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Phil Mickelson’s $9M Thrashing of Tiger Woods Almost Went Unseen by Millions: ‘Didn’t Pay Us a Dime’

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Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson 

It was The Match! Two champions, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson were to face each other in an 18-hole match at the Shadows Creek Golf Course in Nevada. Everything looked perfect, and Woods had won an event just two months prior. The fans were excited to see him win again. The only way to watch The Match in 2018 was through pay-per-view. The event producers, Turner Sports, introduced the first golf match to be accessed through cable or direct TV and Bleacher Report Live but through pay-per-view.

Right as Mickelson and Woods geared up on the first tee, things went haywire for the viewers and producers. Even after purchasing the product, the fans could not get on. Turner Sports’s then-president, David Levy, talked about the famous bout at the Fairway to Heaven podcast and said, “On B/R Live we had a lot of subscribers signing on; we took their money, and all of a sudden we could not get through the Amazon firewall.” The match could be seen through TV and cable, but B/R Live suffered a glitch, and the fans were getting impatient. They had bought it for $19.99 and wanted to see it immediately.

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Levy had to risk it all. He either could let the paywall be there or remove it and then everyone—those who paid and who didn’t—gets to watch. It could either be the worst pay-per-view experience for the fans or the best match they had seen of Woods & Lefty. Levy chose the latter; eventually, the paywall was removed, and everyone watched the 2018 edition of The Match for free. The downside? Levy said, “As far as the pay-per-view and the money side from the pay-per-view side, my friends on the cable side didn’t pay us a dime… We got no pay-per-view money from the entire event.”

So, they had to refund those who already purchased the pay-per-view, and the cable guys didn’t pay them either. You could call the match a failure. But the former president of Turner Sports accepted that from the viewership side, the event was a success with more than a million fans tuning in, even though they failed to profit from it.

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Mike Tyson and Jake Paul face 24-day suspension from boxing after controversial Netflix fight

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 Mike Tyson and Jake Paul

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has suspended boxers Mike Tyson and Jake Paul for a statutory 24-day period in the wake of their high-profile fight in Arlington on Saturday.

The state’s disciplinary board imposed a brief ban on the former undisputed heavyweight champion and YouTuber-turned-boxer.

The sanctions follow Paul’s unanimous victory in their eight-round fight, which commentators saw as an uninspired encounter.

After eight two-minute rounds, Paul, 27, was unanimously proclaimed the winner of the Texas fight, which was streamed live on Netflix. It was the first sanctioned fight since 2005 for 58-year-old Tyson. The bout attracted over 100 million spectators.

According to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, competitors are required to take three days off after each round.

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Two more competitors face suspension

The decision impacted other competitors on the card. Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor were given extended 45-day suspensions after their full-distance battle.

Both competitors will now be sidelined for more than a month after Taylor won the battle by unanimous decision.

Following the fight, Serrano initially claimed that Taylor intentionally headbutted her in the ring, causing a gash above her right eye. However, she later offered congratulations to her opponent.

“Congratulations to @KatieTaylor in her decision win. Tempers are flared when you’re in the heat of battle & you say things you shouldn’t say. I’m not one to ever disrespect an opponent & these were never my intentions to Katie. … In no way should I ever had said she did it purposely, it’s her style that makes for them. … Whenever our teams can agree on a Trilogy I’ll be ready,” she wrote on X.

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Gervonta Davis seems to run away from fans with bold move as next bout gets delayed

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Tank may have to wait until May to fight Lamont Roach Jr.

If you ask most casual boxing fans to name the five best fighters at the moment, odds are almost all of them will have Gervonta Davis on that list. “Tank” has built up his brand name extremely well, and he continues to flat-out dominate anyone who steps in the ring with him. That in-ring success has been a blessing and a curse, though, as Davis is either finding it hard to get big name opponents or is avoiding others.

Despite taking a risk by fighting Ryan Garcia, Tank followed it up with a bout against lesser known Frank Martin. Martin is a fine fighter and came in unbeaten, but he doesn’t have the star power to truly make a mega fight. Given the Martin fight was a bit of a layup, fans were expecting to see Davis take on a big fish for his next fight. Instead, Davis announced that he would be fighting Lamont Roach Jr. That decision was met with a lot of backlash. So much so that it appears Davis has had enough of the Internet.

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Gervonta Davis deactivates Twitter and Instagram accounts

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A fan noticed a couple of weeks ago that Davis’ account on X is no longer active. Now, his Instagram has been wiped clean. The Instagram account is still active, but all posts have been deleted.

