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Back in 2022 at the US Open, Serena Williams announced her retirement after over two decades of service to the sport. Leaving the tennis scene as one of the greatest players to have picked the racket, the American legend left a huge void to fill. Soon after her retirement, rumors even began to circulate about her U-turn on the retirement decision. While the 23-time Grand Slam champion has kept her fans guessing, it looks like she is gearing up for a return to the court, albeit in a different role.

Despite her retirement, Williams has kept her fans updated about her day-to-day activities through social media. While she is enjoying her holiday season, the American geared up to make a return to the court and shared some glimpses of it via her official Instagram handle.

Ticking all the boxes regarding her socks, ankle, and outfit, Williams got her looks on point to play Padel, one of America’s fastest-growing sports. Sporting a black top and neon green skirt, she complemented her looks perfectly with black shoes and white socks. Williams unearthed the memories from her playing days and hardly missed any shots while trying her hand at Padel. Be it the forehand or the backhand, all was as good as it was in early 2010s.

Interestingly, Williams has often endorsed Padel tennis since before her retirement. One of the fastest-growing sports in America, it is gaining massive popularity, and many renowned names have endorsed the sport, apart from Williams. Last year, Cristiano Ronaldo followed Williams in endorsing Padel tennis just hours after the US Open final. He made a massive investment of $5,360,0000 to boost its facilities in his home country, Portugal.

BOXING

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 LIVE RESULT: Gypsy King reveals retirement decision as both fighters are SUSPENDED

TYSON FURY stormed out of the ring after suffering a heart-breaking points defeat by Oleksandr Usyk – and both fighters have now received suspensions!

Officially at his career-heaviest weight of 20 stone, Fury came flying out the blocks before Usyk began to work out the Gypsy King in the latter stages.

After hearing the judges’ scorecards being read all in unison of 116-112 for Usyk, Fury immediately left the ring and did not conduct his in-ring interview.

Following back-to-back defeats to Usyk, many are questioning whether the Gyspy King will hang up his gloves – but The Sun exclusively revealed that the former world champion has assured pals: “It’s not over.”

On an eventful undercard, Johnny Fisher was DROPPED by Dave Allen before winning by a controversial decision and Moses Itauma brutally KNOCKED OUT Demsey McKean in the first round.

Frampton’s harsh words

Frampton, speaking to, has now criticised the decision of Fury to pile on the pounds and accused the Gypsy King of ‘looking ridiculous’ as a result.

“I think he should have been more aggressive in the fight.

“I was disappointed with the size of him and the weight he came in at. It looked ridiculous, to be honest.

“I think because he was so heavy, it’s harder for him to carry that about and he blows out a little bit prematurely, because he’s just so big.

“I think that was an issue for him, I really do.

“Fury trains hard, I know he spars a lot, but what is he eating? How many calories is he putting in?

“Look, people are different. Some people are body beautiful and get into shape and ripped up pretty easily, some people have athletic physiques and whatever.

“But if you’re training hard twice a day, lifting weights and running and sparring, and everything else, I don’t know how you can look like that.”

Money makes the world go round

Despite Fury losing for the second successive time to Usyk, I’m sure the payout would have eased the pain.

Reports suggest the total payout of the fight was £150m – an increase of £35m compared their first bout.

However, Usyk reportedly recieved a much higher pay split compared to his last fight against Fury.

This is because the Ukrainian was the defending champion and retain his titles Will there be a trilogy? Rematch clauses can often be a sticking point in big contracts for major fights.

It’s usually standard practice that in huge money-making fights a rematch clause is put down in ink.

But unfortunately for both men, that isn’t the case this time around. There is NO rematch clause in the contract so Fury will not get a third shot at Usyk’s belts.

BOXING

Mike Tyson Opens Up About Being ‘Depressed’ After The Jake Paul Fight

The Baddest Man on the Planet’ fought ‘The Problem Child’ in their controversial yet highly anticipated showdown at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on November 15. During the fight, the boxing community and fans quickly noticed that Tyson was not his usual aggressive self, and at the end of 8 rounds, Paul was declared the winner by decision. Now, over a month after the fight, Tyson opened up about not being in the best place after losing to Paul.

Steve Covino and Rich Davis interviewed Tyson on the FOX Sports Radio in early December. In conversation, he opened up about the aftermath of his fight against Paul. “That fight was such a big ascent, we were so up and high, we were so excited. The fight’s over, boom. Wow, I’m kind of depressed a little bit. We got to get back into our living situation, back to living. Training for it 9 months,” he said.

