Mike Tyson has made a bizarre admission regarding his recent interaction with Hasbulla.
For those unaware, during last year’s episode of the Hotboxin podcast, Mike Tyson shared the spotlight with social media sensation Hasbulla.
Hasbulla – if you’re unfamiliar with the star – is a 22-year-old Russian influencer who gained international fame on TikTok thanks to his unrivaled confidence around celebrities. Although he hasn’t spoken much about his small stature, some reports have speculated that he may have a Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD).
Nevertheless, Hasbulla has gone on to enjoy fame around the world, boasting 8 million followers on Instagram, and has even signed a five-year promotion deal with the UFC to appear in their content.
…but it looks like Mike Tyson didn’t get the memo.
During their meeting back in 2022, the boxing legend unexpectedly picked up Hasbulla – who was 20 years old at the time – cradling him in his arms and playfully nibbling on his ear, reminiscent of his infamous bout with Evander Holyfield.
The moment left viewers both amused and bewildered, considering… y’know… Hasbulla is an adult man.
Nevertheless, the Russian took the encounter in stride, later expressing his eagerness to “do it again soon”.
Reflecting on the incident in a recent appearance on The Art of Ward podcast, Tyson explained his confusion with an outrageous admission.
“Yeah. I thought it was a baby. No, no. I did not know. That’s how I am with children, I’m hugging on this guy, and he’s like 26 years old. I knew nothing at all,” he said.
This candid admission sheds light on Tyson’s genuine, albeit mistaken, affection.
Elsewhere on the podcast also touched on Tyson’s athletic endeavors, discussing his upcoming fight with Jake Paul, which had been postponed due to a medical episode Tyson experienced while flying.
Undeterred by age, the 58-year-old boxing icon shared his enthusiasm for the rescheduled match, challenging the stereotypes of aging athletes: “Do you think I feel 58 when I’m fighting these young n**** in the gym, and they’re bashing me them big strong motherf***ers, and I’m bashing them back.
“He’s supposed to be the young guy, I’m supposed to be the old man.”
With his characteristic fervor, Tyson assured fans that the bout would be a spectacle, promising a “wonderful evening” and demonstrating that his competitive spirit remains as fiery as ever.
Let’s just hope he doesn’t start nibbling on Paul’s ear too.
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MLB fans furious at punishment handed to Yankees fans who caused ugly interaction at World Series
By Kim Novak
MLB fans have been left disappointed after finding out the punishment that has been given to the New York Yankees fans involved in an ugly interaction during a recent game.
The startling scene unfolded during Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday night when two New York Yankees fans allegedly interfered with Dodgers star Mookie Betts, sparking widespread backlash.
The incident occurred in the first inning, with the Yankees trailing the Dodgers 2-0. Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres launched a fly ball toward right field, prompting Betts to position himself for a routine catch.
However, as Betts reached over the wall to complete the play, two Yankees fans got up from the stands, disrupting his attempt by grabbing him by the wrist.
According to eyewitnesses, one fan — wearing a Mariano Rivera jersey — reportedly grabbed Betts’ glove, while another, in an Aaron Judge jersey, held onto Betts’ wrist, preventing him from moving freely.
The interference resulted in Torres being called out, and the two fans were promptly escorted from the stadium amid loud boos.
As security removed the two men from the stadium, they were seen exchanging high-fives with other Yankees fans.
ESPN identified one of the fans as Yankees season-ticket holder Austin Capobianco, who had attended the game with a friend.
The pair allegedly discussed in advance how they might react if a ball came near them, saying: “We always joke about the ball in our area.
“We’re not going to go out of our way to attack. If it’s in our area, we’re going to ‘D’ up. Someone defends, someone knocks the ball. We talk about it. We’re willing to do this.”
The Yankees issued a statement regarding the incident, revealing the punishment the men will face.
It read: “Last night two fans were ejected from Yankee Stadium for egregious and unacceptable physical contact with Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts.
“The safety and security of players, fans and Stadium staff is the foundational element of every event held at Yankee Stadium, and it cannot be compromised.
