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Anthony Edwards gets a shout-out ahead of his new role! The Minnesota Timberwolves guard is fresh off his national duty and the first thing he picked up is not a basketball. The 23-year-old strapped boxing gloves on his bare knuckles in the lead-up to the much-awaited Saturday scrap between Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III. Above all, T-Rex A. K. A. Claressa Shields dropped a personal note to the Olympian on his special role.

The long overdue boxing exhibition between Mayweather and Gotti III is finally on the cards. The last time the two pugilists took to the ring, fans couldn’t witness a result as the match came crashing down on the 6th round after the mayhem outside the ring. After a year, the fighters have come together for another face-off. But this time, the undisputed money will have a special company. It’s none other than Anthony Edwards.

According to TMZ, Ant-Man and Anthony Davis would accompany Floyd Mayweather to the ring on Saturday. So, the fans expect the two Olympians in Mexico City for the August 24 event. Moreover, ahead of the matchup, Edwards dropped a video on his Instagram. It was a video of gloved-up Edwards, throwing punches at a trainer. The baller certainly seemed to be prepared for the boxing game, even though he would be off the ring. Notably, he received a shout-out from Claressa Shields as she wrote, “Ok ok favorite!!!” in the comments.

Notably, this isn’t the only time when the new WBC heavyweight champion is involved in Anthony Edwards’ affairs. But before we head to that, let’s clear out the Floyd Mayweather business. Why are Edwards and Anthony Davis accompanying him to the ring? Well, this isn’t the first time. Earlier, Mayweather walked in with Justin Bieber and Lil’ Wayne by his side. Moreover, Jarred Vanderbilt is also expected to join the NBA duo.

Claressa Shields publicly backs Anthony Edwards

In the last few days, Noah Lyles and Anthony Edwards hit the headlines after the sprinter’s statement resurfaced again. Ahead of the Paris Olympics, Lyles has done some damage to Edwards in an interview with Sean Gregory. Apparently, Adidas had invited Lyles for the Ant-Man signature shoe launch event, which the sprinter didn’t turn up.

Speaking of which, Lyles said, “You want to do what?’ You want to invite me to [an event for] a man who has not even been to an NBA Finals? In a sport that you don’t even care about? And you’re giving him a shoe?” And went on to make a case to get himself a signature deal with the sporting brand.

While the Wolves guard remained silent about the interview both during the time of its release and after it was resurfaced, Shields didn’t keep quiet. The boxer reshared Lyles’ comments on her X handle and wrote, “This looks [like] jealousy to me.” Days later, she has given a shout-out to the star’s new role in the Mayweather fight. Ant-Man certainly has a star cheerleader off the court.

Before leaving, do watch the Dual Threat Show hosted by BG12 where Bulldogs’ Asia Avinger details her experience with Kobe Bryant, her WNBA ROTY picks, and more in the video below.

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Mike Tyson denounces attempted fraud to his fans from one of his former companies

The former Heavyweight champion warned his fans of attempted scams from one of his big brands

Back in early April, Mike Tyson’s ‘Hotboxin‘ podcast recorded its last episodes and the former boxer made the announcement via his social media. Several months after his announcement, there seem to be attempts at booking new guests to the show under the same brand and without Mike Tyson. This constituted as a fraud and Mike Tyson warned all of his followers of what’s happening. The way this fraud is being committed is through emails that are sent to a lot of people whose data has been breached. Tyson announced the issue and reminded everyone that ‘Hotboxin’ is no longer in production. Mainly, the ones who were attempted to be scammed were former guests.

Mike Tyson denies ‘Hot Boxin’ is still in production

Mike Tyson had one of the most popular podcasts in the world, he was one of the most thoughtful podcast hosts who didn’t mind getting a little vulnerable speaking with his guests. But Mike decided to end a brilliant and wildly successful 262-episode run that broke people’s hearts when he made the announcement. ‘Hotboxin’ remains as one of the most enjoyable podcasts in recent history and everybody hopes it returns with Mike Tyson as the host someday.

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When is Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul? What we know about blockbuster fight

The highly anticipated showdown between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson is just around the corner, set for Friday, November 15th, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The exhibition match, titled “The Baddest Man on the Planet,” will be available for streaming on Netflix, adding to the excitement for the fans.

