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Tyson Fury during a heavyweight world title fight against Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh on Dec. 22
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Jan 14, 2025
Is retirement really the end of the road for Tyson Fury?
Fury has previously announced his exit on a number of occasions, most recently in April 2022.
Oleksandr Usyk celebrates after beating Tyson Fury to retain his world heavyweight titles, on Saturday in Riyadh.
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Dec 22, 2024
Ukraine's Usyk outpoints Fury to retain world heavyweight crowns
Giving up advantages in height, weight and reach to his much bigger opponent, Usyk fought superbly throughout.
Oleksandr Usyk (left) and Tyson Fury engaged in an 11-minute staredown during a news conference in Riyadh on Thursday.
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Dec 20, 2024
Tyson Fury all business ahead of rematch with Oleksandr Usyk
Usyk beat Fury in a split decision in Saudi Arabia in May to become a four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion.
Retired pro-boxer Mike Tyson and YouTuber/boxer Jake Paul fight during the heavyweight boxing bout in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 15. The fight highlights the need for a national boxing commission to enforce uniform safety standards and prevent exploitative matchups.
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Nov 22, 2024
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul's fight should have been illegal
Among major American sports, boxing is unique for its decentralized structure. There’s no annual schedule, season, commissioner or mandatory rulemaking body.
Mike Tyson fights Jake Paul at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday.
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Nov 17, 2024
Mike Tyson has 'no regrets' after losing to Jake Paul in return to ring
The 58-year-old legend lost a unanimous decision against the 27-year-old Paul.
Retired pro-boxer Mike Tyson and YouTuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul fight during a heavyweight boxing bout in Arlington, Texas, on Friday.
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Nov 16, 2024
Mike Tyson in heavyweight return beaten by YouTuber Jake Paul
Tyson, 58, barely landed a punch during the eight-round bout at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with Paul winning by big margins on all three cards.
Mike Tyson (left) and Jake Paul faceoff during a news conference on Wednesday to promote their upcoming bout on Saturday in Arlington, Texas.
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Nov 14, 2024
Mike Tyson looking forward to fighting Youtuber Jake Paul as boxing world recoils
The Netflix-backed bout has drawn widespread condemnation from across the boxing world.
Mike Tyson is scheduled to fight Jake Paul in Arlington, Texas, on Nov. 15.
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Oct 31, 2024
Mike Tyson brushes off criticism of upcoming fight against Jake Paul
British promoter Eddie Hearn dismissed the bout as "dangerous, irresponsible and disrespectful to boxing."
Anthony Joshua gets knocked down by Daniel Dubois during their IBF heavyweight title bout on Saturday in London.
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Sep 22, 2024
Dubois destroys Joshua to retain IBF world heavyweight crown
The 27-year-old dominated the bout from the start in front of 96,000 passionate fans, dropping the former two-time heavyweight champion multiple times.
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson (center left) and YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul face off during a news conference in New York City on Sunday.
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Aug 19, 2024
Tyson says Paul will 'run like a thief' in the ring
Mike Tyson was one of the most feared heavyweights in history but has not fought a professional fight since 2005.
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson (left) and YouTuber Jake Paul face off during a news conference in New York on May 13.
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May 29, 2024
Tyson says he feels '100%' after plane health scare
The 57-year-old reportedly needed medical treatment on Sunday after feeling unwell during a flight.
Tyson Fury (left) and promoter Frank Warren speak during a news conference after Fury's loss against Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh on Saturday.
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May 19, 2024
Tyson Fury says sympathy for Ukraine played role in loss to Oleksandr Usyk
"His country's at war, and people are siding with the country at war, but make no mistake, I won that fight," Fury said.
Oleksandr Usyk punches Tyson Fury during their fight in Riyadh on Saturday. Usyk won to become the undisputed heavyweight champion.
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May 19, 2024
Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion
Usyk is the first undisputed heavyweight champion in nearly 25 years.
Oleksandr Usyk fights Daniel Dubois during a title fight in Wroclaw, Poland, on Aug. 26, 2023.
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May 18, 2024
Oleksandr Usyk fighting for legacy in bid to unify heavyweight title
Usyk says he is driven by legacy, not money, ahead of his unification fight against Tyson Fury.
Tyson Fury (left) and Oleksandr Usyk pose during a news conference in Riyadh on Thursday.
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May 17, 2024
Confident Tyson Fury ready to meet Oleksandr Usyk for undisputed crown
Tyson Fury declared himself ready to face Oleksandr Usyk and said he'd pray for his Ukrainian rival before their undisputed heavyweight clash on Saturday.
Boxer Mike Tyson calls out his opponent Jake Paul ahead of a bout, set to take place in Texas in July, at a news conference in New York City on Monday.
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May 14, 2024
Mike Tyson gives warning to Jake Paul ahead of July fight
The 57-year-old Tyson says he wants to show the world he is still a great fighter.
Mike Tyson (left) and Buster Douglas fight during the seventh round of their world heavyweight title fight at Tokyo Dome on Feb. 11, 1990.
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May 3, 2024
Tokyo Dome to host boxing for first time since Buster Douglas upset Mike Tyson
Super-bantamweight world champion Naoya "Monster" Inoue will put his belts on the line against Mexican Luis Nery at the Big Egg.
Mike Tyson was boxing's undisputed heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990.
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Mar 8, 2024
Boxing great Mike Tyson to face Jake Paul in exhibition
Tyson said he was looking forward to fighting an opponent who is 30 years his junior.
Tyson Fury (left) and Oleksandr Usyk will meet for the undisputed heavyweight championship in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 24, 2024.
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Nov 17, 2023
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk to meet for undisputed title
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will meet for the undisputed heavyweight championship in Saudi Arabia on Feb. 24, 2024.
Japan Times
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Dec 21, 2022
Heavyweights Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk agree on unification bout
WBC champion Fury defeated Derek Chisora for the third time in his career to retain his title earlier this month, then called out his Ukrainian rival who was watching ringside.

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