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Social media star Jake Paul defeated legendary boxer Mike Tyson via unanimous decision late Friday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in one of the most improbable matchups in the sport’s history.

All three judges ruled the fight in favor of Paul, with scores of 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73.

The win improves Paul’s professional record to 11-1 while dropping Tyson to 50-7.

“He’s exactly what I thought, one of the greatest to ever do it,” Paul said after the fight.

Tyson was asked if he was officially done boxing. He said he wasn’t sure.

“I don’t think so,” Tyson said on the broadcast. “Maybe the brother (Logan Paul).”

Paul, 27, a social media star with more than 27 million Instagram followers and nearly 21 million YouTube subscribers, cruised in the bout.

After a first round that saw Tyson aggressive, his age caught up to him. Tyson appeared slow for most of the fight and barely landed any significant punches. His offensive output dropped considerably from the mid-rounds on. The much younger Paul peppered his opponent with jabs and hooks throughout the bout while taking little damage.

Paul was asked after the fight who he wants next.

“Anyone I want,” Paul said. “Everyone is next on the list.”

Paul made his professional debut in 2020. He has wins that include former UFC stars Ben Askren, Anderson Silva, Tyron Woodley, Nate Diaz and Mike Perry. His lone loss is a split decision last year against boxer Tommy Fury, the half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

Tyson, 58, is known as one of the best — and most intimidating — boxers ever. He opened his professional career with 19 straight finishes, 12 of which came in the first round. He later knocked out Trevor Berbick at the age of 20 to become the youngest heavyweight champion ever. Tyson reigned over the division from 1987 to 1990, claiming and retaining the WBA, WBC, and IBF belts en route to a 37-0 start.

His first career loss was a 10th-round knockout defeat to Buster Douglas in 1990 in what is considered the greatest upset in boxing history.

Tyson returned to the ring 20 times since that defeat, going 13-5 with two “no contests.” He has not competed since losing to Kevin McBride in 2005. He was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 2011.

In the co-main event, Katie Taylor defeated Amanda Serrano via unanimous decision (95-94 on all three judges cards). The bout, a rematch from their epic first meeting, was another instant classic that saw 324 landed punches.

Though the card had great fights throughout, fans online complained about constant buffering issues for the stream.

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Round 2 Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Fight Live Updates: Iron Mike lasts all but Jake Paul wins fight by unanimous decision

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Fight Live Updates: The YouTuber-turned-boxer completely outclassed the ageing Mike Tyson who tried to put up a fight but failed

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Fight Live Updates: Jake Paul has beaten Mike Tyson by unanimous decision with a dominating performance inside the ring. The YouTuber-turned-boxer has bragging rights over the ageing now. Everybody was hoping for Tyson to produce something special, but he failed to do so. Paul started dominating Tyson from the third round and took complete control of the fight and didn’t allow the legendary boxer to get his rhythm back.

Ireland’s Katie Taylor managed to defend her undisputed light-welterweight crown against Amanda Serrano. The fans were not impressed with the result as Serrano did put up a show, and looked favourite to win after the final round. It has all the credentials to turn out to be the fight of the night. Mario Barrios defended his WBC title after his fight with Abel Ramos ended in a split draw. The two Mexican boxers put up an unbelievable show here in the middle. Neeraj Goyat kickstarted the main event with a dominant win over Brazil’s Whindersson Nunes. The Indian boxer was too good with his reflexes and hit the right punches to win with a unanimous decision as the scoreline read 60-54 in his favour.

In one of the most highly-anticipated sports encounters of the year, a titanic clash between one of the finest boxers of all time and an upstart on the rise. The AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas will host Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul, a battle of generations that will put two fighters 31 years apart in what is expected to be one of the most-watched boxing matches of the century.

Originally slated to take place in the summer but delayed due to health problems with Tyson, the date has finally arrived when Kid Dynamite will don the gloves again in a professional capacity. Although Tyson has fought exhibition bouts in the years since his official retirement in 2005, this fight is licensed as a professional boxing match, marking it as the 59th of his career, almost 40 years after his first as a teenager.

