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Days after sending his private jet to Israel to deliver thousands of pounds of supplies, Floyd Mayweather spent time on a video call with some of the IDF special forces soldiers who received some of the goods.

Mayweather, from Los Angeles, spoke to the Israeli Defense Force's Yahalom Unit -- a special forces anti-terrorism unit -- on Monday, and gave the soldiers a bit of an inspirational pep talk ... as they fight for their country.

"We only want peace in Israel. Thank you for standing up for your country," Floyd told the soldiers, who were wearing custom TMT x Israel hats, along with their IDF uniforms, weapons slung, and faces covered to protect their identity.

We're told the call lasted several minutes.

We broke the story ... Floyd's "Air Mayweather" jet delivered over 5,000 lbs. of supplies on Saturday, and judging by the video, at least some of the items have been doled out, and the unit was clearly grateful.

"Floyd, how are you doing? We are here from the special forces unit, Yahalom. We want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts during those dark times and thank you very much. We love you," one of the soldiers told Mayweather.

Mayweather also attended a pro-Israeli march in Century City on Sunday ... where he walked shoulder-to-shoulder with thousands of supporters. He's also posted support for Israel on social media on multiple occasions.

Mayweather's video call was set up by his friend Jona Rechnitz and philanthropist Nachman Rosenberg.

Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce are taking their on-field chemistry to a completely new sport -- the Kansas City Chiefs superstars are teaming up as investors in the Alpine Formula One team ... part of a massive, $210 million investment!!

Otro Capital announced a star-studded list of sports superstars that are joining its partnership with Alpine on Tuesday ... which includes the pair of two-time Super Bowl winners, golfer Rory McIlroy, boxer Anthony Joshua and soccer players Trent Alexander-Arnold and Juan Mata.

Otro said it hopes the addition of popular athletes from all different parts of the sports world will bring new fans to Alpine ... and help in areas like media, tickets and merch.

Mahomes spoke about the business move ... saying, "I've always had a passion for all sports. The opportunity to lead an investor group with Travis in Alpine F1 alongside Otro Capital was one I couldn’t pass up."

"It's an exciting time for the sport and this is an opportunity to bring our shared values to the world stage. I’m looking forward to being a part of its growth."

Kelce added ... "I am thrilled to lead an investor group and join forces with Patrick and the team at Otro Capital on this exciting venture with Alpine F1. Our shared passion for excellence and innovation forms the cornerstone of this partnership."

"It’s about being able to contribute to a sport that demands precision, teamwork, and relentless pursuit of success. I am looking forward to this new chapter and can’t wait to see what we achieve together."

Alpine -- which also has financial backing from actors Ryan Reynolds, Michael B. Jordan and Rob McElhenney through Maximum Effort Investments -- is currently sixth in the constructor standings thanks to drivers Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly ... so it'll be interesting to see if the Chiefs duo's success can rub off on them.

Jake Paul is climbing back into the squared circle in less than two months ... we just don't know who The Problem Child is fighting!

26-year-old Paul, who last fought Nate Diaz in August, is preparing to lace up the boxing gloves once again for his next professional bout in mid-December.

"8 fights in the boxing game and I'm already its biggest name. I’ve proved that I can headline the biggest global events and defy the odds. PPV after PPV after PPV, and I’m just getting started," Paul said while announcing his return.

"My mission is to be a world champion and I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get there. December 15th is the next step on my journey, and I promise you’re not going to want to miss it.”

Jake's opponent is not yet known.

Of course, JP beat Nate by unanimous decision ... bringing his record to 7-1. His lone loss was by split decision to Tommy Fury in February.

Paul has made it clear he wants to rematch Fury ... but Tommy just fought KSI on Saturday, and although he didn't take much damage (neither did JJ), it'd be tough to imagine him turning around in 60 days.

Floyd Mayweather's jet just touched down in Israel, loaded with over 5,000 lbs. of supplies for Israeli civilians and military ... days after the legendary boxer pledged his support for the country in the wake of the Hamas attacks.

TMZ Sports was told Mayweather's jet landed in Israel early Sunday evening (local time) with over 100 boxes of necessary supplies. Late last week the plane was loaded floor to ceiling with boxes in Los Angeles, brought on the plane by volunteers, including Floyd's TMT bodyguards.

