The price of gold has surged to new heights, with a single bar now valued at $1 million for the first time. This milestone comes as the spot price of gold surpassed $2,500 per troy ounce on Friday, marking a record high. Given that the average gold bar weighs 400 troy ounces, the math brings the value of one bar to $1 million.
According to Bloomberg News, which first reported on this development, gold prices have increased by over 20% year-to-date. This spike reflects investor anticipation that the Federal Reserve may soon lower its benchmark interest rate. Additionally, central banks, particularly in China, are purchasing gold to reduce reliance on the US dollar.
Gold is widely viewed as a stable, long-term store of value, particularly during economic uncertainty. When interest rates decline, gold typically becomes more attractive than bonds, as falling rates tend to drive up the metal’s price.
Investors also see gold as a hedge against inflation, with the expectation that its value will hold steady even as prices rise.
However, it’s worth noting that not all gold bars weigh exactly 400 troy ounces. The United States Gold Bureau points out that gold bars are primarily traded internationally by central banks and bullion dealers, rather than individual investors.
CYPRESS, Texas (KTRK) — Questions have surfaced about the price tag on a Willy Wonka-themed faculty and staff back-to-school event at Cy-Fair ISD.
The mandatory event, hosted for teachers and staff in the third largest district in the state, took place as it faces a $140 million budget deficit.
The shortfall has resulted in recent cuts from bus routes to librarians.
“It’s this huge expense in the context of this catastrophic budget crisis and these cuts that are feeling like we’re bleeding now,” Tara Cummings, a former Cy-Fair ISD school psychologist, said.
Cummings’ daughter’s bus route was eliminated as part of the cuts.
ABC13 is still working to uncover the total price of the event but has confirmed with the district that the event’s keynote speaker, a Nevada-based guitarist, was paid $30,000. Bottled water cost nearly $5,150, according to a district spokesperson.
A spokesperson said ABC13 will need to file a records request for information on how much it was to bus the district’s thousands of teachers and staff members to the event. They also acknowledged that the elimination of bus routes resulted in significant traffic delays on Monday.
“With fewer bus routes this year, there will be more cars on roads, as well as more walkers and bikers,” the district wrote.
“The amount of time they have spent on telling us how bad our budget shortfall is to then cart us all over there and require us to see this thing that had very little point – it felt like a bad magic show,” a current teacher in the district who asked to remain anonymous said.
Another teacher sent this statement to ABC13 which read in part, “I was deeply disturbed by the district convocation. It was a blatant misuse of funds and a strong example of how not to engage teachers. The superintendent’s choice to don an embarrassing costume was not only unprofessional but also undermined the seriousness of the condition of education in Texas.”
Videos shared with ABC13 show the district’s new Superintendent Dr. Douglas Killian addressing the crowd dressed as Willy Wonka.
Several teachers who spoke with ABC13 under the condition of anonymity questioned Killian’s decisions on content.
“The irony of him using Willy Wonka as an example of how to treat children is incredibly tone-deaf,” one teacher stated. “Willy Wonka goes out of his way to basically torture children that are misbehaving.”
Several teachers also told ABC13 they perceived Killian’s speech as a message regarding their behavior. They viewed it as an attempt to deter them from speaking out against recent changes in the district, like the elimination of climate change and vaccine content from textbooks, as well as the decision to offer Bible-based elective courses.
They pointed to comments made in the speech reportedly stating they should embrace change, ignore negative headlines, and not be a “horse’s patootie.”
“It actually felt a little threatening that we would be called out if we caused any issues at all as staff,” one teacher told ABC13.
CHICAGO — After a relationship that spanned two decades, two engagements, two weddings and headlines too numerous to count, Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck.
The filing Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court brought to an apparent end a celebrity coupling – or at least the second installment of it – that dazzled from the very heights of the pop culture firmament and emblazoned countless tabloid covers. They became known, even before such power-couple portmanteaus were ubiquitous, as “Bennifer.”
After meeting, falling in love and getting engaged in the early 2000s – and starring together in 2003’s infamous “Gigli” and 2004’s “Jersey Girl” – the couple parted ways, blaming in part the pressure of the public eye.
But to the delight of many and perhaps the skepticism of others, they reunited two decades later and married – twice – in 2022.
“Love is beautiful. Love is kind. And it turns out love is patient. Twenty years patient,” wrote Lopez, announcing their first, quickie Las Vegas wedding that July, and signing off as Jennifer Lynn Affleck.
“Stick around long enough and maybe you’ll find the best moment of your life in a drive through in Las Vegas at 12:30 in the morning in the tunnel of love drive through with your kids and the one you’ll spend forever with,” she wrote in her newsletter.
The couple had flown to Las Vegas, stood in line for their license with four other couples and were wed just after midnight at A Little White Wedding Chapel, where Lopez said a Bluetooth speaker played their brief march down the aisle. She called it the best night of the couple’s lives.
A month later, they had a much grander wedding at Affleck’s house in Georgia, in front of friends and family.
Both of them had been previously married. Affleck, 51, married Jennifer Garner, with whom he shares three children, in 2005. They divorced in 2018.
Lopez, 54, had been married three times before. She was briefly married to Ojani Noa from 1997-1998 and to Cris Judd from 2001-2003. She and singer Marc Anthony were married for a decade, having wed in 2004, and share 14-year-old twins. She started dating former baseball player Alex Rodriguez in 2017, but the couple called off their engagement in 2021.
