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The PGA Tour said Thursday that its is moving the location of next month’s Genesis Invitational, the annual tour stop at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, CA hosted by Tiger Woods.

The move comes after the horrific Palisades Fire that erupted in that community on January 7, killing at least eight and destroying 2,869 structures, including entire swaths of neighborhoods both in the Palisades and Malibu, with more than 500 additional structures damaged. The fire as of today stands at 23,713 acres and is 22% contained.

Riviera didn’t suffer any damage from the fire but is located inside the mandatory evacuation zone in the southeast corner of the Palisades. There has been no indication of a lifting of those restrictions as firefighters continue to battle the fire and more severe Santa Ana winds expected next week.

“The PGA Tour’s focus continues to be on the safety and well-being of those affected by the unprecedented natural disaster in Greater Los Angeles,” it said in a statement today, adding that “out of respect for the unfolding situation, we have determined that The Genesis Invitational 2025 will be played at an alternate location the week of Feb. 10-16. A venue update and additional tournament information will be provided in the coming days.”

The tour kicked off its 2025 season today with the American Express in La Quinta, CA, part of its usual year-starting West Coast swing that includes stops in San Diego and Pebble Beach. It was due to hit Riviera after the Phoenix Open in Scottsdale, AZ.

Woods, who sponsors the Genesis Invitational via his company TGR Live, was expected to play as he continues to battle back from injuries suffered in a 2021 car accident.

BOXING

Former Heavyweight Champion Says He Is The Only Man Both Lennox Lewis And Mike Tyson Refused To Face

Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson are in the heavyweight history books for incredible achievements.

Tyson still holds the record as the division’s youngest ever champion, and brought a ferociousness to the ring that often had opponents so thrown that the fight was won before the first bell.

Lewis famously avenged two shock losses to beat every man he faced in the ring. Until very recently, he was the last undisputed heavyweight champion – that status was held for around 25 years before Oleksandr Usyk achieved it in 2024.

Tyson and Lewis would be confident in their abilities against all-comers, however fellow undisputed champ Riddick Bowe believes both men swerved him. That is despite most feeling he didn’t want any part of Lewis, who was called as mandatory challenger but ended up elevated to champion when Bowe famously held a press conference to put his belt in the bin rather than make the fight.

In an interview with Tha Boxing Voice, Bowe stood his ground.

“He didn’t want the fight. I was ready to go, in great shape. I think what scared him was he saw the first fight with Evander Holyfield and once he saw how good I looked and what great condition I was in, he want ain’t no part of me. He fought Mike Tyson, Holyfield, why not me?”

On publicly throwing away his WBC belt, Bowe said it was the politics of the sport behind it.

“Lennox Lewis kept playing games. They were gonna give me 30 days to make the fight happen. I kind of felt betrayed because I’m your champion. How you gonna give me a deadline waiting on this clown that’s playing games? He didn’t want the fight. So they stripped me and gave him the title.”

Finally, it comes as no surprise that he predicted a clear victory had the fight happened.

“Unequivocally. My style was impeccable compared to his. Look at the guys that knocked him out. Oliver McCall. Hasim Rahman. They didn’t hit anywhere close to as hard as I hit. He knew I was gonna tap that ass so he stayed away from me.”

Bowe then discussed Tyson, who came from the same neighbourhood, Brownsville in Brooklyn. ‘Iron’ Mike has said in the past that he wouldn’t face Bowe because of their connection, however ‘Big Daddy’ believes it was because he couldn’t intimidate him.

Let me just say this. Evander Holyfield beat Mike Tyson twice right? Didn’t I beat Holyfield twice? So you tell me. It don’t take a rocket scientist to figure that one out.

“My jab was impeccable. He wouldn’t know how to get away from it, so that would cause him a lot of trouble. My uppercut was vicious. With him being short, that would’ve got him. He couldn’t get on the inside where he did a lot of damage, my left hand would’ve kept him at bay. At the end of the day, I wasn’t intimidated by him, so that’s why the fight didn’t happen. If he thought I was scared of him, he would’ve took the fight.”

