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Jake Paul Challenges Mike Tyson: $5M on the Line or a Tattoo

Jake Paul Challenges Mike Tyson: $5M on the Line or a Tattoo Jake Paul wants to up the ante in his anticipated clash with ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson. Originally, Paul vs. Tyson…

Jake Paul wants to up the ante in his anticipated clash with ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson.

Originally, Paul vs. Tyson was scheduled to go down on July 20, but after the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ suffered a medical emergency during a cross-country flight, the contest was moved to Friday, November 15.

Now a month away from fight night, ‘The Problem Child’ is looking to add a fun little stipulation that could bank Tyson an extra $5 million, so long as he can last four rounds with Paul at AT&T Stadium.

But if he can’t, Tyson will have to get the infamous ‘I Love Jake Paul’ tattoo.

“Mikey Mikey, if you can last more than four rounds with me, I’ll give you an extra $5 million,” Paul said. “But if you don’t, then you have to get a tattoo that says, ‘I Love Jake Paul.’”

Even if Tyson lost the best, it would still only be the second-worst tattoo on his body.

Mike Tyson wouldn’t be the first to get the ‘i love jake paul’ tat

Tyson could potentially be the second of Paul’s opponents to end up with the tattoo, the first being Tyron Woodley. Following their clash in August 2021, ‘The Chosen One’ angled for an immediate rematch with Paul. The YouTube star said he’d oblige, but only if Woodley got the tattoo somewhere on his body.

Two weeks later, Woodley got the tattoo on the inner part of his middle finger.

Woodley ended up getting KO’d in the sixth round of their December 2021 rematch, but the former UFC welterweight champion is said to have bagged at least $2 million for the fight.

Fans Go Wild Over Artur Beterbiev’s Power-Packed Wrist Exercise Before Dmitry Bivol Fight

Artur Beterbiev has some seriously insane wrist strength. On October 12, the reigning IBF, WBC, and WBO light heavyweight…

Artur Beterbiev has some seriously insane wrist strength.

On October 12, the reigning IBF, WBC, and WBO light heavyweight world champion will attempt to unify his belts against current WBA titleholder Dmitry Bivol inside Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Beterbiev goes into the long-awaited clash boasting a perfect 20-0 record with a 100% finish rate.

During an open workout session on Wednesday, the Dagestani-born scrapper showed off some incredible strength in his wrists via a unique exercise in the middle of the ring.

Artur Beterbiev’s stunning wrist exercise at today’s public workout ahead of the Dmitry Bivol fight on Saturday night… pic.twitter.com/kOjH5j9bfP

— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) October 9, 2024

Fans react to artur beterbiev’s crazy wrist exercise

Fight fans had a field day in the comments, marveling at Beterbiev’s strength and dexterity despite being 39 years old.

Like his opponent, Dmitry Bivol goes into this weekend’s showdown with an unbeaten record, going 23-0 with his most recent wins coming against the likes of Gilberto Ramírez, Lyndon Arthur, and Malik Zinad. Of course, Bivol’s biggest win came in May 2022 when he scored a unanimous decision W against multi-weight world champion Canelo Alvarez.

Bivol was originally expected to fight Beterbiev on June 1, but Beterbiev was forced to bow out of the bout after suffering a ruptured meniscus in training. Instead, Bivol went on to face Malik Zinad in Saudi Arabia. Bivol earned a sixth-round TKO.

Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol – Updated Match Odds

Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol are set to face off in a highly anticipated light heavyweight boxing match on…

Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol are set to face off in a highly anticipated light heavyweight boxing match on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This fight is generating significant buzz in the boxing world as it pits two undefeated champions against each other for the undisputed light heavyweight title.

Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol – Most Recent Odds

The betting odds for the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol fight have remained quite close, reflecting the highly competitive nature of this matchup. Check out boxing match odds right here. Currently, Bivol is considered a slight favorite, with odds of around -150 (2/3 or 1.67 in decimal odds), while Beterbiev is the underdog at about +120 (6/5 or 2.20 in decimal odds).

