Category: Boxing

Ryan Garcia wants to fight Jake Paul – and end his career

Ryan Garcia had strong words for Jake Paul and explained why he wants a fight vs. “The Problem Child.”

After [autotag]Jake Paul[/autotag]’s unanimous decision over [autotag]Mike Tyson[/autotag] earlier this month, speculation instantly turned to Paul’s next opponent. [autotag]Ryan Garcia[/autotag] threw his hat into the ring and doubled-down on his callout Tuesday.

“It would be huge,” Garcia said during a Tuesday appearance on “The Ariel Helwani Show.”. “I see it everywhere. Everywhere I go, people are asking me to fight Jake Paul. I’ve got to give the people what they want, that’s what I’m used to doing.”

Garcia is serving a year-long suspension after testing positive for a banned substance prior to his April fight against Devin Haney. Garcia’s New York State professional boxer license is suspended until April 20, 2025, but that’s not stopping him from attempting to get into the ring.

Garcia seemed set to fight Rukiya Anpo in an exhibition match in Tokyo on Dec. 30, but Golden Boy Promotions disputed the notion Tuesday. In a statement, it said that “Golden Boy Promotions has exclusive rights to Ryan Garcia’s fights. The organizers of this event (Garcia vs. Anpo) have acknowledged as such and have agreed in writing that our sign-off is needed for this event to occur. As no such sign-off has been given, as of today there is no event with Ryan Garcia.”

Garcia said he wanted the fight as payback for Anpo “beating up” Manny Pacquiao. (Anpo, who was 28 at the time, participated in a July exhibition boxing match against Pacquiao, 45.)

“I saw this dude way bigger than Manny Pacquiao and way younger, just beating up — well, trying to beat up — on him,” Garcia said. “Just throwing haymakers the whole fight and just being obnoxious in the ring. I was like, ‘Oh my God, dude. If they give me a chance, I’ll knock this dude out.'”

Garcia said the same logic applies to Paul, 27, who faced off against Tyson, 58.

“He was trying to beat up on Uncle Mike (Tyson),” Garcia said. “Like I said, the same way I feel about Manny Pacquiao, the same way I feel about this.”

Garcia said should they fight, he has every intention of knocking Paul out.

“If Jake fights the way he fought with Mike, I genuinely believe I would knock him out within four (or) five rounds,” Garcia said. “We said we would run it one day. He came to my gym a long time ago in Victorville, then he came to visit me with the Canelo (Alvarez) camp — this is before he boxed. So I kind of gave birth to his boxing career, so I’m here to end it. That’s it.”

Garcia has mainly fought in the lightweight (135 pounds) and super lightweight (140 pounds) divisions, while Paul weighed in at 227 pounds ahead of his bout with Tyson. Garcia said he would be willing to fight at a weight disadvantage if the two agreed to a match. He cited the June 2021 exhibition match between Logan Paul (189.5 pounds) and Floyd Mayweather (155 pounds) as an example.

This story first appeared on USA Today Sports.

Joe Rogan glad Mike Tyson didn’t get hurt against ‘legit boxer’ Jake Paul

Joe Rogan was worried about Mike Tyson’s health when he fought Jake Paul.

[autotag]Joe Rogan[/autotag] was worried about [autotag]Mike Tyson[/autotag]’s health going up against [autotag]Jake Paul[/autotag].

58-year-old Tyson appeared to suffer little to no damage against Paul, but lost a unanimous decision in their Netflix boxing match headliner less than two weeks ago at AT&T Stadium.

After the fight, Paul said he carried the boxing legend through the rounds to avoid hurting him, and Rogan was happy to see that.

“I’m glad he got to that fight and didn’t get hurt,” Rogan said on a recent episode of “The Joe Rogan Experience” podcast. “I was hoping he would knock Jake Paul out just because that’s the Cinderella story.”

Rogan’s support for Tyson is no knock on Paul. The UFC commentator and popular podcast host praised the YouTuber-turned-boxer for the success and eyes he’s drawn to the sport.