This all comes after Davis’ fight against Roach got delayed. Odds are the fight will take place on March 1, with reports saying that the Barclays Center in Brooklyn could be the venue. The last big boxing event to happen there was Garcia vs. Devin Haney.

Davis is either locking in completely by focusing on his training and preparation for the fight, or he’s had enough of dealing with trolls on social media. Either way, no one knows when we’ll see posts from him again.

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Mickey Bey pays tribute to the coaching style and teachings of Floyd Mayweather Snr

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Mickey Bey believes Floyd Mayweather Snr is one of the most influential trainers in boxing history. At 41, Bey says Mayweather Snr’s impact is everywhere, though few acknowledge its presence.

While Bey plans to take a few more professional fights, he is now mainly focused on training – passing along the lessons he learned from Mayweather Snr though Bey clarified that he is focused on a small precise group of the fighters since he “really can’t deal with most of these guys and  it has to be the right fit and situation.”

Among his current projects is Devin Haney, the undefeated junior welterweight star who fought just once in 2024 – a no-contest against Ryan Garcia.

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Despite his rising status as a trainer for emerging talents, Bey credits his foundation to Mayweather Snr.“We can have a whole look back,” Bey said. “It hurts me that he doesn’t get any credit. Everybody in the world today is mimicking what they see from him. You know, you could say Roger [Mayweather] too, but Roger learned it from Floyd Senior. That whole style – catch and counter, pad work, all that started with Senior. He knows so many tricks. I mean, it makes sense why Floyd [Mayweather Jnr] never lost having his dad since he was a baby.”

Bey ranks Mayweather Snr among the greatest trainers ever.

“I think Floyd is definitely one of the top, best trainers ever. Top, top, top. Definitely in the past 40 or 50 years, I’d put him number one, honestly. That’s my opinion. I respect Emanuel Steward too – I trained under him as a teenager, and he was a genius – but Floyd Snr is something else as a teacher. He’s a true genius.”

Bey detailed the contrasting styles of Steward and Mayweather Snr, emphasizing their unique strengths.

With Emanuel, I learned balance, distance, sitting down on shots – how to hurt and finish a guy,” Bey said. “Emanuel loved knockouts; he wanted the job finished. That’s that Kronk style, aggressive but smart. Floyd Snr was more drill-sergeant strict. He’d make you do everything his way, or he’d let the whole gym know you were slacking. But he taught me things no one else could – different defensive maneuvers, counters, and combinations. To this day, I remember most of them.”

Bey commented on how modern trainers mimic Mayweather Snr’s techniques without truly understanding them.

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“You see it everywhere now – people mimicking Senior’s mitt work, even in movies. But they don’t give him or Roger credit. These YouTube trainers? They’re butchering it. It looks good to people who don’t know boxing, but it’s not the same. Senior’s methods were sharp, precise, and he demanded perfection.

“Boxing is life and death. You can’t just copy someone’s style without knowing the real technique. It’s like trying to fly a plane without a license. Senior’s knowledge is the real deal, and I’m just blessed to have learned from him.”

For Bey, Mayweather Snr’s influence transcends technique; it’s about a lasting legacy.

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Floyd Mayweather has enough money to invest in the iconic Versace mansion

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The move is the latest investment by Mayweather Jr. in high-profile real estate projects

Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather is as good at business as he was at putting on boxing gloves. It is not surprising, then, that information periodically emerges about a new success that adds zeros to his bank accounts. Proof of this is his latest project, which has shaken the real estate world in Miami: buying a part of the iconic Versace mansion, now known as “The Villa Casa Casuarina”.

The move is the latest investment by Mayweather Jr. in high-profile real estate projects, through a $10 billion company and a $402 million stake in the Upper Manhattan real estate market, further demonstrating his business acumen.

In addition, ‘Money‘ has been able to afford to fight sporadically, most recently three months ago in Mexico City, when he faced John Gotti III over eight rounds.

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New projects in the pipeline for Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Through a post on his Instagram Stories, ‘Money‘ revealed some details presented in ‘clockednloaded’, where they talk about the big moves in the real estate sector, with his purchase of a part of the former Versace mansion.

According to The Real Deal, the investment is a significant stake in the historic property, now converted into a luxury boutique hotel. Although there is not much information about the details of the purchase, Mayweather reported that he acquired a majority stake in the property valued at $150 million.

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Originally built in 1930, the mansion consists of three floors and 23,462 square feet of construction on a 0.4-acre lot. It was once the residence of legendary Italian fashion designer Giovanni Versace. After his tragic death in 1997, it was converted into a boutique hotel with a restaurant, event spaces, spa, lounge and pool.