Mayweather was already one of the most vocal celebs in pledging support for Israel, but when it became clear there was a need for a plane to deliver supplies, we're told Floyd stepped up in a big way.

Floyd, working with his friend Jona Rechnitz, along with Maya Sinai and David and Gitel Rubin, sourced the jet and pilots (TBE's), and thousands of pounds of supplies, to fly across the world to Israel and deliver to the IDF and civilians.

Just getting there was a trek ... the plane went from L.A. to NYC to London and then finally Tel Aviv ... just miles from a war zone.

“David Rubin is the child of Holocaust survivors. He is so tuned in to do anything he can for the survival of the Jewish people. When I called Floyd and asked him if he would be willing to send his plane to Israel with necessary supplies for soldiers, he said, 'Of course. I got your back. I don’t care how much it costs. Make it happen,'” Rechnitz said of Floyd's willingness to help.

Floyd's actions shouldn't come as a surprise ... he immediately condemned last weekend's attacks, and has made it very clear where he stands.

"I stand with Israel and Jews all around the world. I condemn antisemitism at all cost. I stand for Peace. I stand for Human Rights! Terrorism Is Never The Answer!"

Note: Mayweather has started a fundraiser, selling custom TMT Israel hats ... with proceeds going to Leket, an Israeli food bank.

Logan Paul kicked Dillon Danis' ass, dominating his rival and winning the fight ... before a melee erupted in the ring!

After weeks of trash talk so intense it sparked a lawsuit and restraining order, the men finally got to punch each other (though, Dillon didn't really capitalize on the opportunity), battling in the co-main event at the AO Arena in Manchester in front of a packed crowd ... including Paul's fiance Nina Agdal and brother Jake Paul.

Logan came out hot … and was the far more aggressive fighter in the first round, landing punches, including some heavy body shots. Danis wasn’t active, throwing only a handful of punches.

Round 2 started slow … until midway through the round when Paul unleashed a flurry of shots, seemingly hurting Danis, who covered up and survived until the bell.

In the third, Danis apparently forgot the men were boxing and threw a backlist before dropping to the ground and inviting Logan into his guard. The ref ordered him to his feet.

Four and five were more of the same ... one-sided.

In the 6th, Danis seemed to go for the takedown, grabbing Logan’s legs … actually promoting Paul’s security to enter the ring during the round!

Order was momentarily restored ... until it wasn't. Moments later, Danis attacked Paul as the ref tried to separate the men, and everyone rushed the ring. The fight was stopped, and Danis was disqualified. Paul was up on all three judges scorecards.

It was 28-year-old Paul's first boxing match since he fought Floyd Mayweather in June 2021 ... an exhibition bout without a winner.

30-year-old Dillon's layoff was even longer. Despite his combat sports background, he hadn't fought since June 2019 ... when he competed at Bellator 222, a fight he won by submission. Before today, Danis had never boxed ... and may never again.

Paul vs. Danis was more than your typical celeb/influencer fight ... there were no handshakes and huge here -- before or after the fight. This was real bad blood ... and a lot of it had to do with Logan's fiancée, who was dragged into the fray in the lead-up to the event.

Remember, Agdal sued Danis in early September ... accusing Dillon of posting "despicable" things about her on social media hundreds of times. Nina even got a restraining order, but the trolling never stopped.

Paul and Danis gave the fans a bit of a preview of the fight on Friday when chaos erupted during the final fighter face-off. Logan pelted Dillon with a can, and DD responded, throwing a microphone that hit Paul in the face, drawing blood.

Adding insult to injury for Danis, all signs point to Agdal's lawsuit continuing ... and there's a lot of money on the line.

Drake's wallet will be a whole lot fatter if Logan Paul eviscerates Dillon Danis on Saturday ... 'cause the rapper just placed a massive, $850,000 bet on the WWE superstar to score a knockout victory!!!

The "God's Plan" crooner put down the money on The Maverick on Thursday ... revealing he'll get back $1.35 MILLION if Paul comes through.