“I don’t have anything against Jake Paul,” Rogan said. “I like Jake Paul. I think what he’s doing is genius. I think what he’s doing is, like – I mean, he’s making insane amounts of money, he’s having a great time, he’s a legit boxer.

“He’s absolutely a legit boxer. If you do (hate), you’re an idiot. But the reality is, Mike is 58 years old, and I was worried. I love that guy, and he was a hero of mine when I was a kid.”

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For more on the fight, visit MMA Junkie’s hub for Paul vs. Tyson.

Video: Ryan Garcia vs. Rukiya Anpo press conference live stream (4 p.m. ET)

Before Ryan Garcia returns to the ring Dec. 30 in Japan, he takes part in an introductory press conference Tuesday in Beverly Hills.

The introductory press conference for [autotag]Ryan Garcia[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Rukiya Anpo[/autotag] takes place Tuesday in Beverly Hills, Calif., and you can watch a live stream of the festivities right here at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.

Despite currently serving a one-year suspension handed down by the New York State Athletic Commission after a positive drug test in April, Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs) will fight Japanese kickboxer Anpo in an exhibition bout against on Dec. 30 in Tokyo.

But before they meet in the ring, Garcia and Anpo will come face to face for the first time at Tuesday’s press conference.

You can watch in the video above.

MVP Promotions’ response to Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight-fixing allegations: ‘We embrace the doubt’

In the week since the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight, skeptics and conspiracy theorists have labeled it as a fixed fight.

In the week since the [autotag]Jake Paul[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Mike Tyson[/autotag] fight on Netflix, skeptics and conspiracy theorists have labeled the event as essentially a fixed fight.

Paul’s MVP Promotions, which put on the show at the Dallas Cowboys’ stadium outside Dallas to massive Netflix streaming numbers and live gate, answered back Monday to call the allegations unfounded – and present a logical argument to why such a venture would be financially foolish.

Paul beat Tyson with a unanimous decision on Nov. 16. Tyson is nearly twice Paul’s age. The fight was a professional boxing match licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), though rounds were 2 minutes instead of 3.

Arguably the biggest name to take a shot at the fight was former boxing champion and current promoter Oscar De Lay Hoya, who said the fight was fixed. “I do believe it was scripted,” De La Hoya posted on social media.

Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder with Paul of Most Valuable Promotions, said in a news release that detractors and doubters are trying to take him down because of his quick financial success in boxing, despite his background as a social media influencer.

MVP’s statement said “suggesting anything other than full effort from these fighters is not only naïve but an insult to the work they put into their craft and to the sport itself.”

MVP’s full statement:

“STATEMENT FROM MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS REGARDING FICTITIOUS CLAIMS THAT UNDERMINE THE INTEGRITY OF THE PAUL VS. TYSON FIGHT

“Following the wide circulation of incorrect and baseless claims that undermine the integrity of the Paul vs. Tyson event, Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) would like to set the record straight regarding the contractual agreements and the nature of the fight.

“Rigging a professional boxing match is a federal crime in the United States of America. Paul vs. Tyson was a professional match sanctioned by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR). Both fighters in good faith performed to the best of their abilities with the goal of winning the fight. There were absolutely no restrictions – contractual or otherwise – around either fighter. Each boxer was able to use his full arsenal to win the fight. Any agreement to the contrary would violate TDLR boxing rules.

“Trash talk and speculation are common in sports, and athletes and promoters need to tolerate nonsensical commentary, jokes and opinions. But suggesting anything other than full effort from these fighters is not only naïve but an insult to the work they put into their craft and to the sport itself.

“It is further illogical and inane that MVP, in the debut of a hopeful long-term partnership with the world’s biggest streamer—an organization that made its first-ever foray into live professional sports with Paul vs. Tyson—would even so much as consider such a perverse violation of the rules of competition.

“‘This is not the first time Jake Paul has faced unfounded skepticism or outright disbelief as a professional athlete, and frankly, the claim that his bout must have been rigged is just the latest backhanded compliment to come his way,” said Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions. “From day one in this sport, people have doubted his abilities—unable to reconcile how someone with his background has accomplished so much in such a short time. Jake has not only proven himself repeatedly, but he has continuously set historic records that speak for themselves. This event, which broke attendance and viewership milestones for a professional sporting event, is yet another example of his ability to deliver on the biggest stage. As long as Jake continues to exceed expectations, there will always be those who try to discredit his achievements. We embrace the doubt—it only fuels Jake to work harder and achieve greater success.'”