Paul, a former YouTuber who turned to boxing, improved his record to 10-1 with seven knockouts (KOs) after his victory on July 21 in Florida. This win came in a match against bare-knuckle fighter Mike Perry, as a replacement for the originally scheduled fight between Paul and Tyson. Meanwhile, Tyson, who has a professional record of 50 wins and 6 losses, is a former heavyweight champion and will be 58 years old at the time of the fight.

Paul and Tyson are now focusing on the bout after it was postponed due to a health emergency Tyson experienced. Despite the setback, Tyson has confirmed that his doctors have cleared him to resume training and has taken his preparation to return to the ring very seriously.

Here is the latest information concerning the Tyson-Paul fight.

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When will Jake Paul fight Mike Tyson?

The fight will still occur at the AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys. The event organizer, Most Valuable Promotions, has carefully planned around the Cowboys’ schedule to ensure a smooth event. They selected the new date of Friday, Nov. 15 to avoid any conflicts with the Cowboys’ football schedule. Dallas will host Houston on “Monday Night Football” on Monday, Nov. 18.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Date, Time and Streaming

Date: Friday, Nov. 15
Time: Not yet announced
TV: Not available on TV
Streaming: Netflix

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson official fight rules

This sanctioned fight, approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations, will consist of eight two-minute rounds (instead of the usual three-minute rounds). Both boxers will wear 14-ounce gloves, heavier than the standard gloves.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Netflix details

The official start time for the fight has not been announced yet, but it will be streamed exclusively on Netflix. To watch the fight, a Netflix subscription will be required, with prices starting at $6.99/month for standard streaming with ads.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Latest fight odds

As of Aug. 28, odds from DraftKings give Paul an edge as we look to the future fight.

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Why Floyd Mayweather gives surprising reaction as Mike Tyson feints a punch at him

While most would jump out of their skin if Mike Tyson tried to punch them, Floyd Mayweather had a completely different reaction.

The rivalry between the pair of boxing titans came to a head during the WBC convention at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, back in 2015.

yd Mayweather reacts to Mike Tyson pretending to hit him

Blessed with Earth-shattering power and a fearsome aura, Mike Tyson is undeniably one of the most terrifying men to have ever set foot in the ring.

With his infamous peek-a-boo smile, the legend bobbed and weaved in front of his opponents before unleashing his trademark combinations that, once detonated, resulted in his rivals crashing towards the canvas.

Following a successful career, Tyson hung up the gloves, leaving the door open for Floyd Mayweather to take the baton and become the next star of American boxing.

With frightening speed and precision, he started his career as ‘Pretty Boy’ before later transitioning into the defensive genius referred to as ‘Money’.

While the legend possessed remarkable skills inside the squared circle, it was his larger-than-life personality that attracted the fans.

Whether people wanted to see him win or lose, they tuned in to watch the chaos unfold.

Despite appreciating the Michigan fighter’s greatness, Tyson took exception to the four-weight champion claiming he was better than Muhammad Ali, with the heavyweight branding the icon ‘delusional’ during an interview with UCN.

Thus, when the pair met on stage, ‘Iron’ pretended to throw a punch at Mayweather, before chuckling and walking away.

However, while most would probably implode at the mere thought of the ex-heavyweight champion hitting them, to his credit, the Hall of Famer didn’t even flinch.

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Eddie Hearn Predicts Shakur Stevenson’s Fate Against Gervonta Davis as He Reveals Tentative Timeline for Blockbuster Fight

Shakur Stevenson continues to chase fame and fight with Gervonta Davis. Till now, he has failed in his endeavors, as ‘Tank’ has charted his boxing path. But the boxing landscape is transforming quickly, especially with Stevenson, 27, and Eddie Hearn joining hands. It might turn out to be the partnership that the WBC champion needed to bag big names and fights. But what happens when two archrivals collide? Who will have the upper hand? The British promoter explains.

Stevenson, at 22-0, is highly regarded for his technical skills, whereas Davis, at 30-0, has built a fearsome reputation with his knockout power. Therefore, it will be an exciting fight between two boxers with contrasting boxing styles. But if Hearn, 45, is to be believed, skills will overwhelm the power, and there are other factors influencing the fight’s result.

