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Jake Paul believes he can fight for a title, but Mike Tyson might be done in the ring at 58
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jake Paul believes he can fight for a championship belt within two years. Mike Tyson might be finished in the ring after the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion's first sanctioned pro bout since 2005. An event hyped like a prize fight...
Netflix experiences streaming delays leading up to Tyson-Paul fight
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Netflix's first attempt at handling a live sports event did not receive a passing grade. The fight Friday night between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul experienced streaming problems according to many viewers on social media. Many viewers took to Twitter/X and Bluesky...
Jake Paul, 27, beats 58-year-old Mike Tyson as the hits don't match the hype
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The boos from a crowd wanting more action were growing again when Jake Paul dropped his gloves before the final bell and bowed toward 58-year-old Mike Tyson. Paying homage to one of the biggest names in boxing history didn't do much for the estimated 72,000...
Katie Taylor beats Amanda Serrano again in another slugfest with a disputed decision
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano was as bloody and bruising as the original. The disputed decision — and the reaction to it — was about the same, too. Taylor retained her unanimous super lightweight championship in a...
Mike Tyson-Jake Paul: How to watch the fight, time, odds
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul had to wait an extra four months for his high-profile match with 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. The delay from the original plan for July was caused by Tyson having a medical episode on a plane and needing time to recover from a...
Mike Tyson concedes the role of villain to young foe in 58-year-old's fight with Jake Paul
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Friendship is at the heart of how a fight came together between 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and much younger YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Friction helped build the hype for a bout that is testing the formula for how boxing is...
It's a quiet Mike Tyson as 58-year-old nears fight with Jake Paul, 31 years his junior
IRVING, Texas (AP) — Mike Tyson wasn’t in the mood for talking in the final news conference before the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Tyson had terse answers for all the questions Wednesday night, two nights before the fight against...
Olympic medalist withdraws from French boxing elections citing racist and sexist attacks
PARIS (AP) — Sarah Ourahmoune, a silver medalist at the 2016 Olympic Games, has withdrawn her bid to become president of the French boxing federation, saying she has been the target of vicious racist and sexist attacks. In an open letter published this week, Ourahmoune said she...
'Boots' Ennis defends welterweight championship with unanimous decision win over Chukhadzhian
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jaron Ennis defended his share of the 147-pound championship with a flat performance in front of his hometown crowd, taking a unanimous decision victory over Ukrainian fighter Karen Chukhadzhian on Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Center. Known as Boots, Ennis...
Jaron 'Boots' Ennis is more than Philly's favorite boxer. He's the 147-pound champion who wants more
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — He’s known as Boots. Jaron Ennis much prefers these days being called IBF welterweight champion. Make that, the undefeated champ. The 27-year-old Ennis, out of northwest Philadelphia, is a rising star in the sport. His home city sure knows it --...
