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Vitor Belfort: Jake Paul, Mike Tyson Didn’t Want To Risk Career Fighting Me

November 15 sees Mike Tyson return to the ring to face Jake Paul in what will undoubtedly be one of the most talked about fights of the year. Given the stature that both men bring to the table, getting the opportunity to share the ring with either of them is a huge opportunity for other […]

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November 15 sees Mike Tyson return to the ring to face Jake Paul in what will undoubtedly be one of the most talked about fights of the year.

Given the stature that both men bring to the table, getting the opportunity to share the ring with either of them is a huge opportunity for other fighters.

One man that wants a piece of that action is MMA legend Vitor Belfort.

After retiring from competing in the UFC back in 2018, Belfort has made the move over to boxing where he has had several bouts since. But despite being 47 years old, he believes that big name opponents still aren’t willing to fight him.

Vitor Belfort Says That He Wants Either Paul Or Tyson But It Probably Won’t Happen

The Brazilian legend has won both of his boxing contests since hanging up the MMA gloves, beating Evander Holyfield in an exhibition and fellow former UFC fighter Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza.

In a recent interview with Inside Fighting, he claimed that though he would be open to the idea of stepping in against Paul or Tyson, it’s not likely to happen.

It makes sense on his end but Belfort doesn’t believe that either man is willing to risk fighting him because of their own legacies.

“I would love to do it but both guys didn’t want to fight me for sure but I would love to fight the winner. I just wish they can have a great fight but they don’t have the courage to bring that fight [to me]. I think that would be a great fight to put together but I think none of them wanted to risk their – how they can call – career or their legacy.

“I’m in a stage of my life where for me to step up and fight someone, has to make sense for me, for the fans. I think the fans would love to see that but at the end of the day, Jake Paul fights who he wants to fight. He’s making the decision and I mean we’ll see what will be but I mean I can promise you, I think that fight is not going to happen.”

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Judge Rejects Jake Paul’s Motion to Dismiss in $100M Bribery Defamation Lawsuit

Jake Paul's mother fears for son's safety in Mike Tyson fight: 'My mum is very scared'YouTuber and Boxer Jake Paul has found himself in hot water over a bribery defamation lawsuit going down in…

Jake Paul's mother fears for son's safety in Mike Tyson fight: 'My mum is very scared'

YouTuber and Boxer Jake Paul has found himself in hot water over a bribery defamation lawsuit going down in the courts. Mike Tyson isn’t the only opponent ‘The Problem Child’ needs to worry about.

Jake Paul is Being Sued

Jake Paul is being sued over defamation by Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing over bribing a judge named Glenn Feldman to favor certain fighters in major boxing matches. Paul claimed that Hearn bribed Feldman to produce biased scorecards in fights involving Amanda Serrano vs. Katie Taylor and Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk, where Serrano and Joshua both lost on points.

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Jake Paul and Amanda Serrano

In September 2022, Serrano became the first athlete to sign with Paul’s promotional company, Most Valuable Promotions, which aimed to elevate women’s boxing and ensure fairer treatment for female fighters. He was impressed by her performance and recognized her potential to draw attention to women’s boxing, which had been historically under-promoted.

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Matchroom Boxing asked Paul to publicly retract his statement. When Paul refused, they filed a defamation lawsuit seeking over $100 million in damages. Glenn Feldman, the accused judge, joined the lawsuit as a co-plaintiff.

Most recently, a judge denied Paul’s attempt to have the case dismissed, meaning the lawsuit will proceed. The next legal step is a pre-trial conference on October 16, 2024, although Paul is not expected to attend.

Jake Paul will meet heavyweight legend Mike Tyson in a blockbuster boxing match on November 15 which will stream on Netflix. Afterward, sometime in 2025, ‘The Problem Child’ will make his MMA debut in the PFL. Paul has made a name for himself in the boxing world by defeating former UFC fighters such as Aderson Silva, Mike Perry, Ben Askren, and Tyron Woodley, among others.

Conor McGregor Predicts Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Winner: “No one gives a f* about him.”

