The upcoming Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, has generated massive buzz among sports fans worldwide. Tensions escalated ahead of the match when Tyson slapped Paul during a pre-fight stare-down, sending shockwaves across social media. Despite the early odds favoring the legendary Tyson, some are speculating that Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, could pull off a surprise victory. In a bold move to capitalize on the hype, Indian boxing champion Neeraj Goyat has placed a high-stakes bet, putting his multimillion-dollar home on the line, wagering that Tyson will win. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Most Valuable Promotions (@mostvaluablepromotions) Goyat, who is India's top boxer and the WBC Asia titleholder, recently had a one-on-one conversation with Paul, where he challenged the 27-year-old to defeat Tyson. In an unexpected turn, Paul accepted the bet and shook hands with Goyat, sealing the deal. The fight pits two fighters from vastly different generations against each other, with Tyson, 58, being nearly twice the age of Paul, 27. Despite the age gap, Tyson remains confident of his victory. During the pre-fight weigh-in, Tyson—who tipped the scales at 228.4 pounds—showed little interest in engaging in lengthy discussion, stating, “Talking’s over,” before swiftly leaving the stage, wearing only a pair of Versace briefs. Also Read: Tyson vs Paul: Key matchups, start time, and how to stream the event in India The weigh-in saw Tyson deliver a sharp slap to Paul’s cheek, a moment that left the audience stunned and prompted security to intervene before things could escalate further. Paul, who weighed in at 227.2 pounds, appeared unfazed by the slap and brushed it off with a snarky comment. "I didn’t even feel it – he’s angry," Paul said, mocking Tyson’s reaction. Labeling Tyson as an “angry little elf,” Paul added, "Cute slap, buddy," before making an expletive-laden pledge to knock Tyson out in the ring. The 27-year-old then roared theatrically into a microphone, dramatically declaring, “He must die.” With both fighters primed for a dramatic showdown, the stage is set for what could be an unforgettable night in boxing, as Tyson looks to prove that age is just a number, while Paul aims to further cement his legitimacy in the sport. (With inputs from AFP)
15 November,2024 08:39 PM IST | Texas | mid-day online correspondentBoxing icon Mike Tyson will return to the ring after a 19-year hiatus, facing the popular YouTuber Jake Paul in a highly anticipated showdown at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday, November 16. Tyson, who has not fought since June 11, 2005, when he faced Kevin McBride, will be stepping back into the ring at the age of 58. That previous bout ended in a sixth-round retirement, despite Tyson holding a lead on two of the judges' scorecards, marking the end of his storied career at the time. The lead-up to this clash has been filled with drama, including a tense pre-fight face-off in which Tyson slapped Paul, leaving the 26-year-old YouTuber visibly shaken. The incident required intervention from security to prevent the confrontation from escalating further. Tyson, known for his ferocious power (50 wins, 6 losses, 44 knockouts), will look to prove that he can still command the spotlight in the ring, even at 58 years old. Meanwhile, Paul, who has made a name for himself by fighting former UFC fighters, has a professional record of 10-1 with 7 knockouts, although his unbeaten streak was snapped earlier this year when he lost to British boxer Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia. Also Read: Tyson won’t talk before big fight Tyson vs. Paul is the headline bout of a major fight card that also features other exciting matchups. In the women’s boxing scene, Katie Taylor will defend her undisputed women’s junior welterweight championship against the hard-hitting Amanda Serrano in a 10-round battle. Meanwhile, India’s Neeraj Goyat will take on Brazilian YouTuber Whindersson Nunes in a middleweight clash, and Mario Barrios will square off against Abel Ramos for the WBC welterweight title. Full fight card Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul (8 rounds, heavyweight title) Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano (10 rounds for Taylor’s undisputed women’s junior welterweight championship) Neeraj Goyat vs. Whindersson Nunes (6 rounds, middleweight) Mario Barrios vs. Abel Ramos (WBC welterweight title) The event is expected to capture worldwide attention, with fans eager to witness Tyson’s return to action and Jake Paul’s continued quest to prove himself in the professional boxing world. However, those hoping to watch the event on television will be disappointed as there will be no live broadcast of the Tyson vs. Paul fight on traditional TV channels. Instead, the fight will be streamed exclusively on Netflix, giving subscribers access to this high-profile showdown and its undercard matches. Also Read: MMA star Conor McGregor says sexual assault claim is 'full blown lie among many lies' Fight schedule Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: The main event is expected to begin at 9:30 AM IST on Saturday, November 16. Undercards: The undercard fights will start earlier, at 6:30 AM IST. Venue Location: The event will take place at the iconic AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home to the Dallas Cowboys, which will undoubtedly add to the grandeur of the occasion.