In the other corner will be Jake Paul, the actor-turned-Youtuber-turned-boxer who has enjoyed a fast start to his own professional career. Originally having begun boxing as part of the Youtuber boxing match trend, Paul is one of those who has turned professional, and sought to make a career out of the sport. He holds a strong 10-1 record in his young career, and although he will have to make the jump up to heavyweight to combat Tyson, is somewhat feared for the youth and energy as well as the one-punch-knockout power he brings to the table.

There have already been plenty of verbal barbs tossed back and forth between the two camps, playing up a sort of drama that is only right for a fight being hosted and live-streamed worldwide on Netflix, with plenty of build-up and heightened expectations as two of the biggest-name boxers of recent times lock horns. Further, there was controversy and drama at the weigh-in, as Tyson took poorly to his younger opponent getting in his face, and initiating a small brawl with a hit to Paul’s face.

Although ‘Iron Mike’ has by far has the more impressive credentials in boxing, with an undisputed heavyweight champion title in his past and 50 wins in his career, the age and rustiness is by far the biggest question mark. Paul is only 27 compared to Tyson’s 58, much fresher and likely to be quicker, more energetic, and with far more reps on the big stage in the recent past.

Many are predicting that Tyson won’t be able to match up to his younger adversary in this big-ticket match-up in Texas, but Tyson pointed out that they don’t call him the Baddest Man of the Planet for no reason, Whichever way it goes, with so many eyes on this contest, plenty of drama and spectacle is the least that can be expected from Tyson vs Paul.

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Round 1 Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul round-by-round live updates and results

Jake Paul lands three straight left hands that backs Mike Tyson and knocks him off balance.

Tyson repeatedly bites down on his glove to readjust his mouthpiece. Paul responds with a body shot and left up top.

Tyson appears to be in some trouble as fatigue begins to kick in for Tyson. Tyson also has some swelling around his right eye.

Jake Paul begins the round with a body shot. Mike Tyson retaliates with a looping left hook that is partially blocked by Paul.

Paul’s precise right hand connects to Tyson’s temple. It’s mostly a calculated round. Paul lands 6 of 28. Tyson lands 3 of 17.

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Live Updates: The BIG fight – Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul – is on. The 58-year-old boxing legend Mike Tyson and 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul are fighting each other at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday, November 16 (IST). Mike Tyson’s career records are: Total fights – 58 and Wins – 50. YouTuber-turned-Boxer Jake Paul’s records are: Total fights – 11 and Wins – 10. This fight has been billed as the biggest boxing match of 2024. Earlier, Katie Taylor (c) beat Amanda Serrano for IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO titles. In the first main undercard fight of the day, India’s Neeraj Goyat defeated Whindersson Nunes. Goyat thrashed Nunes unanimously (59-55, 60-54 X2) in a six-round contest. Mario Barrios beat Ramos to retain the WBC welterweight title.

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Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Fight Live Updates: Winner revealed in ‘leaked script’, Katie Taylor booed after beating Serrano

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Fight Live Updates: Mike Tyson is all pumped and looks ready for his bout backstage, while Jake Paul has also arrived at the arena.

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Fight Live Updates: Ireland’s Katie Taylor managed to defend her undisputed light-welterweight crown against Amanda Serrano. The fans were not impressed with the result as Serrano did put up a show, and looked favourite to win after the final round. It has all the credentials to turn out to be the fight of the night. Mario Barrios defended his WBC title after his fight with Abel Ramos ended in a split draw.

The two Mexican boxers put up an unbelievable show here in the middle. Neeraj Goyat kickstarted the main event with a dominant win over Brazil’s Whindersson Nunes. The Indian boxer was too good with his reflexes and hit the right punches to win with a unanimous decision as the scoreline read 60-54 in his favour.

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Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano Dismiss Claressa Shields’ Callout but It’s Not What You Think

Though it may be all about Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, the upcoming MVP-Netflix card at the Cowboys Stadium promises to make it a night to remember for boxing purists as well. The crowd and millions of viewers across the world will be treated to a historic duel. Two years after leaving their marks at Madison Square Garden, Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor are poised to create yet another magic.

Serrano and Taylor will face off for the latter’s undisputed light welterweight title. Ahead of their match, the two champions had a chance to meet face-to-face and share their thoughts on their rematch. The discussion covered several topics, including a callout from undisputed champion Claressa Shields. The two-time Olympic gold medalist had issued an open challenge to settle the much debated ‘Greatest Woman of All Time’ (GWOAT) title. As their conversation unfolded, it became clear the matter could be viewed from different angles.