Drake said he's backing Paul because of all of the trolling Danis has done in the leadup to their much-anticipated boxing match -- which has included a slew of digs at Paul's fiancée, Nina Agdal.

"Never bet against personal vendetta and settling scores," he said of the wager on his Instagram page.

Paul was clearly happy to have Drake in his corner ... he tweeted in response to the bet, "Easy money."

Danis, meanwhile, was pretty pissed, writing in a statement of his own, "850 on my head is disrespect."

It all, of course, nearly didn't happen ... as on Thursday morning, Danis threw a microphone at Paul that opened up a gash near the YouTuber's right eye. Fortunately for fans of the fight, Paul said it didn't do too much damage, and the match is still on.

1:09 PM PT -- Logan Paul was, indeed, bloodied during Thursday's skirmish with Dillon Danis ... with a new angle of the scrap showing blood pouring out of the WWE Superstar's eye area almost immediately after he was hit by the microphone.

But, he says despite the wound, Saturday's fight will go on as planned.

"Dillon can’t escape me," Paul said on X. "The fight is very much happening, the stakes just got higher."

Paul also shared a selfie on his Instagram page just minutes ago ... showing that while the side of his face seems to be somewhat swollen, he's in good spirits.

"Can't see the haterz," he captioned the pic.

10:23 AM PT -- Dillon Danis just posted a photo of blood spatter on the ground near Thursday's altercation ... insinuating he made Logan Paul bleed with the microphone throw.

"Play with fire get burnt p****," Danis captioned the photo.

Dillon Danis and Logan Paul just got into a wild altercation at their prefight press conference Thursday ... one in which Danis actually hurled a microphone full speed at Paul's face.

The fracas happened just minutes ago as the two were on a stage trying to promote their Saturday boxing match ... when Paul chucked a bottle at his bitter rival as they were set to walk toward each other for a ceremonial staredown.

In response to being hit in the gut by the object ... Danis went nuclear -- and hurled a heavy microphone directly at his opponent.

It appeared to catch the WWE superstar in the face -- and then everyone jumped in to try to separate the two.

Several people were seen throwing more objects as Paul and Danis were whisked off stage ... though it's unclear if anyone -- including Paul or Danis -- was hurt in the melee.

The tilt was hardly the only notable moment from the contentious presser -- as just minutes before chaos erupted, Paul brought out Chris Hansen to mock Danis ... someone whom he's repeatedly called a "predator" over the last few weeks.

Danis and Paul are slated to box each other in just about 48 hours ... that is, of course, assuming no one sustained any fight-altering ailments during the onstage battle.

10:23 AM PT -- Dillon Danis acaba de publicar una foto de salpicaduras de sangre en el suelo cerca del altercado del jueves, insinuando que hizo sangrar a Logan Paul con el lanzamiento del micrófono.

"Si juegas con fuego te quemas", decía debajo de la foto.

Dillon Danis y Logan Paul acaban de vivir un altercado salvaje en su conferencia de prensa antes de la pelea  del jueves. Danis le lanzó el micrófono en la cara a Paul con todas sus fuerzas.

El altercado se produjo hace apenas unos minutos cuando ambos estaban en un escenario tratando de promover su combate de boxeo del sábado. Paul lanzó una botella a su acérrimo rival cuando se disponían a caminar el uno hacia el otro para un cara a cara ceremonial.

En respuesta a ser golpeado en el intestino por el objeto, Danis fue nuclear y le lanzó un micrófono pesado directamente a su oponente.

El micrófono impactó en la cara del luchador y todo el mundo saltó rápidamente para tratar de separarlos.

Varias personas fueron vistas lanzando más objetos cuando Paul y Danis fueron sacados del escenario, aunque no está claro si alguien —incluyendo Paul o Danis— resultó herido en el tumulto.

La pelea no fue el único momento destacable de la polémica rueda de prensa, ya que minutos antes de que estallara el caos, Paul sacó a Chris Hansen para burlarse de Danis a quien ha llamado "depredador" en repetidas ocasiones en las últimas semanas.

Danis y Paul están programados para boxear en tan solo 48 horas..

An OnlyFans model asked Dillon Danis to choke her out ... and he did just that.

