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Mike Tyson Posts Photo of Himself Kneeling amid Racial Injustice Protests

Mike Tyson Posts Photo of Himself Kneeling amid Racial Injustice Protests

Willy Sanjuan/Associated PressBoxing legend Mike Tyson posted a picture Monday on Twitter of himself taking a knee:Mike Tyson @MikeTysonhttps://t.co/kqVUtdCJbbThe image seemingly indicates his support for the ongoing protests nationwide against racial injustice and police brutality.Former NFL player Colin Kaepernick initially took a knee during the national anthem while protesting these causes, while others have shown support this…

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UFC 250: Live results and analysis

UFC 250: Live results and analysis

LAS VEGAS -- UFC bantamweight contender Aljamain Sterling needed fewer than 100 seconds to submit Cory Sandhagen at UFC Fight Night on Saturday -- and immediately after, he had only one thing on his mind: The location of UFC president Dana White."Dana, where you at? Where you at?" Sterling yelled inside the UFC's empty Apex…

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'What a ride': UFC's McGregor says he's retiring

'What a ride': UFC's McGregor says he's retiring

1:09 AM ETAriel HelwaniESPN Staff Writer It appears as though Conor McGregor has had enough.Moments after the conclusion of UFC 250 early Sunday, McGregor tweeted that he was walking away from MMA.Hey guys I've decided to retire from fighting.Thank you all for the amazing memories! What a ride it's been!Here is a picture of myself…

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Could Bruce Lee win a real fight?

Could Bruce Lee win a real fight?

7:00 AM ETDotun AkintoyeESPN.com SOME CAREERS HAVE the good fortune of ending too soon -- they petrify into myth. When Bruce Lee died at 32, on the eve of his first international hit, "Enter the Dragon," whatever he might have become lapsed into what might have been, into the realm of rumor and wish fulfillment…

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UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer Odds, Schedule, Predictions and Fight Hype

UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer Odds, Schedule, Predictions and Fight Hype

Josh Hedges/Getty ImagesAmanda Nunes and Felicia Spencer are set to headline a UFC 250 card at the organization's Apex facility in Las Vegas. The Lioness has already solidified her place in MMA history as the most accomplished woman in the history of the sport. Now, she'll look to add another item to her resume by successfully…

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Helwani on why verbal deals should be scrapped, sensible welterweight bouts, UFC 250

Helwani on why verbal deals should be scrapped, sensible welterweight bouts, UFC 250

6:56 PM ETAriel HelwaniESPN Staff Writer Where to begin this week?Seems like several of the men's divisions in the UFC have some drama attached to them right now.Heavyweight, light heavyweight, welterweight, bantamweight ... it's a lot to handle.These are strange times, and I have some thoughts, so without further ado ...1. Ever since Jon Jones…

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UFC's Tyron Woodley Recalls Getting Marijuana for Mike Tyson Ahead of Event

UFC's Tyron Woodley Recalls Getting Marijuana for Mike Tyson Ahead of Event

Jordan Strauss/Associated PressUFC star Tyron Woodley appeared on Mike Tyson's Hotboxin' podcast this week and told a story about buying Tyson some marijuana in St. Louis.Woodley discussed the scenario beginning at the 9:40 mark of the following video (Warning: Some language NSFW):Woodley referred to Tyson as his "idol" and revealed that he asked UFC President Dana White…

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Chris Jericho on Mike Tyson's AEW Appearance: 'The Idea Is to Do Something More'

Chris Jericho on Mike Tyson's AEW Appearance: 'The Idea Is to Do Something More'

Rich Fury/Associated PressAfter scuffling with former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson on Wednesday's episode of AEW Dynamite, Chris Jericho revealed his hopes for the rivalry moving forward. In an interview with ESPN's Marc Raimondi, Jericho suggested there is more to come from he and Tyson in an AEW ring:"Obviously, the idea is to do something more.…

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Video: 'Jersey Shore' Star '24' Zack Clayton Restrains Jericho from Mike Tyson

Video: 'Jersey Shore' Star '24' Zack Clayton Restrains Jericho from Mike Tyson

Greg Allen/Associated PressSeveral familiar faces were part of a wild brawl to close AEW Dynamite on Wednesday night, and one that may have flown under the radar was Zack "24" Clayton of Jersey Shore fame.During a pep rally for The Inner Circle, Chris Jericho called out former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson to confront him over knocking…

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Cody Rhodes Talks Mike Tyson at AEW Double or Nothing, Possible Return to Boxing

Cody Rhodes Talks Mike Tyson at AEW Double or Nothing, Possible Return to Boxing

James Gilbert/Getty ImagesAEW Executive Vice President and new TNT champion Cody appeared on The Rich Eisen Show on Tuesday to discuss Saturday's Double or Nothing pay-per-view and boxing legend Mike Tyson's involvement.Tyson presented Cody with the title after he beat Lance Archer in the finals of a tournament, and Cody explained how Iron Mike's Double or Nothing…

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Is the World Ready for a Mike Tyson Comeback Fight in 2020?

Is the World Ready for a Mike Tyson Comeback Fight in 2020?

Is Mike Tyson really coming back?Kamran Jebreili/Associated Press"The Baddest Man on the Planet" hasn't been in the spotlight for well over two decades now.But at the age of 53, Mike Tyson, the boxing icon that became the youngest heavyweight champion in history by defeating Trevor Berbick in 1986 when he was 20 years old, seems…

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