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Boxing legend Mike Tyson has released a first statement since his loss to Jake Paul in a Texas ring, going into detail about his recent health woes.

“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 wrote on X.

“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,” he wrote.

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“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 🙏”

Fox News reported that Tyson suffered an ulcer last spring. At the time, Fox News reported that Tyson had “a medical scare, becoming nauseous and dizzy on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles.”

Paul, 27, was declared the victor against Tyson, 58, by unanimous vote of the judges after the November 15 fight. The fight was controversial because Tyson failed to connect many punches, and many users on social media described the battle as “boring” and “underwhelming.” NBA great Magic Johnson declared the fight “sad.”

Paul responded to Tyson’s statement in the comment thread, writing, “Love you Mike. It was an honor. You’re an inspiration to us all.”

The positivity came after a night of negative comments on social media after the production was plagued by streaming issues on Netflix, with many users reporting that the streaming video constantly buffered. In addition, Paul was mocked by some fans online who suggested that he should fight someone his own age and weight.

For his part, Paul responded to some comments by challenging UFC champion Conor McGregor to a match. Other fans praised Tyson even before his statement for having the guts to get in the ring at all at his age.

Tyson’s statement was met favorably on social media. X CEO Elon Musk was one of the first people to chime in, writing, “Bravo” in Tyson’s comment thread.

Tucker Carlson wrote on X, “Respect. To battle back from near death, step into the ring, and go toe-to-toe in front of your kids shows the true heart of a warrior. Winning isn’t always about the score—it’s about standing tall when life knocks you down. Bravo, champ.”

“What beautiful humility and grace. Well done, Mr. Tyson,” another user wrote.

“Brother you won. You are the goat always,” another page wrote.

“You’ve survived 100% of your worst days. That’s a reminder of how strong you truly are. 💪 #KeepFighting #InnerStrength,” another fan wrote.

“If you sent Jake back in time to fight 1988 Iron Mike, he wouldn’t have woken up until last night. Enjoy your life and your family, champ. You’re still the GOAT,” a fan wrote on X.

“You’re still the baddest man on the planet Mike. Glad my kids and I got to see you in the ring one more time. 🙏” a fan wrote.

BOXING

Mike Tyson Feels He ‘Still Won’ After Defeat in Jake Paul Boxing Match

Despite the outcome of his recent fight against Jake Paul, Mike Tyson doesn’t feel like he lost.

“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, 58, wrote via X on Saturday, November 16. “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.” He added, “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.” Minutes after Tyson shared his statement, Paul, 27, replied via X, saying, “Love you Mike. It was an honor. You’re an inspiration to us all.” Pro Athletes Call Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s Boxing Match ‘Pathetic’ Earlier this year, Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a plane while traveling from Miami to Los Angeles, which his team confirmed to Us Weekly at the time was due to an ulcer flare-up.

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“He became nauseous and dizzy due to an ulcer flare-up 30 minutes before landing,” his rep shared in a statement to Us in May. “He is appreciative to the medical staff that were there to help him.” At the time, Tyson insisted that he didn’t need to be “feeling 100%” to “beat Jake Paul,” but the boxing match was still postponed from its original date in July until Friday, November 15. “During a follow-up consultation on Thursday with medical professionals on his recent ulcer flare-up, the recommendation is for Mike Tyson to do minimal to light training over the next few weeks and then return to full training with no limitations,” read a statement from Tyson’s team posted on social media.

The statement also noted Tyson and Paul were “in agreement” over the decision to postpone, writing, “It is only fair that both athletes have equal training time to prepare for this important match and are able to compete at the highest level.” Paul ultimately won the November match, which took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event streamed live globally on Netflix. “It’s such an honor. He’s a legend. He’s the greatest to ever do it. I’m inspired by him,” Paul said following his win. “This man is an icon. It’s an honor to be able to fight him. It was really tough, like I expected it to be.” Tyson was gracious in his defeat, saying after the match, “I didn’t prove nothing to anybody, only to myself. I’m not one of those guys that wants to please the world. I’m only happy with what I can do.”

BOXING

Mike Tyson challenges Logan Paul to a fight in awkward exchange after losing to his brother

Jake Paul reigned supreme over Mike Tyson tonight in what fans have dubbed as ‘the most boring boxing fight in the history of boxing’.