Did Amanda Serrano’s response spark the ‘GWOAT’ issue? When asked for the reasons behind moving up a division to chase the 140-pound undisputed title, ‘The Real Deal’ replied, “I want to be great. I’m chasing greatness, and that’s what I want to do. Fighting Katie Taylor is just that, and you know, becoming a two-division undisputed champion would be amazing.”

Addressing Taylor, the host asked, “So Clarissa Shields actually challenged both of you females to see who’s the best woman’s fighter on Earth. What do you have to say about that, Katie?” The London Olympic gold medalist laughed it off. For her, the entire focus was on what lay ahead—the fight against Amanda Serrano. But Katie Taylor seemed a bit perplexed. Given the sheer weight difference, why Claressa Shields should call them out?

Nevertheless, she stressed that both she and Serrano were fighters who were willing to go against anyone. “I don’t understand how there can’t be just more than one great. You know, we’re all great in our own ways. We all bring different things to the women’s boxing. We’re bringing more eyes to the sport of women’s boxing, and I’m just so proud to always have been in the top three pound-for-pound.” Amanda Serrano made her pitch. Katie Taylor couldn’t have agreed more.

Highlighting Claressa Shields’ achievements in women’s boxing, ‘The Bray Bomber’ suggested that perhaps picking the best pound-for-pound best among the three of them would be highly subjective. Still, Katie Taylor felt honored to be included in such a pivotal conversation.

‘The Greatest’ conundrum

On July 27, Claressa Shields stepped into the ring to face Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse. Their light heavyweight duel occurred at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. It appears she wasn’t too pleased with Amanda Serrano’s usage of the term ‘GWOAT’.

At the pre-fight press conference, Shields took the opportunity to clear the air. Who deserves the ‘GWOAT’ status—all Amanda Serrano, Katie Taylor, and Alycia Baumgardner need to do is fight her. Highlighting how she can enter any weight class and win, Shields said, “Everybody talking about ‘who’s the GWOAT.’ Who’s undefeated?! Who got the most belts?! Who made the million dollars the last couple times she fought without a promoter giving her a handout?! That’s who the GWOAT is. Who fights the best?! Who doesn’t struggle in fights no matter what style?”

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After Crying on the Internet, Simone Biles Has a Heavy Heart Over Gymnastics Teammate’s Important Milestone

It’s been a rollercoaster of a ride for Simone Biles ever since the 2024 Paris Olympics ended. Traveling the country with her Team USA mats for the second edition of the Gold Over America Tour and doing shows across the nation has been a grueling but fulfilling experience for the gymnastics GOAT. Naturally, she was feeling the blues when the 30-show-long tour finally ended. But thankfully, some people can help her smile even during her sadness.

In her Instagram story from November 11, Biles wished her “twin” a happy birthday and seemed to be in good spirits. In her latest social media update, the Houston native was seen grooving with her WCC buddy Zoe Miller, a two-time Pan American Games gold medalist. On Monday, Miller turned 19 and now stands on the verge of her teenage years. Understandably, Biles felt somewhat upset at her gymnastics successor’s growing up.

“Stop growing up…my heart,” wrote Biles in her IG story with a sad-looking emoji, capturing her feelings on the matter. Although Miller is much younger than Simone, the two have quite some time together at the gym owned by the Olympic gold medalist’s parents. Their reunion happened after a long time, and Biles marked the occasion by noting that the “double trouble is back.” Before this year’s Winter Cup, Miller sustained a severe shoulder injury, that prompted her to bid goodbye to elite gymnastics. Naturally, Biles elation at being at Zoe’s side to celebrate te latter’s birthday isn’t unjustified. However, Biles’ recent days have been a streak of heartbreak nonetheless.

A bumpy ride for Simone Biles

The recent Presidential election of the USA was one of the biggest reasons behind Biles’ frowns in the past few days. As the entire nation waited with batted breath to see who will be taking charge of things at the White House for the next four years, Biles pledged her support to Kamala Harris on social media, making it clear that she won’t be one to lend support to Donald Trump. While her wishes didn’t pan out, Biles made a last ditch plea to the exiting POTUS Joe Biden to do something titular before leaving his office.

