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Watch VideoWWE Partners with Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer

WWE has announced an exciting multi-year sponsorship agreement with Hulk Hogan's Real American Beer. This partnership will prominently feature the iconic Real American Beer branding across WWE's flagship show, Monday Night Raw, along with other major WWE platforms and assets.

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Bang Showbiz|Published

Watch VideoWATCH: Jon Jones defends UFC heavyweight title in front of cheering Donald Trump

Jon Jones reeled off a powerful swivel and heel kick to the midsection of Stipe Miocic, which saw the fighter fall to the floor and receive a few quick-fire punches before the referee ended the fight.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson: Was boxing the winner as they laugh all the way to the bank?

Mike Tyson is undeniably one of the best heavyweight boxers of all time, but that was at the turn of the century, with the prime of his career coming during the mid 90s. Jake Paul, is 27 and has just 11 pro fights to his name.

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Michael Sherman|Published

WATCH: YouTuber Jake Paul beats rusty Iron Mike Tyson as Netflix crashes

Jake Paul was faster an more efficient as Mike Tyson was a shadow of his former self which was one of the most brutal and feared fighters around the turn of the century.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Jake Paul v Mike Tyson: Fans up in arms as Netflix drops the ball

While some users across the globe complained about constant buffering, most people in South Africa simply couldn’t connect to the Jake Paul v Mike Tyson fight on Netflix.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Should we be concerned about Mike Tyson’s health, or is it Jake Paul who must be worried?

Tyson retired from professional boxing in 2006 after a storied career that saw him win his first heavyweight title at the age of 20, and ended with 50 wins from his 58 fights.

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John Goliath|Published

Jake Paul v Mike Tyson: Will YouTuber stand a chance against Rusty Iron Mike?

He may still go by the moniker ‘Iron Mike’ Tyson, but he simply cannot be anything close to the fighter he was in his heyday. If he was, that would be an insult to the physical specimen he was all those years ago.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Jake Paul v Mike Tyson: All you need to know and where to watch it

The broadcast takes place at 3am SA time on Saturday, and will be live-streamed on Netflix. The fight itself will be held in Dallas, Texas, in the United States.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoShould Dricus du Plessis fight in Joburg or Cape Town? Mzansi has spoken …

Gayton McKenzie in a tweet earlier this week, just happened to mention he was investigating the possibility of holding the UFC title defence of Dricus du Plessis at FNB Stadium, also known as Soccer City.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Local wrestler will bring the heat to launch

Joshua “The Bull” Chetty, 32, is the current World Association of Wrestling South Africa (WAWSA) Arnold’s Champion and gets in the ring in Pietermaritzburg on October 12 for the launch of the New South African Wrestling (NSAW), founded and owned by wrestler Matthew Hammer.

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Zama Ngcoya|Published

Minister Gayton McKenzie says Dricus du Plessis UFC title defence not confirmed for Cape Town, yet

South African minister of sport Gayton McKenzie cannot confirm Cape Town as the host city just yet, for the Ultimate Fighting Championship title defence of Dricus du Plessis.

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Michael Sherman|Published

What a farce! Floyd Mayweather outguns John Gotti III in Mexico exhibition bout

Mayweather, 47, retired from boxing in 2017, unbeaten in 50 bouts, but continues to appear in fights that do not count towards his career record.

Sport Boxing
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Love him or hate him, Dricus du Plessis is flying the SA flag high

The majority of Dricus du Plessis’s fans are South Africans, but globally his supporters are more difficult to find.

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Michael Sherman|Published

COMMENT: Did Dricus du Plessis cross any lines with his Israel Adesanya trash talk?

Despite his considerable size, Dricus du Plessis shares many characteristics with a mosquito. The man simply will not give up when he feels he’s touched on a sensitive topic.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Dricus du Plessis delivered, now Dana White, UFC must follow through on Mzansi promise

In the lead-up to the fight, Dana White said if Dricus Du Plessis was successful in his first title defence he would ensure that UFC would soon come to South Africa.

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Michael Sherman|Published

WATCH: Dricus du Plessis ‘willing to die, and take a life’ to defend UFC middleweight belt

It was another fiery press conference between Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya ahead of the UFC 305 Middleweight division title clash in Perth, Australia, on Sunday.

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Michael Sherman|Published

LOOK: First black South African bodybuilder Sibusiso Kotelo to compete in Dubai Pro

Sibusiso Kotelo will make history as the first Black South African bodybuilder to compete in the Dubai Pro this weekend.

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Supplied|Published

WATCH: Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya lock in intense stare-down

The fighters came out on stage for their pre-fight press conference on Wednesday, and proceeded to stare each other down for the entire time they were on stage.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Dricus du Plessis, Israel Adesanya can finally settle beef with UFC 305 title fight in Australia

There has been existing tension between Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya, who will battle it out in the hexagon on August 17 at UFC 305.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Sangram Singh becomes first Indian male wrestler to enter world of MMA

Indian wrestler Sangram Singh recently made waves in the wrestling community as he made his comeback after a six-year hiatus at the Dubai Pro Wrestling Championship.

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IANS|Published

‘Bull’ proves too strong

Joshua “The Bull“ Chetty defended his title, after emerging victorious during the Sunfest Mayhem.

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Ntuthuko Mlondo|Published

Tyson Fury: the contradictory 'Gypsy King' is all about the money

Tyson Fury insists Saturday's match-up with Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh is all about the money.

Sport Boxing
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Mike Tyson had no second thoughts about comeback against Jake Paul

Former heavyweight king Mike Tyson said Monday his decision to step back into the ring against YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul, at the age of 57 was a ‘no-brainer’.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

French-Cameroon MMA star Francis Ngannou’s 15-month old son dies

Francis Ngannou said late Monday that his 15-month-old son, had died suddenly.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

The Bull looks to shut Loudmouth

AFTER winning what he refers to as “the biggest match of my career” against the masked “El Bandolero” from the UK at WrestleMonster Six in Gqeberha early this month, Joshua “The Bull” Chetty is looking to add another skull in the Sunfest Mayhem.

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Malibongwe|Published