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‘Blanked out’: Mike Tyson makes alarming revelation about Jake Paul fight

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Mike Tyson has made a terrifying admission about his fight against YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul.

In an eye-opening interview, the 58-year-old former heavyweight champ says he can barely remember the fight.

Paul won the bout via unanimous decision in a fight that drew widespread backlash with Tyson landing only 18 punches through eight rounds.

Mike Tyson Is "Grateful" For Getting In Ring "One Last Time"

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Now less than a month on from the contentious bout, Tyson has admitted he “blanked out” and can’t really recall anything from the fight.

“I don’t remember the fight that much, I kind of blanked out a little,” he told Fox Sports Radio.

“I remember coming back from the first round and Jake is doing some kind of … I don’t know what he was doing (leans forward pretending to bow) and that’s the last thing I remember.”

The moment Tyson is referencing came in the dying seconds of the final round when Paul bowed to his opponent as a show of respect.

Paul bows as the final seconds count down. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Tyson was asked about the power of Paul, but again his memory is foggy … all he remembers is waking up the next day and being sore.

“I don’t remember it. But my body was really sore (after the fight). My chest, my stomach was really sore,” he said.

The baddest man on the planet said upon reflection the next day he couldn’t understand why he had just put himself through it all.

“The day after I woke up and said to my wife, ‘why did I do that?’ I just don’t know what the hell was going on,” Tyson said.

The 58-year-old released a statement a day after the fight where he detailed the health issues he overcame to fulfil his goal of getting in the ring — something his kids didn’t get to see him do at the peak of his powers.

“This is one of those situations when you lost but still won,” the 58-year-old said.

“I’m grateful for last night. No regrets to get in ring one last time.

“I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs (11kg) 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 replied to the post: “Love you Mike. It was an honor. You’re an inspiration to us all.”

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“I Couldn’t Walk for Three Days”: Almost Quit in the Ring, Mike Tyson’s Startling Revelation Resurfaces on the Internet

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Mike Tyson‘s name conjures images of an unstoppable force—a gladiator in the ring, ferocious and unyielding. But even the mightiest warriors have their moments of doubt. In a surprising confession at San Diego Comic-Con 2023, Mike Tyson pulled back the curtain on his indomitable persona, revealing that he once teetered on the edge of quitting mid-fight.

You see, ‘Iron’ Mike was headlining ‘The Art of Fighting’ panel presented by TEKKEN 8, a video game developed by the brilliant minds of Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. The panel brought together real-world champions, including Cris Cyborg, and WWE Superstar Xavier Woods a.k.a. Austin Creed, to discuss shared themes and look at how fight techniques have evolved.

Regardless, a clip from this event has resurfaced on the internet once again, as boxing reporter, Elie Seckbach, reposted the clip on Instagram, giving fans a blast from the past. This comes weeks after 58-year-old Tyson lost a unanimous decision 10-round fight to YouTube star Jake Paul in Arlington, Texas.

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul sanctioned as professional fight - ABC News

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Responding to a fan’s question during the panel, Tyson recollected his bout against Mark Young all the way back in December 1985. “My second 10-round fight—the guy wasn’t that great of a fighter, really,” Tyson said. “But he hit me in the stomach a couple of times and it hurt and I wanted to stop.”

The former heavyweight champion claimed despite the pain from Young’s punches, he didn’t quit and went on to win. In fact, Tyson won that fight via 1st round knockout—it was his 15th consecutive knockout win. He would go on to knockout his next four opponents as well before recording his first unanimous decision win over James Tillis in 1986.

Coming back to Tyson’s story, Tyson claimed despite his spectacular win, the punches left him unable to walk for three days. “I was proud that I didn’t stop and I fought back, but I couldn’t walk for three days,” Tyson recalled. This prompted the fan to guess that Tyson tried to avoid body shots from then on. But the reality was different.

“No, not really, but I know I can take them now,” Tyson quickly corrected the fan. Meanwhile, Tyson has revealed something interesting about his bout against Jake Paul.

