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Following the disaster that was his bout against Jake Paul, Mike Tyson has officially been challenged to a rematch in an effort to clean up his image.

The fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was a fiasco. Following the huge criticism that ‘Iron Mike’ has faced, a rematch has been proposed to him in order to help him create a better image for his fans.

A few months ago, Jake Paul decided to challenge Mike Tyson to a professional bout. Many fans doubted Tyson’s condition, as the 58-year-old had been retired for 19 years.

Nevertheless, Tyson promised his fans that they would see a big show at AT&T Stadium. Unfortunately, he was unable to keep up with the pace set by the influencer and was easily defeated by Jake Paul.

Mike Tyson gets called out for a rematch after Jake Paul fiasco

While many fans were eager to see the great Mike Tyson once again in the ring, the reality was a big disappointment. The legendary boxer was clearly exhausted by the third round, making it impossible for him to throw powerful punches against his rival.

Mike Tyson lasted all eight rounds, but he was clearly not in optimal physical condition for the fight. He has even admitted that he doesn’t remember much about the fight, a clear sign that he wasn’t ready for it.

After this poor performance by ‘Iron Mike,’ several boxing legends have stepped in to support him. Now, it was Roy Jones Jr.‘s turn, a fighter Tyson faced four years ago, to show his support towards his former rival.

Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. fought in 2020 in an eight-round exhibition match. While the bout ended in a draw, Jones Jr. believes Tyson performed better against him than against Paul, which is why he has now challenged him to a rematch.

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Anthony Joshua Brings Christmas Early for Kids Battling Serious Illnesses

Christmas came early for the children staying in Starfish Ward at Watford General Hospital. Former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua visited the hospital where he was born on Thursday and handed out gifts to young patients admitted to the hospital. This was part of his Clean Hearts Community program, which he founded some years earlier.

It wasn’t Joshua’s first charitable effort in his hometown either. The ongoing initiative aims to uplift the people where the Watford native grew up. Joshua has previously used this initiative to launch a plethora of physical and educational programs this year. It included football camps, cooking, and science classes, to name a few.

“Today we went to visit Watford General Hospital,” Joshua told Daily Mail Sports about his latest charitable effort in the hospital where he once unveiled the Leigh Warman Mural in the Children’s A&E department following his Olympic win in 2012. “There were a few kids there on the ward. Some have serious illnesses and some others were actually going home today which was nice to hear.”

The 35-year-old suggested that the main purpose of his visit was to acknowledge the children there. “I always try to put myself back to when I was four years and if someone came down with some gifts it would have made my day,” Joshua said. Meanwhile, he also shared a post on Instagram, with a bunch of pictures from his visit.

We brought Santa Claus with us, since I’m sure they don’t know who I am. Seeing their faces light up when we handed out gifts was such a nice feeling,” Joshua wrote in the caption. Paediatric Consultant Lynn Sinitsky praised Joshua’s visit and the impact it will have on the children, especially on one who woke up to find the world champion at his bedside.

“The joy Anthony has spread is truly healing,” Lynn Sinitsky said. “The smile on that ten-year-old’s face was priceless.” Meanwhile, ward manager Kerry Beasley also chimed in, highlighting the boost in morale Joshua’s visit gave to the children and staff present. “It’s amazing for everyone—both the staff and the patients. It really lifts morale and spreads the Christmas spirit,’ she said. ‘We couldn’t get him out.”

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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk undercard fight cancelled as failed drugs test confirmed

Dennis McCann has provided an “adverse analytical finding” in his Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) test.

British fighter Dennis McCann has provided an adverse analytical finding in a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) test – resulting in the cancellation of his upcoming super-bantamweight bout with Peter McGrail – which was set to take place on undercard of Tyson Fury’s rematch with Oleksandr Usyk next weekend.

Promoted by Frank Warren and the world-renowned Queensberry Promotions, 23-year-old southpaw McCann is now facing up to an investigation. Queensberry released a statement on the news via social media.

“The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) has today informed all relevant parties that Dennis McCann has returned an adverse finding following an anti-doping test conducted in advance of his upcoming bout,” read their statement. “McCann’s scheduled fight next Saturday will no longer take place while the relevant parties investigate the matter further. No further comment on this will be made at this time.”

No further details have been provided on the substance that was found in McCann’s sample – nor the date the a sample was provided. McCann has fought twice in 2024, beating Ionut Baluta and Brad Strand.