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‘Is Steph Curry Really from the Bay’: Tiger Woods’ TGL’s Spokesperson Slaps Back After a Critic Attacks the League’s Teams

There has never been something like TGL in golf’s history. Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are set to change the scene of the traditional game and make it more entertaining and engaging. The simulator screen is 24 times the size of the normal one, and the 24 top Tour golfers on the TGL roster will certainly play never-before-seen golf. As it happens with all new things, there are questions and criticism surrounding TGL.

TGL’s spokesperson, Roger Steele, a popular golf content creator, answered one such comment. A user commented on the format of the simulator league and how it has six different teams: Atlanta, Boston, Jupiter, Los Angeles, New York, and the Bay, but the golfers are not from those cities. They said, “Makes zero sense. Do the players live where the team is representing? Seems like a stretch.”

However, it is not a stretch, as TGL is not the only league where athletes represent cities they weren’t born in or reside in. Thus, Steele slapped back, saying, “This comment is a stretch. Is Steph Curry really from the Bay? Is Josh Allen from Buffalo? Is Giannis from Milwaukee? Is Derek Jeter from New York? Is Jackie Moon from the Tropic? Really from Flint, Michigan? The answer is no. But does that stop fans in those cities from supporting them? No.”

So, as the TGL spokesperson, the golf content creator also asked the golf and TGL fans, “Whether it’s a player or a team, just pick a TGL presented by SoFi team and lock in.” The innovative league will start on January 7th with Xander Schauffele‘s New York Golf Club against Wyndham Clark’s The Bay GC, which can be watched on ESPN at 9:00 p.m. EST.

Well, this is not the first time there have been doubts about TGL and the entire simulator golf concept. The golf fans have more than one reservation for the unique tournament.

Tiger Woods’s TGL already has many backlashes following it

Even before the first event of TGL’s 2025 schedule started, the question about the simulator league’s legitimacy has been around. At first, TGL was supposed to be inaugurated in the 2024 season but after the air dome-shaped SoFi center was damaged, the schedule was pushed to 2025. Now, as it gears up for the first event, the golf enthusiasts doubt that it will be a long-term thing.

Speaking for most OG golf supporters, one user had said, “I think I speak for everyone when I say we will watch this once and then never again.” While the format itself didn’t strike intrigue for many fans, another issue at hand was the ticket prices for the team matches. The general admission ticket for one will cost $160 for a TGL match, which will be played on the simulator.

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After Splashing $402M on Real Estate Deal, Floyd Mayweather Treats Himself With a Luxury Gift

Floyd Mayweather Jr. stands true to his ‘Money’ moniker. The American boxer has splurged cash like you wouldn’t know and maintains a luxurious lifestyle. That’s not all. He is also smart with his money, as he continues to beef up his bank account despite hanging up his boxing gloves almost 7 years ago. He has diversified his revenue source and has zeroed in on real estate as his newest playground. The former world champion’s eye-popping $402 million real deal is a testament to it.

Mayweather Jr., 47, recently invested in the upper Manhattan area of New York City from Black Spruce Management’s Josh Gotlib. Notably, he bought more than 60 buildings featuring over 1,000 units of affordable housing space, with the overall price of the investment totaling up to $402 million. Talking about his deal, he told TMZ Sports, “Growing up, I used to dream about owning just one home by myself; when you work hard, you can achieve anything.”

Mayweather Jr., at 50-0, then turned to his Instagram Story and showcased his plaque commemorating the deal. In addition, the fans could notice bundles of dollar bills on the table as he proudly showcased the plaque card. What’s more? He also had a Hermes Himalaya bag on his next chair. And, to celebrate this incredible moment—he gifted himself a white Dior bag, which he pulled out of a designer box on the table.

In his Instagram Story, Floyd Mayweather explained, “I’m having fun, living life, making power moves every day. As you guys can see, see my plaque right here for my buildings. Check it out. Truly, truly blessed. Hustling hard, making power moves. That’s what I do. Always got to treat myself a little gift. You guys seen this? Himalaya. Just what we do another one-Dior. Money made, and you guys know the rest.”