The British promoter detailed his stance in a conversation with Fight Hub TV as he picked Stevenson to bag the win against Gervonta Davis. He listed the champion’s pro record and his boxing IQ as additional reasons that could turn the tides in his favor. Hearn said, “For me, I back Shakur Stevenson in that fight. I think he is a complete fighter. He is not underrated, he is 27, he is a three-division champion. His IQ is on another level. Tank is a great fighter. But I believe Shakur Stevenson beats him.”

The Matchroom lynchpin then also revealed the timeline of the hypothetical fight between the two. “I don’t think we’ll see that fight this year. But I do think we’ll see that fight in 2025!”

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Andre Ward says Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta Davis now hold ‘face of boxing’ title as he answers key debate

Andre Ward insists Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta Davis are the two most prominent figures in boxing right now.

Boxing has seen a resurgence in recent years with a new era of stars being born after Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao hung up their gloves.

Heavyweight has always been seen as boxing’s glamour division with some huge global names competing, but some of the lower weight classes have also produced the sport’s biggest superstars.

And boxing legend Ward, who retired undefeated as a two-weight world champion, believes 168lbs champion Alvarez and 135lbs champion Davis are currently carrying the torch.

“If I had to say who’s the face of boxing now, I think the face of boxing is a two-headed monster right now,” he told All The Smoke Fight.

“I think it’s Gervonta Davis — you cannot deny what he’s done, you cannot deny what he generates, and you cannot deny the performances — and you also cannot deny what Canelo Alvarez has done for a very long time.

“I think one thing they both have in common is Gervonta had Floyd Mayweather, Mayweather gave a cold alley-oop to Gervonta, Gervonta took the alley-oop and took it to the next level.

“If you look at the history of Canelo Alvarez and Oscar De La Hoya, Canelo Alvarez had an amazing alley-oop from Oscar De La Hoya, the biggest fighter in the game at one point in time and the biggest Mexican fighter before Canelo came.

“You have to give both of those fighters credit because they took the alley-oop and they did something with it.

“A lot of fighters fumble the bag or fumbled the alley-oop or fumbled the ball — they didn’t do that.”

Ward even later included current pound-for-pound star Terence Crawford in the list, who added to his portfolio of achievements with a world title win in a fourth weight class earlier this month.

Alvarez has had a stellar career in the squared circle, emerging as a superstar after high-profile duels with the likes of Shane Mosley, Mayweather and Miguel Cotto.

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Jake Paul’s chances to defeat Mike Tyson take a hit after movie star reveals ‘terrifying’ encounter

As anticipation continues to build ahead of the Jake Paul – Mike Tyson bout in Texas on Nov. 15, the divide continues to grow between those who believe 58-year-old Tyson will swat aside his 27-year-old challenger — and those who think Paul is going to vanquish the former heavyweight champion.

Whichever side of the aisle you’re on, the Paul – Tyson bout is undoubtedly one of the most highly-anticipated pro fights in years. It will be streamed live on Netflix from AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, and the 31-year age gap between the combatants is among the largest in the sport’s history.

Russell Crowe and Joe Rogan sound off on Paul-Tyson

The three-decade age differential between Paul and Tyson as often cited as definitive proof that one boxer or the other will win this bout in November. Film star Russell Crowe is the latest to use that argument in support of his predicted winner: Iron Mike.

“The thing is, I was quite enjoying the second phase of Mike’s life,” Crowe told Joe Rogan on the latest episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience.” “I was terrified of him as a boxer. He was terrifying. Even when I met him backstage at a stadium one time at a fight, I was like ‘I’m still terrified of you.'”

“I just hope for the both of them that it transcends the circus type atmosphere, it’s a legit fight and nobody gets hurt. … But it’s Mike Tyson (as opposed to another boxer), so it’s very different,” Crowe said.

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Mike Tyson gives savage response over whether he could beat Floyd Mayweather in a street fight

Mike Tyson gave a brutal answer when asked what would happen if he ever crossed paths with Floyd Mayweather in a street fight.

Throughout his career, ‘Iron Mike’ made a reputation for his frightening style in the ring, making the prospect of facing him without a referee to control the action nothing short of terrifying.

Mike Tyson says he’d beat Floyd Mayweather in a street fight

Born in a rough area of Brooklyn, New York, USA, Mike Tyson grew up around violence, utilizing his experiences on the street to become a warrior capable of rendering anyone who dared set foot in the ring with him unconscious with a single shot.