McCann had been training in Liverpool with coach Joe McNally ahead of the fight, which was expected to be a centrepiece of the Fury vs Usyk build-up in Riyadh. McGrail – who made his name as an esteemed amateur from Liverpool – is now without an opponent unless a last-minute replacement can be arranged.

McCann, meanwhile, will now face up to a full investigation, and the matter is likely to be referred to the Board of Control and UK Anti-Doping, who will handle any procedure in the case. He will be handed a temporary suspension once an investigation formally begins.

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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 thrown into chaos as undercard fighter fails anti-doping test just days before event

A SCHEDULED undercard bout for Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 has been cancelled due to a failed drugs test.

British super-bantamweight Dennis McCann has been pulled from his meeting with Peter McGrail after an “adverse finding” was discovered in his anti-doping test.

An update from Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and the mastermind behind the huge battles that take place in Saudi Arabia, on Friday evening read: “The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) has today informed all relevant parties that Dennis McCann has returned an adverse finding following an anti-doping test conducted in advance of his upcoming bout.

“Mr. McCann’s scheduled fight next Saturday will no longer take place, as the relevant parties investigate the matter further.

“No further comment on this will be made at this time.”

The Brit’s promoter, Frank Warren’s Queensberry, also confirmed the cancellation.

At just 23 years old he is also British and Commonwealth champion.

McCann vs McGrail was one of five scheduled undercard fights for Fury vs Usyk 2.

The main event is set for next Saturday, December 21, in Riyadh.

Fury insists he won’t make the mistake of trying to outbox Usyk in their crunch rematch.

The former unified heavyweight champion said: “I’ve always been a bad man my whole life, and I’m still one today at nearly 40 years old, a few years off 40.

“I’m going to go in there with destroy mode. Last time I went to box him, I was being cautious.

“But this time I’m not going for a points decision. I’m going to knock that motherf****r out.”

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Gervonta Davis’ Legacy Tarnished Under One Minute as Floyd Mayweather, Lomachenko Roped In to Prove a Point

WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis is often regarded as the ‘Face of Boxing’ today. But there are countless in the community who feel the Baltimore native is not deserving of the prestigious title. Well, YouTuber Showbizz The Adult is one of them. In his latest rant on YouTube, Showbiz tore apart Davis’ legacy while roping in Floyd Mayweather and Vasyl Lomachenko. The 30-year-old puncher is about to get in the ring against Lamont Roach in Brooklyn, New York for Davis’ WBA title. However, there has been criticism towards the bout, which claims the fight is too easy for Davis and he is avoiding any real challenge, mainly because Roach normally fights in the super featherweight division.

Regardless, before Roach, Davis had his eye on someone else. ‘Tank’ was in talks with Ukraine’s Vasyl Lomachenko to unify their belts. This also came hand-in-hand with criticism that, now that ‘Loma’ is too old, Davis decided to fight him. Anyway, Lomachenko decided to pull out of the fight talks, claiming he wanted a break and would like to spend more time with his family.

Fast forward to today, Showbizz accused Davis of fighting nobodies, despite having backing from one of the greatest boxers in recent history. What did he say?

Can you imagine, bro?” he began. “You [have been] fighting from six years old. You meet a legend in Floyd Mayweather. You think all is about to be right with the world. I’m about to clean everybody up. And you fight none of them? And you look around and you [are] 30-31 years old and you know that you are the best one. I’m not saying that he is the best one, I’m saying that he knows he is the best one,” he stated.

Notably, Mayweather discovered Davis back in 2015 and immediately offered him a contract with his promotional company, Mayweather Promotions. Regardless, Showbizz insinuates that while Davis thinks he is the best, the reality is very different.

“We got time for Lomachenko. That was four years ago. All of a sudden, he gets his chance. Lomachenko. Lomachenko like [looking uncertain]. Because Lomachenko fought Kambosos, Devin ‘The American Dream’ Haney, Teofimo Lopez, Garry Russell, Linares, Rigondeaux.”

“He done fought them all. He’s like, ‘I don’t feel like [fighting Davis]’. He can afford not to feel like. He ducked him but he is kinda like… And Tank’s like, ‘Damn! Hey Shakur’ and then he looks up, Lamont Roach. Another situation like this again. He like, ‘Man, I’m done,’” Showbizz added, referencing to Davis’s latest move. ‘Tank’ announced a week ago that he would retire in 2025.

