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Mike Tyson Names Isaac Cruz as Active Boxer That Reminds Him of Himself
Few fighters in boxing history have left a legacy quite like Mike Tyson.
A ferocious heavyweight force who weaponised an aura of sheer terror, “Iron” Mike Tyson tore through the boxing landscape with an astonishing 50 victories and just seven defeats, sealing his legendary status by ending 44 of those contests by way of knockout.
His meteoric ascent culminated on a cold night in 1986.
At just 20 years old, he utterly dismantled reigning champion Trevor Berbick in two clinical, brutal rounds, collapsing the titleholder to the canvas with a swift left-hook, leaving Berbick scrambling helplessly, while Tyson became immortalised as the youngest heavyweight world champion in boxing history.
Standing at 5ft 10in, Tyson compensated for his lack of traditional heavyweight height with a compact, muscular frame, a 71-inch reach, and a swagger and intimidating aura that transformed the heavyweight landscape.
Four decades removed from his ascension to the throne, Tyson believes only a single active fighter echoes the ferocious, predatory style that once made him the most feared force in sports history.
Mike Tyson’s Modern-Day Comparison
Speaking to The Ring Magazine, as per Seconds Out, the heavyweight icon was asked which current boxer reminds him most of himself.
His answer was Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz.
“If I had to say someone, I would say Isaac Cruz. He’s short and stubby for his weight like I was, and he comes at you. Cruz reminds me the most of who I was. He comes at you with bad intentions.”
Just like Tyson, Cruz has proved to be a force within boxing, with the 28-year-old having won 28 of his 33 fights, 18 of which have come by knockout.
The Mexican was last in action on the 6th of December, when he faced Lamont Roach Jr, retaining his WBC interim super lightweight title after the pair drew.
Similar to Tyson, Cruz uses an aggressive boxing style, leveraging his small stature to his advantage. Standing at just 5ft 4in, Cruz takes on a crouched posture with a tight guard, making headshots harder for any opponent taller than him.
Cruz will next be in action on the 19th of September, as he is scheduled to fight Nestor Bravo at the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California, as he places his interim WBC super lightweight title on the line.
For a fighter still chasing the defining victories of his career, this could prove to be one of the most impactful for Cruz, as he faces off against an intimidating 5ft 9in Puerto Rican who has a daunting record of 24 wins and just one loss.
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Real Madrid Legend Cristiano Ronaldo Shows Off His Supercar Collection
Former Manchester United and Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo’s incredible fame allows him to have the financial freedom to own the supercar garage that anyone could dream about having. Now, he has shown off the extraordinary toys he has bought over the years, admitting he’s lost count of just how many he has.
The 41-year-old, whose career highlights include being football’s highest goalscorer – having won five Ballon d’Or mantles, five Champions League titles, and a total haul of 35 trophies – was announced as football’s first billionaire in 2025. “If I had to bet I’d honestly say [I have] 40 or 41 [cars],’ Ronaldo told close friend Piers Morgan in an interview around the same time. “Honestly I don’t know. I love the Bugattis, they are different beasts.”
In a recent Instagram post, the Portugal international, who now plies his trade in Saudi Arabia for Al-Nassr, flaunted just some of his most expensive assets in a carousel. The pictures offer a rare window into the luxurious life of the most famous person in football.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Eye-Watering Supercar Collection
In the aforementioned carousel of pictures, Ronaldo allowed fans a glimpse of just some of the motors he owns with the understated caption (see the full post below):
As per the Daily Mail, among those pictured in his most recent post are a raft of Ferraris, including a Purosangue, priced at £312,000, a Ferrari 599 GTO (priced at over £500,000), a Ferrari SP3 Daytona, which is worth around £1.73million, and a stunning Ferrari Monza SP1 – a rare model which has reached auction prices of nearly £2.27m.
Also in the collection pictured are two Bugattis: a £2m Veyron and an ultra-rare Centodieci, of which only 10 were ever made by the Italian manafacturer. In February last year, RM Sotheby’s sold one for a staggering estimate of £12.5m, with the limited edition car able to reach 240mph and named as one of the most expensive in the world.
Ronaldo also allowed followers a look at his McLaren Speedtail which can fetch up to £2.1m, and a Mercedes AMG One, a hybrid hypercar priced upwards of £2.2m. Elsewhere, his jaw-dropping earnings – £194 million per year – has allowed him to acquire a £3.2m Bugatti Tourbillon as “an investment” rather than for fun.
Also in his collection is a £600,000 Mercedes G-Wagon Brabus, gifted to him by partner Georgina Rodriguez. His garage also features a £200,000 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG, a striking orange McLaren MP4-12C valued at around £200,000, and a Lamborghini Aventador worth approximately £270,000. Following his return to Manchester United from Juventus in August 2021, Ronaldo also added a £250,000 Bentley Flying Spur, which he used during his second spell with the club.
Ronaldo Supercar Garage is Neverending
Ronaldo has previously also purchased a £200,000 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera convertible which boasts a 5.2 litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine and is capable of delivering a stunning 715 bhp. He has a Bentley Continental GT, a Lamborghini Urus and a Chevrolet Camaro worth ‘only’ £40,000, which is used for the family.
Rodriguez splashed out on a third Rolls Royce for his 36th birthday – complimenting the two he already had: a Cullinan worth £300,000 and a Phantom Drophead coupe which costs around £500,000. Hepurchase of the Dawn model is understood to have cost around £500,000.