Bowe hung up the gloves with a record of 43 wins from 45 fights, with Evander Holyfield being the only man to beat him.

BOXING

‘Against who?’ – Gervonta Davis’ KO record questioned by rival Teofimo Lopez who has brutal theory

Teofimo Lopez has aimed a new jibe at Gervonta Davis over his professional boxing resume.

Davis has emerged as one of boxing’s biggest superstars in recent years, particularly since his sensational stoppage victory over Ryan Garcia in April 2023.

But he has faced criticism over his recent calibre of opponent, having missed out on clashes with Vasyl Lomachenko and long-term rival Shakur Stevenson.

One of those critics is former undisputed lightweight champion Lopez, who has made pleas to fight ‘Tank’ himself.

But in a recent outburst, ‘The Takeover’ isn’t sure Davis’ current legacy of power punching stoppages is as it seems.

He said: “I think a lot of people just focus on the knockouts that he does but against who?

“They’re not seasoned fighters. It would be a great fight [Lopez vs Davis]. But he’s never faced a fighter like me, never. At all. Never.”

Davis has a perfect 30-0 professional record with 28 of those wins coming by KO.

The American has shown he possesses frightening power, leaving a whole, host of opponents on the canvas.

BOXING

Floyd Mayweather made remarkable $300 million claim about monthly earnings with clever investment

Floyd Mayweather remarkably suggested he earns $300 million a month thanks to huge investments outside of boxing.

The legendary fighter earned his ‘Money’ moniker during his boxing career, pocketing some of the biggest purses in the sport’s history including for his most famous fights with Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao.

It is estimated that Mayweather generated in excess of $1.2 billion in total earnings from his professional career, a staggering number which is barely matched by any other fighter.

As a result, it has set the American icon up for a lifestyle of luxury and wealth, as well as for generations to come.

Of course the money can dry up if not careful, given Mayweather retired from competitive action in 2017.

He has since been fighting in lucrative exhibitions against the likes of Logan Paul, Deji and John Gotti III but his fighting exploits are likely to be behind him entirely soon.

But it is his investments outside of the sport that are currently paying dividends, including his passion for real estate and property.

And incredibly, during an acceptance speech after being inducted into the International Boxing Hall Of Fame in 2021, he suggested he makes a colossal $300 million each month.

He said: “I will continue to give back to the sport of boxing in my time, and I will also give back financially because I got it.

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Simone Biles treats herself to $30K Hermès Birkin bag — and brings husband Jonathan Owens for ‘emotional support’

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On Tuesday, Simone Biles revealed that she purchased a light brown Hermès Birkin bag, captioning the Instagram Story, “treated myself to a new lil bby while in new york.”

The Olympic gymnast, 27, who was in NYC for the VTEX Connect event on Monday, brought her husband, Jonathan Owens, 29, along to the store for emotional support.

“baby I was sweaaaating,” she added, referring to the big splurge.

Indeed, the famous designer bags, which were named after the late style icon Jane Birkin, come with a hefty price tag — styles similar to Biles’ will set you back around $30,000 on resale site Fashionphile.

Though she was nervous to make the purchase, this isn’t the gold medalist’s first Birkin bag.

After competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Biles celebrated becoming the most decorated gymnast in history by picking out her very first tote from the brand.

In August, Biles shared photos on her Instagram Story of her shopping trip to a Hermès location in Paris, showing different color options and then a private back room.

Though she didn’t reveal which style she chose, Biles did show off the brand’s famous orange box after securing the purchase.

A few days after the shopping spree, Biles revealed on Threads that her parents, Ronald and Nellie Biles, actually foot the bill for her the bag.

“don’t be mad at me, be mad at your parents,” she quipped to haters.

Earlier this month, Biles was named Sports Illustrated 2024’s Sportsperson of the Year.

In the interview for her cover, the gymnast spoke about whether she plans on being a part of the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.

“Because I’ve accomplished so much, there’s almost nothing left to do, rather than to just be snobby and to try again and for what?,” she said. “I’m at a point in my career where I’m humble enough to know when to be done.”