With an illusive peek-a-boo style, the American bobbed and weaved in front of his opponents before landing the brutal blow that sent them spiraling towards the canvas.

With that in mind, his sublime athleticism would’ve undeniably crossed over into street fighting skills if he ever needed them.

However, while he was a bulldozer, Floyd Mayweather was the opposite. Blessed with remarkable reflexes and a sublime boxing IQ, ‘Money’ made his rivals miss and ultimately pay with his stinging shots.

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Despite not carrying the KO power of Tyson, he undeniably captured the attention of the public with his classy displays and braggadocious personality.

But at the end of the day, weight classes exist for a reason. Therefore, it comes as no major surprise that the former Heavyweight King thinks he could’ve beaten Mayweather in a street fight pretty handily.

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“I’d Bet a Million on Him Knocking Out Shakur Stevenson”, Kambosos Confident in Gervonta Davis

By Admin August 27, 2024

Former Austrailian champion George Kambosos Jr. expect a Davis knockout over stevenson in potential Lightweight Showdown

Shakur Stevenson and Gervonta Davis’s possible matchup is expected to be among the most awaited events in the lightweight division. Both fighters have established themselves as formidable forces, each with a different approach that has left most of their opponents difficult to match. Boxing fans are buzzing with anticipation at the possibility of these two giants square-off.

Shakur Stevenson made a major career change lately signing with Matchroom Boxing. Stevenson has outlined an ambitious three-fight strategy for this new chapter. Joe Cordina will be his first opponent under this banner; the battle is scheduled for October 12. After that, Stevenson wants to challenge William Zepeda, the top contender, then focus on a unification battle with Gervonta “Tank” Davis.

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Although the boxing scene is waiting impatiently for these possible showdowns, former lightweight world champion George Kambosos Jr. has made his opinion clear about a Davis-Stevenson match. Having had his own high-profile fights, the Australian boxer is sure Davis would win even going so far as to imply he would knock Stevenson off.

When Kambosos declared, “I’ll bet a million he knocks [Shakur’s] buck teeth out cold. Won’t happen though, Shakur just talks. Maybe if it’s 5 on 1 like his little street fight.” Undoubtedly, he believes Davis has great power, and he is ready to stake a significant sum on his prediction.

Fans believe that the three-fight strategy Stevenson proposed would will come to fruition as the likelihood of a Davis-Stevenson meeting gets closer. Although his opponent is yet unknown, Gervonta Davis, known for his knockout force, is expected to make his ring return in November.

There are all the elements in Stevenson and Davis’s possible collision to make for a spectacular battle. Given both fighters at the top of their game and bringing different approaches to the ring, the result is anyone’s guess. But if you ask George Kambosos Jr., he’s already decided and ready to put a million bucks on it

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‘The face of boxing is a two-headed monster right now’: Andre Ward says Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta Davis lead the sport

By Admin August 27, 2024

Andre Ward shares his perspective on who he believes is championing the sport of boxing.

During the latest segment of All The Smoke Fight, featuring Andre Ward and guests Andre Berto and Andre Dirrell, Ward breaks down why he thinks there’s two clear nominees to be the ‘face of boxing’ at the present time, and a bit about their similarities. Check out some excerpts from Ward below.

“If I had to say who’s the face of boxing now, I think the face of boxing is a two-headed monster right now,” Ward said. “I think it’s Gervonta Davis — you cannot deny what he’s done, you cannot deny what he generates, and you cannot deny the performances — and you also cannot deny what Canelo Alvarez has done for a very long time.

“I think one thing they both have in common is Gervonta had Floyd Mayweather, Mayweather gave a cold alley-hoop to Gervonta, Gervonta took the alley-hoop and took it to the next level. If you look at the history of Canelo Alvarez and Oscar De La Hoya, Canelo Alvarez had an amazing alley-hoop from Oscar De La Hoya, the biggest fighter in the game at one point in time and the biggest Mexican fighter before Canelo came…

“You have to give both of those fighters credit because they took the alley-hoop and they did something with it. A lot of fighters fumble the bag or fumbled the alley-hoop or fumbled the ball — they didn’t do that.”