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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.

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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.

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

Get ready for golf like never before! Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy‘s revolutionary team golf league is set to make golf high-tech in the coming days. TGL is truly pushing the boundaries of innovation, and with many big names associated with the league, it is bound to be successful. But what’s behind the magic that’s set to transform the game forever?

Toptracer, the official ball-tracing partner of TGL, is at the forefront of this technological revolution. So, how does it work its magic? Let’s explore how it’s set to change the face of golf forever.

Toptracer leads the golf industry with range technology in over 1,000 driving range facilities worldwide. The company officially partnered with TGL after a successful two-year testing period at TGL Performance Labs. Toptracer’s camera sensors track every tee shot and approach play with pinpoint accuracy as they hit the massive 64×53-foot screen.

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TGL positions its tee boxes 35 and 20 yards away, creating the perfect setup for its camera sensors to capture every detail.

This screen, a staggering 24 times larger than a standard simulator, sets the stage for unparalleled accuracy. Moreover, it meticulously monitors every shot and feeds the data into TGL’s data engine, unleashing insights, learnings, and predictive data for viewers and second-screen users.

Speaking about their partner from two years ago, Andrew Macaulay, Chief Technology Officer, TMRW Sports and TGL, noted, “With the flexibility, accuracy, and reliability of Toptracer’s ball-tracing technology, we’re gathering an extensive amount of data on each shot to help accurately transition into the virtual landscapes of our custom-designed holes.” Macaulay also highlighted, “Using Toptracer’s ball-tracing has added to the scale of TGL, allowing for our tee boxes to be a long way from the screen and for shots to be hit from any lie and location.”

Home to TGL, the SoFi Center is a 250,000-square-foot oasis of innovation nestled on the campus of Palm Beach State College. The excitement is set to kick off on January 7th, 2025, with the league’s inaugural season. That will mark a new era in golf entertainment that will thrill fans worldwide.

Initially planned for this year, the league delayed its start due to a roof destruction incident in November 2023. Now, as TGL prepares to revolutionize the golf landscape, the question remains: can this innovative approach win over the hearts of traditional golf fans?

Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy to launch series for top stars with PGA Tour

Can Tiger Woods’ TGL, with its High-Tech twist, win over golf fans?

With its prominent role in golf’s most prestigious events, Toptracer is set to captivate fans. In January 2025, six teams of PGA Tour superstars are set to thrill golf enthusiasts at the SoFi Center, delivering a truly unique golf experience. The teams will tackle 15 electrifying holes, divided into two action-packed sessions: nine holes of triples in a 3v3 format, where three players from each team will alternate shots.

Additionally, Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s TGL format brings an extra layer of strategy and teamwork to the game, which is a whole lot different than the traditional game. However, as the match intensifies, teams switch to singles mode. Six holes of head-to-head play will keep fans on edge. Consequently, its modern matchplay scoring system adds excitement, with each hole worth 1 point. The team with the fewest shots on a hole wins the point. Hence, the team with the most points at the end will be declared the winner.

TGL’s bold formula is poised to fill the gap between tradition and innovation, redefining the game for a new era. How do you see this new tech-infused league? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

Tiger Woods has been given some advice on his future from an ex-rival.

Tiger Woods has been backed to use the PGA Tour Champions to improve his form in golf’s four majors. The sporting icon has struggled in the biggest tournaments this year, with injuries limiting his impact and preventing him from claiming a 16th title.

Woods is only two years away from being eligible to play on the over-50s tour. The shorter, 54-hole events could allow the American to build his fitness, particularly if he is allowed to navigate the courses in a cart.

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His former rival Michael Campbell believes it would be a ‘no-brainer’ for Woods to use the PGA Tour Champions to improve his form in the majors. In eight of his nine rounds in majors this year, the 48-year-old has shot over-par.

“It would be great for the Champions Tour to have him on board,” he says. “With the Champions Tour, it’s only three rounds of golf and he’s on a cart which is going to help him with his injuries,” Campbell told Bunkered.