BOXING

“Watch Your Character”- Laila Ali Throws Shade at Claressa Shields With Blunt Career Advice

The feud between Claressa Shields and Laila Ali has been one of the most talked-about rivalries in women’s boxing, despite the two never sharing the ring. Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and undisputed champion, has often declared herself the greatest woman of all time (GWOAT). Ali, an undefeated former champion and daughter of Muhammad Ali, has publicly questioned Shields’ claim and expressed confidence in her own abilities.

Tensions escalated as both exchanged verbal jabs through interviews and social media. However, it seems Ali has a lot to focus on in her life at the moment but she still has some words of advice for the boxer.

Claressa Shields and Laila Ali’s rivalry takes a new turn once again

Claressa Shields, the reigning WBC and WBO women’s heavyweight champion, in a candid interview, shed light on the ongoing tensions with Ali, aiming to clear up misunderstandings surrounding their rivalry. Widely regarded as one of the best in women’s boxing, Shields used the opportunity to provide her perspective on what many see as a clash between two different generations of fighters. The friction between Shields and Ali stems from a series of comments exchanged over the years, fueling speculation and debate among fans. But how exactly did the rivalry start between the two?

Well, in an interview on Sway’s Universe from four years ago, Ali was asked her honest opinion of what she thinks of Claressa Shields. In reply, she said, “First of all, she could never beat me. Let me get that real straight.” This did not go well with the 29-year-old, who decided to respond promptly. During an interview, the two-time Olympic gold medalist didn’t hold her feelings back and said, “If you go on boxrec and look at my caliber of opponents and look at her caliber of opponents you’ll see why she’s 24-0 with maybe 23 knockouts”.

While speaking on the All the Smoke Fight Clips Ali responded to Shields’ comments about her record, ‘She was basically trying to degrade my legacy and everything that I had done. I was like, ‘Wow you are crossing a line. You can think you can beat me, you can think that that’s fine. But to start going in on my legacy and what I have and haven’t done?” She further added, “‘You are not going to get very far in your life if you continue burning bridges. You gonna see a lot of people surpass you even though you are talented. So never think too big of yourself. You got to watch your character you got to stay humble.’”

BOXING

Mike Tyson may have a surprise in store: He is expected to fight again and will do so against an old acquaintance

Reports now suggest that he might be gearing up for another fight

Mike Tyson is reportedly considering a comeback to the ring for a rematch with his old rival, Evander Holyfield. Tyson’s retirement following a highly publicized defeat to Jake Paul in a Netflix event seemed to signal the end of his boxing career, but reports now suggest that he might be gearing up for another fight.

The two first clashed in the 1990s, with their rivalry becoming infamous after Tyson bit off part of Holyfield’s ear during their 1997 rematch.

The latest claim comes from actor and martial arts expert Paulo Tocha, who has insight into Tyson’s possible plans. Tocha, best known for his role in Bloodsport alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme, shared his thoughts on Tyson‘s return to the ring. According to Tocha, Tyson has hinted at facing Holyfield again, despite having been retired for a period.

Tyson’s potential comeback

Paulo Tocha, who has connections to Tyson’s inner circle, revealed that the Brooklyn-born boxer has been contemplating a return to the sport.

“At the end [of the Paul fight], he kind of let us know there’s another one coming,” Tocha explained. “Most probably it’s going to be Evander after all. He and Evander – after what happened to his ear and all that. So most probably it’ll be something like that.”

Despite Tyson‘s lackluster performance against Jake Paul, which many fans criticized, Tocha believes the match served as a critical warm-up for the former champion

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“I thought it was a good show, a warm-up for Tyson,” Tocha stated. “He got to get some rust off of the ring, got to feel himself again, caught himself back again on top.”

For Tyson, who has made a successful transition into the world of business, including a cannabis empire, boxing is more than just about money – it’s also about proving himself once more. Tocha understands that many fans might expect too much from Tyson, especially given his age.

However, he defended the boxer’s legacy and skills, acknowledging that Tyson’s performance at his age could never match the prime days of his youth.