 Floyd Mayweather

Mayweather Jr.’s real estate success does not end there. Recently, boxing’s first and perhaps only billionaire sold a property on Palm Island, Miami, for $22 million and put a mansion in his hometown of Las Vegas up for sale for $12.5 million.

In addition, he is involved in a $10 billion project with 601W Companies that includes the purchase of 18 office buildings in New York, Chicago and Jersey City. Last month, Mayweather Jr. also signed a $402 million deal for a portfolio of apartments in New York.

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Floyd Mayweather Never Stops Making Money And Expanding His Empire

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Floyd Mayweather, the former boxing champion known for his immense wealth, continues to make waves in the world of business and investments. After a recent $402 million real estate purchase in New York, the multimillionaire is taking things even further with a massive $10 billion project.

On October 16th, Mayweather finalized a deal to acquire over 60 buildings, which will provide more than 1,000 affordable housing units. This deal ranks among the largest real estate transactions in New York City for 2024. According to a report from Essentially Sports, Mayweather’s spokesperson and Mark Karasick, managing partner of 601W Companies, confirmed the details of his new venture—an impressive $10 billion portfolio that includes 18 office buildings spanning 10 million square feet.

This venture marks a significant milestone in Mayweather’s business career, with sources from The Real Deal Real Estate News suggesting that this could be his largest investment to date. Through this deal, he will become a part-owner of several high-profile properties in New York, Chicago, and Jersey City.

 Floyd Mayweather

The properties Mayweather acquired last month are located in Upper Manhattan and are a testament to his ongoing commitment to turning dreams into reality. Having retired with a perfect 50-0 record and amassed hundreds of millions from high-profile fights, Mayweather’s net worth is now estimated at $1.2 billion, positioning him as one of the wealthiest athletes in the world.

This is not Mayweather’s first venture into New York’s real estate market. He has previously partnered with SL Green Realty to invest in nine skyscrapers and is also involved in a proposal to develop a casino in Times Square.

“SL Green is a company I’ve worked with for many years, and Andrew Mathias is a great businessman,” Mayweather said in an interview on the podcast “Earn Your Leisure.”

With this bold move, Mayweather continues to expand his business empire, shifting his focus from the boxing ring to real estate development, where he’s set to leave a lasting impact.

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. buying stake in former Versace Mansion in Miami Beach

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Mayweather acquiring majority of Eli Gindi’s interest in the Ocean Drive property now called Villa Casa Casuarina

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is making more moves in Miami Beach.

The retired boxer turned real estate investor is partnering with the Nakash family and Eli Gindi to acquire a large stake in the former Versace Mansion, now known as Villa Casa Casuarina, The Real Deal has learned.

Mayweather is taking the majority of Gindi’s interest in the iconic property at 1116 Ocean Drive  for an undisclosed price, according to sources. The former home of slain Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace is one of the most photographed mansions in the country. It was converted into a luxury boutique hotel with a restaurant, spa, pool, lounge and event space.

“I feel blessed to be a part of such an important piece of real estate,” Mayweather said in a statement provided to TRD. “Eli Gindi and the Nakash family are real estate royalty.”

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Gindi said Villa Casa Casuarina, which he called “one of the most iconic properties,” was on the market for $150 million. With Mayweather, the owners plan to open up the estate to the public.

The Nakash family, which has built a global conglomerate that started with their fashion brand Jordache Jeans, owns at least six hotels on Ocean Drive.

Villa Casa Casuarina is a three-story, 23,462-square-foot building that sits on a 0.4-acre property. It was built in 1930. The Nakash family’s Jordache Enterprises paid $41.5 million for the famed site at an auction in 2013.

Ayal Frist of AlphaTech Real Estate Group is brokering the deal, and Morris Missry of the New York-based law firm Wachtel Missry is representing Mayweather.

It’s expected to close in the first quarter of next year.

Mayweather, who has reportedly earned $1.1 billion through his boxing career and business ventures, recently sold his waterfront Miami Beach mansion on Palm Island for $22 million. Last month, he listed his Las Vegas mansion for $12.5 million, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.

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Jake Paul’s curious comments after beating Mike Tyson create lawsuit possibilities — sports lawyer reveals why

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Money was being gambled at historic levels when Jake Paul fought Mike Tyson in what many considered a sham of a fight that featured a 58-year-old decades past his prime and a 27-year-old YouTuber with questionable motives.

Could this all be setting up for a precedent-defining lawsuit?