The Real Drop reported that Mayweather Jr. wanted to provide affordable housing, and that’s the reason behind his $402 million investment. This deal deeply resonates with him as he grew up in a one-bedroom apartment in New Brunswick, New Jersey. But now, he has emerged as one of the biggest property dealers in New York City.

Floyd Mayweather Jr: Started from the bottom

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Mayweather’s latest millionaire purchase that has fans screaming

‘Money’ gives a motivational message on Instagram and boasts that he always has to give himself a “little gift”

After causing a stir with his $402 million real estate acquisition in New York City, Floyd Mayweather showed off one of his latest whims.

On October 16, ‘Money’ closed a deal to acquire more than 60 buildings that will provide more than 1,000 affordable housing units, making it one of the largest transactions in the city in 2024.

I’m having fun, living life, making power moves every day. As you can see, see my badge right here for my buildings, take a look. Really blessed, working hard, making power moves. That’s what I do, always got to give myself a little gift. Have you seen this? Himalaya. Just what we do, another Dior. Money earned, and you know the rest,” Mayweather posted in an Instagram story, as he showed off a Dior suitcase to match one he already had.

Mayweather Jr. wants to offer affordable housing

The properties that Mayweather acquired are located in Upper Manhattan, illustrating the boxer’s continued commitment to making dreams come true.

After retiring with a flawless 50-0 record and earning hundreds of millions in high-profile fights, his net worth is estimated at $1.2 billion, placing him among the richest athletes in the world.

This latest deal is not Mayweather‘s first foray into the New York real estate market. He previously partnered with SL Green Realty to invest in nine skyscrapers and is also involved in its bid to develop a casino in Times Square.

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

Mayweather’s earnings are even more astonishing when compared to those of other athletes, to the point that he is considered the fifth highest paid athlete of all time, alongside sporting icons such as Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods.

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Emotional Over Tour’s Ending, Simone Biles Skips to Good Parts of the Mega Event: ‘Tough Week’

By Admin November 10, 2024

Simone Biles’ post-Olympic journey in 2024 took her from the podium in Paris straight to the hearts of fans across America. With the Gold Over America Tour planned right after the Olympics. In September, started a unique adventure for Biles and her gold-winning teammates.

And after weeks of bringing a fusion of gymnastics and vibrant storytelling to cities across the nation, the team reached its final day. This pop concert-style show, however, was more than a performance! It became a memory-packed journey for the team, who were nothing less than one big family. And it left even the G.O.A.T herself deeply moved.

Now, days after the tour’s grand finale in Detroit, Biles is not yet out of the GOAT hangover. The Olympic star probably has had a jam-packed week; however, she chose to reflect on the unforgettable experience and the emotional highs and lows she went through for the last few weeks. Simone took to her Instagram and posted a story sharing a selfie of her making a face and captioned the story, “Welp, what a tough week… lots of feelings, but I’m gonna share some recent happies from the tour.”

For the two months of the tour, Biles and her fellow gymnasts became more than just teammates. They became one large family. Performing over 30 shows, they shared endless laughs, inside jokes, and powerful performances that celebrated their skills and togetherness. Through her Instagram stories, she chose to convey her love to her teammates.

She started by posting a story with her young teammate Joscelyn Roberson, who has always idolized Biles. They both also shared a beautiful moment together recently that took over the internet. Biles also posted a picture with Jade Carey, and the two Olympians were shining bright as they smiled and hugged each other, posing for the picture. The thread of memories continued on her stories, and she posed with the other cast members of GOAT.

Biles posed with the youngest American Olympian, Hezly Rivera, who bagged her first Olympic gold at just 16 years old. The Olympian was also spotted having a good time with team members Melanie de Jesus Santos, Shane Wiskus, and Yul Moldauer. In the series of pictures, Biles particularly posted a collage of four pictures. There, the men of the team were spotted with ponies tied on top of their heads. And guess what? The hair stylist was none other than the GOAT herself. Simone captioned the story, “Pony boys, if you need a ponytail, hit me up.”

Simone shared a few more pictures, and one of them even had her posing with her father Ronald Biles, who has always been her pillar of support alongside her mother Nellie. She concluded the thread with a heartwarming group photo and an image of her posing with her besties and favorites, none other than Jordan Chiles and Joscelyn Roberson. However, as Biles did admit, behind the sparkle and smiles, everything was not that easy.