The Al-Nassr squad are each gifted a BMW due to the manufacturer’s partnership with the Saudi Pro League club before every season, though it’s not certain which model Ronaldo picked this time around as he recently showed off a huge diamond ring in the anticipation that he is getting married this summer.
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Brock Lesnar’s 9-Word Comment to Jake Paul’s Face at WWE Event
Brock Lesnar has officially retired from WWE after a 26-year tenure from 2000 to 2026.
During his two-and-a-half decades at the company, Lesnar struck fear into the other fighters, commanding a level of respect rarely seen within the industry.
His signature German Suplex became a feat to behold, most famously showcased during the 12th of June 2003 episode of SmackDown. Lesnar hoisted 500-pound The Big Show through the air, delivering a thunderous impact that caused the entire ring to cave in under the immense weight of the World’s Largest Athlete.
The former UFC heavyweight champion was one of WWE’s most dominant Superstars, being a seven-time Undisputed WWE Champion. All considered, this makes praise from The Beast Incarnate hard to come by. Lesnar rarely hands out any form of compliment.
That is why one brief backstage encounter from almost four years ago, featuring an unlikely recipient of his admiration, has continued to captivate fans.
Brock Lesnar’s Interaction With Jake Paul
The moment came backstage at WWE’s Crown Jewel event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the 5th of November 2022.
As Logan Paul was gearing up for the biggest fight of his career – a singles match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against Roman Reigns – his brother Jake was exploring the outside of the arena when he bumped into Lesnar.
In a short interaction, The Beast Incarnate asked Jake if he was excited, before offering a message that appeared to reflect his admiration for what the Paul brothers had achieved.
“I’ve followed you guys. I’m proud of you guys.”
Jake, visibly caught off guard by the intimidating figure’s unexpected words of encouragement, thanked Lesnar before the pair posed for a photo. Paul later shared the image on his X account, captioning it: “Future tag team partner.”
The interaction quickly spread across social media, with many fans surprised – and some delighted – to see one of professional wrestling’s most intimidating figures reveal a softer, more personable side, as he praised two brothers whose rise across both boxing and WWE has so often divided opinion.
While Logan has established himself as one of WWE’s biggest attractions, Jake has carved out an increasingly credible boxing career, defeating several opponents to become one of the sport’s most recognisable names.
Logan would later lose his bout to Reigns – in what was just the influencer’s third WWE match – but the Paul brothers returned from the Middle East with respect from one of the most menacing fighters of the 21st century.
Receiving recognition from a fighter of Lesnar’s stature is not something many can claim, making his nine-word message all the more meaningful.
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Report Reveals FIFA President Gianni Infantino Backed European Super League
A damning new report this week has shed light on a second shocking plan Gianni Infantino backed before his failed plot to sell stakes in the World Cup. The FIFA president is desperately clinging to power, having already been forced into a U-turn over those proposals.
Fierce backlash continues to come his way, with UEFA among his strongest critics. Aleksander Ceferin has spearheaded a campaign that has seen several European nations – including England and Wales – withdraw their written support for the Swiss millionaire. That shift could leave Infantino vulnerable ahead of the crucial FIFA elections in March.
Any hopes of an early resignation were dismissed on Wednesday night after a World Cup crisis meeting in Morocco. FIFA officials gathered, apologised, but ultimately failed to deliver the change much of the football world had been demanding.
Infantino’s controversies, however, do not begin and end with his money-making scheme this summer. His close relationship with Donald Trump has also come under scrutiny, while a fresh report now alleges the 56-year-old was heavily involved in another failed attempt to completely reshape football back in 2021.
Gianni Infantino’s Shocking Role in the 2021 European Super League Plot
News broke in April 2021 of the 20-team league proposed to shake up club football. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham all signed up to the closed-shop division at the time, but were made to quickly retract their support when protests across the Premier League saw the plot collapse and scrapped. At the time, FIFA president Infantino told UEFA’s congress:
“At FIFA, we can only strongly disapprove of the creation of a Super League which is a closed shop, which is a breakaway from the current institutions, from the leagues, from the associations, from UEFA and from FIFA, which is outside of the system. There is no doubt whatsoever of FIFA’s disapproval for this.”
However, according to The Guardian, shocking files now allege he was very much part of the breakaway rebellion. The report claims a term sheet – usually an indicator to a ratified and definitive contract – dated October 2020 suggests naming the new league with FIFA’s branding.
The report also suggests football’s governing body were willing to sideline its member associations in pushing plans to alter international windows and bypass federations over Club World Cup proposals.
The Club World Cup would have been staged annually and directly connected to the new Super League, with FIFA referred to as ‘WO1’ – a term used for high-ranking officers in the British army – in the documents.
FIFA Would Have Been Huge Beneficiaries of the Scrapped Competition
A common theme among FIFA’s most controversial ideas is that they are done not with the intention of improving football, but with the self-fulfilling desire of adding more money to their own pockets.
The European Super League proposal was no different, with the idea being that FIFA would be “granted a preferred equity stake in the Super League”, thus ensuring the power to make decisions on format and calendar changes plus the appointment of a chief executive and distribution of funds.
The Sun have contacted the organisation about the new revelation, and FIFA reportedly replied by sending links to articles posted in 2021 including Infantino’s comments to the UEFA congress and a signed statement from the FIFA boss, plus the presidents of the six continental confederations refusing to recognise any unaffiliated, rival competitions – information that is now dubious.
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