Mike Tyson has dismissed claims that age slowed him down during his recent fight against Jake Paul. Despite losing via unanimous decision, the 58-year-old insisted he wasn’t fatigued during the eight-round bout, his first in almost 20 years. “Magically, it just happened so quick,” Tyson told 7News. “Eight rounds were over fast. I wasn’t tired, I wasn’t sweating. I didn’t understand that.”

The fight, which Tyson’s son Amir called his father’s ‘best effort’ at this stage of his life, fueled rumors of being rigged—claims Amir denied. “His gas tank after the third round was just shot,” Amir clarified to Seconds Out. “He did the best he could at his age.” While Tyson appears retired for good, he remains optimistic about the future, saying, “The sky is the limit. I’m very grateful to be able to do everything that I want to do in this and beyond.”

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Canelo, Bivol, and Beterbiev Face Immediate Threat as Benavidez, Munguia Receive Mandatory Orders

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With the year drawing to a close and next year’s schedule falling into place, the lower divisions are looking pretty sharp. But that doesn’t mean upper echelons are sulking in silence.

The crosshairs still feature the Usyk-Fury rematch. Reports suggest moves heralding potential shake-ups at the light heavyweight and super middleweight divisions.

In the 175 lbs division, the decks are cleared for the rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. Following their high-octane duel on October 12, the duo will team up for yet another dance. But it appears that the winner of the face-off will have a short time to celebrate. He will be staring at a challenger. One division below, at the super middleweight, the main character still drives the plot. With the crown atop his head still intact, Canelo Alvarez could face yet another title claimant early next year. It’s possible he may meet a familiar face.

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Reportedly the WBC has taken a few critical decisions. First, a challenger for the winner of the bout between Beterbiev and Bivol. The two are now ready for yet another big showdown in Riyadh. Many consider the February 22 mega card as the greatest in boxing history. A string of exciting matches includes the likes of Daniel Dubois, Shakur Stevenson, and Vergil Ortiz Jr. defending their titles.

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But before the fight, on February 1, at the T-Mobile Arena, David Benavidez and David Morrell Jr. will meet. A final title eliminator, the bout for Benavidez’s WBC interim light heavyweight title and Morrell Jr.’s regular WBA belt, will clear the path to challenge the winner of the Artur Beterbiev–Dmitry Bivol match, it seems.

A close perusal suggests a win-win, crackerjack array of matchups. Be it Beterbiev vs. Benavidez or Bivol vs. Morrell Jr. or just the reverse, either way, the lineups will be something purists will look forward to.

Given it already has a supremo reigning over it, the situation at the super middleweight might be slightly different, though.

On September 15, Canelo Alvarez defeated Edgar Berlanga during the year’s second title defense. Though no longer an undisputed champion, he still remains a formidable force to reckon with. It may be difficult to dislodge the Mexican superstar; nevertheless, the WBC has taken measures to dry-run a test. Date and venue details are yet to be confirmed; however, there will be a fight between Jaime Munguia and Christian M’billi for the WBC ‘interim’ super middleweight title. The winner stands a chance to dare Alvarez as the mandatory challenger.Screenshot 2024-12-11 163703

If he wins, Munguia, who will face the year’s fourth opponent on December 14, will be walking into a rematch. Early in May, he lost the title challenge to Alvarez on the Cinco de Mayo fixture. Nevertheless, he still retains the WBC silver super middleweight belt.

On the other hand, unbeaten M’billi defeated Sergiy Derevyanchenko to retain the WBC Continental Americas Championship. The ambitious Cameroonian-French fighter dreams of a shot at facing Canelo Alvarez, making the Munguia fight the opportunity he’s been waiting for. A win over the granite-chinned Munguia could bring him closer to his much-coveted dream.

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Claressa Shields Rips Apart by Cris Cyborg for Fighting 42-Year-Old Opponent

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It’s been some time since fans witnessed a virtual war of words between Claressa Shields and Cris Cyborg.

Representing the worlds of boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA), these two champions have captivated audiences for years. Now, as their professional paths intersect, their public exchanges have become the talk of the combat sports world. Most recently, Cris Cyborg took a jab at Shields following the announcement of her next fight.