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Floyd Mayweather Agrees Fight Result Against Canelo Would Be Different If He Was In His Prime

Floyd Mayweather and Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez faced off on September 14, 2013 at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas.

The fight – billed as ‘The One’ – saw pound-for-pound king Mayweather take on rising star Canelo for the WBA and WBC Super-Welterweight World Titles.

It generated massive hype and captivated the boxing world, with many believing the Mexican’s youth and power could pose a serious threat to Mayweather’s dominance. That was not to be.

The fight unfolded as a masterclass in defensive boxing by Mayweather. He neutralised Canelo’s aggression on his way to a majority decision victory, though most feel a unanimous call would be much more appropriate.

As a victory for Floyd, it has aged incredibly well. Canelo is now a four-weight world champion who has dominated the super-middleweight ranks for some time and won a belt as high as light-heavy. Many feel a match-up for Mayweather with this more seasoned Alvarez would play out entirely differently.

However, speaking to Bet Online, ‘Money’ dismissed the idea that Canelo wasn’t in his prime when the pair met in the ring. In fact, he believes he was the one at the disadvantage being 36-years-old. Had it happened years earlier, he says he would have scored the knockout.

“Canelo Alvarez is a hell of a fighter. [People talk about] a prime Mayweather vs a prime Canelo. I fought the prime Canelo. I was the older Mayweather fighting the prime Canelo. If it was a prime Mayweather vs a prime Canelo, the fight wouldn’t have gone the distance.”

As for Canelo, he too believes that the outcome would have been different, telling DAZN:

“Simply, it was down to experience. If I compare that Canelo with Canelo today, they are completely different. It’d be a completely different fight now [against Floyd].”

He has taken just one more loss in his campaign, which totals 66 fights so far, and that came against Dmitry Bivol at light-heavyweight.

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Novak Djokovic Opens Up About His Frustration Over French Open Final Defeats

Novak Djokovic has candidly expressed his past frustrations regarding his repeated failures to clinch the French Open title, despite the progress he felt he was making towards that elusive goal.

By the year 2011, the Serbian sensation had triumphed at every Grand Slam tournament except for the French Open, where he had yet to reach a final. Between 2012 and 2015, Djokovic found himself in three finals, yet the coveted title at Roland Garros remained out of his grasp as he suffered defeats at the hands of Rafael Nadal in both 2012 and 2014, followed by a loss to Stan Wawrinka in 2015.

That all changed in 2016 when Djokovic finally broke through, overcoming Andy Murray in the final to secure his first French Open title and complete a Career Grand Slam.

In a recent interview with his sponsor, HEAD Tennis, the 37-year-old reflected on how achieving his childhood dreams in 2011—winning Wimbledon and ascending to World No. 1—propelled him to seek out what came next. “After I achieved that, I began to think, what’s the next big dream? Winning as many Slams as possible became the goal. Completing all the Slams was a priority, and Roland Garros was the one that had eluded me. After losing in several finals, I felt very frustrated, but each year, I sensed I was inching closer to it,” he shared.

Djokovic recalled the magical moment in 2016, standing before one of his childhood idols, Gustavo ‘Guga’ Kuerten, a three-time Roland Garros champion. He sought Kuerten’s blessing to draw hearts on the clay, a tribute to his inspiration, and once he received it, he embraced it fully. “At that moment, I was holding all four Grand Slam titles consecutively. It was extraordinary,” Djokovic stated.

Since that inaugural victory at Roland Garros, Djokovic has added to his collection with French Open titles in 2021 and 2023, further cementing his legacy in tennis.

Last year, he etched his name in history by setting a new record for the most Grand Slam titles, now boasting an impressive total of 24 Majors, surpassing the legendary Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in this fierce contention for the ages.

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‘I Signed Up’: Simone Biles Pinpoints the Moment That Led Her to Gymnastics GOAT Status

Simone Biles and gymnastics go together like peanut butter and jelly—can you even imagine the sport without her? With five eponymous skills in the Code of Points, 11 Olympic medals, and 30 World Championship medals, she’s redefined what it means to be the GOAT. And like all great love stories, this one started with a twist of fate. Yep, you could even call it love at first sight.