Despite the match going the distance, there was not too much that went on – other than watching a 27-year-old land punch after punch on a 58-year-old.

‘The Problem Child’ won following a unanimous decision, and from the outside looking in it seemed like Tyson wouldn’t be in a hurry to climb back into the ring.

Mike Tyson challenges Logan Paul to a fight in awkward exchange after losing to his brother

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But instead of tasting defeat and bowing out, he’s gone all guns blazing and called out Jake’s older brother Logan Paul in what was a slightly awkward exchange after losing.

After calling him out, Logan replied: “Well f***, I’ll kill you Mike.”

BOXING

Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson RESULT: Fight goes the distance in Dallas as heavyweight great struggles through comeback

Jake Paul had to go all eight rounds to beat Mike Tyson in front of a packed house at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Friday night.

Over 75,000 fans packed into ‘Jerry World’ to witness the historic heavyweight showdown, with tens of millions expected to have tuned in on Netflix. The stars were out in force, including Jake’s brother Logan Paul and a host of other social media and sport stars.

The controversial bout saw social media star-turned-fighter Paul take on the beloved boxing icon Tyson at the age of 58. Despite many fearing for the Brooklyn native’s safety, there was also belief that career-cruiserweight Paul may not be able to take a major heavyweight shot.

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On a night devoid of knockouts, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson failed to deliver the stoppage in their highly-anticipated clash. Their initial July date was rescheduled when the former heavyweight champion suffered an ulcer flare-up that left him fearing for his life.

But he looked in phenomenal shape as he made the walk for the first time as a professional since 2005, when he was stopped by Kevin McBride. Paul made him wait with a lengthy ring walk before boxing icon ‘Iron Mike’ entered second in his traditional minimalist black garb.

However, he quickly tired as Paul trudged to a decision victory, almost at times looking as though he didn’t want to unload on Tyson. Ultimately, the scorecards read 78-72 on one and 79-71 on two as the YouTuber picked up the biggest, if not the most impressive, win of his career.

The crowd erupted upon the sight of Tyson, who stepped into the ring as a major underdog. And he and Paul gave them what they wanted, with the elder fighter attacking early and aggressively from the opening bell.

Paul managed to evade and land some shots of his own, but appeared nervous about taking the big punches. It seemed that Tyson actually took the first, particularly given the short two-minute duration that favored him early.

Within minutes, however, Tyson’s slowing down became noticable and by round five it was a tough watch as Paul unloaded. The final few rounds were pitter patter, with the pair even bowing in respect to close out the eighth round.

BOXING

Jake Paul Earns Decision Over Mike Tyson

Jake Paul was expected to walk away from the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas on Friday with a victory over 58-year old Mike Tyson.

While the vast majority of fans were hoping that “Iron” Mike would turn back to clock for just one night, one round, even just one minute or less for a knockout blow, father time is undefeated for a reason. Paul, 30 years younger than his latest opponent, was expected to have the edge in speed, stamina, chin, just about everything outside of, perhaps, power.

Tyson had not competed since an exhibition contest against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020. Though no winner was declared, most had Tyson getting his hand raised – but Jones, like Mike Tyson, was already in his 50s.

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After an extended intro, walkouts and introductions, it was just past midnight on the East Coast when Mike Tyson entered his first sanctioned fight in decades. “Iron” Mike landed an overhand right early, and backed Paul into the ropes, forcing the younger man to clinch up. That appeared to be part of Paul’s game plan early on – clinch up, and let the ref sort things out. Paul did have his right hand in his back pocket, and uncorked that more than once, as well as his jab. Tyson might have laid claim to the first round.

Round two (with two minute rounds in effect, the first had flown by) saw Tyson come forward, doubling up on his left. Paul went to the body with his right. The speed difference was clear as day even just three minutes into the fight; Tyson at times looked like he was in slow motion compared to Paul. That didn’t stop the crowd from starting a “Tyson” chant. Little action in the second frame, which Paul likely took.

