CELEB NEWS Archives - Page 19 of 36

By now, Simone Biles‘ ease at executing even the most difficult gymnastics skills is beyond any debate. With 7 Olympic gold medals under her belt, Biles has sealed her status among the gymnastics fraternity. Not just that, but the fact that she has five moves named after herself goes on to prove just how incredible she is at what she does. But that doesn’t mean the Texan can just turn up and shock the world with her prowess. Instead, even she needs time to perfect her skills.

The revered gymnast took to Instagram to share rapper Gerald Gillum’s post taken at the latest stop of the Gold Over America Tour. At the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on October 5, Biles was lauded for her incredible impact on gymnastics along with for having so many skills named after her. When the host of the show asks Simone what is the process behind learning a new skill, the GOAT reveals it’s not an instantaneous one, like many would like to believe. “Most of the time before I compete a new skill, I train it in the gym for a year,” Biles tells the full house who fill the arena with loud applause.

The answer would only make Gillum admire Biles even more, and his emotions were captured in the IG story’s caption as well. “Forever inspired by ur greatness sis!” the music producer exclaimed, as he underscored that there should be no debate about Biles’ G.O.A.T. status. Gillum got to make his day even brighter when he got to meet Biles backstage after the incredible show.

Considering how well the GOAT tour is going, Gillum’s excitement was not misplaced either. Biles & Co. has been spreading its magic all over the country and there’s more to come.

Simone Biles spreading golden joy across America

The pop-styled gymnastics show made its return after a three-year break, and fans of the sport couldn’t wait to see what the GOAT had in store for them this time around. While Olympic medalists Stephen Nedoroscik and Suni Lee opted to sit this one out to pursue their own passion for the time being, the show still had enough talent in its roster to ensure the fans were given the experience to remember. Hitting some of the most iconic venues in the USA, the Gold Over America Tour has been enticing, not only to gymnastics fans but to stars from other sports as well.

Only a couple of days ago, NFL’s Cam Heyward revealed to Biles during an interview that he was waiting to catch the gymnast in action at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. Performing alongside Jordan Chiles, Hezly Rivera, Joscelyn Roberson, Yul Moldauer, Brody Malone, and more stars, Biles also noted that the GOAT aims to bring more exposure to male gymnastics in general. Have you watched any of these shows yet? Or are you waiting for your turn? Tell us your most awaited star from the Gold Over America Tour with a comment.

BOXING

‘Mike Tyson of MMA’ leaves opponent crumpled against the fence after brutal one-punch knockout win at UFC 307

Joaquin Buckley scored the biggest win of his MMA career in devastating fashion.

The welterweight contender extended his winning streak to five with a third-round knockout win over divisional great Stephen Thompson at UFC 307 on Saturday night.

Buckley forced Thompson onto his heels from the off as he supplied suffocating pressure.

In the third stanza, with ‘Wonderboy’ backing up, Buckley uncorked a vicious leaping right hook that left his adversary crumpled against the fence.

It was a shot even the great Mike Tyson would have been proud of – and the comparisons between the pair were rife on social media after the vicious stoppage.

One fan tweeted: “Wow Buckley kos Wonderboy with a leaping hook. Shades of Mike Tyson.”

Another wrote: “I’ve said since he fought Holland – Buckley reminds me of Mike Tyson with his boxing, love his weaving in and out.”

A third posted: “What a ko from Buckley holy s***.

“He’s like the Mike Tyson of MMA especially in this fight.

“Saw the ko maybe coming since buckley started to do better in the striking in rounds 2 and 3.”

Meanwhile, UFC welterweight champion, Belal Muhammad added: “Wow Mike Tyson Buckley.”

In the immediate aftermath of his stunning win, Buckley called out former 170lbs king Kamaru Usman.

BOXING

Boxing fans pining for Tyson Fury to fight Anthony Joshua given high hopes by the Gypsy King himself

AJ’s loss to Daniel Dubois doesn’t appear to have changed much.

Boxing fans want to see the biggest names fight the biggest names. That’s not always possible, but there was a time where that seemed to cease to be the case. In the past few years, though, fans have gotten what they always wanted. Big-time boxers have put aside differences and found a way to negotiate mega fights.