“But you’ve got to understand the fighter’s game, and at that age, you’re not supposed to be in the ring, even if you’re spectacular. It’s just not so good for the brain,” he noted.

I feel with Tyson, he is exactly in that spot because the audience that’s watching him now doesn’t understand boxing from the old days.

They’ve got no clue. He’s just a new name, a newcomer, and he’s part of a family tradition of fighters who watched Tyson throughout his career. It doesn’t matter when or if it’s raining or snowing or sunshine. It’s Tyson that’s fighting. It’s the name. I love him because of that.”

BOXING

Joseph Parker targets Anthony Joshua rematch: New Zealander talks tough ahead of IBF battle against Daniel Dubois

Parker is ready to start a new chapter in his career after a run of strong performances.

He takes on Daniel Dubois and victory may set him on the path to face Joshua who gave him his first professional defeat in 2018.

In a recent interview with Sky Sports, David Higgins, Parker’s promoter, stated simply that his client is interested in a Joshua rematch

He emphasized Parker’s willingness to fight Joshua once more if the circumstances permit and Parker can overcome Dubois.

On February 22, Parker takes on Dubois in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant heavyweight battle.

Parker may get the chance to fill the vacuum left by Tyson Fury’s abrupt retirement to face Joshua at Wembley Stadium this summer.

If the New Zealander defeats Dubois it might lead to a redemption-filled rematch at Wembley.

Parker and Joshua last faced off in a Cardiff unification fight that concluded in a unanimous decision in favour of the British fighter.

BOXING

Gervonta Davis attacks Terence Crawford’s wife in heated social media discussion

The tension and exchange of words has risen to another level

For a few days now, Gervonta Davis and Terence Crawford have been feuding since X. It seems that ‘Tank’ was a little upset about not being invited to the Ring Magazine gala. The fighter took the opportunity to badmouth several of the attendees, his publications ended up eliminating them in a matter of minutes, but we already know that the internet does not forget and there will always be more than one who took screenshots.

Bud Crawford didn’t stay quiet, he found the perfect scenario to make the Baltimore native angry: “I see somebody mad they wasn’t invited to the Ring Magazine gala”, Terence posted on his X account. It was enough to make Gervonta lose his mind.

BOXING

Floyd Mayweather among highest-paid athletes of all time, made much more than Neymar, Hamilton

American boxing legend Floyd Mayweather is among the highest-paid athletes of all time. Mayweather, with an impressive record of 50-0, had career earnings of $1.48 billion before he retired in 2017.

A recent report by the Sport Bible said that Mayweather, 47, was among the top 10 highest-paid sports stars- a list that included Michael Jordan, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lebron James.

Jordan topped the list with career earnings of $3.75 billion, followed by Tiger Woods at $2.66 billion, and Ronaldo at $1.92 billion.

Neymar’s career earnings so far have been around $1.01 billion, Hamilton has earned $880 million while Mike Tyson earned $905 million.

Floyd Mayweather: The richest boxer of all time

He might not be the richest athlete across sports, but Mayweather is the richest boxer of all time- ahead of his former arch-rivals Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez and old-school legends such as Mike Tyson and George Foreman.

A list released by Sportico in March 2024 said that Pacquiao had career earnings of $750 million, Canelo at $640 million, Tyson at $950 million, and Foreman at $705 million.

Despite being insanely wealthy, Floyd Mayweather has always trained as if he were an amateur boxer moving up the ranks in the combat sport.

From boxing to real estate

Having amassed a massive wealth from boxing, Mayweather is still making money and expanding his empire.

In a report published in late November 2024, Bein Sports said that Mayweather is continuing to make waves in the world of businesses and investments.

Mayweather recently made a $402 million real estate purchase in New York, but he is taking things even further with a massive $10 billion project.

On October 16, the 47-year-old finalised a deal to acquire over 60 buildings, which will provide more than 1,000 affordable housing units.

This deal, ranked among the largest real estate transactions in New York City for 2024, the report said.

(With inputs from agencies)