Mike Tyson landed a left to open round three, starting the round hot. Paul answered back with a hook, hurting Tyson. Another left hook landed for Paul. And another. Jake Paul landed one more left hand at the end of the round, but held up, opting not to turn up the heat on Tyson. Overall, a horrible round for Mike Tyson.

Jake Paul danced around Tyson in round four, far lighter on his feet. Paul went to the body, and found more success with his left hook. Tyson tried a little lateral movement, but overall, round four had a distinct lack of action from both men.

Round five saw Tyson land a left hand in the back half of the round. Mike displayed better movement through the first minute, but didn’t land anything of note other than the left. Paul connected with a right late, and Tyson fired a left at the bell.

Following the fifth, and more than halfway into the eight-round fight, Tyson’s corner advised him that they couldn’t wait any longer to get going. At best, Tyson had won the first, but Paul more than likely had taken the next four frames. Round six saw Paul jab to the body and head, with Tyson struggling to find a way inside. Again, not a ton of action, and if anything, it seemed as if Paul might be showing some restraint.

Tyson opened round seven with a connection. Not anything fight-changing, but at least a sign of life. The rest of the round was Jake Paul using his range and length well, connecting repeatedly as Tyson struggled to come forward. The former heavyweight champ took a massive breath back on his stool ahead of the final round.

With two minutes to somehow pull out a win, the deck was stacked against Mike Tyson. Paul’s left hook continued to be a threat. Tyson continued to struggle to find an entry. Paul jabbed, keeping Tyson at bay. A right hand clipped Mike. Nothing serious. After the 10 second clapper, Paul actually bowed to the heavyweight legend, but there was no question as to the winner: Jake Paul’s pocketbook, and father time. A fight that didn’t need to happen played out as expected, with the silver lining being that Tyson suffered no permanent damage.

Official Result: Jake Paul def. Mike Tyson by unanimous decision (80-72, 79-73, 79-73)

BOXING

REPORT: Why Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Could be Cancelled Hours Before Fight

As ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson and Jake Paul get set to touch gloves in front of a packed AT&T Stadium, as well as in front of millions on Netflix, it should be noted that Friday’s contest could yet be cancelled.

The fight was originally supposed to take place in July, before Tyson was forced to withdraw from that date due to health complications. However, with his stomach ulcer issues now behind him, the 58-year-old looks ready to finally settle the score with social media sensation Paul.

Controversy has plagued the bout ever since it was announced, mainly because of the 31-year gap between the two participants. Paul, who is 27, has padded his professional record with a number of victories over combat sports legends who have all been well past their best.

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Mike Tyson & Jake Paul’s pro records (as of 14/11/24)
	Mike Tyson	Jake Paul
Fights	58	11
Wins	50	10
Losses	6	1
No Contests	2	0

The likes of Ben Askren, Tyrone Woodley, Nate Diaz and Anderson Silva have all left their usual stomping ground of MMA to take on ‘The Problem Child’ in the boxing ring, whereas Tyson is considered one of the greatest heavyweights ever to lace up a pair of gloves. ‘Iron’ Mike still looks the part, sporting a ripped physique ahead of the fight. However, there’s no getting away from the fact that he is just a few years shy of his 60th birthday.

With that in mind, the commission responsible for overseeing the fight wants to undertake a series of last-minute checks – and the fight won’t be rubber-stamped until they’ve been completed.

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‘Iron’ Mike must pass two specific tests in the hours before the fight

The eight-round fight is being staged under the supervision of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) and their rules state:

A person aged 36 or older applying for a contestant’s license must submit a report of favourable physical testing, including but not limited to an EEG (electroencephalography) and an EKG (electrocardiogram).”

Some 22 years older than the stated cut-off point, Tyson will need to pass both of the above tests before the fight or it will not be able to go ahead as a professional contest. In the event that the heavyweight legend doesn’t pass either test, the commission would have the option of downgrading it from a professional fight to an exhibition – or scrapping it altogether.

Neither of those options will be appealing to promoters, with tens of thousands of tickets sold and an audience of millions set to tune in on Netflix. Tyson vs Paul has already had one of the most controversial build-ups in boxing history. Those who are eagerly anticipating the fight will be hoping that there are no last-minute issues that prevent it from taking place.