Tyson Fury can proudly throw his name into that category. He’s never been afraid, setting up fights against Wladimir Klitschko, Derek Chisora, Deontay Wilder, and most recently, Oleksandr Usyk. The Usyk fight didn’t go as he planned, with the relentless Ukrainian edging him out in a split decision. Fury will get his chance at revenge in December, but he continues to dream up a fight against Anthony Joshua with seemingly every chance he gets.

Tyson Fury says he will fight Anthony Joshua no matter what

He did so again while speaking to TNT Sports on Saturday, reiterating that he plans to fight Joshua at some point, and making it clear that Joshua’s loss to Daniel Dubois changes nothing in that regard.

He will never escape the Gypsy King. He will always have to fight me. I don’t care if he never wins another fight for 20 years, we will have to fight for the fans of this country… At the end of the day, it would be a travesty if we didn’t fight. No matter if he loses 20 more fights, if he doesn’t win another fight and he has 10 years away from the game, it doesn’t matter. We have to fight.

If the bout does come to fruition, it will be a true spectacle for the British audience. It makes too much sense not to happen, but time isn’t on their side.

BOXING

Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois: Eddie Hearn offers new rematch update and reveals likely venue

Potential second bout between the British heavyweights would not be staged at Wembley

Anthony Joshua is keen to take on Daniel Dubois in a rematch which is likely to take place in Saudi Arabia, according to his promoter Eddie Hearn.

Joshua was floored four times by Dubois before being knocked out in the fifth round of their heavyweight title bout at Wembley last month.

The 34-year-old has a rematch clause in his contract with the Saudi organisers who staged the fight.

And when asked to provide an update on the situation, Hearn told FightHub: “So the big decision now really is – do we take the rematch?

“There’s a keenness from His Excellency [Turki Alalshikh] to make that rematch in February, it’s part of our options within our contract.

“I think AJ will always lean towards the rematch. You saw him rematch Andy Ruiz straight away, you saw him rematch Oleksandr Usyk straight away.

“For me the other carrot that may dangle is obviously waiting for the Fury vs Usyk fight on December 21. But he said something the other day: ‘What happens if one of them gets injured?’

“You’re gonna be out of the ring for nearly a year, and I’m not sure coming off the back of that kind of defeat you want to be out the gym for too long.

CELEB NEWS

Piers Morgan Says He Would Pay To Watch Tiger Woods Play Golf ‘Until He’s 90’

Media personality Piers Morgan has confessed that he would pay money to watch Tiger Woods play golf until he was 90-year-old.

Morgan has been playing alongside pro Matthew Jordan at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland this week when he made his bold claim.

The TV host and Arsenal football fan has long been an admirer of the world’s best sports stars. Including 15-time major winner Woods.

Although the golfing legend has been plagued by injuries and controversies – including a legal battle with a clothing brand, Morgan also insisted that Woods should continue playing for as long as possible.

Piers Morgan On Tiger Woods

“I think Tiger should play as long as he wants. I would pay to watch Tiger Woods until he’s 90. So if he wants to keep playing golf, let him play.

“I remember him being written off last time, and then he won the Masters again. And suddenly all the critics that told him to give up, look very, very stupid.

“I would never, ever write off Tiger Woods. Obviously, his body’s not quite there yet, but if he was to get back to proper fitness, he’s an incredible athlete, with amazing mental strength — why can’t he carry on?

“I think Tiger is the greatest to ever play the game. Just think peak Tiger, if you watch the videos of him or watched him at the time as I did, and you compare him to any other golfer in history, there’s no comparison, I don’t think.

“Obviously there are other greats, but peak Tiger Woods, he would have killed everyone,’ Morgan explained.

Watch Piers Morgan’s Stinker At The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

If Piers Morgan thinks he can replicate just a fraction of Tiger Woods’ golfing success then he should probably think again! Especially after he screwed his tee shot on the 16th at St Andrews.

Morgan’s terrible attempt was being filmed and his immediate reaction demonstrated just how bad he knew he had done. And many were quick to let him know on X, formerly Twitter.

One account with the handle @fergpj simply posted ‘Haha. What a clown.’ Another saw their chance to strike by simply saying ‘Just like Arsenal. Bottled it.’