The wild scene went down at the Misfits Boxing open workout on Wednesday ... when Elle Brooke wanted to get a firsthand understanding of the former Bellator fighter's submission skills.

Logan Paul's nemesis -- wearing a cap that read "I went on a date with Nina Agdal and all I got was this stupid hat" -- happily granted Brooke's request ... getting behind her and putting her in a rear naked choke.

The influencer/celeb boxer appeared to go out cold -- shaking as Danis and two others kept her from crashing to the ground.

Brooke came to several seconds later, and gave her immediate review of the experience ... comparing it to being on MDMA.

"Oh my God, that's so much better than drugs!!" Brooke said after the demo.

MMA stars are no strangers to doing tutorials on regular folk -- remember when Paige VanZant nearly made our idiot reporter Lucas go lights-out in the TMZ studio a few years ago?!

Our sources tell us Lucas didn't want to tap ... but Harvey made him.

As for Dillon and Elle, it looked like everyone left the experience on good terms ... even if it did look a bit scary. In fact, Brooke shot her shot with Danis on social media after the encounter ... saying, "Next time can we do it naked?"

The interaction comes just days before Danis is slated to fight Paul on the Prime Card in Manchester after months of ruthless trash talk ... and based on all the drama surrounding the bout, it's gonna be a movie.

El legendario boxeador le regaló a su amigo un reloj de diamantes valorado en un cuarto de millón de dólares.

Según TMZ Sports, Mayweather le regaló el reloj personalizado de 250.000 dólares al famoso Shuki Diamonds y el momento fue grabado en video.

"El hombre del dinero está de vuelta. Estoy aquí con mi amigo Shuki. Estamos en Los Ángeles pasandola en grande", 50-0 Mayweather dijo a la cámara mientras estaba de pie junto a la joyería.

Y continuó: "Este reloj de aquí es para Shuki. Una de mis piezas personalizadas. Money Man, ya saben como es la cosa".

Floyd es dueño de una colección de joyas casi inigualable y uno de los deportistas con mayores ingresos de todos los tiempos. Solo por la pelea contra Conor McGregor ingresó alrededor de 300 millones de dólares.

Una vez retirado, Mayweather ha seguido recaudando millones, realizando combates de exhibición por todo el mundo y peleando con todo el mundo, desde Logan Paul hasta el nieto de John Gotti.

En cuanto a Shuki (que ya posee algunos relojes impresionantes), ahora tiene un condominio en su muñeca.

Floyd Mayweather was in a giving mood, a veryyyy giving mood, this week ... the legendary boxer hooked his buddy up with an iced-out watch worth a quarter of a million dollars!

TMZ Sports is told Mayweather gifted the $250k, custom timepiece to the famed Shuki Diamonds ... and the cool moment was captured on video.

"The Money Man is back. I'm right here with my main man, Shuki. We in L.A., ballin' out," 50-0 Mayweather said to the camera while standing next to the jeweler.

He continued ... "This watch right here is going to Shuki. One of my custom pieces. Money Man, y'all know the rest."

Of course, Floyd, owner of a nearly unmatched jewelry collection, is one of the highest-earning athletes of all time. He made around $300 million for the Conor McGregor fight alone.

In retirement, Mayweather has continued to rake in millions, taking exhibition bouts around the world, fighting everyone from Logan Paul to John Gotti's grandson.

As for Shuki (who already owns some awesome watches), he's now got a condo on his wrist.

Amanda Serrano isn't only seeking a win next month, she's also looking to prove women absolutely can box 12 three-minute rounds, telling TMZ Sports the ladies can do it just like the men!

You may not even know ... female boxers don't go three-minute rounds, but rather fight for two minutes.

But, that's about to change when Serrano steps in the ring with Danila Ramos (12-2, 1 KO) on October 27 ... 'cause they're going the full three-minute rounds in Orlando ... the first female fighters to do so in 16 years!

"It's definitely been a long time since it happened," Serrano told us this week. "I'm excited."

"I have an amazing team backing me up that's pushing this fight and it about time we showcase now that I have this platform, now that I have this exposure to showcase that women can and will and capable of going 12, three-minute rounds."