“He may use the events as a warm up towards the major. He’s got a scorecard in his back pocket and he’s not putting too much strain on his leg so there’s a chance he could do that building up to the Open or the Masters. To me, it’s a no-brainer.”

Campbell famously defeated Woods in the 2005 US Open at Pinehurst. At the time it was a major shock, with Woods comfortably the world’s leading player.

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But the last few years have been very tough for the golfing icon. Injuries sustained in a near-fatal car crash in 2021 have hindered Woods’ mobility.

Campbell admits that he now feels ‘sorry’ for Woods. The 55-year-old New Zealander continued: “It’s a real shame. Through my whole career I played a lot with him. He was awesome. To see how he’s playing now… I feel sorry for him.”

He’s played four times this year and played poorly,” Campbell explains. “It’s hard for Tiger to come back and only play the majors on the four toughest golf courses.

“He needs to maybe rethink his schedule because you can’t do that. I know he’s Tiger Woods but he can’t just go into a tournament having not played for three or four months and come back and expect to play well. It’s the major issue he has.”

 

The Cincinnati Open has proven to be one of the most unpredictable WTA events in recent times.

No woman has defended her title since 2015, and since then there have been nine different champions over the past nine years.

As Coco Gauff looks to retain her title, we look back at the women who have won this event over the past decade.

After winning her first Cincinnati title in 2014, Williams made it back-to-back titles after triumphing in one of the most dominant seasons of her career.

In a rematch of the 2014 final, the top seed battled past Ana Ivanovic in the last eight before a convincing semi-final victory over Elina Svitolina.

That was followed by a 6-3, 7-6(5) victory in the final over Simona Halep, claiming the title after dropping just one set en route.

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15th seed and future No 1 Pliskova served her way to one of the biggest titles of her career at the tournament eight years ago.

Pliskova did not drop a set on her way to the last eight, where she battled seventh seed Svetlana Kuznetsova in three sets before a comfortable semi-final victory over Garbine Muguruza.

The Czech then produced an equally dominant display in the final, dispatching Angelique Kerber 6-3, 6-1 for her first WTA 1000 title.

2017 – Garbine Muguruza

Fresh off winning the Wimbledon title, Spanish star Muguruza battled her way to the Cincinnati title in 2017.

After narrow victories over Madison Keys and Kuznetsova powered her into the last four, she downed Pliskova in a rematch of the 2016 semi-final to reach the championship match.

And, despite some tough matches early on, she stormed to victory, routing Halep 6-1, 6-0 for one of the biggest titles of her career.

2018 – Kiki Bertens

Unseeded Bertens defied the odds to claim one of the biggest titles of her career at the event six years ago.

The Dutch star beat second seed Caroline Wozniacki and fifth seed Svitolina on her way to the last four, where she rallied from a set down to defeat eighth seed Petra Kvitova.

And she pulled off another impressive comeback in the final, saving a championship point to beat Halep 2-6, 7-6(2), 6-2 and lift her first WTA 1000 crown.

Keys battled past the likes of Muguruza and fourth seed Halep to reach the last eight, where she convincingly dispatched Venus Williams before a semi-final win over Sofia Kenin.

The final against Kuznetsova was not easy but the American was able to get the job done in straight sets, winning 7-5, 7-6(5).

2020 – Victoria Azarenka

The 2020 edition was held in New York due to the COVID US Open bubble – but that did not stop 2013 champion Azarenka from reclaiming her title.

The former world No 1 eased past 15th seed Donna Vekic in round one and did not drop a set on her way to the last four, dispatching Ons Jabeur in the quarter-final.

Azarenka battled from a set down to defeat Johanna Konta in their semi-final, and then won the title after finalist Naomi Osaka was forced to withdraw due to injury.

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2021 – Ashleigh Barty

Weeks after claiming her second major at SW19, Barty claimed her first and only Cincinnati title with an emphatic run through the draw.

The Australian dropped just two games against reigning champion Azarenka in round three, and then eased past ninth seed Barbora Krejcikova and Kerber to make the final.