15 November,2024 08:09 PM IST | Texas | mid-day online correspondentAsian Games bronze medal winner Prajnesh Gunneswaran on Friday announced his retirement from professional tennis. The 35-year-old Indian, who won singles bronze in the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games, wrote on his Instagram account: "Hanging up my racquet. Thank you." Gunneswaran, who rose to world No.75 in the ATP rankings in 2019, expressed his deep gratitude for being able to compete at the top level for several years. "As I write this, my heart swells with gratitude, pride, and a touch of nostalgia. Today, I step off the competitive tennis court for the last time. "For over three decades, this game has been my sanctuary, my greatest teacher, and my most faithful companion. From the first swing of my racquet to representing India on the grandest stages, the journey has been nothing short of extraordinary," he wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prajnesh Gunneswaran (@prajnesh) The Chennai-born player, who turned pro in 2010, finished with a singles record of 11-28 and a doubles record of 1-1. His highest doubles ranking was 248 which he attained in 2018. Gunneswaran also competed in all four Grand Slams, bowing out in the opening round in all instances. The Australian Open was the only Slam in which he competed on multiple occasions -- 2019 and 2020. "Every drop of sweat, every victory, every setback - it's all woven into the fabric of who I am. Tennis taught me discipline, resilience, and the power of dreaming big," he further wrote in his post. Also Read: ‘Don’t leave tennis’: Djokovic to Nadal after win "It gave me friendships that transcend borders and memories that will last a lifetime. It challenged me to dig deep, to grow, and to be better - not just as a player but as a human being," he noted. He had success in the ATP Challenger Tour and in ITF Futures Tour, possessing a record of 2-7 and 9-9 respectively in the singles category. He won only a title in the doubles -- Egypt F25, Sharm El Sheikh (ITF Futures Tour) -- in 2018 with his Egyptian partner Issam Haitham Taweel. Gunneswaran's biggest win against a top-20 player came in 2019 when he beat the then-18th-ranked Nikoloz Basilashvili of Georgia during the Indian Wells Masters in the second round. "To my coaches, teammates, and most of all, my family -- you have been my backbone. To my fans who cheered me on through the highs and lows- I'm deeply grateful. "And to the sport that gave me everything - I owe you my heart. Thank you, tennis, for the ride of a lifetime," he concluded.
15 November,2024 05:11 PM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondentAmerica's legendary boxer Mike Tyson was recently seen slapping YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul during the weigh-in before the much-anticipated match. Taking to X: MIKE TYSON JUST HIT JAKE PAUL DURING THEIR WEIGH IN 😱🤯lTHIS FIGHT IS GONNA BE WILD....! pic.twitter.com/W4m39EUdgO — Kabilnath (@itz_kabil) November 15, 2024 After getting hit in the face by Tyson, Jake was seen laughing and shouting at the crowd present there. Later, in a video which surfaced on social media platforms, Jake Paul was seen saying "It's personal now. He must die!." Taking to X: Jake Paul angry at Mike Tyson After Taking a Slap:“I’M F***ING HIM UP. HE HITS LIKE A B*TCH! IT’S PERSONAL NOW. HE MUST Di€!” 😳📷 😳 pic.twitter.com/upzSdkXchZ — A List Headline (@ALHeadline) November 15, 2024 The issue of Tyson's health didn't come up in a small concert venue about 20 miles from AT&T Stadium. A bout originally scheduled for July 20 was postponed to Friday night after Tyson had to be treated for a stomach ulcer when he fell ill on a flight. Also Read: "The time feels right to now step away from the game": Tim Southee Earlier, in a documentary filmed to promote the fight, Mike Tyson revealed that he lost 26 pounds in the process of recovering, but Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder with Paul of Most Valuable Promotions, said Tyson had been cleared medically for weeks. Bidarian also said Tyson was going through the same regular medical checkups as any sanctioned pro-fight in Texas. In the press conference held before the match, Mike Tyson did;t not say much when someone asked him twice what he would do if he lost. "I am not going to lose", Mike Tyson said, his voice rising the second time it was asked. "Did you hear what I said?" Not many states were ready to permit the bout, but Texas agreed to a fight consisting of eight rounds instead of 10 or 12. Also, the rounds should be of two minutes instead of three and the gloves should be heavier to lower the power of punches. The fight will be the first combat sports event which will be streamed on Netflix and will be available at no additional cost to more than 280 million Netflix subscribers globally. Jake Paul is a minus-200 betting favourite, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. That means the payout for a Paul victory would be about half the amount of any bet.