In June, Claressa Shields marked her heavyweight debut with a victory over Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse. Earlier in February, after a three-year hiatus, she returned to MMA and defeated Kelsey DeSantis at the ‘PFL vs. Bellator’ event in Saudi Arabia. Cris Cyborg moved to Bellator after her last UFC bout in 2019. With a win over Larissa Pacheco, she secured the PFL featherweight championship two months ago. Cyborg dabbled in boxing as well, claiming two victories via early stoppages this year.

Cris Cyborg threatens to suplex Claressa Shields 'on her head' as bad blood reaches boiling point

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Fight Hub TV’s Marcos Villegas shared an update. “Claressa Shields vs. Danielle Perkins will happen in Feb for her WBC heavyweight title,” his tweet read. It didn’t take much time before the report caught Cris Cyborg’s sharp eyes.

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Mocking Claressa Shields, she said, “😂😂😂😂 @Claressashields out here fighting 42-year-old women with 5 professional fights, hiding in a division with only 17 active fighters IN THE WORLD.” Brooklyn-born Danielle Perkins entered professional boxing four years ago. She has only participated in four fights, with her last bout against Monika Harrison taking place in 2021.

Nearly a year after she defended her undisputed middleweight title from Maricela Cornejo, Shields returned for a hometown fixture. At Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena, she faced the Canadian Lepage-Joanisse. The bout ended much earlier than expected.

As both Shields and Cyborg now fight under the PFL banner, speculation about a potential clash between them continues to grow. While an MMA bout seems likely, a showdown in the boxing ring cannot be ruled out. The intrigue surrounding their rivalry is heightened by their history—Shields revealed in an interview with Ariel Helwani that they had sparred in the past.

Soon after she defeated DeSantis, during an interview, Claressa Shields revealed, “I don’t give a damn about Chris Cyborg, and she knows that. Chris Cyborg can’t beat me in a fight; she can’t beat me in boxing. Why is she worried about my weight class and what I fought at? I’m not the only catchweight fight that’s on the card.” Shields suggested Cyborg was upset because her absence in Saudi Arabia allowed the Shields-DeSantis bout to make history as the first women’s MMA fight in the country.

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Cris Cyborg later called out Claressa Shields for a fight. “I’m 10 years older and 30 pounds lighter, but I will beat the brakes off the “GWOAT”: Goofiest Woman Of All Time in a real fight. My last fight was 145 lbs. @Claressashields last fight was 175 lbs. I will fight her inside the @PFLMMA cage at an open weight. Just sign the contract.”

Cyborg added that in an MMA fight, she would easily dominate Shields. However, if the bout were to take place in the boxing ring, Cyborg demanded that Shields drop down to 147 pounds. If Shields couldn’t make the weight, Cyborg suggested they fight at open weight under MMA rules.

As the rivalry heats up, fans eagerly anticipate whether the clash will happen inside the MMA cage or the boxing ring.

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Claressa Shields steps up to challenge WBC heavyweight champion Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse in boxing return

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Two-time Olympic gold medallist Claressa Shields will move up from middleweight to take on WBC women’s heavyweight champion Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse in Detroit on July 27; the American, who has been fight in MMA, is aiming to become a four-weight world champion

Claressa Shields has her sights on becoming a four-weight world champion after stepping up to challenge women’s WBC heavyweight champion Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse.

The 29-year-old has been competing in mixed martial arts with Professional Fighters League since August last year, winning her most recent fight in February with a split-decision verdict over Kelsey DeSantis.Claressa Shields

Shields will return to boxing on July 27 to face Lepage-Joanisse at the Litte Caesar’s Arena in Detroit, where she successfully defended her undisputed middleweight world champion status against Maricela Cornejo in June last year.

“This is a significant and unique fight where I am moving up two weight classes against a very tough champion in my quest to become world champion in my fourth weight division,” Shields said.

“I plan to do what I do best: bring that GWOAT energy and continue putting women’s boxing on the map.

“I’m excited to bring another entertaining fight to Little Caesars Arena. Last time 12,000 fans filled the arena, and this time we’re going to lift the roof off the building.”