One sports attorney believes several factors could lead to legal action.

“It wouldn’t shock me one bit to see a lawsuit filed on this fight,” Dan Lust, a Sports Attorney at Moritt Hock & Hamrott and Law Professor at New York Law School, told The Post.

Paul fought Tyson to a snoozer of an eight-round decision win, where the former heavyweight champ appeared to be struggling to stand as many criticized Paul for carrying him to the finish.

Mike Tyson

It appeared Paul could’ve won by knockout at his convenience, as Tyson looked wobbly in the later rounds.

Paul seemingly admitted as much after the fight, telling reporters he “didn’t want to hurt someone that didn’t need to be hurt.”

Another complicating factor is that boxers are not paid if the fight doesn’t happen.

As Tyson dealt with a litany of medical issues in the lead-up to the fight, one could argue that the fight was put on so the two could grab their cash and get out unscathed.

When asked whether he took his foot off the peddle, Paul responded, “Yeah, definitely,” and that he “wanted to give the fan’s a show.”

He was asked a follow-up question about whether he carried Tyson.

Paul responded, “Yeah a little bit. There was a point where I was like ‘OK, he’s not really engaging back.’ And so I don’t know if he is tired or hurt or whatever, and I could just tell that his age was showing a little bit and I just have so much respect for him and that violence, war thing between us … kind of went away as the rounds went on.”

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The only problem with that is the fight received four times the betting interest than any other boxing match, with the fight’s most likely outcome in terms of betting odds being Paul to win by knockout (+125).

“I watched the fight very closely, lines were skewing toward knockouts … because logically it would point toward ‘Tyson is too old to take a big punch’ or ‘Jake hasn’t felt someone with Tyson’s power,’” Lust said.

Lust noted that Paul’s comments about not wanting to hurt Tyson would have been fine had he couched them to just the eighth round, since the final moments wouldn’t have put the entire fight in jeopardy.

Since he did not, Lust said that a can of worms was opened up, fueling what was already poor optics through the entire bout.

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Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson joins Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao, Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta Davis in illustrious list

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The Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight has joined a prestigious list of boxing events having attracted huge gate revenue.

Paul beat Tyson in a record-breaking sanctioned professional fight, which saw a crowd pack in to watch the unique spectacle at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

The event drew a huge viewership on Netflix, with 60 million worldwide tuning in to the clash, which was the first broadcast of live boxing on the streaming service.

But it was in the stadium where records were also shattered with 72,300 fans purchasing tickets for the event.

It saw the event draw a mammoth $18,117,072 gate, with an average ticket price of $304 seeing the event draw the highest revenue in US history for a combat sports card outside of Las Vegas.

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Paul vs Tyson also earned over double the previous biggest event at that stadium, with Canelo Alvarez vs Billy Joe Saunders holding the previous record with $9m in gate earnings raked in.

But most notably it currently now in an illustrious rankings list, as one of the top ten highest-earning gate events in boxing history.

It sits in tenth position with the $18m generated eclipsed by some of boxing’s biggest names.

Mayweather is the mainstay on the list with his fight gate revenues making four appearances.

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Simone Biles Pens Heartfelt Note to Gold Over America Tour Members, Revealing the Secret Behind Their Success

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Traveling together is often the best way to get to know someone. And if you’re bunking beds for two whole months together, while also performing together every week all over the country, the bond will only be even stronger. While Simone Biles is obviously feeling the blues with the Gold Over America Tour coming to an end, the 7x Olympic champ also can’t stop being grateful for the whole experience.

Led by the 27-year-old, Team USA’s stars hit the road just days after the 2024 Olympics for the second edition of the pop-styled gymnastics show. Now that the dust has settled, the GOAT of gymnastics once again had to share her note of appreciation with her enigmatic colleagues.

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In her Instagram story on November 18, Biles gave thanks to the people who made the Gold Over America Tour a reality after a gap of three years. Sharing her original IG post, Simone wrote, “Thank you @magicspace_entertainment for believing in my wildest dreams and making them a reality.” Noting how the gymnasts would find it difficult to bring more exposure to the sport without the organizers’ support, Biles gushed, “much love y’all.” In her original post, Biles also nodded her hat at the fans who never failed to fill up the venues that the touring band of gymnasts visited over the past couple of months.

“Thank you to everyone who came out and supported this journey after the success we had in Paris,” wrote Simone in her social media update from November 18. Mentioning how the athletes made tons of memories together while on tour, she went on to express her gratitude to the gymnastics connoisseurs for doing their part in helping her to continue doing what she loves.

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