GOLF

Tiger Woods Made Bryson DeChambeau Want ‘To Throw Up’; Ryder Cup Reality Following Legend’s Cold Shoulder Gets Revealed

In the 2018 Ryder Cup, Bryson DeChambeau made his debut for Team USA alongside veteran Tiger Woods.

The event, held at Le Golf National in France, saw high expectations for the pairing of the young, analytical DeChambeau with the seasoned Woods. However, the duo struggled in their fourball match against Europe’s Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson, suffering a loss that set the tone for Team USA’s uphill battle. DeChambeau went on to play in the singles matches, where he secured a crucial point for the U.S., but despite his efforts, Europe dominated the event, winning 17.5-10.5.

The 2018 Ryder Cup, though challenging for DeChambeau, was an invaluable experience, one that helped him grow as a player and prepared him for future international competitions. Tiger Woods made his Ryder Cup debut in 1997 when the United States hosted the event at Valderrama Golf Club in Spain. He was already a big name in the world of golf. On the other hand, Bryson DeChambeau was just a professional golfer. As it turns out, even after six years, he clearly remembers every bit of it.

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In his recent YouTube video, The Scientist did a series called, “Can I Beat 3 Top Junior Golfers in a 9 Hole Match?” As the video went on, one of the juniors shared how he was feeling nervous with so many cameras. But he soon realized that he had to face it if he were to play the game. To calm him down, Bryson DeChambeau said, “I’ll never forget playing with Tiger Woods in the Ryder Cup first uh time I played in the Ryder Cup which is 2018”. He went on to add how nervous and stressed he was. “I was not doing well, I wanted to throw up”, he said.

Tiger Woods found a partner in his friend. The duo used to be great friends even before his debut. They would often play practice rounds together, and they also probably played video games together. However, all the years of friendship had changed once DeChambeau moved to LIV Golf. Tiger Woods started giving him the cold treatment. However, things changed in July.

In an interview, Bryson DeChambeau revealed that ever since he joined the breakaway league, Tiger Woods maintained his distance from the Scientist. He even stated that to be a good friend, he wished Tiger Woods on his birthday, but the 15X Major Champion ignored his text. However, during the practice round at Royal Troon, DeChambeau was approached by his old friend.

A month ago, Bryson DeChambeau defeated Rory McIlroy to clinch the trophy at the 2024 US Open. Ahead of the Open Championship in July, Tiger Woods came to congratulate him on the win. “It is the first communication, but I’ll say he’s a competitor and I have a lot of respect for him. I’m sure that winning two US Opens helped, I guess, for him coming up and saying congrats. I don’t know what his position is, but it was very thoughtful, and I was appreciative of it,” he said.

TENNIS

Serena Williams Unveils Love-Hate Relationship With “Scales” in Highly Relatable Take On Her Weight-Loss Journey

Serena Williams remains a beacon of inspiration, even two years after her retirement from tennis.

While her impressive achievements in the sport are well-known, it’s her candidness about personal struggles that resonates with many. From navigating motherhood to maintaining her fitness, she shares her journey with authenticity. Her Instagram posts often radiate positivity, showcasing her lifestyle and beauty brand, while she actively engages in a rigorous fitness regimen.

In August 2023, Serena welcomed her second daughter, Adira River Ohanian. Following this, she began documenting her postpartum weight loss journey on social media. This year, she delighted fans by fitting into clothes she had struggled with before pregnancy. In July, she celebrated slipping into a Valentino denim midi skirt after multiple attempts. By October, she showcased a floral wraparound dress that fit comfortably, demonstrating her progress and joy.

However, not everything has been smooth sailing. Earlier today, Serena expressed frustration over the weighing scale’s readings. In a post on X, she wrote, “I can’t take anymore negativity and lies. And that’s why I won’t get on scales anymore… Can you relate?”

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Recently health concerns have also played a role in Serena’s life. Earlier in May, she discovered a benign branchial cyst in her neck that required removal. After surgery, she resumed sharing her fitness journey and adopted a vegan diet alongside her sister Venus Williams to address health issues. Veganism is believed to aid in weight loss due to its focus on plant-based foods and lower calorie density. But is that what Serena is suggesting with her post on X? Possibly no.

