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Claressa Shields’ Announcement Marred by Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano Controversy

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Claressa Shields, the self-proclaimed ‘GWOAT’ of women’s boxing, has hinted at her return to the squared circle. However, her announcement quickly became overshadowed by an online feud with rapper Cam’ron.

The heated exchange appears to have been sparked by discussions surrounding the recent Amanda Serrano vs. Katie Taylor rematch, adding an unexpected twist to the buzz around Shields’ comeback.

Serrano and Taylor created history on Friday, November 15th, during their 10-round super lightweight fight, which was reportedly watched by a whopping 50 million households across the globe. Shields alleged that she watched the rapper, Cam’ron say Serrano and Taylor’s first fight was the most watched women’s boxing match with 1.5 million viewers. Shields claimed she had the most watched women’s boxing match with 2 million viewers.

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Cam’ron later on his ‘It Is What It Is’ podcast on YouTube, shared his DMs with Shields, where the exchange between them seems to have started. “Claressa Shields DM’d me yesterday and was like ‘Cam they trying to rewrite history..,” Cam’ron said. “I have the most watched fight in women’s history. Their 1st fight (Serrano vs Taylor) was 1.5 million (views), my fight was 2 million.”

The rapper claimed he wrote back, “That’s what’s up sis..the new numbers are 50 million (views for their rematch) you got some catching up to do.” This didn’t sit well with Shields, who responded to the clip, in a now-deleted tweet, “lol this boy so delusional 50 million tuned in to see the Main event!” According to her, the 50 million households that tuned in for the Taylor-Serrano fight, came for the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight. Whereas, in her case, she was the main event. So, the credit for pulling in the numbers is solely hers.

Regardless, since their feud online, Shields turned to Instagram today, where she shared a clip from her last bout with Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse. ‘T-Rex’ wrote in the caption, “…FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT SOON…” It’s worth mentioning that Shields’ promoter Dmitriy Salita told Boxing Scene, “I think she’ll fight again in January or February.”

Salita explained Shields was busy with the upcoming movie, ‘The Fire Inside,’ based on her life, which is coming out on December 25th. Regardless, Shields later commented on her own fight announcement post, tagging Cam’ron. “@mr_camron why you said I need to be bowing down to you cause I have 15 wins & 3KOs! The girls I fight would eat you for dinner man.”

This seems to have rallied fans on her side., as they shared their thoughts in response.

Since the post went live on the platform, a flood of comments have come in to support Shields. One user blamed the entire thing on the rapper. “Facts cam a chump sucka,” the user wrote. However, the numbers from the Netflix show, 50 million people around the globe especially tuned in to watch Serrano and Taylor. By the time the main event started, the numbers were peaking at 65 million.

Meanwhile, this user suggested Shields avoid engaging with Cam’ron. “Stop responding back to fools respond back to the real fans that rock with you,” the user wrote. Only time will tell whether 50 million people would tune in to watch Shields’ next fight or any fight for that matter.

The next user had similar views on the situation. “Camron is NOT worth your time. Don’t give that dude attention,” the user commented. But it appears Shields texted the rapper first, which sparked the feud.

The next user simply threw an insult at Cam’ron. “Cam a clown,” the user wrote. Since Shields’ post, the rapper has also commented on the post, writing, “I got upset in a Saturday boo..😂😘 I hear that. But ain’t nobody “Eating” that!!! Nasty a** box. No pun intended.”

While everyone was bashing the rapper, this user praised Shields. “I believe she can beat a couple of the Male boxers up,” the user wrote. However, last year a sparring clip between Shields and Arturs Ahmetovs was leaked by the latter, where Ahmetovs had dropped Shields pretty viciously.

That said, Claressa Shields doesn’t seem too pleased with Cam’ron downplaying her achievement of hosting the most-watched women’s boxing match. However, this record was surpassed by the rematch between Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor.

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Tyson Fury needs just one word to put down rival Anthony Joshua

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Tyson Fury has branded rivals Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois “limited” ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.