It isn’t wrong to say that, for many, the fight did not live up to the hype. The controversy and hype surrounding the fight undoubtedly gassed it up for both the boxing community and fans. While over 100 million people tuned in to see the boxing champ recreate the pugilist magic that he was once a master of, they were left dismayed. Many even felt that the fight was rigged. During the same interview, Tyson was asked if it was a real fight and if he remembered anything from the fight.

“I don’t remember the fight that much. I kind of blanked out a little. No, I have not watched the fight. Know what I remember? Coming back from the first round and then the next thing I remember, Jake was doing some kind of, I don’t know, a bow and that’s the last thing I remembered. I thought he was gonna hit me; I thought, what the hell is he doing?”he said. “It was a real fight.”

“Could Still Do A Lot of Stuff”

On the other hand, Tyson’s former opponent, Roy Jones Jr., feels like while Paul’s got a good punch, the former champ failed to check his chin during the fight. Moreover, he mentioned that he would like to test the same out with Paul.

Tyson was asked about this during the same interview and it looks like he is certainly confident about how his former opponent, Jones Jr, will fare in the fight. “He’s fast enough, though. Yeah, Roy, if Roy’s training, Roy could still do a lot of stuff. He has to be training, though. You have to be training,” he said.

BOXING

Floyd Mayweather’s latest whim in which he has spent more than 20 million dollars

A building is purchased on Sixth Avenue, on the corner of 47th Street, in Manhattan

Floyd Mayweather, the boxing champion with a 50-0 career record, has once again shown that he has no qualms about splashing the cash. The American boxer, who boasts on his social networks of his acquisitions (he collects high-end cars, watches, poses with wads and wads of bills…), is one of the sportsmen who has earned the most money in the history of sport (more than 1.2 billion).

If in October it was revealed that he had spent more than $402 million to buy 60 New York buildings that will have more than 1,000 affordable homes in Upper Manhattan and that in November he acquired a stake in the Versace Mansion in Miami, now he has spent more than $20 million of his wealth to acquire a building on Sixth Avenue, according to TMZ.

This property is located on a corner at Sixth Avenue and 47th Street in Manhattan. It has offices, a diamond buying and selling store… and even a large billboard, the kind that delights tourists who flock to the Big Apple

“When I was young I used to shop at that Diamond store. I never thought I would end up owning this important property at the entrance to 47th Street. With hard work and dedication anything is possible,” Mayweather said in a statement. The boxer’s wealth is estimated to have reached $1.5 billion in 2024.

BOXING

Floyd Mayweather splashes out $20million on lavish Christmas gift for his three-year-old grandson

Floyd Mayweather has assured that generational wealth stays in his family for years to come.

‘TBE’ hung up his gloves in 2017 after pocketing a mammoth $1.2billion (£800m) in career earnings, making him the highest-paid boxer of all time.

Over the years, Mayweather has splashed his cash on various lavish items such as a £40,000 diamond-encrusted iPod, a £10,000 one-of-a-kind golf buggy and a fleet of supercars worth over £20m.

But more recently he has focused his outgoings on building up a large property portfolio for long-term investment.

His vast property empire includes a Las Vegas mansion he bought for $10m (£7.6m), a $18m (£13.8m) Miami Beach compound in the Palm Island conclave and a $402m (£309m) block of New York apartments.

However, his most recent $20m (£15.9m) purchase has been gifted to his three-year-old grandson, Kentrall Gaulden Jr.

Mayweather has entered into an agreement to purchase a prominent building in New York City for ten figures.

The property is located on 6th Avenue and 47th Street in Manhattan and comes complete with offices, a diamond exchange, and a large, income-generating billboard.

Mayweather regularly frequented the diamond district, which is now owned by his grandson.

“I never thought I would end up owning this important property at the entrance of 47th street…

“Through hard work and dedication anything is possible.”

Mayweather uploaded a video of him gifting the building to his grandson to his Instagram

“You are the first kid that owns a building in the diamond district in New York City.”

Kentrall smiled and wrapped his arms around his grandad.

‘Money Mayweather’ may be flashing his cash now but it wasn’t always this way.

The five-weight world champion grew up in a one-bedroom apartment with six relatives in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

“When people see what I have now, they have no idea of where I came from and how I didn’t have anything growing up,” he told Mercury News in 2007.

His story now serves as a reminder of how boxing can change lives.