15 November,2024 09:38 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThere ‘could have been better communication’ in explaining the rules involved in Jannik Sinner’s doping case, ATP Tour chairman Andrea Gaudenzi said on Thursday. However, he insisted that anyone hinting that a ‘double standard’ was applied because of Sinner’s status is ‘unfair because the rules are the same.’ Also Read: Japan Masters: PV Sindhu stunned in pre-quarters Before Sinner’s US Open title it was announced that he tested positive for an anabolic steroid in two separate drug tests in March. The case wasn’t made public till August. WADA have appealed a decision by an independent tribunal to clear Sinner and Switzerland’s CAS is expected to make a ruling on the case early next year. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 November,2024 07:37 AM IST | Turin | AP | PTIIndia’s campaign came to a premature end as double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu crashed out in the pre-quarterfinals of the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 badminton tournament here on Thursday. World No. 20 Sindhu was the lone Indian in contention after the exits of Lakshya Sen and the women’s doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand. Also Read: Tyson won’t talk before big fight Sindhu squandered a first-game lead to lose 21-17, 16-21, 17-21 against Canada’s Michelle Li, ranked 23rd in the world, in a women’s singles match that lasted one hour and 15 minutes. It was neck and neck in the first game before Sindhu took a 11-8 lead and kept up the early advantage. Li came out attacking in the second game and raced to a 8-3 lead before Sindhu clawed back for 16-16. But Li pocketed five straight points to draw parity in the contest. Game 3, was a close battle till 17-all when Li pocketed four straight points to win it. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
15 November,2024 07:35 AM IST | Japan | PTIMike Tyson, 58, was not in the mood to talk at the final news conference before he faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Tyson had terse answers for questions on Wednesday, two nights before the fight against Paul, who is 31 years younger. Also Read: High five for Deepika as India rout Thailand 13-0 A bout originally scheduled for July 20 was postponed to Friday after Tyson got a stomach ulcer. Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder with Paul of Most Valuable Promotions, has said that Tyson has been cleared medically. The fight will comprise eight two-minute rounds and use heavier gloves to lessen the power punches. “I’ve said everything I had to say. I’m just looking forward to fighting,” Tyson said in one of several attempts to get him to say more. Tyson’s last sanctioned bout was in 2005. He fought Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition four years ago. “It’s cute,” Paul said of the terse Tyson. “I fear no man, so I want him to be that old savage Mike.” Paul couldn’t even get Tyson to respond by wearing a ‘diamond-spiked ear cover’ — a jab at Tyson for infamously biting the ear of Evander Holyfield in 1997. Tyson was 50-6 (44 KOs) before retiring 19 years ago while Paul is 10-1 (7 KOs) in less than five years as a pro, facing mostly MMA artists and journeymen boxers. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 November,2024 07:32 AM IST | Irving | AP | PTIYoung striker Deepika slammed five goals as defending champions India thrashed minnows Thailand 13-0 to virtually assure a semi-final berth at the women’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament here on Thursday. It was a completely one-sided match as the Indians found the net at will, with Thailand failing to take a single shot at the opposition goal. Also Read: England must come before club: Kane Deepika (3rd, 19th, 43rd 45th, 45th minutes) found the net five times, while Preeti Dubey (9th, 40th), Lalremsiami (12, 56th) and Manisha Chauhan (55th, 58th) scored a brace each. Beauty Dung Dung (30th) and Navneet Kaur (53rd) were the other goal getters for India, who registered their third consecutive win in the round-robin league stage. India had earlier defeated Malaysia 4-0 and South Korea 3-2. India will next play Olympic silver medallists China on Saturday. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
15 November,2024 07:30 AM IST | Rajgir | PTIMixed martial arts star Conor McGregor testified that he had consensual sex with a woman suing him for sexual assault and said she fabricated her story. "Everything is a lie", McGregor said in the High Court in Dublin on Wednesday. "It is a full blown lie among many lies." The alleged victim said McGregor brutally raped and battered her in a penthouse at a Dublin hotel on Dec. 9, 2018. Also Read: "I am not going to lose. Did you hear what I said?": Mike Tyson on fight with Jake Paul The woman testified last week that she was heavily bruised and suffered from post traumatic stress disorder after McGregor pinned her to a bed, put her in a headlock and threatened to kill her during their encounter after partying. Police investigated but didn't bring charges against McGregor. The defense said the woman never told investigators McGregor threatened her life. They showed surveillance video in court that they said appeared to show the woman kiss McGregor's arm and hug him after they left the hotel room. McGregor denied the woman's testimony that while she was in a headlock he said now you know how I felt in the octagon, referring to the Ultimate Fighting Championship ring surrounded by chain-link fencing. "How anyone could believe that me, as a prideful person, would highlight my shortcomings," McGregor said. McGregor said he didn't force the woman to do anything against her will and that while the sex was vigorous, it wasn't rough. He called her claims a fantasy and said her bruises were from taking a swan dive into a bath while they were partying. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