Barty was a heavy favourite against surprise finalist Jill Teichmann and duly delivered, prevailing 6-3, 6-1 to lift the title.

2022 – Caroline Garcia

A stunning second half of 2022 saw former world No 4 Garcia storm to one of the biggest titles of her career two years ago.

Garcia came through qualifying and beat 4th seed Maria Sakkari in round two and seventh seed Jessica Pegula in the last eight, before a semi-final victory over sixth seed Aryna Sabalenka.

The French star then dispatched Kvitova 6-2, 6-4 to win the final and become the first qualifier to win a WTA 1000 title.

2023 – Coco Gauff

World No 2 Gauff comes in as the reigning champion after an epic run to her first, and currently only, WTA 1000 victory twelve months ago.

The seventh seed did not drop a set on her way to the last four, where she stunned Iga Swiatek in three sets – beating the world No 1 for the first time.

That powered her into the final, where she overcame Karolina Muchova 6-3, 6-4 to lift the title on home soil

Everyone knows how tough it is to face Novak Djokovic on a tennis court, but only the players who have experienced it can tell the tale. Nick Kyrgios and Alexander Bublik are two of those players who can speak about what it’s like to go up against the Serbian, and in a video shared by UTS where they are interviewed by Patrick Mouratoglou, both agreed on his ability in returning serves.

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The problem with Novak is that every time there’s a break point or something like that, he plays incredibly. You can’t ace him, he knows where you’re going to serve it. I played against him in the Davis Cup and it was always deuce, advantage… He’s everywhere. I served my best slice serve to the T and he returns it to the baseline… It’s crazy,” stated Bublik. The Australian recalled his lost final at Wimbledon against the Serbian: “I couldn’t have served any better. I think if I had played like Rafa in the Wimbledon final, it might have gone well for me. He’s different. How many finals does he have, 30? That was my first final. So with that experience, he wasn’t fazed at all. He’s very good.”

 

Novak Djokovic celebrated his gold medal victory at the Paris 2024 Olympics in his native Serbia with the rest of the Serbian Olympic team, as huge crowds of Serbians received their athletes with a warm welcome Monday evening.

Thousands of onlookers congregated in the capital at Belgrade City Hall to celebrate the efforts of Djokovic and the rest of the Serbian Olympic team, following an Olympic campaign where Serbia accrued five medals overall, including three gold medals.Novak Djokovic defies time: Passes Roger Federer, becomes second-oldest  top-2 player

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic was present to warmly greet Djokovic and the rest of the Serbian athletes.

 

Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(3), 7-6(2) in the Olympic final to claim a long- awaited Olympic gold medal and complete the career ‘Golden Slam’. The Serb was visibly emotional after his victory, stating that winning the elusive gold medal was “the biggest sporting achievement I have had”.

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“I have had the honour and pleasure of being on this special [City Hall] balcony several times in my career, but each time you surprise and inspire me more and more,” Djokovic told the crowd. “This is the most beautiful feeling that an athlete from Serbia can experience.”

Djokovic was joined on the Belgrade City Hall balcony by the rest of the Serbian Olympic team, which included basketball star, Nikola Jokic, a staple figure in the national team as they secured the bronze medal with victory over Germany.

Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez has not completely ruled out facing Terence Crawford.

Crawford has been chasing a fight against the super-middleweight unified champion since his career defining victory last year over Errol Spence Jr, where he captured the undisputed crown at welterweight.

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The fight had a financial backer in Riyadh Season’s Turki Alalshikh, who made it clear he wanted to make the clash and announced an offer had been sent to the Mexican. However just 48 hours later that offer was revoked and Canelo gave his thoughts behind the u-turn – saying he only did business on his terms.

“Yesterday they text me asking to discuss the fight with Crawford and I said ‘look I’m not going to talk about any other fight, I’m focused 100% on this fight [against Berlanga]’.

I don’t like the way he talk and I’m in a position that if he wants to work with me it’s my way not their way. I don’t need it. It’s not the way to approach me. I respect everybody and I respect Turki but if he wants to work with me it needs to be my way.”