Simone Biles spilled the tea on The Kelly Clarkson Show about how she stumbled—quite literally—into gymnastics. Spoiler alert: it wasn’t a glamorous start. “We were supposed to go to the oil ranch that day,” Simone shared with a laugh. “Yeah, very Texan thing. And it ended up raining. So they’re like, where are we going to take these kids? There was a gym down the street, and that’s where they took us.”

What happened next? Little Simone started mimicking the gymnasts. “I started copying the girls in the back, and then they were like, have you ever done gymnastics? I think you need to sign up. And they sent a brochure home, and then I signed up.” Talk about a plot twist! One soggy field trip and a little curiosity turned into a lifelong love affair.

She began training at Bannon’s Gymnastix in Houston under Aimee Boorman, who quickly realized she was coaching something special. Aimee recalled, “She had said that her brother taught her how to do a backhandspring in their backyard, but she had never had any formal gymnastics training,” according to Olympics.com.

In those early years, she would just watch people do skills and go and try them,” Aimee continued. “For example, she had seen a cheerleader doing a back tuck in her practice one day and she said, ‘I can do that,’ but she had never done one before. She stood up, and she did it just by watching.” Seriously, who is this girl? A prodigy, that’s who.

By 15, Simone was so obsessed with gymnastics that she left regular school to be homeschooled, dedicating every free moment to training. She crushed it as a junior, earning a scholarship to UCLA. But instead of taking the college route, she went pro, kicking off one of the most jaw-dropping careers in sports history. This kicked off a career so iconic it’s been praised by literally everyone—fans, fellow athletes, and even multinational companies lining up to be part of her greatness.

Simone Biles gets a special surprise from Google

Simone Biles has faced her share of critics, but time and again, she’s shown why she’s the undisputed queen of gymnastics. Now, even Google is bowing down to her greatness with a tribute that screams “GOAT energy.” Known for its quirky Easter eggs for celebrities, Google has rolled out a delightful surprise for Simone, and it’s as golden as her medal collection.

Search her name, and amidst the long list of her jaw-dropping achievements, you’ll notice a tiny goat-shaped button. Give it a click, and your screen lights up with a shower of confetti, flower bouquets, and golden goats. It’s a playful nod to an athlete who’s redefined excellence—not just in gymnastics but in sports as a whole. And while the timing might seem random, maybe it’s not. Why now?

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PGA: Scottie Scheffler Matches Tiger Woods With Three Tour Player of the Year Awards On The Bounce

Scottie Scheffler has shied away from comparisons to Tiger Woods after becoming the second man to win the PGA Tour Player of the Year award in three consecutive years. (More Sports News)

Woods was the only other player to achieve that feat when he scooped the prize five times in a row between 1999 and 2003, and another three times on the bounce between 2005 and 2007.

Scheffler received 91% of the vote to claim the gong this year but insisted he cannot be compared to Woods.

He said: “We’re always looking to compare somebody to Tiger Woods.

“I saw it a lot growing up but there’s really only one Tiger.”

Scheffler won a record-equalling nine titles in 2024, including the Masters and Olympic gold, and it was his efforts at the Paris games that he remembers most fondly.

He said: “I would say the nine holes that stick out to me the most would be the back nine at the Olympics.

“The way that Teddy [Scott, caddie] and I finished off that tournament was pretty cool.”

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Claressa Shields next fight official: Danielle Perkins set as opponent for Feb. 2

Claressa Shields will face Danielle Perkins on Feb. 2 in Flint, Michigan.

Claressa Shields is set to return to action on Sunday, Feb. 2, headlining a DAZN-streamed event from her hometown of Flint, Mich.

Shields (15-0, 3 KO) will defend her WBC heavyweight title against Danielle Perkins (5-0, 2 KO), a 42-year-old who turned pro at age 37 in 2020.

If you’ve never seen Perkins fight and are wondering if she has a legitimate shot at beating the 29-year-old Shields, who is arguably the single best women’s boxer in history, the answer is no, barring an injury, miracle, or more likely injury and miracle combined.

But this is the position that Shields’ boxing career is in, basically. She’s been undisputed at 154, 160, and 168, and is now essentially fighting at “Claressaweight,” because there are no contenders at proper weights she hasn’t beaten, and she just has no real incentive to cut any more than she feels like, because the competition and box office potential are capped at a pretty clear level from this point.