Boxing News
Jake Paul insists Mike Tyson fight will be a professional one, despite 'Iron Mike' claiming that it would be an exhibition
Josh Evanoff - April 11, 2024
It seems that Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson could go down as a professional boxing match after all. Last month, ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘Iron Mike’ announced plans to compete in a boxing match, that would be broadcast on Netflix. The two will headline a card on July 20th, from the Dallas Cowboys stadium in Texas. As of now, upwards of 96,000 fans are expected to be in attendance for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson.
Sean Strickland vents frustration over UFC fighter pay, expresses interest in fighting Jake Paul: “You don't leave this sport happy or well”
Susan Cox - April 9, 2024
Sean Strickland is venting his frustration over UFC fighter pay and expressing an interest in fighting Jake Paul. Former UFC middleweight champion, Strickland (28-6 MMA) is still licking his wounds after going down to defeat against Dricus Du Plessis (21-2 MMA) this past January at UFC 297. It was Strickland’s first title defense that ended in a split-decision loss that January 20th evening.
Georges St-Pierre opens up on negotiations with Floyd Mayweather for mixed-rules fight: "I'm not that stupid"
Josh Evanoff - April 9, 2024
Former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre once nearly fought Floyd Mayweather. ‘Rush’ hasn’t competed since a third-round submission victory over Michael Bisping at UFC 217. That victory saw Georges St-Pierre end a four-year layoff, to defeat ‘The Count’ in Madison Square Garden. While the Canadian later showed interest in fights against the likes of Khabib Nurmagomedov, he never fought again.
Joe Rogan dismisses age will be a factor in Mike Tyson's boxing return against Jake Paul: "You don't lose that much ability!"
Curtis Calhoun - April 5, 2024
Joe Rogan doesn’t understand why people are so quick to dismiss Mike Tyson’s chances ahead of his boxing return against Jake Paul. The 57-year-old Tyson will make his return to the boxing ring against Paul in an exhibition on July 20. He returns to the ring almost four years since his fight against fellow boxing legend, Roy Jones Jr., in a fight that went to a split draw.
MMA legend Cris Cyborg set to return to the boxing ring at Green Bay Fight Night on April 27
Harry Kettle - April 4, 2024
Mixed martial arts legend Cris Cyborg will make her boxing return against Widnelly Figueroa at Green Bay Fight Night. On April 27, as per a press release, Cris Cyborg will return to the squared circle. She’ll be putting her unbeaten 3-0 pro record on the line against Widnelly Figueroa (0-2), in a move that has come as a surprise to many.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson confirmed as an exhibition, 'Iron Mike' promises to bring a "real fight" in July
Josh Evanoff - April 3, 2024
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson won’t be a professional boxing match after all. Last month, fans were shocked to see ‘The Problem Child’ announce a fight with ‘Iron Mike’. There was a major lack of details about the fight itself. However, fans did learn that the bout would be broadcast on Netflix, and go down in front of 80,000 fans at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. Furthermore, there were quick reports that the fight was being targeted as a professional fight.
Mike Tyson pushes back on fan concern ahead of Jake Paul fight: "I'm 58 and what?"
Josh Evanoff - April 2, 2024
Mike Tyson is a few months out from his 58th birthday, but he’s still ready to return to boxing for Jake Paul. ‘Iron Mike’ stunned fans last month, by signing a deal to face ‘The Problem Child’ in the boxing ring. The fight will be broadcast on Netflix, and go down in front of 80,000 fans at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. As of now, it remains unclear if the fight will be an exhibition. However, sources have claimed that Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is being targeted as a professional bout.
Tyron Woodley blasts "greedy" Manny Pacquiao for stalled boxing fight talks
Curtis Calhoun - April 1, 2024
Former UFC champion Tyron Woodley says Manny Pacquiao is attempting to financially sabotage their potential boxing showdown. Woodley recently revealed discussions are ongoing with Pacquiao and his team about a boxing match for this summer. He hasn’t fought in boxing since a knockout loss to Jake Paul in December 2021.