Serena’s husband Alexis Ohanian, on the other hand, has admitted to not taking his workouts seriously. He humorously confessed during the Athlos NYC event last month that he hasn’t run since “high school football” where it was actually a punishment. Ohanian, however, wants his daughters to be as fit as their mother.

At the Athlos NYC event in October, Alexis Ohanian showcased not just his passion for sports but also his dedication as a father. He reminisced about the fun he had with his daughter, Olympia, at this women-only track and field event, which he helped create. The 7-year-old was a constant presence, joining Ohanian during interviews and cheering from the stands. As he interacted with American Track and Field athlete Justin Gatlin, Ohanian humorously reflected on his own fitness levels and shared his hopes for his daughters.

When asked about his personal best in the 100m sprint, Ohanian responded with playful disbelief. “Are you kidding me? Did you see me walking in here? Big Fella doesn’t sprint. The only time I ran was high school football as a punishment,” he joked. He then expressed a desire to spare his daughters the embarrassment of watching him struggle on the track. “A 41-year-old out-of-shape dad sprinting 100m, no one wants that. I gotta think of the legacy I leave behind for my little girls,” he added, highlighting his commitment to being a positive role model.

Ohanian’s initiative to promote women’s sports began in April when he announced plans for Athlos and committed funding through his venture capital firm, Seven Seven Six. His self-deprecating humor reflects a common theme. He often critiques himself while celebrating his daughters’ potential. In September, a photo of their daughter running was shared on Instagram. When a fan pointed out that Olympia’s athleticism comes from her ‘mama,’ Ohanian expressed gratitude as he responded saying, ‘thankfully.’

While Serena Williams was as athletic as anyone on the Tour at her peak, she has also been more candid than ever with her weight loss journey post pregnancy.

BOXING

Gervonta Davis Caught in Crossfire as Floyd Mayweather’s Call to Keyshawn Davis Becomes Talk of the Town

Lightweight prospect Keyshawn Davis is coming off a dominant 2nd round knockout win over Gustavo Lemos.

He dropped the Argentinian opponent three times in the 2nd round before getting his hand raised in his hometown of Norfolk, Virginia. Since the fight, Davis has revealed details about his post-fight calls with five-division champion Floyd Mayweather on social media.

‘Money’ Mayweather retired from the sport in 2017 following his win over former UFC champion Conor McGregor. However, his relationship with boxing didn’t end there. He has been guiding several boxers through the pro ranks and into stardom. Regardless, since Keyshawn’s post on Instagram about the call with Mayweather, Gervonta Davis seems to have gotten caught in the crossfire, as fans share their opinion.

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Earlier today, 25-year-old undefeated lightweight Keyshawn Davis took to Instagram to reveal insights into his post-fight conversations with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather. “It’s crazy, Floyd calls me after every fight just to discuss my performance. Not only is he the GOAT, but he’s also a real mentor,” Davis wrote while sharing a screenshot of his FaceTime conversation with ‘Money.’ Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, who once fought under Mayweather’s promotional banner, departed from the promotion in May 2022, citing a desire to promote his own fights. However, tensions between them had been apparent for some time, as the two frequently clashed on and off social media.

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In more recent times, the Davis duo has been clashing on social media. Before Keyshawn’s fight earlier this week, the 25-year-old was taking shots at ‘Tank,’ with the latter firing back on X. So, given their newfound animosity against each other, people started speculating a fight could be on the horizon.

In what appears to be an attempt to fan the flames, Keyshawn Davis shared details about his phone call with Mayweather. It’s also worth mentioning that the legendary boxer was previously pushing for a fight between ‘Tank’ and WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson, but that never ended up happening.

Davis is currently slated to fight Lamont Roach sometime in January next year, but no location or specific date has been revealed as of the time of writing. That said, Keyshawn’s post today seems to have been enough to send fans into a frenzy.

Even though ‘The Businessman’ never mentioned Gervonta Davis in his post, fans were quick to rope in the WBO lightweight champion. One user implied Keyshawn’s post was a direct jab at ‘Tank.’ “Y’all love making tank mad for some reason😂😂💯,” the user wrote. However, it’s difficult to say whether Gervonta Davis even cares about such a thing.

