Author: Evelyn Beresford
If you look back at Mike Tyson’s remarkable career in boxing, a fight in the early 00’s against Polish heavyweight Andrew Golota will stand out as one of the most bizarre. ‘Iron Mike’ was on a winning streak at the time after returning from a 15 month ban related to biting Evander Holyfield In fact, heading into his highly anticipated bout against Golata, he had beaten Orlin Norris, Julius Francis and Lou Savarese in relatively straight forward fashion. It was set to be another easy win for Tyson at The Palace arena in Michigan and he didn’t disappoint in the early stages, dominating in the opening round. Tyson eventually proved his dominance by flooring Golata with a trademark…
We’re well aware that Snoop Dogg is no boxing expert, but he’s probably spot on with his latest prediction for Mike Tyson vs Logan Paul. Rap legend Snoop reckons it’ll take Iron Mike just two rounds to knock YouTuber-cum-boxer Paul out cold. While no official contract has been signed, there have been talks that the two could lock horns inside the ring at some stage. For most logical people looking in, it’s a complete mismatch with former boxing world champion Tyson surely knocking Paul into another dimension – even at the age of 56. But for some, including Paul himself,…
Rapper Blueface got into a fight with a fan who jumped the ring after his boxing exhibition win over TikTok star Kane Trujillo. The 24-year-old, real name Jonathan Porter, competed at BKFC 19 in what was dubbed as “the battle of the influencers”. He claimed a decision victory but as his hand was raised to mark a debut win, an unknown person popped up in the middle of the security. The fan went after Blueface and he naturally reacted angrily. Though security grabbed the assailant, he was in the mood for a second fight and unleashed a barrage of punches.…
The Iranian Hulk has threatened to take legal action against fellow heavyweight Martyn Ford following the postponing of their much-anticipated fight this month. The Iranian Hulk – real name Sajad Gharibi – was set to face off against Ford on 30 April at London’s O2 arena. Ford – who is billed as the ‘World’s Scariest Man’ – announced on Monday that their showdown was currently off, prompting Gharibi to write on social media on Tuesday that his ‘legal team are looking into it’. Gharibi wrote on Instagram on Tuesday: “Today I heard Ford doesn’t want to fight, it is not me [and] not any other fighters. “I…
Space Jam 2 director Malcolm Lee has admitted that he was stunned over the “super weird” controversy surrounding Lola Bunny’s appearance. Lola’s new appearance was first showcased in March with the release of stunning images from Space Jam: A New Legacy, which also featured LeBron James and 3D Bugs Bunny. However, Space Jam 2 was met with backlash from fans as Lola traded in her short-shorts and cropped tank top for a Tune Squad outfit similar to the other Looney Tunes characters. Lee, who took over from Terence Nance as Space Jam 2’s director, initially defended the changes to Lola by claiming they wanted…
Abdu Rozik was spotted making repeated throat-slitting gestures at fierce rival Hasbulla Magomedov ahead of their heated altercation at UFC 267. The Tajik singer, who is believed to be around 18 years old, was drafted into Dan Hooker’s camp for the UFC fighter’s clash with Islam Makhachev last month. Viral sensation Hasbulla also attended the UFC event in Abu Dhabi to cheer on close pal Islam, who defeated Hooker with a sensational first-round kimura submission. Both Hasbulla and Rozik, who have been linked to compete in the so-called ‘Fight of the Century,’ saw their rivalry hit boiling point at UFC 267 with their cageside altercation. Hasbulla, who…
Legendary boxing announcer Michael Buffer can often be seen with a very noticeable grin on his face as he stands in the ring, and for good reason. Buffer’s trademark “Let’s get ready to rumble!” catchphrase has earned him worldwide fame. After trying his hand at several other careers, including acting and modeling, he eventually found his talent in boxing and the rest is history. The 76-year-old’s success in the business has led him to plenty of cash. In fact, his net worth is a reported $400 million dollars after revenue from licensing deals. The “Let’s get ready to rumble!” catchphrase was coined…
Boxing legend Mike Tyson will make his sensational return to the squared circle against YouTuber Logan Paul, according to stunning reports. The Baddest Man on the Planet clashed with fellow boxing legend Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition super-fight in November 2020. Tyson and Jones went the full distance in their eight-round boxing affair, which ended in a split draw at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Paul, meanwhile, defied the odds and went the full distance against boxing legend Floyd Mayweather in their blockbuster exhibition clash back in June. YouTuber Daniel Keem, better known as Keemstar, now claims that Tyson and Paul will collide in…
Khabib Nurmagomedov’s manager Ali Abdelaziz reportedly “slapped” Conor McGregor’s jiu-jitsu coach and good friend Dillon Danis at UFC 268. The alleged incident happened backstage at Madison Square Garden with “multiple people” witnessing what unfolded. Interestingly, though, it was Danis who was thrown out of the event – not Abdelaziz. MMA Junkie journalist John Morgan was the first to report on the matter. He tweeted: “Ali Abdelaziz slapped Dillon Danis backstage tonight at UFC 268 according to multiple people who witnessed the incident. Danis was then apparently removed from the building. Reached out to Ali Abdelaziz but he declined to comment.” It seems…
Famed UFC octagon girl Brittney Palmer has candidly revealed how a guy can land a date with her — and shared what it takes to unlock the ‘key to her heart.’ The 34-year-old blonde American bombshell made her debut with Dana White’s promotion back in 2005 and has been a staple addition to the octagon girls. Palmer, who has won Ringcard Girl of the Year multiple times at the World MMA Awards, insisted that a standout feature she looks out for is a sense of humour. Speaking to MyMMANews reporter John Eric Poli, the UFC star said: “I love a sense of humour.…