Now, the reason behind WBC's rule is supposedly for the safety of the women, who are said to be at greater risk for head injuries. The Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine once said "female athletes appear to sustain more severe concussions than male athletes, due in part to a lower biomechanical threshold tolerance for head impacts.”

Whether or not it's medically accurate, Serrano (45-2-1, 30 KOs) wants to fight three-minute rounds ... and hopes to show that's how it should always be going forward.

"It's two women going at it but you know I'm hoping to prove come October 27 that we can do it and we're gonna come out well and healthy," Serrano said.

The bottom line ... Amanda says she's going to put on a helluva show in Orlando.

"It's gonna be an amazing night of nonstop action," the 34-year-old said. "You're gonna see me for three minutes, go out there and throw all my punches like I usually do!"

Canelo Alvarez, days away from a historic boxing match against one of the best fighters in the world, has a message for anyone who thinks he's on the decline ... he's STILL the baddest man in the world and Jermell Charlo's going to find out Saturday in Las Vegas!

As you know (hey, it's a seriously big event!), 33-year-old Alvarez is taking on 33-year-old Charlo on Showtime PPV -- pitting two of the world's best against one another -- in a history-making scrap, and TMZ Sports is on the ground in Sin City.

See, it's the first time in the four-belt era that two reigning, undisputed world champions will step in the ring together and slug it out.

FYI, Canelo is the super middleweight (168 lbs.) champ ... the weight class where the bout will go down. Jermell, though taller and with a longer reach, typically fights at a lighter weight, junior middleweight (154 lbs.), where he's the active G.O.A.T.

Both superstars hold the WBO, IBF, WBA, and WBC belts in their respective divisions.

Of course, Alvarez -- the biggest star in the sport and one of the most famous athletes on the planet -- has been a pro for almost two decades, and some people have actually suggested he's lost a step.

We asked Canelo what he'd say to those detractors.

"I feel fresh. I feel in my prime," Alvarez told us without hesitation before revealing he actually fought hurt during his scrap against John Ryder in May.

"I had a little injury on my hand [that was] slowing me down a little bit, but you will see Saturday night," Canelo said.

If Alvarez is victorious, as he clearly believes he will be, he'll become the first fighter in the four-belt era to successfully defend the straps three consecutive times.

But, Canelo isn't the only one with some skin in the game. If Charlo can win going up two divisions, he'll join a pretty legendary group of guys ... Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns and Roy Jones Jr.

How's that for company?! 😅

Alvarez vs. Charlo is just the latest massive fight to be made this year -- all delivered by Showtime Boxing -- joining super fights like Gervonta "Tank" Davis vs. Ryan Garcia and Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence.

There are just three days until the superstar champs -- coming in with eight belts and 94 wins combined -- square off in the squared circle with history on the line.

Don't miss it ... pre-order the event on Showtime PPV!

Canelo Álvarez, a pocos días de un histórico combate de boxeo contra uno de los mejores del mundo, tiene un mensaje para cualquiera que piense que está en declive: ¡todavía es el hombre más rudo del mundo y Jermell Charlo va a descubrirlo el sábado en Las Vegas!

Como ustedes saben (hey, es un gran evento, en serio), Álvarez, de 33 años se enfrenta al también de 33, Charlo en Showtime PPV, en una pelea histórica que tendrá a dos de los mejores del mundo y que TMZ Sports cubrirá desde la ciudad del pecado.

O sea, es la primera vez en la era de los cuatro cinturones que dos campeones mundiales reinantes e indiscutibles subirán juntos al ring y se enfrentarán.

Para su información, Canelo es el campeón del peso supermedio (168 libras), la categoría de peso en la que se celebrará el combate. Jermell, aunque más alto y con mayor alcance, suele pelear en un peso más ligero, medio junior (154 libras), donde es el mejor de todos los tiempos.

Ambas superestrellas ostentan los cinturones de la OMB, la FIB, la AMB y el CMB en sus respectivas divisiones.

Por supuesto, Álvarez, la mayor estrella de este deporte y uno de los atletas más famosos del planeta, lleva casi dos décadas como profesional y algunos han sugerido que ha perdido un poco de ritmo.

Le preguntamos a Canelo qué tiene para decirle a esos detractores.