Fury is preparing for his sequel with Usyk having lost to the Ukrainian in their undisputed world title fight in May. Only three belts will be on the line in Riyhad four days before Christmas as Fury attempts to avenge his sole career defeat. And the Brit has no plans to change his style, despite almost being stopped by Usyk.

Asked how he will approach the rematch, Fury told TNT Sports: “Pretty much the same as I did before, good boxing. Someone of my size and heaviness, it’s not normal that I should be able to box and slip, so why would I take that away from my game? People say to me I need to walk forward on Usyk, walk him down and hit him, but if it was so easy why didn’t Joshua, who is a big strong man, do that? Why didn’t Dubois do it? Those men are limited compared to me, very limited.

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“A man who walks forward to him is Christmas come early. I’m a side-on boxer, slipping, sliding, uppercutting, hooking, I’m going to do that but with more focus. A little bit more focused on my job, I think that’s my way to victory.” Fury also confirmed he won’t make any changes to his corner after his dad John came in for criticism for his role in the defeat.

Fury Sr was one of three voices yelling instructions to to Fury between rounds, alongside trainers SugarHill Steward and Andy Lee. But Fury insists he has ignored those calling for him remove his dad. “People can have opinions… but at the end of the day they’re not in the ring doing the fighting so it’s unimportant what they think about what’s going on in my corner. If I’m happy, the world’s happy, and I’m happy.”

Usyk insisted he was never hurt by Fury, while the beaten man denied the fight should have been stopped when he came under huge pressure in the ninth round. “It’s the world heavyweight title fight, undisputed [so the fight should not have been stopped].” he said. “At least a man’s got to go down to the floor and someone like me, who has been down loads of times, who gets back up, at least give me one chance.

“I’m a big believer in God. So I believe that God has a plan for everybody, and the plan was for Usyk to win this fight. And he did, so fair play. I knew it was a close fight. I thought I’d done enough, but listen, I don’t complain. He’s got the victory. I was happy for him. I congratulated him. I was happy that we both went home to our family safe.”

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Floyd Mayweather Says he’d Fight Jake Paul Under One Condition

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Floyd Mayweather, 47, said he’d welcome a real fight with Jake Paul under one condition — it would have to be at his own weight, rather than Paul’s, who recently took on Mike Tyson in a sad, heavyweight boxing spectacle.

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Paul, 27, boxed for the 12th time of his burgeoning career when, on Friday the 15th of November, he went 8 x 2-minute rounds with a 58-year-old Tyson at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. During the fight, there were two rounds in which Tyson failed to land a single punch. Paul, by contrast, appeared to daze Tyson a couple times, before taking his foot off the gas, and coasting toward a decision win.

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Numerous boxers at the elite level, including Artur Beterbiev and Daniel Dubois, have sent fight offers to Paul should he take on a real boxer. And Mayweather, too, has seemingly gotten in line.

Mayweather talked to TMZ Sports about Paul’s rise, and a possible bout between the internet sensation, and boxing’s pound-for-pound stalwart Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.

“If you go back, you’ve got to look on the internet and do your homework, I think [Jake] was doing a podcast one time, and he was talking about, ‘I don’t want to do an exhibition against Floyd Mayweather,’ he said’‘I’m only doing real fights’,” said Mayweather.

Mayweather commented on the significant weight differential between them now. Paul boxes between cruiserweight, which has an upper limit of 200 pounds, and heavyweight. Mayweather, meanwhile, fought at welterweight in his latter days, which has a limit of 147 pounds.

“Of course, I can’t get high up in weight,” he said.

“I’d fight him in a real fight in the weight that I’m at.”

Mayweather continued: “But Jake Paul, I mean as of right now, for what he’s doing, it’s good for what he’s doing, but once he fights a real actual fighter, it’s gonna be bad. One thing I do like about him, he’s selling it and he’s making good money and he’s entertaining, I like it.”

It is unclear who Paul could fight next, but he’s had call-outs from numerous big name boxers — both active, and retired. There are fighters who Paul has spoken of frequently in the past, including Conor McGregor and Canelo. And Mayweather believes if ever Paul and Canelo did fight, the result would be clear.