“Tonight marks the final home game of the year, and we want every ounce of our fans’ passion on display. Yankee Stadium is known for its energy and intensity; however, the exuberance of supporting one’s team can never cross the line into intentionally putting players at physical risk.
“The Yankees and Major League Baseball maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward the type of behavior displayed last night. These fans will not be permitted to attend tonight’s game in any capacity.”
The Yankees confirmed that the fans could not attend Game 5, per MLB.
In a statement, the Yankees further announced that the fans’ tickets for Game 5, along with additional tickets in the same section, had been reallocated to a 15-year-old pediatric cancer patient and his family.
Calvin Young, of Bergenfield, New Jersey, attended the game with his mother and two brothers, marking the family’s first postseason experience at Yankee Stadium.
Young was previously invited to a Yankees “Kids Only” press conference on September 13, featuring MLB stars Jazz Chisholm Jr., Anthony Rizzo, Jose Trevino, and Marcus Stroman.
However, due to illness, Young was unable to attend, requiring hospitalization and surgery soon after.
Fans have expressed their disappointment that the two fans were not given a harsher punishment for potentially putting Betts at risk of injury with their actions.
One wrote: “That baseball player could have sustained major injuries. These guys should be prosecuted for assault if nothing else. It is easy to injury one wrists.”
Others added: “They should be banned for life and charges would be filed . They could have broken his wrist,” and: “What an insult. That is the type of fan that should never be [allowed] in the crowd. They could have ruined his career. It was violent.”
Another commented: “That’s terrible. They need to banned for life…how is what they did remotely tolerable?”
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New York Yankees fans involved in ugly World Series interference speak out
By James Kay
As people get over their shock at the bizarre scenes from the World Series, the New York Yankees fans involved have spoken out.
As you might have seen, Game 4 of the World Series took a shocking turn Tuesday night when two Yankees fans went too far.
The incident, involving Dodgers superstar Mookie Betts, unfolded as the Dodgers led the series 3-0 and tensions ran high for the New York team, on the verge of a sweep.
During the bottom of the first inning, with the Yankees trailing 2-0, Yankees infielder Gleyber Torres sent a fly ball toward right field.
Betts, in the fifth year of his 12-year, $365 million contract, moved to make what appeared to be a routine catch — until two fans reached over the boundary, turning the play into an unprecedented display of interference.
One fan, wearing a Mariano Rivera jersey, reportedly grabbed at Betts’ glove to pull the ball loose, while another, in an Aaron Judge jersey, clutched Betts’ wrist, blocking his movement.
The stadium atmosphere quickly shifted as the fans were escorted out, met with a resounding chorus of boos.
The interference led umpires to rule Torres out.
Dodgers reporter Doug McKain demanded severe consequences for the fan, concerned about the safety risks posed to Betts. “Ban this Yankees fan for life. What if Mookie gets injured here?” McKain tweeted.
The fans were escorted out of Yankee Stadium, exchanging high-fives with other Yankees fans on their way out.
Newsweek’s Dodgers beat reporter, Noah Camras, commented on the incident, stating: “Yankees fans are doing anything they can to try to help their team beat the Dodgers. I’ve never seen anything like this — two fans literally trying to rip the ball out of Mookie Betts’ glove.”
Even tennis analyst Brad Gilbert chimed in, shocked by the behavior, labeling it “inexcusable.”
Another social media user tweeted that the pair “should be banned from all 30 stadiums for life,” and another wrote on X: “He won’t ever see a game in person again.”
However, some people praised the fan’s outlandish actions. One person reportedly told The Athletic’s Rustin Dodd that the fan was a “hero”, adding: “It’s a championship game.”
ESPN identified the man who grabbed the ball as Yankees season-ticket holder Austin Capobianco, who had attended the game with a friend. According to ESPN, the pair had discussed beforehand how they might react if a foul ball came near them.
“We always joke about the ball in our area,” they reportedly said at a local bar following the game. “We’re not going to go out of our way to attack. If it’s in our area, we’re going to ‘D’ up. Someone defends, someone knocks the ball. We talk about it. We’re willing to do this.”