"Me siento fresco. Me siento en mi mejor momento", nos dijo Álvarez sin dudarlo antes de revelar que en realidad luchó lesionado durante su pelea contra John Ryder en mayo.

"Tuve una pequeña lesión en la mano que me retrasó un poco, pero ya lo verán el sábado por la noche", dijo Canelo.

Si Álvarez sale victorioso, como claramente cree que será, se convertirá en el primer boxeador en la era de los cuatro cinturones en defender con éxito los cinturones tres veces consecutivas.

Pero Canelo no es el único que se juega algo. Si Charlo puede ganar subiendo dos divisiones, se unirá a un grupo bastante legendario de hombres como Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns y Roy Jones Jr.

¡¿Qué tal esa compañía?! 😅

Álvarez vs. Charlo es solo una de las peleas masivas que se han realizado este año, y que ha mostrado Showtime Boxing. Se une a otros súper combates como Gervonta "Tank" Davis  vs. Ryan García y Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence.

Solo faltan tres días para que los campeones con ocho cinturones y 94 victorias combinadas, se enfrenten en el ring.

Dillon Danis no parece inmutarse por la demanda que Nina Agdal interpuso contra él por trollearla incesantemente. El luchador de 30 años continuó la embestida en línea a pesar de haber sido notificado a principios de esta semana.

Danis luchará contra el prometido de Agdal, Logan Paul el 14 de octubre en Manchester y no ha frenado sus ataques por redes sociales.

El martes, Dillon publicó una foto de Nina en un bikini diminuto; parte de una sesión de fotos de Sports Illustrated del pasado.

También publicó un meme con una foto photoshopeada de Nina de pie en una habitación con un montón de carne con forma fálica que decía: "Haz lo que amas y nunca trabajarás un día en tu vida"

Danis siguió el miércoles, publicando una selfie de Nina en ropa interior. También publicó un Tuit de la cuenta X de Donald Trump Jr., que había sido hackeada, afirmando que tuvo una relación sexual con Agdal.

Ya publicamos la noticia; Agdal presentó una demanda contra Danis a principios de este mes, alegando que publicó cosas "despreciables" sobre ella en más de 250 ocasiones.

Nina afirmó haber sido humillada por los posts que, según ella, le han causado "angustia emocional y daño a su reputación."

Agdal incluso sugirió que "Danis había hackeado su cuenta personal o había obtenido el video privado de alguien que lo había hecho" ya que dijo que un video que Dillon publicó solo estaba disponible en sus archivos privados de Snapchat, presumiblemente solo accesibles para ella.

No debería ser una sorpresa que Danis no haya cedido, después de que se presentó la demanda, dijo claramente que no renunciaría.

"Nina Adgel ha presentado una demanda masiva contra mí. Ella presentó una orden de restricción contra mí y está buscando que pase algún tiempo en la cárcel, por lo que la lucha está en peligro si estoy en la cárcel", escribió Danis, y agregó: "Esto es realmente salvaje, pero no voy a parar f*** el sistema venga por mí. Logan Paul es un hombre muerto caminando".

Después de esquivar los servidores de proceso durante días, Danis fue notificado oficialmente con la demanda el lunes, y el incidente tenso fue capturado en video.

Nina Agdal's restraining order against Dillon Danis is now in full effect ... after Logan Paul's boxing opponent failed to show up to a hearing on Tuesday.

A temporary restraining order was originally granted on September 7 ... forbidding Danis and anyone associated with him from posting any sexually explicit images of Agdal.

Danis was given nearly two weeks to file his opposition papers ... but after failing to do so, a New Jersey judge granted the restraining order on Wednesday, court docs obtained by TMZ Sports show.

The restraining order will remain active until further order from the judge. You'll recall, Agdal sued Danis over his incessant trolling posts about her on social media since his fight against Paul was announced last month.

The judge found Danis posting any explicit images of Agdal could result in her experiencing "irreparable emotional distress and reputational harm if Defendant continues to post such photographs on the internet."

The docs also lay out Agdal's repeated attempts to serve Danis the papers.

Video we obtained appears to show Danis telling the process server on Monday they had the wrong guy ... but his identifiable features look like a dead giveaway.