“He’d get f***** up by Canelo. There’s no way [that he’d win] he’d get demolished.”

Mayweather and Paul have history as Floyd boxed Paul’s brother Logan in an exhibition in Miami Gardens in 2021. As it was an exhibition, no official winner could be declared.

The build-up to Floyd and Logan’s exhibition, though, was marked by a confrontation when Jake snatched Mayweather’s hat from his head, and said: “Gotcha hat,” before running away. Mayweather could then be seen and heard storming the hallways of the Hard Rock Stadium and made threats when searching for Paul.

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Jake Paul could fight Canelo Alvarez – but only in one scenario

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Canelo Alvarez says that he would only contemplate a fight with internet sensation Jake Paul once he’s “done with boxing”. This comes after Paul, known as the ‘Problem Child’ has repeatedly expressed his wish to face the Mexican.

Paul’s recent bout with Mike Tyson, which drew a global audience of 108 million and ranks as the 10th most-watched sporting event in history, was his most notable to date.

The Netflix-sponsored event sparked controversy, particularly due to the 30-year age difference between the fighters, and Paul emerged victorious with a unanimous decision.

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Despite this, Canelo seems uninterested for the time being, indicating on The Full Send Podcast he might contemplate such a bout as a curtain-closer to his illustrious career in the ring.

Canelo currently holds multiple super middleweight titles and said: “When I’m done with boxing [at the highest level], why not? Yeah, maybe.

“I think it’s good because it brings fans who don’t normally watch boxing. They know Jake Paul, but they don’t know anything about boxing. Maybe [I’ll take the Paul fight].”

As he looks ahead to his next fight, Paul hasn’t been shy about his ambition to take on Canelo.

He recently said on the Timbo Sugar Show: “Me vs. Canelo at 200 pounds for the cruiserweight championship of the world is the biggest fight, arguably even bigger than me vs. Tyson.

“It makes so much sense. Canelo is on his way out. He’s going to want a payday and I want to show the world all the s*** I’ve been talking about beating Canelo is actually true and I’ll have the biggest upset in the history of boxing.

“Everyone’s biggest critique is fight a pro, fight someone your age. So when I say ‘Canelo’ is the person, then everyone hates on that.”

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“I’m coming in hot!”: Tyson Fury On rematch with Oleksandr usyk

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“Four weeks to go,” Tyson Fury states on a recent video, “til the biggest fight of the year, the biggest fight in boxing, me and Usyk and I’m coming in hot.”

Looking directly at the camera, Fury emphasizes the fact that he will be well prepared for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk on December 21st in Saudi Arabia. “I’m coming in HOT,” he yells. “Can’t wait. Twenty first of December, the belts are going to be mine again.” Judging by the brief clip, Fury isn’t lacking in confidence as the days count down to his second go round with chess master Usyk.

Of course Fury lost the first battle between the two men. It was a close fight, however, a very close fight. Still, the fact that Usyk hurt and nearly dropped the bigger Fury may have made all the difference on the judge’s cards. What makes the rematch particularly interesting is the fact it’s worth wondering which Fury will show up in the ring in December. While it’s true Fury has never had a poor performance, his defeat at the gloved hands of Usyk marked his first loss as a professional. Yet Fury is a man of numerous strategies.

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For instance, the first fight of the classic trilogy between Fury and Deontay Wilder ended in a draw. Fury changed his style for the second and third fights and ended up besting Wilder soundly on both occasions. One has to wonder whether or not Fury and trainer Sugar Hill Steward are employing a more aggressive strategy for the second match with Usyk. Not that Usyk won’t be prepared for anything Fury sends his way. Will he be prepared enough, though? Fury is a hard man to read, one who is often two steps ahead of his opponent in the ring.

Usyk, however, is one of the most skilled heavyweights to ever slip inside a ring. His footwork is second to none, his punch accuracy can be dead on, and – yes – he has enough power to rock his opponents. Just ask Fury. While he isn’t as physically big as opponents like Fury and Anthony Joshua, Usyk has bested both fighters, a very impressive feat for a man whose moved up to heavyweight from cruiserweight. Usyk is perhaps the man to prick the balloon of the super sized heavyweight era. Perhaps. He still has a very formidable opponent in Fury ahead of him. And it’s hard to tell whose going to win this rematch.