Capobianco’s brother, Darren, did offer a comment on the moment, claiming that he saw Betts’ glove go over the wall to make the catch.
“I just see the ball kind of — I don’t want to say up for grabs, if that makes sense,” Darren Capobianco told The Athletic. “And then Mookie was swearing at us. Not good.”
When approached for comment, brother Austin reportedly just stated: “I just want to watch the game” — potentially expressing a moment of regret.
The fans informed ESPN that Yankee Stadium security assured them they would be permitted back for Wednesday’s Game 5.
Despite the controversy, the Yankees rallied, defeating the Dodgers 11-4 to stave off elimination. The Dodgers still hold a 3-1 lead in the series, but no team has ever come back from a 0-3 deficit in World Series history.
For his part, Betts downplayed the incident after the game. “It doesn’t matter,” he said. “We lost, it’s irrelevant. I’m fine, he’s fine, everything’s cool. We lost the game, that’s what I’m kind of focused on, turn the page. Everything’s fine.”
Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman had a stronger reaction, calling the interference “unacceptable.”
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Olympic gold medalist Imane Khelif announces huge career move
By Asiya Ali
Imane Khelif has announced a huge career move months after winning gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The 25-year-old Algerian star was the talk of the summer games in Paris earlier this year… sadly for the wrong reasons.
It all began on August 1 when Khelif beat Italy’s Angela Carini in 46 seconds. The Italian boxer fell to her knees crying, allegedly stating, “It’s not fair”. Carini then refused to shake her opponent’s hand after it was confirmed that she would not be advancing to the next round.
Right after the match, misinformation about Khelif’s gender and eligibility to compete in women’s boxing spread like wildfire on social media.
A lot of concerned people claimed that the Olympian – who is listed as a female on her passport, and has always identified as female – incorrectly claimed that Khelif was a transgender woman.
Others raised the issue that she was banned from last year’s world championships by the IBA for failing to meet gender eligibility criteria.
However, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) criticized those tests as deeply flawed and has since barred the IBA over issues related to governance, alleged corruption, and ties to Russia.
Khelif’s participation in the games led to backlash from social media users as well as high-profile figures like Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and J.K Rowling.
The former president of the United States even spoke about the gold medalist on a recent appearance on WWE star The Undertaker’s podcast, repeatedly misgendering her.
“Did you see that beautiful Italian girl? She’s supposed to be a good boxer. She took just a left jab. The guy goes (Trump throws a punch) boom,” Trump said, cited by Daily Mail.
Trump then incorrectly claimed that Khelif had “transitioned” from male to female.
His comments come after the athlete named the former president after filing a lawsuit against Musk’s X platform for facilitating online harassment towards her.
Despite public scrutiny, Khelif didn’t lose a single round in the women’s welterweight (66kg) competition and ended up defeating China’s Yang Liu to become the first Algerian woman to claim boxing gold.
The 25-year-old has now shared with her fans that she is taking the next step in her already record-breaking boxing career.
Speaking at a press conference, she revealed: “I would like to hold a press conference today to share with you my success story with the media family and young women who watch me…There is a documentary being prepared about my success story and it will be shown on international platforms,” per News.com.au.
Khelif then announced that she will “enter the world of professional boxing,” and has received “many offers,” adding: “Currently, I have not made up my mind about where I will enter professional boxing.”
“But very soon I will take this step, we as Algerians would like to see our level in the field of professionalism,” she concluded.
She certainly is a fighter – in and out of the ring!
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Olympic swimmer who was banished from the Paris 2024 Games announces next career move
By Asiya Ali
The Olympic Swimmer who was allegedly removed from the Olympic Village for creating an “inappropriate atmosphere” has announced her next career move.
As previously reported, Luana Alonso, who represented Paraguay in the Paris games, caused a stir in the French capital.
It’s been claimed that the 20-year-old athlete had been staying in the Olympic Village alongside her fellow athletes when she was reportedly removed due to “inappropriate” behavior.
Larissa Schaerer, the head of the COP mission, issued a statement about the Paraguayan athlete which read: “[Alonso] presence is creating an inappropriate atmosphere within Team Paraguay,” per Indy 100.
