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Mike Tyson returned to the boxing ring after 19 years when the 58-year-old faced Jake Paul in Texas in November. However, Tyson lost the match in a one-sided contest.Mike Tyson

Jasprit Bumrah, having taken 4 wickets, felt dejected after a no-ball decision denied him a crucial wicket of Nathan Lyon. This incident extended a frustrating last wicket partnership that contributed 55 runs, increasing India’s deficit to 333 runs.

Mohammed Siraj took three wickets in the second innings of the fourth Test against Australia, including the wickets of Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja.

WTC updated points table: A huge shakeup is expected in the World Test Championship 2023-25 standings if India either win or lose in the fourth Test against Australia in Melbourne.

The highly anticipated heavyweight fight between British boxing giants Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is gaining momentum, with projections estimating over $300 million in revenue. Both camps are reportedly targeting Wembley Stadium for a 2025 showdown, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

Following his recent defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, Fury has silenced retirement rumors and is setting his sights on a clash with Joshua, a fight many believe could be the largest in British boxing history.

Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, emphasized the importance of the matchup, describing it as the ultimate fight for Fury.

There’s only one fight for Tyson Fury, and that’s Anthony Joshua. It’s probably the biggest fight in British boxing history, Hearn remarked. **”For me, AJ against Fury at Wembley is the one.  Anthony JoshuaSaudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh, who organized Fury’s recent Riyadh Season bouts against Usyk, has also expressed interest in facilitating the event, adding another layer of excitement to the possibility.

Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, echoed the enthusiasm, telling *The Sun*: The Fury-Joshua fight is what people want to see. If it happens, it will be a mega event. But it’s up to Tyson.

Both fighters are seeking redemption after recent setbacks. Fury lost his undefeated record to Usyk, while Joshua suffered his fourth professional defeat to IBF champion Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium.

Interestingly, Usyk, who has faced both men in the ring, gave his prediction for the potential fight, backing Joshua to win. Tyson FuryMaybe Anthony Joshua. Maybe on points, the Ukrainian told *Boxing King Media*.

Fury, undeterred by his loss to Usyk, reportedly told friends, This is not over, signaling his intent to continue his career and pursue the Joshua bout.

As negotiations continue, fans worldwide are eager for confirmation of what promises to be a landmark moment in boxing history.

Floyd Mayweather reflects on his iconic victories over Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Álvarez, sharing who he found tougher and reigniting the debate about boxing’s greatest of all time.

Floyd Mayweather, the boxing legend, retired in 2017 with an impeccable 50-0 record, defeating some of the greatest boxers in history. Among his most notable victories are those over Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Álvarez, both of whom he outclassed on points.

The fight against Pacquiao in May 2015 remains the most successful pay-per-view event in boxing history. Meanwhile, Mayweather handed Canelo his first professional loss in September 2013, showcasing his dominance against the rising star.

During an interview on the “Million Dollaz Worth Of Game” podcast, Mayweather reflected on these victories, stating that Manny Pacquiao was the tougher opponent of the two and the most challenging fighter he has ever faced.Manny Pacquiao

Mayweather on Pacquiao: “A Hell of a Fighter”

“It’s because of his movement. He’s a hell of a fighter, and I can see why he won so many fights, and I can see why he’s going down as a Hall of Famer. It’s just certain moves he makes,” Mayweather commented, praising the Filipino icon’s unique style and accomplishments.

Mayweather’s Brutal Honesty About Canelo

In contrast, Mayweather was more dismissive when discussing his fight with Canelo Álvarez. “You can take a guy like Canelo. I’ll tell the truth about Canelo. The (expletive) was easy. A cakewalk, easy. You’re all praising this dude. He was nothing. I was almost 40, and I cooked this dude, easy.”

Mayweather’s blunt remarks highlight his confidence in his performance against Canelo, whom he defeated with remarkable ease despite being well past his physical prime.Pacquiao Says He Is Fighting Mayweather In December - Sports Illustrated  Boxing News, Analysis and More

The Eternal Debate: Boxing’s Greatest of All Time

Though Mayweather retired undefeated, his legacy continues to spark debates among fans and experts alike. His recent comments reignite the discussion about who truly deserves the title of the greatest boxer of all time. With victories over two legendary fighters like Pacquiao and Canelo, Mayweather’s career remains a cornerstone of modern boxing history.

Oscar De La Hoya was looking for an alternative to Floyd Mayweather when the idea of him fighting Manny Pacquiao, then a lightweight, was first proposed.

It was none other than the respected HBO analyst Larry Merchant who first detected the ability in them to combine in an occasion capable of transcending boxing, but when he did so Pacquiao, for all of his undoubted ability, had never fought above 135lbs.

HBO Boxing had largely come to define the sport during what represented the glory era of the noughties.

Their 24/7 series had first enhanced De La Hoya’s standing as the world’s highest-profile figure and contributed to Floyd Mayweather succeeding him in that status; when De La Hoya vs Pacquiao was signed for December 6, 2008, it then started the process of transforming the exciting Pacquiao into a crossover star. Floyd Mayweather Jr. Talks of Rematch With Manny Pacquiao - The New York  Times

If De La Hoya had been frustrated by Mayweather’s refusal to commit to a rematch – in May 2007 Mayweather had earned a split decision over him at super-welterweight – Pacquiao had come to represent the next most lucrative opponent.

Pacquiao had also been viewed as fortunate to earn a decision over Juan Manuel Marquez in March 2008 at super-featherweight – it was widely concluded that even after impressing in victory over David Diaz at lightweight three months later, he would be too small to trouble De La Hoya, who had previously fought at 160lbs.

“The size difference won’t be a big deal to me or Manny,” said the “Golden Boy” when their welterweight contest was agreed to.

“I understand the relentless style Manny has. For me, as a 35-year-old fighter it really is a big challenge to me. I felt challenged, especially from an expert trainer who trained me and trains Manny.Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao | Full Fight Highlights HD - YouTube

“He knows my style and knows Manny. If he thinks I can’t pull the trigger, we’ll see December 6.”

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.Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury

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.”Tyson Fury

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.

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.Floyd Mayweather

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.

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.floyd mayweather jr Jon Jones

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.”Floyd Mayweather

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.

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.Floyd Mayweather

“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.

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.

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.

Jake Paul

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.

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.

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