyson then shared the scariest part of the experience during an exchange with his doctor: “I asked the doctor if I was gonna die and she didn’t say no. She just said we had options and that’s when I got nervous.”

The legendary heavyweight continued: “I don’t want to die in the hospital bedroom, I want to die in the ring. You wouldn’t believe what I endured from my ulcer”. Forced to postpone his clash with Paul until November, Tyson was initially furious at having to start his training camp for the fight over again.

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“I lost 26 pounds, can you imagine that? I was so p***ed off because I had peaked. I was good, talking s***, ready.” However, in an October interview with the Daily Mail, Tyson took responsibility for the choices that had left him in that position, stating: “I was doing too much bad food and stuff, and I got sick.” Now consuming a clean diet, ‘Iron Mike’ insists he is ready to roll back the years later this month.

The bout had originally been expected to take place under exhibition rules. However, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation opted to sanction the bout as a full professional contest. There will be some adjustments made to account for the unique circumstances of the bout, though, with 14-oz gloves being used as opposed to the usual 10-oz and the contest consisting of eight two-minute rounds instead of the usual three-minute sessions.

Regardless of those particulars, the fight promises to be a spectacle like few before it as the world waits to see if Tyson can demonstrate that age is just a number or if ‘The Problem Child’ will prove the doubters wrong.

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