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Tyson Fury's father, John, headbutts Oleksandr Usyk's camp member in heated altercation before title fight

Just days before Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk enter the ring for the heavyweight title, an altercation led Fury’s father, John, to headbutt a member of Usyk’s team at a media event. The altercation took place on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where the elder Fury was standing head-to-head with the member of Usyk’s team when he headbutted him before …

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British boxer dies after collapsing during pro debut

British middleweight boxer Sherif Lawal died after collapsing during his professional debut on Sunday. Fight organizers announced his death, which came after the 29-year-old was hit on the temple in the fourth round by his opponent,Malam Varela, at London’s Harrow Leisure Centre. “Unfortunately during Sherif’s fight, he collapsed and despite the best efforts of the paramedics, he was later pronounced …

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Deontay Wilder scared for Mike Tyson's well-being in Jake Paul fight: 'He’s too old for this'

From one former heavyweight title winner to another, Deontay Wilder fears 57-year-old Mike Tyson might end up in a coma after fighting Jake Paul. Tyson shocked everyone when he agreed to fight Paul, which was commissioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations as a professional fight, on July 20. What was initially an exhibition match has turned into …

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Cherneka Johnson tops Nina Hughes in fight after boxing ring announcer mistakenly calls out wrong name

A ring announcer for a boxing match between Cherneka Johnson and Nina Hughes made a brutal mistake on Saturday night after the two fought for the WBA bantamweight title. Johnson and Hughes went the distance and the fight came down to the judges’ decision. Both fighters joined Dan Hennessey and the referee in the middle of the ring. Hennessey initially …

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Promoter offering multimillion-dollar VIP package for Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight

Legendary heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson will make his highly anticipated return to the ring later this year. Fans who want to watch the July 20 bout against YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul from inside AT&T Stadium in suburban Dallas will likely have to pay a hefty price for tickets. As the fight draws closer, Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions is offering premium …

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Art 'One Glove' Jimmerson, who fought in very first UFC event, dead at 60

Boxer Art Jimmerson died Wednesday at age 60. Despite 51 boxing matches, Jimmerson is perhaps best known for fighting with one boxing glove at the very first UFC competition in Denver on Nov. 12, 1993, his only MMA bout. He did so in order for the referees of the bout to see him tap out, if necessary, thus earning the …

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Michael Chandler claims Conor McGregor will never want to step 'back into the octagon' after UFC 303 bout

In less than two months, Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will meet inside the Octagon at UFC 303. The closest McGregor and Chandler came to going head-to-head happened when they were opposing coaches during the most recent season of “The Ultimate Fighter.” But once Season 31 of the reality series concluded, it started to seem less and less likely that …

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Jake Paul says he has to 'end' Mike Tyson as summer fight is sanctioned

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson have been building up their fight with a war of words and ferocious training videos aimed at one another in recent weeks. With the fight recently being sanctioned, Paul suggested he has something bigger to accomplish when he steps into the ring on July 20. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Jake Paul …

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Conor McGregor calls for lifetime ban of Ryan Garcia after reported positive drug test following victory

Ryan Garcia was a heavy underdog in his fight against Devin Haney in Brooklyn April 20 but still managed to win by majority decision. The fight was supposed to be for the WBC super lightweight championship, but Garcia weighed in three pounds overweight. So, the belt was not up for grabs. But the record books are what they are — …

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Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match officially sanctioned, will count for professional records

Mike Tyson’s fight against Jake Paul in Texas this summer has been sanctioned as a competitive boxing match rather than an exhibition, and the rounds will be shorter and the gloves will be heavier. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation this week approved terms for the July 20 fight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Netflix will provide live coverage …

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