“We thank her for proceeding as instructed, as it was of her own free will that she did not spend the night in the Athletes’ Village.”
The statement did not provide any further details.
Alonso competed in the women’s 100m butterfly, finishing sixth in her heat, 29th overall, and failing to qualify for the semifinals.
Immediately after her race, the young swimmer took to her Instagram page to share with her 1.1 million followers that she is now retired.
She posted some pictures of the event, writing alongside them: “Swimming: thank you for allowing me to dream, you taught me to fight, to try, perseverance, sacrifice, discipline and many more.
“I gave you part of my life and I don’t change it for anything in the world because I lived the best experiences of my life, you gave me thousands of joys, friends from other countries that I will always carry them in my heart, unique opportunities. It’s not goodbye, it’s see you soon,” she concluded.
Several months after the Olympic Games, Alonso revealed that she had launched her own OnlyFans page.
On the platform, Alonso’s bio reads: “Your favorite ex-swimmer…Promise you won’t regret this. We’re gonna have a lot of fun together (in the messages).”
According to Daily Mail, it costs users around $35 per month to access the athlete’s content. The outlet added that she had mainly shared images of her posing in swimwear.
According to Daily Mail, Alonso addressed her banishment at the tournament, stating that it was her choice to leave the Games.
“I made the decision to stop and I am happy that my last race will be at the Olympics,” she reportedly said.
The 20-year-old revealed her career plans, sharing: “I am going to go to study in the United States, I am going to continue my career in Political Science and, why not, be Sports Minister one day.
‘I will always have a fondness for swimming and I may attend a competition, but it is not what I want in life,” she continued. “What I want is to work for a company, I already have my life plan and hopefully it can happen.”
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Rafael Nadal announces his retirement
By Michelle H
Rafael Nadal has officially announced his retirement from professional tennis.
The 38-year-old Spaniard, who holds 22 Grand Slam titles, shared the news in a video message on X.
“Hello everyone. I’m here to let you know that I am retiring from professional tennis,” Nadal said.
“The reality is that it has been some difficult years, these last two especially. I don’t think I have been able to play without limitations.
“It is obviously a difficult decision, one that has taken me some time to make.
“But, in this life, everything has a beginning and an end.”
“And I think it’s the appropriate time to put an end to a career that has been long and much more successful than I could have ever imagined.
“But I am very excited that my last tournament will be the final of the Davis Cup and representing my country.
“I think I’ve come full circle, since one of my first great joys as a professional tennis player was the Davis Cup final in Sevilla in 2004.
“I feel super, super lucky for all the things I’ve been able to experience.
“I want to thank the entire tennis industry. All the people involved in this sport: my long-time colleagues, especially my great rivals. I have spent many hours with them, and I have lived many moments that I will remember for the rest of my life.
“Talking about my team is a little bit more difficult for me because in the end my team has been a very important part of my life. They are not just coworkers, they are friends. They have been by my side at all the times I have really needed them.
“Very bad moments, very good moments, moments when I had to be pushed, moments they gave me more slack. We have lived so much together that it is hard to explain.
“My family is everything to me. My mother, I think she has made all the sacrifices she had to make so that we would always have everything.
“My wife, Mery, we’ve been together for 19 years. Thank you for everything you have done. I think you’ve been the perfect travel companion during all these years of my career. To come home and see how my son is growing every day has been a force that has really kept me alive and with the necessary energy to continue.
“My sister, I think we have always had an incredible relationship. My uncle, who is the reason I started playing tennis. I believe that thanks to him, I have also been able to overcome many situations that have been difficult in my sporting career.
“And to my father, who I believe has been a source of inspiration for me in every sense of the word. I think he has been an example of effort, of overcoming. Many, many thanks to my father in a very, very special way.
“And finally, the fans. I can’t thank you enough for what you have made me feel. You have given me the energy I have needed at every moment. Really, everything I have experienced has been a dream come true.
“I leave with the absolute peace of mind of having given my best, of having made an effort in every way.
“I can only end by saying a thousand thanks to all and see you soon.”