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‘It could be’ – Eddie Hearn drops Anthony Joshua retirement timeline hint

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Former heavyweight champion of the world Anthony Joshua could be entering his final year in the sport, according to his promoter Eddie Hearn.

In an interview with The Times, the Matchroom Sport chief has hinted at what the future could look like for the 35-year-old. Joshua was beaten by Daniel Dubois earlier this year, a damaging defeat for the two-time heavyweight champion of the world who had been eyeing a third stint at the top of the division..

Hearn had previously stated that Joshua would consider activating the rematch clause in the deal, with a rematch mooted for February 2025. However, Joshua has sustained a few niggling injuries, casting doubt over the rematch, likely pushing the fight back to later in the year.

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Brentwood-born promoter Hearn has been by Joshua’s side throughout his career, having also worked with the likes of Canelo Álvarez, Gennady Golovkin, Vasyl Lomachenko and Katie Taylor, all of whom have gone on to be world champions. Joshua was forced to deny retirement calls after his defeat to Dubois, insisting he still had more to give in the sport.

Speaking after Katie Taylor’s recent win over Amada Serrano, with retirement looming for the Irish fighter, Hearn also said: “this could be [Joshua’s] last year in the sport.” The general consensus is that AJ, who has amassed an estimated £175million from his boxing career, will face Tyson Fury in his final fight before hanging up his gloves.

Joshua is said to chomping at the bit to arrange a rematch with Dubois, which will likely take place in May or June, according to Hearn. Speaking to The Sun earlier this month, Hearn said: “He wanted to fight on February 22 but unfortunately we kind of had to overrule him on this and say no because we can’t afford not to get this right.

“If you get beaten again by Daniel Dubois you have to seriously consider your future. We got one last chapter in this career that we need to make sure we get 100 per cent spot on.

“So when he comes back in May or June or whenever that’s gonna be you got to be physically mentally 100 per cent ready. He wants to rematch Daniel so bad.”

Earlier this week, speculation saw YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake Paul, linked with a fight with Joshua, having been called out by Dubois following his win over Mike Tyson. Promoter, Nakisa Bidarian has suggested that a bout with both heavyweights is an enticing proposition for the American fighter.

It remains to be seen whether Joshua would engage in talks with Paul, but a super fight with Fury would be the biggest fight in the heavyweight division, despite both fighters having lost to Oleksandr Usky – the current reigning heavyweight champion of the world.

Both Fury and AJ have gone back and fourth over the years, but neither party has been able to strike a deal. There’s hope among boxing that a fight can be agreed for next year.

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‘keep ducking me, and not fighting me’: David Benavidez states that Canelo can avoid him if he wants

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In a recent interview with ESPN, David Benavidez shared his goals in professional boxing and his desire to face the best fighters.

Known as “The Red Flag,” Benavidez highlighted his commitment to sporting excellence and his determination to leave a legacy comparable to the greatest legends in boxing.

Benavidez made it clear that his primary motivation isn’t money but accomplishments.

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“When I was a little kid, I had made a promise to myself that I was gonna go up against the best fighters and I was gonna beat the best fighters,” Benavidez declared.

The two-time super middleweight world champion expressed admiration for iconic figures like Oscar De La Hoya, Julio César Chávez, Roy Jones Jr., and Marco Antonio Barrera.

According to David Benavidez in his interview with ESPN, his goal is for his career to be remembered on the same level as these legendary boxers.

When asked about a potential fight with Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez, Benavidez adopted a firm tone.

“I think I’ve shown my worth. Everybody knows that the fight versus me and Canelo would definitely be a sellout. If Canelo doesn’t ever want to fight me, then I don’t need to fight him. I really don’t care,” Benavidez stated.

At the same time, Benavidez emphasized that he’s not willing to wait indefinitely for Canelo.