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Canelo Responds To New Offer To Make Terence Crawford Fight In Just 4 Words

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Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez will soon be in the market for his next opponent. Terence Crawford continues to knock on the door.

There is currently a two-division gap between the pair of four-weight world champions, with many in the sport warning Crawford that packing on an extra 14 pounds will put him at too much of a disadvantage in the match-up.

It has done nothing to deter the pound-for-pound star, who remains adamant that he can beat Canelo to add to an already extremely impressive legacy.

Canelo has been less than enthusiastic about the match-up in the past, saying he will entertain talks but that he would get little from beating a smaller man.Canelo's Blunt Response To Crawford Fight Offer: "Not Worth My Time" – RingSide24

Speaking recently on the Ariel and Ade show, Riyadh Season’s Turki Alalshikh, who has attempted to stage the fight in the past, said he wanted to speak directly to Alvarez.

We are ready to talk to Canelo Alvarez, but it must be directly. We do not want intermediaries who complicate negotiations.”

This was put to Canelo, who responded simply:

“I’m open to talk.”

The Mexican superstar stands by what he has said all along – if it makes business sense then he is open to the fight. Alalshikh is certainly in the best position in that regard having made a number of fights in his relatively short time in the sport that struggled beforehand.

Canelo has been clear that he will begin negotiations in January for his next fight. Fans can expect news relatively soon after. As for Crawford, he recently said he would likely fight on if he misses out on this match-up, despite many in the sport assuming he would retire.

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Anthony Joshua feels oleksandr usyk will defeat Tyson fury in rematch

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Anthony Joshua is no longer a heavyweight titlist, but he remains one of the top draws in all of boxing. The man is extremely entertaining in the ring. More often than not, the towering Londoner delivers action. That’s why fans would love to see Joshua battle fellow former heavyweight titlist Tyson Fury in the near future. A Joshua-Fury match might not be the relevant battle fans have longed for over the years…then again, it just might be. Fury, after all, is battling Oleksandr Usyk later this month. Should he win the rematch against the brilliant Usyk, Fury will be a world titlist yet again.

That’s good news for Joshua, who would no doubt love to be able to fight for a world title once again. Ironically enough, Joshua – who has faced and been bested by Usyk twice himself – thinks Fury will lose to Usyk in the rematch, much as Fury lost to Usyk in their first fight. “I think it’s going to be a tough fight early on,” Joshua told Queensbury Promotions (via Business Day) and then I feel like Usyk will edge it again.” Joshua isn’t alone in his thinking, though the first fight between Usyk and Fury was extremely close.'Joshua should step aside to allow Fury vs Usyk'

Still, Joshua feels Usyk’s skills will once again lead him to victory over Fury. “He’s a class operator,” Joshua said of Usyk, “so I think Usyk’s one of the best out there. That’s why I think he’ll win.” Things may not work out the way Joshua predicts, but there’s no doubt Joshua knows that which of he speaks. For he’s faced Usyk for a full twenty four rounds. Unfortunately (for Joshua, at least) Usyk won both those fights in fairly dominant fashion. Yet there’s little doubt that Joshua knows what it’s like to face Usyk, perhaps better than anyone.

Whether or not Fury wins the Usyk rematch, there will still be interest in seeing he and Joshua throw down. Joshua won’t be able to fight Fury for any heavyweight titles, though, if Fury loses to Usyk a second time. The fight might then be considered a second tier affair, popular though it would undoubtedly be. Joshua is perhaps slipping, as his recent loss to Daniel Dubois might indicate. Fury might be considered a bit over the hill himself should he come up short against Usyk twice in a row. Still, the longed for Joshua-Fury fight will feel like unfinished businesses for each fighter should they never meet in the ring.

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Jake Paul claims he felt the presence of God and had “conversation” with him during Mike Tyson fight

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Paul defeated Iron Mike in one of the biggest boxing events ever.

Time seems to be flying, as we are now nearing the one-month anniversary of one of the biggest boxing events in recent history. Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, after months of speculation and doubt, finally squared off on November 15. So many fans were intrigued that Netflix’s servers faltered under the traffic.