It’s highly unlikely Morgan will lose any sleep over his tee shot or the comments that came with it. However, he does need to work on his swing a considerable amount if he wants to improve.

Scroll down for the Piers Morgan shocker.

BOXING

US court orders Mayweather to pay Nigerian firm $2.4m over contract breach

JOIN IN : Why ‘Please cancel this’ – Concerns raised for former Floyd Mayweather foe and Jake Paul trainer as he gears up to make boxing comeback at 53 years old

A US court has upheld the ruling that Floyd Mayweather Jr., the former world boxing champion, must pay Zinni Media Concept Limited, a Nigerian company, $2.4 million in damages for breach of contract.

According to a statement from Alex Nwankwo, the company’s media executive, Zinni Media reached an agreement with Mayweather to make various appearances in Africa, including one in Nigeria, in June 2017.

However, the former boxer unilaterally terminated the deal without cause and refused to reimburse the company for the advance payment paid for the service.

Nwankwo claimed that Mayweather’s legal representatives implied that because the company was not based in the US, the boxer could not make any refund.

“After several unsuccessful attempts to recover the appearance fees from the American boxer, the company instituted a legal action against Mayweather in 2018 where it alleged breach of contract, unjust enrichment and fraud against the former champion. We are grateful that two courts have granted a prayer by Zinni Media Ltd to impose terminating sanctions against Mayweather,” the statement reads.

In October 2023, a lower court in California ruled that Mayweather should pay Zinni $1,638,542 in damages, $721,881.32 in prejudgment interest, $16,270 in sanctioned attorney fees, and $285 in costs. The total compensation amount ordered was $2,376,978.

BOXING

Boxing Legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. In Deep Trouble For Not Paying & Slapping Exotic Dancers At His Las Vegas Strip club

The lawsuit was filed in Clark County, Nevada, and it covers all the dancers who’ve worked at the club, which Floyd Mayweather Jr. co-owns with his sister, Deltricia Howard.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. is back in the headlines, this time being sued by a couple of exotic dancers from his Las Vegas strip club, Girl Collection. They’re accusing him of stiffing them on pay and even slapping one of them in front of everyone.

The lawsuit was filed in Clark County, Nevada, and it covers all the dancers who’ve worked at the club, which Mayweather co-owns with his sister, Deltricia Howard.

The dancers claim that Mayweather and Howard classified them as independent contractors instead of employees, which meant they didn’t get minimum wage for their hours.

On top of that, they say they were forced to hand over part of their tips and pay extra fees to other staff, which they argue is a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

According to the lawsuit, Mayweather called the shots on when dancers could leave and even decided how much of their tips the club kept. The dancers also allege that both Mayweather and his sister threatened and intimidated them, especially after they tried filing a federal lawsuit last year.

That case was dismissed, but it’s back now in state court, with an added claim that Mayweather slapped one of the dancers.

The dancer who says she got slapped claims it happened on April 23, 2023, when she asked Mayweather about her pay. She alleges that Mayweather smacked her in front of other dancers, then followed her into the locker room, saying she couldn’t “take a joke.”

CELEB NEWS

Tiger Woods’ logo dispute with Tigeraire escalates with federal court filing

Tiger Woods’ apparel company Sun Day Red sued Tigeraire in federal court. Tigeraire claims that Sun Day Red’s logo is too similar to its own. Trademark attorney Josh Gerben said the escalation could lead to costly litigation.

A logo dispute between Tiger Woods’ apparel company Sun Day Red and Tigeraire, a company that makes cooling products for athletes, is now in the hands of the federal court system.

Last week, Tigeraire filed a notice of opposition with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office against Sun Day Red’s Tiger logo, saying the golf legend’s company “unlawfully hijacked” Tigeraire’s design into its own branding.

In a subsequent court filing, Woods’ legal team sued Tigeraire, accusing the company of trying to capitalize off Sun Day Red’s status as a bigger brand. Sun Day Red has filed a motion to dismiss the patent claim.

“This case, unfortunately, presents the time-worn circumstance of an opportunistic, misguided business attempting to extract an unwarranted financial windfall from a larger and more successful brand, based on threats of legal action and demands for exorbitant sums,” the suit says.