14 November,2024 02:54 PM IST | Dublin | APMike Tyson was not in the mood to talk in the press conference before he takes on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Mike Tyson had concise answers at the press conference, two nights before locking horns with Jake Paul, who is 31 years younger, at the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. The issue of Tyson's health didn't come up in a small concert venue about 20 miles from AT&T Stadium. A bout originally scheduled for July 20 was postponed to Friday night after Tyson had to be treated for a stomach ulcer when he fell ill on a flight. Mike Tyson in a documentary, promoting the fight said that he lost 26 pounds in the recovery process, but Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder with Paul of Most Valuable Promotions, said Tyson had been cleared medically for weeks. Bidarian also said Tyson was going through the same regular medical checkups as any sanctioned pro-fight in Texas. Also Read: From Rags to Riches: Rinku Singh buys new house worth Rs. 3.5 crore, WATCH VIDEO Not many states were ready to permit the bout, but Texas agreed to a fight consisting of eight rounds instead of 10 or 12. Also, the rounds should be of two minutes instead of three and the gloves should be heavier to lower the power of punches. "I've said everything I had to say", Tyson said in one of several attempts to get him to say more. "I'm just looking forward to fighting." "It's cute", Paul said of the terse Tyson. "I fear no man, so I want him to be that old savage Mike." Paul couldn't even get Tyson to respond by wearing what the 27-year-old said was a diamond-spiked ear cover. It was Paul's jab at Tyson over the Hall of Famer infamously biting the ear of Evander Holyfield in a 1997 fight. Tyson did get briefly riled up when somebody asked twice what he would do if he lost. His last sanctioned bout was in 2005. Tyson fought Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition four years ago. "I am not going to lose", Mike Tyson said, his voice rising the second time it was asked. "Did you hear what I said?" Tyson was 50-6 with 44 knockouts before retiring 19 years ago. Paul is 10-1 with seven knockouts in less than five years as a pro, facing mostly mixed martial artists and journeymen boxers. The fight will be the first combat sports event which will be streamed on Netflix and will be available at no additional cost to more than 280 million Netflix subscribers globally. Jake Paul is a minus-200 betting favourite, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. That means the payout for a Paul victory would be about half the amount of any bet. The co-main event is a rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano for the undisputed super welterweight title. Taylor won a split decision that many questioned in a slugfest at sold-out Madison Square Garden in 2022 in the first women's fight to headline at the famous venue. Taylor and Serrano sat behind Mike Tyson and Paul on the stage, with the 10 fighters from the undercards on either side of Tyson and Paul. (With AP Inputs)
14 November,2024 02:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJannik Sinner hit the accelerator at the end of each set as he cruised past Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday to close in on a semi-final spot at the ATP Finals in Turin. In September, Sinner had to overcome raucous home support to win his last meeting with the American as he claimed victory in the final of the US Open. This time, the Turin crowd was nosily behind the Italian. “The crowd is helping me a lot,” said Sinner on the court. Early pressure from Fritz The hard-hitting Fritz, ranked No. 5, put pressure on Sinner’s serve early in the first set. The American had the first break point of the match in the 14-minute seventh game but could not take his chance. Sinner responded at once, but wasted three break points in the next game before breaking to 15 in the 10th game to take the set. “I was struggling to return his serve but I am happy with how I handled the situation,” said Sinner. Also Read: Gurpreet: Qualification is ‘minimum target’ Carlos Alcaraz during his win over Andrey Rublev yesterday The second set also went with serve until the 10th game when Fritz double-faulted on Sinner’s first match point. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz opened his account here on Wednesday with a ing 6-3, 7-6 (10-8) win over Andrey Rublev. World No. 3 Alcaraz comfortably defeated Rublev to lift himself off the bottom of the John Newcombe Group and looked in much better form despite struggling with fatigue and illness in the lead-up to the match. There had been some doubt as to whether Alcaraz would continue in Turin after quickly ending his training session on Tuesday, with his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero saying that he had trouble breathing. But the Spaniard, cruised to the first set in 38 minutes, breaking Rublev in game seven. And although he had a harder time of it in the second set, Alcaraz delighted fans in Turin with a series of spectacular shots which suggested he might be approaching his best form. Bopanna-Ebden suffer second straight loss Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden’s hopes of making the semi-finals at the ATP Finals here are all but over following their second straight defeat here on Wednesday. The sixth-seeded Indo-Aussie duo went down 5-7, 3-6 to the top-seeded pair of Marcelo Arevalo from El Salvador and Mate Pavic of Croatia, placing them at the bottom of the standings in the Bob Bryan group. Bopanna and Ebden as a team will be concluding their two-year partnership soon. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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