Georges St-Pierre opens up on Dana White preventing Oscar De La Hoya boxing match: "F that guy"
Josh Evanoff - March 28, 2024
Former UFC champion Georges St-Pierre was ready to face Oscar De La Hoya in 2021 until Dana White stepped in. ‘Rush’ famously retired from MMA in early 2019, walking away from potential bouts with the likes of Khabib Nurmagomedov. However, Georges St-Pierre has continued to show interest in competing in retirement. He even booked a jiu-jitsu match with Nick Diaz last year, but it was canceled due to injury.
Mike Tyson explains why he had “the best 3 years” of his life while in prison
Susan Cox - March 28, 2024
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is explaining why he had ‘the best 3 years’ of his life while in prison. ‘Iron Mike’ is scheduled to get in the ring with Jake Paul on Saturday, July 20th at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Tyron Woodley reveals discussions with Manny Pacquiao for boxing return: "Are we fighting or what!?"
Josh Evanoff - March 27, 2024
Former UFC champion Tyron Woodley is hoping to face Manny Pacquiao in a boxing match later this year. ‘The Chosen One’ has had a quiet last few years. Tyron Woodley was famously released by the UFC in 2021, after suffering four straight losses. Quickly, he entered the influencer boxing scene and faced Jake Paul that August. In their first bout, ‘The Problem Child’ picked up a split-decision victory after eight rounds of action.
Mike Perry calls out Jake Paul: “Test yourself for real”
Susan Cox - March 26, 2024
BKFC ‘King of Violence’ title holder Mike Perry has called out Jake Paul. It was recently announced that Jake Paul (9-1) would be fighting former heavyweight world boxing champion Mike Tyson (50-6) on Saturday, July 20th at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Ben Askren reflects on his one-off boxing match against Jake Paul: "He's actually kind of good, which is unfortunate"
Josh Evanoff - March 22, 2024
Nearly three years removed from his boxing match with Jake Paul, Ben Askren doesn’t have too many bad feelings. ‘Funky’ was one of the first fighters to step up, and call out ‘The Problem Child’. After Jake Paul knocked out former NBA player Nate Robinson on the undercard of Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr., Ben Askren aimed at the YouTuber. The former UFC welterweight had retired a year earlier and got a hip replacement in retirement.
REPORT | Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder to return June 1st in Saudi Arabia
Josh Evanoff - March 22, 2024
Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder will reportedly be returning to the boxing ring in June. ‘The Bronze Bomber’ is still one of the most high-profile boxers alive today. However, Deontay Wilder has seen better years. Since losing his WBC heavyweight title to Tyson Fury in early 2020, the American has struggled to get back on track. He later lost a trilogy bout to ‘The Gypsy King’ in 2021, losing by 11th-round knockout.
Jake Paul takes aim at “jealous” Conor McGregor for comments about his upcoming fight with Mike Tyson
Susan Cox - March 22, 2024
Jake Paul is taking aim at ‘jealous’ Conor McGregor for comments about his upcoming fight with Mike Tyson. The upcoming boxing match between Jake Paul and former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will take place on Saturday, July 20th at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas and will air live on Netflix.
Bernard Hopkins takes aim at “side show” Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight: “I could watch two turtles race and be more excited”
Harry Kettle - March 22, 2024
Boxing legend Bernard Hopkins has questioned the upcoming boxing showdown between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. As we all know, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will collide later this year in a blockbuster boxing match. Their collision is currently scheduled for July 20 at AT&T Stadium, with Netflix being set to stream the contest.
Tyson Fury explains why he thinks Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is a “really good spectacle” for boxing
Susan Cox - March 21, 2024
Tyson Fury is explaining why he thinks Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is a ‘really good spectacle’ for boxing. The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 20th at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event will be streamed globally on Netflix.
Tyson Fury insists Deontay Wilder is “by far” a bigger puncher than Francis Ngannou: “By a mile”
Susan Cox - March 20, 2024
Tyson Fury is insisting that Deontay Wilder is ‘by far’ a bigger puncher when compared to Francis Ngannou. Fury and Ngannou headlined a boxing event billed as the ‘Battle of the Baddest’ at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia last October. In what was Ngannou’s boxing debut, it would ultimately be Fury who would emerge the victor by split decision.