This means that a $150 bet on Dmitry Bivol would potentially yield a $100 profit, while a $100 bet on Beterbiev could return $120 if successful.

Interestingly, there has been some movement in the odds since they were first released. When the fight was initially announced, Bivol opened as a slightly bigger favorite at around -140 (5/7 or 1.71 in decimal odds). However, as the fight date has drawn closer, the odds have tightened, with Beterbiev’s odds shortening from an opening price of +110 (11/10 or 2.10 in decimal odds). Overall, the betting market views this as a near 50-50 fight, with Bivol holding a slight edge in the eyes of oddsmakers.

Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol

Beterbiev, who holds the WBC, IBF, and WBO light heavyweight titles, is known for his incredible punching power. At 39 years old, he boasts a perfect professional record of 20 wins, all by knockout. His aggressive, pressure-fighting style has made him one of the most feared fighters in the division.

Dmitry Bivol, on the other hand, is the WBA light heavyweight champion and is noted for his technical boxing intelligence. At 33 years old, he has a record of 23 wins with no losses. Bivol’s most notable victory came against Canelo Alvarez in 2022, where he showcased his ability to outbox one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the sport.

The clash between these two champions is particularly interesting due to their contrasting styles. Beterbiev’s raw power and relentless pressure will be pitted against Bivol’s technical skill and defensive abilities. Many see this as a classic boxer vs. puncher matchup. Bivol will look to use his footwork to keep Beterbiev at a distance, while Beterbiev will look to get in close to attack.

The stakes for this fight are incredibly high. Not only will the winner become the undisputed light heavyweight champion, but they will also solidify their place among the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. This is the first time in 25 years that all four major light heavyweight titles will be unified, adding historical significance to the bout.

The undercard for this event is also stacked with talent, featuring fights such as Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Kamil Szeremeta and a rematch between Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke for the British heavyweight title.

Buakaw is Back: Buakaw vs. Kouzi at the Japan Martial Arts Expo Booked for October 19

The iconic Buakaw Banchamek is set to return to the ring on October 19th for a boxing match against…

The iconic Buakaw Banchamek is set to return to the ring on October 19th for a boxing match against Japanese veteran fighter Kouzi. This bout will be part of the Japan Martial Arts Expo, taking place at Yokohama BUNTAI. The match will feature a format of three rounds, each lasting three minutes as a boxing match

Japan Martial Arts Expo

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, October 19th
Doors Open: 12:30 PM
Match Start Time: 2:00 PM

The Japan Martial Arts Expo vows a day of martial arts action, including demonstrations, performances from top fighters, and opportunities to explore the latest gear and innovations in martial arts. Notably, part of the event’s proceeds will support earthquake recovery efforts in the Noto peninsula.

Buakaw Banchamek

Thailand’s Buakaw has an impressive record of 284 fights and 243 victories and will be competing in a boxing format rather than his traditional style. He is a veteran of Kickboxing and Muay Thai, best known for his tournament victories in K-1 MAX.

Buakaw Banchamek has been keeping active in his late age competing in K-1 tournaments, bare-knuckle fighting, Muay Thai, and other events. He was looking to box Manny Pacquiao in an exhibition match but the fight was cancelled.

Throughout his lengthy career, Buakaw has faced the very best in multiple generations of kickboxers. He has met athletes such as Andy Souwer, Nieky Holzken, John Wayne Parr, Masato, and Giorgio Petrosyan, among many others.

Kouzi

Retired Japanese kickboxer Kouzi gained prominence in the bantamweight division as he holds career highs such as the ISKA World Lightweight title and notable matches against fighters like Tenshin Nasukawa, Takeru Segawa and Taiga. Kouzi announced his retirement from professional competition in April 2023 after a series of fights, including a comeback victory that earned him “Comeback of the Year” honors. He was most active in the late 2010s and competed in RIZIN and K-1, plus several others.