According to the lawsuit, which was filed last week in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Sun Day Red says it has attempted in good faith to resolve the infringement claims though negotiation and that Tigeraire has sent “outrageous monetary demands” to Sun Day Red, which is owned by TaylorMade.

The suit also says Tigeraire recently started attending golf tournaments and changed its website’s homepage to prominently feature golfers in an attempt to demonstrate market overlap.

Tigeraire did not immediately respond to request for comment on the lawsuit. A representative for Woods and TaylorMade declined to comment on the matter.

BOXING

Gervonta Davis Dominates War of Words With Lamont Roach Ahead of December Clash

Just a week after the WBA sanctioned the lightweight title bout between Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach Jr., the duo have already gotten themselves into a heated discussion online. The fight is scheduled to take place on December 14 and Roach has received “special permission” by WBA to move up to the lightweight division and challenge for the title. This fight once again proves the stardom of Tank as he was once again allowed to handpick a challenger.

Fans were not happy with the announcement as Roach is quite unproven against top stars like Tank. Furthermore, he will have a disadvantage coming from a lighter-weight division. Despite being the WBA super featherweight champion, fans are not excited about the fight. But the boxer duo decided to hype up the clash when both of them got into a war of words on ‘X’ as Roach tried to troll the WBA lightweight champion just to receive a stellar response.

Gervonta Davis’ stern advice to Roach

The argument started when heavyweight boxer Marcellus Williams asked Davis about the camp fees to spar with the champion. Williams wanted to work on his skills and had every motivation to make the situation work. However, Lamont Roach Jr. quickly responded to the tweet and stated, “He gon need to spar you bra no funny 🫠.” Davis immediately asked the meaning behind the post and Roach quoted a fan reaction who explained the tweet.

Roach quoted a fan reply who wrote, “Translation: u needa spar someone heavy cause he comin wit it,” explaining the meaning behind Roach’s tweet. According to the Reaper, the 30-0 boxer needs to spar against heavier boxers before their fight in December. And even though Davis is thinking of an easy fight, Roach will take this opportunity to make a name for himself and increase his stocks.

Tank did not let the disrespect go idly as he responded and wrote, “I advise you not to talk so much..it can be bad for you. You kno that already tho YO 😏,” stating that Roach should do the talking inside the ring and not online. He further warned Roach about the consequences of making the WBA lightweight champion angry.

BOXING

Video of Mike Tyson terrifying a fan with a sudden dramatic mood shift at the airport goes viral

By Admin October 1, 2024

Tyson left a fan frozen in fear when all he wanted was a memorable moment

Mike Tyson is regarded as one of the most formidable personalities in boxing. With his powerful physique and fierce reputation, Tyson has always been respected, making it clear that approaching him when he’s in a bad mood could spell trouble for anyone.

In a recent incident, a daring fan approached Tyson, hoping to capture a brief moment with the heavyweight champion. However, Tyson’s unexpected reaction left the fan frozen in shock during a live TikTok broadcast. Those who witnessed the moment were left on edge, fearing what could have unfolded next.

A close call between Tyson and a fan

Thank you for watching

Speculation started to fly regarding the true cause of Tyson’s bad mood. With the weight of responsibility on his shoulders, he is just moments away from stepping into the ring against Jake Paul at one of the most iconic venues in the United States, AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Tyson could either rise to legendary status by taking down the YouTuber or face a frustrating reality if he struggles to accept a victory from someone like Paul. The stakes couldn’t be higher.

What exactly triggered Tyson’s sudden mood change remains a mystery. Perhaps he caught a glimpse of the fan’s terrified expression and paused out of compassion. Or maybe he realized that his every move was being recorded live, and in today’s social media landscape, one could go viral for the wrong reasons in mere minutes. Either way, the tension in the air was palpable.

For a brief moment, it felt like the interaction could have gone sideways, but thankfully, it didn’t. Instead, it became a “legendary moment” for the fan to remember. If this TikTok user had been more insistent, one can’t help but wonder if he would have provoked Tyson’s infamous wrath. That’s a question many fans might be left pondering.