Boxing

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Mike Tyson suffers medical scare on flight ahead of fight with Jake Paul: reports

Boxing legend Mike Tyson suffered a medical scare on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles, where his team reportedly said he was nauseous and dizzy 30 minutes before landing.

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Boxing champ Devin Haney's father wants Ryan Garcia 'out of the sport,' claims Floyd Mayweather supplied PEDs

Ryan Garcia tested positive for a banned substance after beating Devin Haney in what was supposed to be a title fight, and now Haney's father wants him banned from the sport.

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Ryan Garcia threatens to quit boxing in since-deleted posts after test results come back positive for PEDs

Ryan Garcia threatened to quit boxing in since-deleted posts following news a drug test before his fight with Devin Haney came back positive.

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Tyson Fury suggests Oleksandr Usyk won championship bout thanks to judges' feelings about Ukraine war

Tyson Fury was upset with his loss against Oleksander Usyk on Sunday and claimed the judges favored his opponent because his home country, Ukraine, was at war.

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Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury, becomes first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in 24 years

Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury by split decision, becoming the 1st undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in 24 years.

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Ring announcer resigns following post-fight controversy that shook the boxing world

Announcer Dan Hennessey has resigned following controversy after a boxing match between Cherneka Johnson and Nina Hughes in Australia on Saturday night.

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Mike Tyson says his body feels like 's--- right now,' while Jake Paul oozes confidence ahead of fight

Mike Tyson is 30 years Jake Paul's senior, and it's been nearly two decades since his last professional fight — it's no wonder why his body is 's---.'

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Tyson Fury's father, John, headbutts Oleksandr Usyk's camp member in heated altercation before title fight

If there wasn't enough drama surrouding the heavyweight bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, Fury's father, John, added to it with a headbutt on a Usyk camp member Saturday.

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British boxer dies after collapsing during pro debut

Sherif Lawal, a 29-year-old British boxer making his professional debut on Sunday, died after collapsing in the ring following a hit to the temple.

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Deontay Wilder scared for Mike Tyson's well-being in Jake Paul fight: 'He’s too old for this'

Former heavyweight title holder Deontay Wilder is genuinely afraid for Mike Tyson's well-being ahead of his fight against Jake Paul, which has been sanctioned as a professional bout.

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Cherneka Johnson tops Nina Hughes in fight after boxing ring announcer mistakenly calls out wrong name

A boxing ring announcer caused controversy as he mistakenly called the wrong winner during Cherneka Johnson's victory over Nina Hughes on Saturday night.

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Promoter offering multimillion-dollar VIP package for Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight

Boxing fans who want to watch the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul bout in person are anxious to get their hands on tickets, but it will come at a steep price.

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Art 'One Glove' Jimmerson, who fought in very first UFC event, dead at 60

Boxer Art Jimmerson, who famously participated in the very first UFC event while wearing just one boxing glove, died Wednesday. He was 60.

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Michael Chandler claims Conor McGregor will never want to step 'back into the octagon' after UFC 303 bout

Michael Chandler believes his upcoming match with fellow UFC star Conor McGregor will be the final time the Irishman will face off with an opponent inside the cage.

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Jake Paul says he has to 'end' Mike Tyson as summer fight is sanctioned

Jake Paul suggested he may have to go above and beyond to claim victory against Mike Tyson now that Texas officials sanctioned their July 20 fight.

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Conor McGregor calls for lifetime ban of Ryan Garcia after reported positive drug test following victory

Conor McGregor has called for a lifetime ban of Ryan Garcia, saying Garcia "cheated the weight and was juiced" for his fight on April 20.

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Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match officially sanctioned, will count for professional records

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will face off in an officially sanctioned competitive boxing match rather than an exhibition fight. The rounds will be shorter than in most men's pro fights.

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Former world champion boxer Timothy Bradley predicts Mike Tyson will knock out Jake Paul in upcoming bout

Mike Tyson is scheduled to make his long-awaited return to the boxing ring this summer when he faces off against Jake Paul inside AT&T Stadium in Texas.

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Ex-UFC star Francis Ngannou announces young son's death in heartbreaking statement

Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou made a heartbreaking revelation on Monday. He said on social media his 16-month-old son, Kobe, had passed away.

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Mike Tyson reveals he's holding out on sex and weed ahead of Jake Paul fight

Mike Tyson talked about abstaining from sex and drugs ahead of his July 20 fight against Jake Paul. This will be the former heavyweight champ's first fight in nearly four years.

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Boxing legend warns Jake Paul about Mike Tyson's punching abilities

Roy Jones Jr. offered Jake Paul a warning about Mike Tyson's abilities months before the former heavyweight champion squares off against the YouTube star.

Lifestyle 14 hours ago

On this day in history, April 28, 1967, Muhammad Ali refuses to serve military at height of Vietnam War

Heavyweight boxing champ Muhammad Ali refused to join the United States military at the height of the Vietnam War on this day in history, April 28, 1967.

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Heavyweight boxer dies at 27 after spending three weeks in coma due to knockout

Congolese heavyweight boxer Ardi Ndembo, 27, died on Thursday of his injuries from getting knocked out in his last fight that left him in a coma for three weeks.

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Boxer Ryan Garcia makes good on $1.5 million wager after missing weight by more than three pounds: 'Worth it'

Just 3.2 pounds will cost boxer Ryan Garcia $1.5 million after he weighed in overweight for his title bout against reigning super lightweight champ Devin Haney.

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Boxers pulled from throwing first pitch at Mets game after earlier altercation at Empire State Building

The New York Mets apparently pulled the plug on boxers Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia throwing out the first pitch earlier this week because of their altercation earlier in the day.

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Mike Tyson fires off warning shot to Jake Paul in latest sparring session months before fight

Mike Tyson dropped another sparring video on Saturday, showing his work in a Nevada parking lot. He also fired a warning shot to Jake Paul.

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Jake Paul says Mike Tyson is 'underestimating' him, jokes he has to join Trump at Chick-fil-A to beef up

Jake Paul says he's being underestimated by Mike Tyson and other critics as he gets ready for one of the biggest fights of his young boxing career.

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Mike Tyson shares first-person training clip as he prepares for Jake Paul

Mike Tyson posted a video on social media over the weekend showing a first-person view of his sparring partner training with him before his fight against Jake Paul.

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Mike Tyson admits he's 'scared to death' about Jake Paul fight

Mike Tyson is one of the greatest boxers of all time, but he admits he is "scared to death" to get in the ring with Jake Paul, who has just 10 fights under his belt.

Opinion 14 hours ago

We’ve seen how dangerous it is for men to compete against women, and we’re standing for fair competition

To ensure a fair playing field for athletes who have worked their whole lives to compete, Congress should swiftly pass the Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act.

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Mike Tyson sends intimidating message to Jake Paul as he ramps up fight training

Mike Tyson posted a video of his training ahead of his spectacle against Jake Paul. He had a message for the YouTube star as well.