Conor McGregor Predicts Jake Paul vs Mike TysonThe Notorious’ Conor Mcgregor offered his thoughts on the upcoming Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson boxing match during an…

Conor McGregor Predicts Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson

The Notorious’ Conor Mcgregor offered his thoughts on the upcoming Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson boxing match during an odd live stream.

Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson

Jake Paul is set to face Mike Tyson in an anticipated boxing match on November 15, 2024, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This bout is a clash between the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-professional boxer and the legendary 57-year-old former heavyweight champion.

Originally scheduled for July 20, the fight was postponed due to Tyson suffering from a medical issue. The event will be streamed globally on Netflix, making it their entry into the world of sports streaming. The match will consist of eight rounds of two minutes. Both fighters will wear 14-ounce gloves, which are heavier than standard boxing gloves. Despite being labeled as an exhibition initially, both fighters have confirmed that knockouts will be allowed, adding an element of seriousness to the encounter.

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Jake Paul

Jake Paul has made a name for himself in the boxing world defeating various UFC castoffs such as Ben Askren, Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley, and Anderson Silva, among others. Most recently, he is coming off a victory over BKFC and UFC athlete ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry.

Mike Tyson

‘Iron’ Mike Tyson is one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in history having collected the status of undisputed during his run. But, the US-born athlete has not been active for nearly 20 years and is now almost in his sixties. But, fans hold out hope that the heavyweight slugger can score a KO win against Jake Paul when they meet as Tyson exceeded expectations when he defeated Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition match a few years earlier.

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Conor McGregor on Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson

Former two-division UFC world champion Conor McGregor offered his feelings towards the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match during a live stream with Duelbits. The Irish-born McGregor lit up and drank some booze on this stream.

Conor McGregor confirms 2025 return to UFC: 'I would like it to be against Michael Chandler'

When asked about Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, McGregor said:

“Thoughts on Tyson-Jake Paul? I actually have Tyson’s marijuana. I’m going to show love to Mike Tyson… This is Mike Tyson kush straight from his farm, I had someone go out and grab it for us. Mike Tyson, this is your stock.

“I don’t give a b****ks. They’re wearing 14oz gloves and it’s two-minute rounds, is it? Who gives a b*****ks? I hope Mike rattles the little dope, no one gives a f**k about him. How is that even in the f**king Dallas stadium?” [Ht Middleeasy]

The next fight for Conor McGregor has long been in discussions but not confirmed. The UFC fighter has two more fights left on his UFC contract and is looking to fight out both in 2025 then is considering walking away from the organization.

‘Did To AJ What AJ Did To Ngannou’ – Conor McGregor, Ryan Garcia & Others React As Daniel Dubois Dominates, KOs Anthony Joshua

In what has to go down as one of the most one-sided and jaw-dropping upsets in recent professional boxing history, Daniel Dubois retained the IBF heavyweight championship with a fifth-round knockout of Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium in London. Dubois became just the second man to knock out Joshua — and only the third to […]

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In what has to go down as one of the most one-sided and jaw-dropping upsets in recent professional boxing history, Daniel Dubois retained the IBF heavyweight championship with a fifth-round knockout of Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium in London.

Dubois became just the second man to knock out Joshua — and only the third to beat him — in his professional career. The defending champion put on a display that was flat-out dominant and one of the most brutal beatings Joshua received in the ring.

“Dynamite” brought this pace right from the get-go, rocking the former two-time unified heavyweight champion in the first round and dropping him before the frame’s conclusion.

The pace did not stop, and Dubois appeared three steps ahead of Joshua. In fact, he rocked “AJ” again in the closing seconds of the third round, knocking him down before the bell sounded.

Dubois knocked Joshua down again in the fourth stanza, and he appeared to do so for a second time before it was ultimately ruled a slip.

Things ultimately ended in the fifth, just as Joshua finally seemed to buckle Dubois with a right hand, putting him on the back foot. The fan favorite charged in an attempt to attack but was cracked and dropped by a counter right hook that landed on the button.

Joshua was unable to answer the 10 count, giving Dubois the win and ensuring the championship wouldn’t change hands.