Canelo has been accused of pricing himself out of the big fights fans have been calling for and had previously slapped a $150m price-tag on facing ‘Bud’.

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However, when asked by Fight Hub TV about the current situation, Canelo did not dismiss the contest but told Crawford to face Teofimo Lopez first and then ‘he’ll see’ about making it happen.

“Crawford needs to fight Teofimo [Lopez] first and then we’ll see… Teofimo deserves it more than me.”

Teofimo Lopez is the current super-lightweight Ring Magainze and WBO belt holder and has welcomed a clash against his fellow American.

Crawford made yet more history this month when he became a four-weight world champion after defeating Israil Madrimov on his 154lb debut.

 

Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson are two halves of one of the best match-ups to be made in boxing.

Add in that both are undefeated, in their primes, American and hold belts in the lightweight division then it becomes a must-see spectacle, and one that seemed relatively close to being made this year.

When fellow champion Vasily Lomachenko backed out of talks with Davis, Stevenson was without an opponent and fans immediately called to see it happen. Unfortunately, both look likely to take other routes for the time-being for it to be revisited in 2025.

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‘Tank’s raw power and calculated game plans have allowed him to reach 30 wins with 28 knockouts, but no fighter in 22 fights is yet to truly piece together the puzzle of Stevenson’s defence. Can the Baltimore puncher be the first to do it?

Speaking in a recent interview with Sway’s Universe, pound-for-pound superstar Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez said yes.

“Shakur Stevenson is a good fighter, he moves a lot and it’s very difficult to hit him but I like Gervonta Davis, he’s a really good fighter. He hits hard and he knows how to go forward. I put my money on Gervonta.”

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Despite his inclination to take on his detractors with a no holds barred approach, Stevenson took the verdict respectfully and viewed it as more of a challenge to prove the Mexican wrong.

“Can’t be mad at that respectful opinion, we will find out when the fight happen. Chasing Greatness.”

Stevenson is slated to face number one contender William Zepeda next, whilst ‘Tank’s potential plan of a rematch with Isaac Cruz has fallen through due to the Mexican losing his super-lightweight world title to Jose Valenzuela this month.

 

When it comes to a mega fight between Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Shakur Stevenson, it’s just a matter of time according to the latter.

And with all the verbal jabs that the two have exchanged, Stevenson believes when the two finally do clash, it will be bigger than simply another blockbuster fight.

“It’s kind of bigger than boxing, I guess you could say, because of the history and everything that went on,” Stevenson began telling mentor Andre Ward on “All The Smoke Fight.”

“It’s hard to even speak on it just because of the fact that we gotta fight.”

 

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Such a super bout would pit two undefeated lightweight world champions in their prime against each other as Davis (30-0, 28 knockouts) holds the WBA title and Stevenson (22-0, 10 KOs) owns the WBC belt.

Stevenson has no doubt in his mind that the bout will happen, hinting that it’s just a matter of when at this point.

“I know it’s going to happen,” Stevenson vowed to Ward. “I’m the best, he’s the best. So when you have two guys that’s the best, how can you not fight?

“Only way you can not fight is one of them guys ain’t like that and one of those guys go off to lose or somebody takes an L. But I think with both of us, we’re both fighters that’s really good fighters and on that level.”

He added that the fight can happen “whenever,” noting both men are ready for it.

“It can happen next, it can happen next year,” Stevenson said, “whenever he say ‘let’s fight,’ that’s when it’s going to happen.”

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As the conversation between Stevenson and Ward continued, Stevenson heaped praise onto “Tank,” not just for his vaunted knockout power but his boxing acumen.

“He’s strategic, he’s setting guys up,” Stevenson noted. “He’s been boxing since a little kid just like I’ve been boxing since a little kid and you can tell with the experience.”

Stevenson added: “Even with his last fight with Frank Martin, you could see Frank Martin was more so an amateur. Like the experience he got is not on the level of like ‘Tank’ and he just took off with experience. He let him waste his energy, gassed him out and then Round 8, it’s time to go home.”

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