“If he wants to keep ducking me, and not fighting me, and showing the world that he only cares about money and not about fighting the best fighters in the world, then he can do whatever he wants,” Benavidez expressed.

“I don’t care about Canelo. All I care about is my career. I care about staying in my lane and beating the best fighters in the world. And that’s how it’s always gonna be,” Benavidez affirmed.

Despite his stance, David Benavidez acknowledged the public’s interest in a fight between the two.

“Obviously, that’s a fight that we all want. It would be a great fight for the fans. But you know what I mean? At the end of the day, if he don’t want [it], I can’t force that man to fight me,” Benavidez said.

The boxer expressed his desire to remain dominant in the ring, emphasizing that his goal doesn’t hinge on a specific matchup.

“I’m gonna just keep winning, keep being dominant and, you know, making my own lane from here on out,” Benavidez concluded.

At just 27 years old, David Benavidez continues to position himself as one of the most promising talents in professional boxing.

Although a fight with Canelo remains uncertain, Benavidez remains focused on his goal of becoming a boxing legend.

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[VIDEO] Usyk Tells Fury: ‘You Never Hurt Me’ During Roundtable Discussion

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Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury had their roundtable discussion ahead of their December 21 rematch. 

Usyk beat Fury in the first fight to become the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion. The scorecards had it as a split decision: 115-112, 113-114, 114-113. But in truth, Usyk had done more than enough to secure a unanimous decision win. He was the better fighter from the start and finished stronger, while Fury found success in the middle rounds. Tyson struggled to accept the loss, saying Usyk got the win due to Russia’s war with Ukraine.

Even after having rewatched the fight, he felt he had done enough to get the decision. Since then, he has changed that view, saying Usyk was the better man. The pair rewatched the fight during their sit-down as they commented on various aspects. The two fighters showed respect to each other, with Fury departing from his vocal style, a sign perhaps that he was humbled in defeat. Another defeat to Usyk will increase the calls on him to retire, while the Ukrainian knows a win solidifies his position as the best heavyweight of this era. Here are the key comments during their interaction.

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Fury: “This round he was hurt [round six]. Watch these two big right uppercuts. You can’t tell me this never hurt him.”

Usyk: “yeah, of course, a good body shot. [But] I expected it. [No] I didn’t hurt me.”

Fury: “I don’t think when I’m in the fight. I just take it one round at a time. You know, we were both boxing really good. And sometimes you have success, and then sometimes you don’t. You know, nothing to worry about.”

Fury: “I’m a big believer in God. So I believe that God has a plan for everybody, and the plan was for Usyk to win this fight. And he did, so fair play.”

Fury: “Yeah, listen, people can have opinions. But at the end of the day, they’re not in there fighting. So it’s really not important what other people think of what was going on in my corner. If I’m happy, then the world’s happy, you know, and I’m happy.”

Fury: “It’s the World Heavyweight title fight, undisputed [so the fight should not have been stopped]. At least a man’s gotta go down to the floor and someone like me, who has been down loads of times, who gets back up, at least give me one chance.”

Usyk: :I don’t think about it [the stoppage]. [These are] big ifs.”

Fury: “He made a very valid point. I recover quite quickly. It’s a testament to my fitness and stamina, where I’ll be able to recover quick.”

Fury: “I knew it was a close fight. I thought I’d done enough, but listen, I don’t complain. He’s got the victory. I was happy for him. I congratulated him. [And] I was happy that we both went home to our family safe. My dad always said to me, if you lose a fight, son, shake the man’s hand.”

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Francis Ngannou Provides Deontay Wilder Fight Update, Opens Up About Boxing Future

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As he juggles between the fabled crossroads of choice: one path leading to boxing, the other to MMA—Francis Ngannou sat down for an interview to discuss his future plans.

His boxing career might have witnessed a downswing; however, Ngannou’s stretch in the mixed martial arts remains strong. Despite an impressive performance against a reigning heavyweight champion, he lost his boxing debut. Unfortunately, things didn’t look up in the next outing either. ‘The Predator’ suffered a shocking loss to Anthony Joshua early in March this year.