BOXING

Bob Arum Names The One Current Fighter Who Would Beat Prime Floyd Mayweather: “He’s Unique”

Bob Arum has seen it all in the sport of boxing, including one of its biggest stars in history, Floyd Mayweather.

Though there was no love lost between the promoter and fighter when Mayweather split from Top Rank and went out on his own, Arum saw up close and personal just how skillful the 47-year-old was in his prime.

Famously, no man could beat Floyd in the ring, though some came close. He retired with a perfect 50-0 record with victories over the likes of Oscar De La Hoya, Manny Pacquiao, Miguel Cotto and Shane Mosley.

The latest dominant American in the sport is one Terence Crawford, the switch-hitting four-division world champion whom Arum also promoted before a split.

The 93-year-old promoter was asked about a fantasy match-up between Crawford and Mayweather by ES News and confidently backed the current champion.

“Crawford [would beat Mayweather]. Crawford fighting, a guy his size, is unique because one thing that he has that other fighters don’t have is that he’s totally ambidextrous. So when he shifts from orthodox to southpaw he’s equally effective either way.

Crawford feels similarly, backing himself to beat any fighter from any era. A bout with Mayweather is resigned to debate, but one difficult test that may not be is Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.

‘Bud’ has been vocal in his pursuit of a fight with the Mexican, for which he would have to jump up a further two weight classes, and will likely make an offer for it to happen at the turn of the year.

CELEB NEWS

Making Big Headlines, Simone Biles’ Reason Behind ‘Prada Bob’ May Link to $4 Million Worth Actress

Simone Biles is flipping the script once again—this time, it’s all about her hair! From changing the way people think about mental health to proving that age is just a number with her Olympic victories at 27, she’s always ahead of the game. And of course, her style is always on point, whether it’s with fashion statements or rocking a fresh new look. Now, when it comes to her hair, Simone’s not shy about it. She’s been known to say, “Don’t come for me about my hair,” and honestly, we get it. Her hair is gorgeous, and right now, she’s fully in her bob era.

On November 19, after wrapping up her GOAT Tour, Simone shared a selfie on Instagram Stories, showing off her new chin-length bob. It’s got soft waves and a deep side part, a total switch-up from the long middle-parted hair she’s been sporting all summer and fall. She didn’t just stop at the hair though, she paired it with a super chic off-duty outfit: a black long-sleeve jersey shirt worn as a mini dress and thigh-high silver boots. And of course, those eye-catching necklaces of hers just took the whole look to the next level. Talk about slaying it.

Fast forward to November 30, and Simone shared another mirror selfie, this time with her husband, Jonathan Owens. They were dressed down in neutral sweatpants and long-sleeve shirts, but once again, Simone’s bob was the star. She styled it with soft curls at the edges, giving it that effortlessly chic vibe. “I cut my hair,” she captioned the shot, and it was clear she was loving the new look. Just a few days before, she wore her hair in a high ponytail for Jonathan’s Thanksgiving Day football game. Simone’s switching things up, and it’s looking amazing.

BOXING

Jake Paul retirement statement comes out just weeks after controversial Mike Tyson fight

Jake Paul has declared that he is retired from influencer boxing and that his former rival AnEsonGib is now the best in the world after the Brit’s recent victory

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has boldly declared AnEsonGib as the top influencer boxer in the world, attributing it to his own retirement from the sport. With an impressive professional record of 11-1, ‘The Problem Child’ has made a splash on the boxing scene since stepping into the ring four years ago.

The 27-year-old boasts victories over big names like Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley, and Ben Askren. In his latest bout, he claimed a unanimous decision win against former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson.

Post-fight, Paul confessed that despite their heated exchanges before the match, he had no desire to knock out Tyson once he realized the boxing legend was struggling due to his age. “I wanted to give the fans a show, but I didn’t want to hurt someone that didn’t need to be hurt,” he reflected.

“There was a point where he (Tyson) was not engaging back, I could just tell his age was showing a little bit. That violence war thing… that went away as the rounds went on.

“People just love to hate me. I intentionally say things for people to hate. That’s what I like to do. If people want to see more… give me a couple of months. I tried to give the best fight I possibly could. When someone’s just surviving in the ring, it’s hard to make it exciting. I don’t care what people have to say. It is what it is.”

Before he became a household name in the boxing world, ‘The Problem Child’ Jake Paul had already thrown punches against fellow influencer boxers. He first stepped into the ring for an exhibition match against Deji in 2018 and then made his professional debut against social media personality AnEsonGib four years prior.