Paul and Tyson’s eight-round fight came in front of an estimated crowd of more than 70,000 people. The event reportedly had approximately 108 million live global viewers on Netflix. It was the world’s leading streamer’s first foray into live sports.

Paul, 27, is 5-0 since his lone pro loss to Tommy Fury in 2023. He’s 11-1 overall in boxing career, but has been criticized for not fighting more dangerous opponents. Tyson, 58, fought professionally for the first time since his loss to Kevin McBride in 2005. He fought Roy Jones Jr. to a draw in 2020 in an exhibition bout.

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Spinning Back Clique REPLAY: Conor McGregor’s sexual assault trial, UFC Macau fallout, more

On the latest episode of “Spinning Back Clique,” the panel discusses Conor McGregor’s trial, UFC Macau and more.

Check out this week’s “Spinning Back Clique,” MMA Junkie’s weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts.

This week’s panel of Nolan King, Mike Bohn and Dan Tom will join host “Gorgeous” George Garcia live at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) to discuss and debate the following topics:

  • Former bantamweight champion [autotag]Petr Yan[/autotag] looked as good as ever when he outworked ex-flyweight titleholder Deiveson Figueiredo on Saturday in the UFC Fight Night 248 main event in Macau. We’ll look at the up-next possibilities for each, including some potential for Yan to get back in the title picture.
  • Former UFC two-division champion [autotag]Conor McGregor[/autotag] hasn’t fought in nearly four years. Just when he’ll actually return is up in the air even more after he was found liable for a 2018 sexual assault in Ireland. He appealed the jury’s decision. Should the UFC penalize him, as unlikely as that seems? We’ll discuss the bad situation.
  • Bellator fighters are out en masse letting people know they’re being essentially frozen out by the promotion. What’s going on there?
  • The 2024 PFL $1 million winners will be finalized Friday this week. We’ll preview the matchups.

Oscar De La Hoya accuses Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson of being ‘scripted’

Oscar De La Hoya goes off on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match.

[autotag]Oscar De La Hoya[/autotag] thinks there was something fishy going on for last week’s [autotag]Jake Paul[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Mike Tyson[/autotag] boxing match.

Although there’s no real proof, many online have questioned the validity of Paul’s unanimous decision win over Tyson last Friday at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium. De La Hoya, a former boxing world champion and now promoter, is also on that boat, as he recently accused Paul of staging the fight with Tyson – which would be illegal.

“Everyone is talking about how staged this fight was, and I do believe it was scripted, and I believe that Tyson was certainly held back,” De La Hoya said on Instagram. “Look, I’m a fighter, and I can see it. It goes on their record and it was sanctioned. So Jake Paul paid to get the W on his record, for what? For your own personal satisfaction?

“I keep telling you, if you want to be a real fighter like to say you want to be, what are you doing? Like, who’s next? Joe Biden? You have to fight real fighters. However, the fight drew 65 million households, which means roughly 200 million eyeballs were watching, and the huge winners were Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor, who put on an incredible real fight that were introduced to new fans around the world.”

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Paul and Tyson fought in an eight-round boxing match in front of an estimated crowd of more than 70,000 people at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium. There was also a reported 108 million live global viewers on Netflix – the platform the event streamed on.

Paul, 27, is now 5-0 since suffering his first pro loss, which came against Tommy Fury back in 2023. He’s 11-1 in his entire pro boxing career. Meanwhile. Tyson, 58, fought professionally for the first time since his loss to Kevin McBride in 2005. He did compete in an exhibition bout in 2020, fighting fellow legend Roy Jones Jr. to a draw.

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Francis Ngannou reacts to Jake Paul’s win over Mike Tyson: ‘That sight just hurt me’

Francis Ngannou had a hard time watching good friend Mike Tyson fight Jake Paul.