That said, things may take a turn for the better. Though talks surfaced last year, discussions about a potential matchup with Deontay Wilder have once again gained momentum. In the cage, Ngannou proved why he was still one of the best fighters around. The former UFC heavyweight champion, who joined the Professional Fighters League last year, marked his return with an emphatic win over Renan Ferreira.

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Given the current buzz, the TMZ interview began with the Jake Paul–Mike Tyson show. “It just hurt me to see Mike there in that situation,” said Francis Ngannou. He has good enough reasons to feel so. Last year, in a move that surprised many, he roped in Mike Tyson to his corner for his debut against Tyson Fury.

He has nothing but love and admiration for Mike Tyson. Despite being 58 years old, the former heavyweight champion displayed immense courage and stepped into the ring against an opponent 30 years his junior. While discussing his brief exchange with Jake Paul, Ngannou dismissed any likelihood of a face-off against ‘The Problem Child’. Unlike many who criticized the Paul-Tyson event, Francis Ngannou believed the MVP-Netflix card advanced both the sport and entertainment.

“What is next? I know the last time we talked, you mentioned Deontay Wilder. We ran into Deontay Wilder; he couldn’t have been nicer talking about you and all you’ve gone through, and then he said, Let’s talk. Is that still a fight that interests you?” the interviewer asked.

Francis Ngannou explained that following his last conversation with Deontay Wilder, ‘nothing has changed’. Otherwise, the fight remains on his radar. It’s one of those engagements he looks forward to before he decides to hang the gloves for good.

The reporter wanted to know whether the French-Cameroonian would enter the squared circle before his next foray into the octagon. Ngannou responded that he would wait for some time to see if the PFL guys pull up any fight for him. If there’s nothing on the horizon, he might switch gears to boxing. Nonetheless, given that he can easily move between the two platforms, the issue doesn’t bother him that much.

In a recent interview with TMZ, even Deontay Wilder seemed optimistic about a potential matchup with ‘The Predator’. During their three outings, he gave Tyson Fury tough competition, so Wilder could be confident about challenging the French-Cameroonian fighter.

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Mike Tyson loses heavyweight record just days after breaking it

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Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson returned to the ring on Friday in a much-scrutinised clash that got the whole world talking.

Despite losing out to YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul, ‘Iron Mike’ broke a couple of records simply by stepping through the ropes, but one of those achievements has been eclipsed, just a few days later.

As many assumed would be the case, Tyson was understandably a shadow of his former self, scoring just 18 punches across eight rounds and appearing to be an immobile, ‘sitting duck’ for Paul to land when he pleased.

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Fortunately for the 58-year-old veteran, and for the viewers watching with any ounce of respect for the former undisputed champion, Paul showed mercy and did not take advantage of his flat-footed dance partner, doing enough to win each round but seemingly refusing to attempt to knock Tyson out.

After the unanimous-decision win was confirmed for ‘The Problem Child’, it was official that Mike Tyson had extended his professional record and now boasted the longest career of any of the 111 heavyweight champions in boxing history.

Additionally, the once ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ became the oldest former heavyweight champion to take part in a professional contest.

Yet, Tyson was not the only heavyweight making a return to the professional ranks, with Ike Ibeabuchi and Shannon Briggs eyeing up returns, as well as Oliver McCall.

Last night, a 59-year-old Oliver McCall (59-14) made his comeback to end a relatively small five-and-a-half-year spell of inactivity, compared to the 19 years that Tyson was absent from the ring.

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‘The Atomic Bull’ faced 54-year-old Stacy Frazier (16-22) in a scrap at ‘Country Box’ and scored a second-round knockout over his fellow American – simultaneously becoming the oldest former heavyweight champion to fight professionally and oldest to win an official bout.

Tyson will retain his record of the longest career (14,499 days) of any former heavyweight champion for now, with McCall now thrusting up to second spot (14,262 days), in front of Roy Jones Jr. (12,384) and Jack Johnson (12,231).

However, the Chicago-born contender may be set to eclipse Tyson’s record during 2025, showing no plans to retire and even calling out Jake Paul during the aftermath of his 60th win.

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