Is Jake Paul in Trouble? Fans Alarmed by His Fitness Just Weeks Before Mike Tyson Fight

Jake Paul’s recently released training footage has a lot of fight fans concerned. On November 15, ‘The Problem Child’…

Jake Paul’s recently released training footage has a lot of fight fans concerned.

On November 15, ‘The Problem Child’ will make his 12th walk to the squared circle inside the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Meeting him in the middle of the ring will be former unified heavyweight world champion ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson who competes for the first time as a pro in nearly two decades.

In the weeks leading up to their highly anticipated scrap in The Lone Star State, Paul has stayed active on social media. On Instagram, the YouTuber revealed some recent training footage that left a lot to be desired, and fight fans made it pretty clear in the comments that they were unimpressed with what they were seeing.

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Fans Roast Jake Paul Over Lackluster Training Footage

“He does not look fit at all,” one commenter wrote in response to the above footage.

“You might be fooling these young kids who didn’t grow up watching Tyson…. Mike is going to knock you all the way back to the Disney channel chump,” another added.

“Real talk! He doesn’t understand who he’s facing. Power doesn’t have an age limit. It stays with muscle memory.”

“Jake Paul gone get slept fighting like that.

“Bros hella uncoordinated.”

“Dude has nothing to do with boxing, he moves like a starter at a street fight.”

“7 year olds box better than him.”

Even Mike Tyson had a few things to say about Paul’s training footage.

As it stands, Jake Paul is a near 3-to-1 favorite with DraftKings sportsbook listing him as a -290 favorite. ‘The Problem Child’ goes into the bout having gone 10-1 in his professional boxing career, his lone loss coming against Tommy Fury in February 2023.

Since then, he has won four straight, including a unanimous decision win over Nate Diaz and a sixth-round TKO against the BKFC’s ‘King of Violence’ Mike Perry.

Tyson Fury Promises to Go All-In Against Oleksandr Usyk: ‘Not Going for Points, I’m Gonna Knock Him Out’

Tyson Fury is taking a ‘no holds barred’ approach to his upcoming heavyweight boxing rematch against Oleksandr Usyk. Fury…

Tyson Fury is taking a ‘no holds barred’ approach to his upcoming heavyweight boxing rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.

Fury and Usyk will clash in one of the biggest boxing fights of the year on December 21 in Riyadh. Usyk defeated Fury in their previous clash in May by split decision, retaining his heavyweight titles and winning the WBC belt.

After suffering his first professional loss, Fury is out for revenge against Usyk when they meet again in the ring. He’s also intending to leave it out of the judges’ hands and earn the rematch victory on his terms.

Fury is targeting his first boxing finish since knocking out Derek Chisora in Dec. 2022.

Tyson Fury embracing the challenger role for Oleksandr Usyk rematch

In a recent interview with Paul Dempsey, Fury shared his newly-found mindset for the Usyk rematch.

“I’m gonna go in there with destroy mode,” Fury declared. “Last time I went to box him, I was being cautious… Anybody can get caught as we have seen in a lot of these heavyweight fights. But this time I’m not going for a points decision. I’m gonna knock that motherfu**er out.” (h/t SportsKeeda)

Fury details the chip on his shoulder as he prepares to rematch Usyk.

“For the first time in years, I’m going in there as a challenger, not a champion,” Fury explained. “And I believe that I’m better as a challenger, always, because I’ve got that goal of achieving something and it’s giving me a fire underneath.”

Fury isn’t a stranger to rematches inside the boxing ring. After a split draw against Deontay Wilder in 2018, he earned back-to-back TKO/KO victories to decide the trilogy.

Before the loss to Usyk, Fury defeated former UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou in 2023. Fury’s defeat earlier this year snapped a 35-fight unbeaten streak in his professional boxing career.

Fury is out for blood against Usyk. While Fury is known as a defensive boxing genius, don’t be surprised if he takes an aggressive approach to his attempt at vengeance.