[autotag]Francis Ngannou[/autotag] had a hard time watching his good friend [autotag]Mike Tyson[/autotag] fight [autotag]Jake Paul[/autotag].

58-year-old Tyson managed to avoid taking any serious shots, but lost a unanimous decision to Paul in their Netflix boxing match headliner Friday at AT&T Stadium.

Ngannou, who had Tyson in his corner for his boxing debut against Tyson Fury, credited the boxing legend for going the distance with Paul, but didn’t enjoy seeing this version of him.

“It just hurt me to see Mike there in that situation,” Ngannou told TMZ Sports. “Like, knowing Mike, what he can do and see him there with Jake Paul, and Jake Paul like – hey man, like, that sight just hurt me. Although, you have to give it to Mike, man.

“This is 58-year-old Mike Tyson that’s been doing this sport since 12 years old, I believe, and to still be able to stand up on his own, at this age, I think it’s impressive. Stand up against a young 27-year-old guy, even though I would say he wouldn’t be at that level, but wasn’t that much of a threat for Mike. You have to give it up to him.”

Tyson stood toe-to-toe with Paul at the start, before eventually slowing down. Paul later revealed that he took it easy on the boxing legend, and carried him through the rounds to avoid hurting him.

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For more on the fight, visit MMA Junkie’s hub for Paul vs. Tyson.

Did Mike Tyson pull punches on Jake Paul? Sylvester Stallone, TikTok videos fling accusations.

Hmmm.

After the Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight on Netflix that disappointed us all, it was Paul who said he pulled punches.

But did Tyson do the same thing during the bout?

For that, we have a couple of TikTok videos that people put together with some conspiracies, along with Rocky himself — Sylvester Stallone.

They all some some moments where Tyson could have gone in for some big punches but held back, and Stallone said “HE SPARED YOUR LIFE” to Paul, implying Tyson held back for a payday.

See for yourself and decide whether you think this could be the case:

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Video: Was Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match on Netflix a success?

Can the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing event be considered a success? We discuss on “Spinning Back Clique.”

Yes, [autotag]Jake Paul[/autotag] vs. [autotag]Mike Tyson[/autotag] actually happened.

What seemed like a ridiculous idea years ago, today is a reality. Paul, a YouTube star turned professional boxer, fought and defeated a 58-year-old Tyson in a professional boxing fight on Friday night at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium in Texas. The event, which streamed live on Netflix, was a huge draw, with over 60 million households tuning in, according to reports. Yet, despite the viewership, the event itself was a mixed bag, as it featured high-level boxing with not-so-high-level boxing.

So, despite the criticism surrounding the Paul vs. Tyson fight, can the event as a whole be considered a success?

MMA Junkie’s Brian “Goze” Garcia, Mike Bohn, Danny Segura and host Gorgeous George discuss everything surrounding Paul vs. Tyson fight and its success at the box office.

Watch their discussion in the video above, and don’t miss this week’s complete episode of “Spinning Back Clique” below on YouTube or in podcast form.

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Video: Chaos erupts as Darren Till, Tommy Fury get into press conference skirmish

It didn’t take long for things to get heated between Darren Till and Tommy Fury at the first press conference for their Misfits boxing match.

It didn’t take long for things to get heated between [autotag]Darren Till[/autotag] and [autotag]Tommy Fury[/autotag].

The two fighters, along with their teams, got into a skirmish during a press conference promoting their upcoming boxing match at Misfits & DAZN: X Series 20 on Jan. 18. Till, a former UFC title challenger, said he wasn’t threatened by the Furys, which began an escalation of words that ended in a chaotic scene.

You can watch it unfold in the videos below:

Till made his boxing debut in an exhibition bout in July and won by TKO in Round 2. Upon the bout’s conclusion, a brawl was sparked in the ring when opponent Mohammad Mutie and team took exception to a short fight-ending shot to the back of the head. Till was still named the victor.

Fury, the half-brother of boxing star Tyson Fury, first rose to fame during his time on reality TV series “Love Island.” He’s 10-0 in professional boxing, with notable wins over influencers KSI and Jake Paul.

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