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Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul Sanctioned Boxing Match Official Rules

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul Sanctioned Boxing Match Official Rules

Here are the official rules for Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul's sanctioned boxing match on July 20. ...

by Deadspin Staff|

|Thu May 23 2024

Ex-UFC rivals Anderson Silva, Chael Sonnen to box in Brazil

Ex-UFC rivals Anderson Silva, Chael Sonnen to box in Brazil

Former UFC fighters Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen will renew their rivalry in the boxing ring next month.,The 216-pound bout will consist of five two-minute rounds on June 15 in Sao Paulo in Silva's native Brazil.,Both men announced the fight on social media. ,Silva, now 49, is a UFC Hall of Famer...

by Field Level Media|

|Mon May 20 2024

Mike Tyson Freaks Out On Hating Reporter For Calling Him A “Gimmick” Ahead of Jake Paul Fight

Mike Tyson Freaks Out On Hating Reporter For Calling Him A “Gimmick” Ahead of Jake Paul Fight

Legendary boxer Mike Tyson freaked out on a Dallas-based media member for calling his upcoming boxing match with Jake Paul a gimmick....

by Nick Pedone|

|Sun May 19 2024

Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury, becomes undisputed champ

Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury, becomes undisputed champ

Oleksandr Usyk downed Tyson Fury by split decision in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. ,Usyk (22-0-0, 14 KOs) had two judges on his side, earning scores of 114-113 and 115-112, while Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) won over the other judge, 114-113. ,With the vi...

by Field Level Media|

|Sun May 19 2024

Derrick Lewis whoops it up after stopping Rodrigo Nascimento

Derrick Lewis whoops it up after stopping Rodrigo Nascimento

Derrick Lewis stopped Rodrigo Nascimento 49 seconds into the third round of their UFC Fight Night heavyweight match in St. Louis on Saturday night....

by Field Level Media|

|Sun May 12 2024

Stipe Miocic wants Jon Jones fight over everything else

Stipe Miocic wants Jon Jones fight over everything else

Former two-time UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic counts a third crown as important — but not quite as important as fighting legendary Jon "Bones" Jones....

by Field Level Media|

|Fri May 10 2024

UFC Fight Night: Derrick Lewis popular favorite vs. Rodrigo Nascimento

UFC Fight Night: Derrick Lewis popular favorite vs. Rodrigo Nascimento

UFC's return to St. Louis for the first time since 2018 on Saturday includes six fights on the main card, headlined by a showdown between heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis and 15th-ranked Rodrigo Nascimento....

by Field Level Media|

|Fri May 10 2024

Report: Ryan Garcia cleared for Nandrolone; Ostarine question remains

Report: Ryan Garcia cleared for Nandrolone; Ostarine question remains

Lab results confirmed that Ryan Garcia did not have Nandrolone in his system prior to his fight against Devin Haney on April 20, but he still could be on the hook for another banned substance, Ostarine, boxing insider Dan Rafael reported Wednesday. ,Garcia provided a urine sample on April 19, which ...

by Field Level Media|

|Thu May 09 2024

Report: Ryan Garcia cleared for Nandrolone; Ostarine question remains

Report: Ryan Garcia cleared for Nandrolone; Ostarine question remains

Lab results confirmed that Ryan Garcia did not have Nandrolone in his system prior to his fight against Devin Haney on April 20, but he still could be on the hook for another banned substance, Ostarine, boxing insider Dan Rafael reported Wednesday....

by Field Level Media|

|Thu May 09 2024

Sportsbooks anticipate heavy interest in Paul-Tyson

Sportsbooks anticipate heavy interest in Paul-Tyson

Sportsbooks are anticipating a flood of action before Jake Paul and Mike Tyson step into the ring for their sanctioned bout on July 20.,Paul (9-1, eight knockouts), the YouTube star-turned-boxer, will face the former heavyweight champion Tyson (50-6, 44 knockouts) in Arlington, Texas. The fight will...

by Field Level Media|

|Wed May 08 2024

Sportsbooks anticipate heavy interest in Paul-Tyson

Sportsbooks anticipate heavy interest in Paul-Tyson

Sportsbooks are anticipating a flood of action before Jake Paul and Mike Tyson step into the ring for their sanctioned bout on July 20....

by Field Level Media|

|Wed May 08 2024

Ryan Garcia requests second sample tested after failed drug test

Ryan Garcia requests second sample tested after failed drug test

Boxer Ryan Garcia, who reportedly tested positive for the banned substance Ostarine prior to defeating Devin Haney on April 20, has formally requested that a B-sample be analyzed, according to an ESPN report Tuesday.,He faced a Saturday deadline to make the request after the Voluntary Anti-Doping As...

by Field Level Media|

|Tue May 07 2024

Ryan Garcia requests second sample tested after failed drug test

Ryan Garcia requests second sample tested after failed drug test

Boxer Ryan Garcia, who reportedly tested positive for the banned substance Ostarine prior to defeating Devin Haney on April 20, has formally requested that a B-sample be analyzed, according to an ESPN report Tuesday....

by Field Level Media|

|Tue May 07 2024

Free agent Jose Aldo eyes title fight after statement win

Free agent Jose Aldo eyes title fight after statement win

Free agent Jose Aldo wants to keep fighting and is looking for a title shot after a big win Saturday at UFC 301....

by Field Level Media|

|Mon May 06 2024

Alexandre Pantoja defends flyweight title at UFC 301

Alexandre Pantoja defends flyweight title at UFC 301

Alexandre Pantoja kept his flyweight belt on Saturday night, beating Steve Erceg by unanimous decision in the main-event bout at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro....

by Field Level Media|

|Sun May 05 2024

Jake Paul: Mike Tyson wanted their fight sanctioned

Jake Paul: Mike Tyson wanted their fight sanctioned

Jake Paul is telling the world that he agreed to Mike Tyson's request for their bout to be sanctioned.,And as such, the eight-round boxing match between Paul and Tyson on July 20 at Arlington, Texas, officially will be conducted as a professional fight by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regula...

by Field Level Media|

|Fri May 03 2024

Jake Paul: Mike Tyson wanted their fight sanctioned

Jake Paul: Mike Tyson wanted their fight sanctioned

Jake Paul is telling the world that he agreed to Mike Tyson's request for their bout to be sanctioned....

by Field Level Media|

|Fri May 03 2024

UFC 301 Preview: Alexandre Pantoja favored in main event

The Fights - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights | DeadspinUFC 301 Preview: Alexandre Pantoja favored in main event

UFC 301 will feature a title fight between 125-pound champion Alexandre Pantoja and flyweight contender Steve Erceg at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday....

by Field Level Media|

|Fri May 03 2024

William Gomis (illness) pulled from UFC 301

William Gomis (illness) pulled from UFC 301

William Gomis was pulled from his scheduled fight against Jean Silva at UFC 301 after being helped out of the weigh-ins by security....

by Field Level Media|

|Fri May 03 2024

Golden Boy Promotions defends Ryan Garcia in wake of banned substance report

Golden Boy Promotions defends Ryan Garcia in wake of banned substance report

Golden Boy Promotions issued a statement in support of its fighter Ryan Garcia, who reportedly tested positive for banned substance Ostarine prior to defeating Devin Haney on April 20.,If found to be in violation, Garcia could face a suspension, fines and sanctions resulting in having the victory ta...

by Field Level Media|

|Thu May 02 2024

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