Simon Samano is a Managing Editor for Combat at USA TODAY Sports, with a focus on national coverage in the United States. He writes for various publications, including The Wichita Eagle, Yahoo Sports, and USA TODAY, covering mixed martial arts and boxing events. Simon's expertise lies in providing in-depth analysis, interviews, and reporting on the latest developments in combat sports.
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Given the age discrepancy between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, it’s no wonder so many prominent folks are against their Netflix fight happening.
By: Simon Samano
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is the kind of matchup that begs the question, “What the heck is going on here?” Here are some answers.
Jake Paulvs. Mike Tyson fight week has officially arrived, but anyone would be forgiven if they still didn't know the rules. After all, a boxing match between a 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-professional-boxer and a 58-year-old boxing legend is anything but normal. It's the kind of matchup that begs the question, “What the heck is going on here?” And yet, Paul, 27, and Tyson, 58, will step into the ring to headline a Netflix special event Friday at the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. So what are the rules for this unlikeliest of boxing matches? Here are the biggest things you…
By: Simon Samano
The time for overreacting is here! Check out the latest episode of “Overreaction Time” at noon ET/9 a.m.
By: Simon Samano
It’s become a sort of tradition for Donald Trump to attend the biggest of UFC events, but will that be the case for UFC 309?
By: Simon Samano, Ken Hathaway
NEW YORK – To the fans who keep clamoring for UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones to fight Tom Aspinall because Aspinall is the interim champ, he hears you.
By: Simon Samano
Perhaps Mike Tyson forgot in the moment that he was talking to a kid?
All that’s left for Jake Paul and Mike Tyson is the fighting after a wild final faceoff at the ceremonial weigh-ins.
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