After securing a victory by stoppage over Gib, Paul faced off with former NBA star Nate Robinson, knocking him out in the second round. Since those early days, Paul has squared off against several prominent figures in combat sports, aiming to make his mark in the boxing ring.

Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions recently announced that ‘The Problem Child’ has hung up his gloves in the influencer boxing realm, passing the torch to his one-time adversary, Gib. “Flashback Friday to when Jake Paul was an influencer boxer,” MVP reminisced on Instagram.

BOXING

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury meet again in movie-style trailer to promote upcoming rematch

The rematch between boxing stars Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury has received the movie treatment.

‘The Cat’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ are currently set to meet in a rematch in Saudi Arabia later this month. Just months removed from their first meeting, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will meet for WBA (Super), WBO, IBO, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight gold. For those unaware, their first bout in May was a ‘Fight of the Year’ contender.

The heavyweight showdown saw multiple momentum swings, until a dramatic ninth round. That frame saw Oleksandr Usyk brutalize, knockdown, and nearly finish Tyson Fury. However, ‘The Gypsy King’ fought on. Sadly for the Brit, Usyk never looked back after the knockdown. He outboxed Fury down the stretch, ultimately earning a split-decision victory.

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk confirm undisputed heavyweight world championship title fight will be next | Boxing News | Sky Sports

Just a few weeks out from their rematch, Turki Alashikh has taken to social media. On X, the Saudi Arabian boxing promoter released a movie-style trailer hyping up Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2. For what it’s worth, this is nothing new. Alalshikh has previously released trailers to promote other massive fights, including Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou in March.

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury trailer released ahead of massive boxing rematch

Previous trailers released from Alalshikh have covered different genres, and this one takes a horror approach. In the brief teaser, Tyson Fury is haunted by his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in May. Meanwhile, the latter is still annoyed by ‘The Gpysy King’, noticing the Brit everywhere.

For what it’s worth, the trailer is very well-made and pretty entertaining. Fans can expect the heavyweight rematch to be the same, with Tyson Fury promising a more aggressive approach later this month. ‘The Gypsy King’ believes the way to beat the undefeated Ukrainian is to make it a fight, not a boxing match.

Ahead of the rematch, the Brit has promised a knockout win. However, fans and bettors aren’t as hot on the British star. According to the current betting line from MGM, Oleksandr Usyk is a slight -150 favorite for his return later this month. Meanwhile, Tyson Fury is a +140 underdog for the heavyweight collision.

BOXING

Darren Till took down Tyson Fury in sparring session before agreeing to fight brother Tommy in boxing match

Darren Till once showed Tyson Fury the dangers of stepping into the octagon while he was considering a career change.

Towards the end of 2019, Fury was still locked in negotiations for a rematch with Deontay Wilder, which ended up happening the following February. He made his WWE debut while recovering from a cut, and would regularly call out then-UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic.

He would even claim he was willing to come to the UFC to make the fight happen, although that always seemed tongue-in-cheek. And he certainly was put in his place when he sparred with then-welterweight Till, who took him down with ease during their session.

Darren Till took down Tyson Fury during MMA training session

A full video was released of the light sparring and drilling that Darren Till gave to Tyson Fury during 2019. The Scouse fighter, who was just about to face Kelvin Gastelum, showed him how to sprawl and ran him through some striking exercises.

Fury looked unbelievably powerful as he threw knees and elbows, but appeared to struggle a bit with the necessary movement to stuff a takedown. He noted that he may be able to make an oncoming attacker think twice about going for the legs with his fast hands, and went through extra training.

But when it came to moving the pace up in any way, Till was well able to find the legs and take Fury down, at which point he could make it into full mount. It was remarkable to see, given the massive size difference between the pair.

At the time, Till was fighting at 170lb and likely would have had to keep his walking around weight fairly close to that after a number of gruelling cuts. Meanwhile Fury was transitioning from the 253lb he was facing Otto Wallin to over 273lb when he took on Wilder.

Now, Darren Till is fighting Tyson’s brother Tommy Fury

Five years on, and Till has agreed to a boxing fight with Tyson’s younger brother Tommy Fury. The pair announced their meeting last month with a press conference in London, and the fight is set for January in Manchester.

There appears to be no love lost between the two parties, with Till getting into a shoving match with not only Tommy but his dad John Fury at their Misfits Boxing launch event. And he has even noted that he would be willing to get disqualified and throw a kick to his rival’s head if he is losing on the night.