Ultimately, Paul defeated an old and slow Tyson, saddening most fans who wanted to see Iron Mike do damage. Instead, they saw the damage that Father Time does to every human being. No one was really sure what to expect going in due to Tyson’s age, Paul’s lack of experience against elite punchers and some of the questionable fights Paul has had in the past. Some still believe it was rigged.

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Regardless of the conspiracy theories, Paul can say he beat Tyson in an official bout. In order to be able to pull it off, Paul has revealed that he got in touch with his spiritual side. So much so that he felt the presence of God while doing “breathwork”.

Paul says he has developed a practice of doing breathwork every single day. He says it has helped him “grow and mature”, as well as make him realize what he must do as a human being on Earth. The YouTuber-turned-boxer claims he saw things “from God’s perspective” and got in tune with what God needed from him.

It’s a far cry from Paul at a younger age, as he claims he never used to believe or have faith. A lot has changed for Paul over the past few years, in a lot of different ways.

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UK’s Controversial Boxer Sends ‘Mouthy Little Tt’ Message to Gervonta Davis in Bold Callout

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British boxer Conor Benn and WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis have been talking trash over the internet for quite some time. Previously, Benn’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, had even sent out a fight offer to Davis, but the Baltimore native refused the challenge. However, the fire to face off against Davis hasn’t died down for ‘The Destroyer.’

The 28-year-old found himself without a British boxing license in 2022 when the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) revoked it after Benn failed two drug tests ahead of his scheduled fight against rival Chris Eubank Jr. However, things are starting to look up for the Brit, as the suspension was lifted last month.Gervonta Davis

National Anti-Doping Panel was “not comfortably satisfied” with UKAD and the BBBofC had proved he had committed an anti-doping rule violation. Regardless, with his boxing license back in his hand, Benn appears ready for action. Speaking to Fight Hub TV recently, the Essex native ripped into Davis, describing their feud.

He’s just a mouthy little t**t,” Benn said. “He just wanted to pipe up and start talking. Pipe up and start talking then, you’re still four foot tall and still can’t get on a rollercoaster. I said, ‘listen, you keep talking s**t. My promoter’s going to get back to you in 48 hours.” Benn further claimed that after they sent Davis an offer to fight, Al Haymon didn’t let Davis accept the challenge.

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Floyd Mayweather confronted by angry mob in London over Israel support, witnesses say

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LONDON (TNND) — A group of people confronted boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. in London after he expressed support for Israel, The Sun reported on Tuesday.

Up to 10 people were involved in “going after” him, and somebody “took a swing” at him after he “doubled down” on support for “the Jews,” the newspaper quoted witnesses saying.

“Someone said that Mayweather had been shopping when he was asked why he supported Israel. He doubled down and said he was proud to support the Jews,” one witness reportedly told the outlet. “Then someone took a swing at him because of that. It looked very targeted.”

That witness added that Mayweather Jr., who had been shopping in the central part of the city, was struck during the incident, according to The Sun.Floyd Mayweather

“Floyd took a few hits during it, but his security was trying to push people back. I couldn’t really see Floyd trying to throw any punches back,” the outlet quoted the bystander as saying. “His guards were just trying to get distance between him and them.”

Another witness told The Sun someone shouted that Mayweather Jr. supports genocide.

“There was a massive argument going on. People were pushing trying to get him and slap his head. All these macho men were trying to fight him,” that bystander said, according to The Sun. “They ran him out and his security was pushing him trying to get him away. They were getting punched. He got rushed away in his Rolls-Royce. There were drinks thrown at him as he drove off.”

Mayweather Jr. didn’t provide much of a response to the claim he supports genocide, the outlet quoted the witness as saying. Floyd Mayweather

“He was like, ‘Let’s get the f*** out of here,’” the bystander reportedly said.

Mayweather Jr. posted on Instagram Tuesday night “there’s no truth to the rumors going around,” writing that he’s “perfectly fine, and there’s really nothing more to it.”

“I wasn’t punched or touched in any way. What you’re seeing is just my security doing their job to keep things under control,” Mayweather Jr. said. “I was in the UK for a quick 48-hour stop to do some shopping, and unfortunately, people let jealousy and negativity fuel false stories.”

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