Another user felt Floyd Mayweather may have pushed Keyshawn to start the feud with ‘Tank.’ “Now we know why you beefing wit tank 😂,” the user commented. Despite their beef, it’s unclear whether this will spill over into a full-blown fight.

Meanwhile, this user thought Keyshawn’s post about Mayweather was genuine. “I can definitely tell he been mentoring you with your defense in the fight. You barely got touched and counter punches were 🔒,” the user wrote. However, why would a rising boxer wait so long to announce his affiliation with one of boxing’s biggest stars when he could have done it earlier to attract more attention?

Someone else alleged that Floyd Mayweather was the one stirring up trouble for Gervonta Davis.“Floyd sending everybody after Tank 😂,” commented the user. Well, he has done this in the past. Why not now?

The next user proposed Keyshawn should fight someone else. “Fight Andy Cruz what makes u think u going to get fight before shakur smh,” the user wrote. However, it appears neither of them are getting the fight against Gervonta Davis. Having said that, the post from Keyshawn Davis seems to have failed to make people buy into the whole post-fight discussion with Floyd Mayweather. Instead, the prevailing sentiment seems to be that it was a clear dig at Gervonta Davis.

GOLF

Phil Mickelson’s comment says it all as Rory McIlroy issue emerges after LIV hope

Rory McIlroy has been left unimpressed by the PGA Tour’s packed schedule, and a comment made in the past by LIV rival Phil Mickelson rings relevant

Phil Mickelson’s revelation that LIV Golf rejuvenated him for major tournaments could serve as a wake-up call for Rory McIlroy following his ‘hard slog’ remark.

The world of professional golf was rocked in 2022 when the Saudi Arabian PIF-backed LIV Golf emerged as a rival to the established PGA Tour, luring away some of the sport’s biggest names, including Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau, along with numerous other major champions.

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Northern Ireland’s McIlroy was among the stalwarts who stood their ground and criticized those deserting the tour. However, as time has passed, a resolution and merger between the two entities appear increasingly likely. Consequently, McIlroy’s position has softened, and he has even begun criticizing his own circuit.

Referring to the PGA Tour’s schedule as a ‘hard slog’, while contemplating withdrawing from the RBC Heritage, breakaway golfer and six-time major winner Mickelson explained his decision to switch sides – giving McIlroy food for thought, reports the Mirror.

After being fined £2.3million in 2023 for missing the Heritage, McIlroy took a swipe at the PGA this month, criticizing their congested and exhausting schedule.

“There’s a few tournaments that I played this year that I don’t usually play and that I might not play next year,” McIlroy told the Daily Telegraph. “Well, at this point in my career, I’m 35 and have been out here for 17, 18 years. I’m just going to go to the places that I enjoy and where I play well. Look I’ve done the hard slog, I’ve done that sort of 25 to 30 events a year. I’m not getting any younger.”

San Diego-born Mickelson used this exact fact to rally troops for LIV, explaining his choice to switch. He took to social media to describe how the rival outfit has left him feeling fresher for major titles.

“Love LIV or hate it, it’s the best way/Tour to be your best in the majors. Enough events to keep you sharp, fresh and ready, yet not be worn down from too many tournaments or obligations. 14 LIV events, 34 weeks left open to prepare for the 4 majors. Fact,” Mickelson wrote on X in 2023.

The similarities between what McIlroy wishes for and what LIV provides could balance out to form the perfect medium if the proposed merger – that saw negotiations begin in 2023 – were to come to fruition. McIlroy also spoke out about his hopes for the merger this month.

Donald Trump, winner of the 2024 US presidential election, appeared on legendary former New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick’s Let’s Go podcast while on his campaign trail, stating that it would take him “the better part of 15 minutes” to sort out this “golf civil war.” McIlroy responded hopefully.

“Given what’s happened, I think that [Trump winning] clears the way a little bit,” McIlroy told reporters after Trump’s victory. “He might be able to. He’s got Elon Musk, who I think is the smartest man in the world, beside him.

“We might be able to do something if we can get Musk involved, too. I think from the outside looking in, it’s probably a little less complicated than it actually is. Trump has a great relationship with Saudi Arabia. He’s got a great relationship with golf. He’s a lover of golf. So, maybe. Who knows?”