Daniel Dubois Puts On Beating, Retains IBF Heavyweight Title With KO Of Anthony Joshua

Dubois has now won three straight since his unsuccessful challenge of Oleksandr Usyk in August 2023. He became interim IBF heavyweight champion with a finish of Filip Hrgovi? in June and was promoted to full-time champion when Usyk — then-undisputed heavyweight champion — was stripped of the IBF title.

Meanwhile, this loss snaps a four-fight win streak that Joshua was on since dropping back-to-back WBA/IBF/WBO heavyweight championship decisions to Usyk.

Joshua had previously held the IBF title from his win over Charles Martin in April 2016 (and going on to pick up the WBA and WBO titles in the process) until his infamous June 1, 2019 loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. Joshua regained the titles in a rematch with Ruiz that December.

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Daniel Dubois stops Anthony Joshua with upset KO in stunning title fight – Highlights

Daniel Dubois stops Anthony Joshua with upset KO in stunning title fight - HighlightsIBF heavyweight champion, Daniel Dubois has just scored the most impressive and high-profile win of his professional boxing career…

Daniel Dubois stops Anthony Joshua with upset KO in stunning title fight - Highlights

IBF heavyweight champion, Daniel Dubois has just scored the most impressive and high-profile win of his professional boxing career to date — and in what fashion, felling former two-time heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua in a dominant performance at Wembley Stadium in London, England tonight.

Dubois, who entered tonight’s undistued IBF heavyweight title defense against Watford native, Joshua as a significant betting underdog, managed to turn in his third straight TKO win against the former champion following prior stoppages against both Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic.

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However, landing a stunning win tonight on home soil against compatriot, Joshua in one of the more high-profile matchups in the sport’s history in Britain, Daniel Dubois had the former on the canvas time and time again throughout bout for as long as it lasted.

Backing former Olympian, Joshua to the ropes in the early stages of their main event bout in the capital, Dubois would drop Joshua with a stunning overhand right.

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And following up in the subsequent rounds with a pair of further knockdowns, Dubois sealed the deal against an aggressive Joshua in the fifth round — face-planting him this time with a heavy dropping, to successfully defend his undisputed IBF heavyweight crown at Wembley.

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Below, catch the highlights from Daniel Dubois’ stunning win over Anthony Joshua

Dana White Teases ‘Big Announcements’ About the Future of Boxing

Dana White Teases ‘Big Announcements’ About the Future of BoxingDana White is finally ready to leap into the world of boxing. Over the last two decades, White has…

Dana White Teases ‘Big Announcements’ About the Future of Boxing

Dana White is finally ready to leap into the world of boxing.

Over the last two decades, White has established himself as one of the best combat sports promoters on the planet, helping to turn the Ultimate Fighting Championship into the global juggernaut it is today and somehow getting the Nevada State Athletic Commission to license Power Slap.

Dana White

Now, the UFC CEO will bring his business savvy to the sweet science.

Details are still limited, but White confirmed plans are in motion during a Q&A session ahead of Friday’s WBC Continental Americas Super Welterweight Title between undefeated defending champion Callum Walsh and Poland’s Przemyslaw Runowski.

“There will be some big announcements soon. I never say anything I don’t do, ever,” Dana White said Thursday during the Walsh vs. Runowski Q&A. “We’ve been kicking the whole boxing thing around for a long time, but you’ve never heard me commit and say, ‘I’m in.’ I’m in.”

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Dana White Continues his support of boxing prospect Callum Walsh

White has taken a strong interest in the up-and-coming boxing prospect who will be competing in his home country of Ireland this Friday against a tough and far more experienced opponent.

White has routinely appeared at Walsh’s fights in Boston and Los Angeles, among other locations, and this weekend’s event at 3Arena will be no different.

Dana White

“I love Callum Walsh,” White said in an interview with The Ring. ”I love his style. I love the fact that this kid was fighting really tough guys already at six fights [into his career]. He’s willing to take tough fights, and I just liked the kid personally as soon as I was introduced to him. Promoting him is fun for me, and I am having fun doing it.”