All along, it had been Lopez who was more vocal in describing her and Affleck’s journey. When asked earlier this year whether she was harder on herself because her relationships had been so high-profile, Lopez agreed.
“Oh yeah. 100%. It’s made me doubt myself and really feel bad about myself at times. Made me feel like I wanted to quit at times. But at the end of the day, I feel like you kind of have to do this thing where you learn how to navigate it,” she told The Associated Press. “You take the things that could be constructive about that and use it, and the rest you kind of just throw away as kind of like haterations or, you know, other things like that and just be like, ‘Whatever. I know who I am, I know what I want to do.’ “
Affleck himself expressed admiration for her self-possession, telling the AP last year that he agreed with the observation that Hollywood was unsure how to capitalize on her wide-ranging talent.
“I think she’s in her prime,” Affleck said then. “She’s doing extraordinary work in large measure because she’s taking that step to take responsibility for what she’s doing rather than say, ‘This is what I’m being offered.’ “
Lopez is starring in the upcoming “Unstoppable,” under Affleck and Matt Damon’s Artists Equity banner.
In May, she starred in the Netflix movie “Atlas.” At the end of the month, she suddenly canceled her 2024 North American tour, saying she was “heartsick and devastated” to be letting fans down but the move was necessary. “Jennifer is taking time off to be with her children, family and close friends,” organizers said in a statement.
The tour was to be her first in five years, in support of her first solo album in a decade, “This Is Me…. Now” and its companion film. a fictionalized look at her long love life, and a documentary.
“When I was a girl they’d ask me what I’d be. A woman in love is what I grew up wantin’ to be,” Lopez sang on the title track.
The album, she said, was inspired by her rekindled relationship with Affleck. But the film was more “about your journey as a person, it’s about one person’s journey and what it takes to get from heartbreak back to love. Or a hopeless romantic’s journey in their search for love.” In the movie, she played a character called The Artist who, similarly, had decided as a child what she wanted to be when she grew up: “in love.”
But the road was rocky. In an early scene, The Artist is on the back of a motorcycle, riding across a beach, with a hunky man, face shielded. Then the motorcycle crashes.
“Not all love stories have a happy ending,” she says.
City Council member Mario Castillo joined by Houston Mayor John Whitmire issued a proclamation to honor University of Houston-Downtown’s 50th anniversary.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire, UHD President Loren Blanchard, and Council Member Mario Castillo joined by representatives from UHD to celebrate the school’s proclamation. Que Onda Magazine/Chris Garcia
UHD President Loren Blanchard received the proclamation on behalf of the university supported by faculty, staff, students and alumni packing several rows of the Houston City Council Chamber.
Castillo spoke on UHD’s “significant contributions to the city.” Castillo, who represents District H, recalled the contributions he’s seen during his time as council member including UHD’s Hurricane Beryl response which included food and water drives, community event participation, and assisting with the new District H internship program.
“They are fully ingrained in Houston in being a good neighbor and being a good partner,” Castillo said. “I’m excited to recognize them today on its 50th birthday.”
Besides having the honor of being Texas’s largest MBA program, UHD forms an important part of Houston’s history since its establishment in 1974. UHD houses the historic One Main Building, formerly known as the Merchants & Manufacturers Building. Today, UHD has expanded its physical footprint downtown with the acquiring of nine buildings, and plans for expansion, according to the president.
Originally focused on Criminal Justice, UHD expanded its academic offerings and partnerships, particularly with Lone Star College, to educate over 14,000 students annually offering bachelor’s degrees in 45 areas of study and 12 master’s degrees.
“By preparing the next generation of leaders, the University of Houston -Downtown has contributed to the prosperity and vibrancy of Houston and the Lone Star State for half a century.”
From left: Mayor John Whitmire, UHD President Loren Blanchard, Councilmember Mario Castillo. Credit: Que Onda Magazine/Chris Garcia
UHD President Loren Blanchard credited the university’s proclamation largely to achievements in the past and how his administration has built upon those achievements “to help the city to move forward.”
As UHD’s seventh president, he said UHD aims to prepare their graduates to move into roles that “allow them to be leaders in their fields and leaders in their communities.”
“It’s humbling to receive this proclamation today, ” Blanchard told Que Onda Magazine. “But, also it allows us to thank all the people who have supported and who have believed in this university and understand the power of the educational experience we provide our students.”
Boeing announced on Monday that it has grounded its fleet of 777X test aircraft for inspections after a component failure related to the jet’s engine was discovered over the weekend.
The issue was identified when a 777X test aircraft landed in Hawaii on Friday, and maintenance mechanics found damage in a structural part that connects the engine to the airframe.
Following inspections of the two other active 777X test planes, cracks were found in the same structural part, according to The Air Current, an online aviation news outlet that first reported the incident on Monday.
In a statement, Boeing confirmed the damage on the Hawaiian plane was found “during scheduled maintenance” and that it is conducting inspections on the other test planes.
“Our team is replacing the part and will resume flight testing when ready,” Boeing stated.
The affected part, known as a “thrust link,” is a heavy titanium component that transfers the engine’s thrust to the airframe. It is unique to the 777X and is a Boeing-designed connector to the GE-9X engine, which is not part of the engine itself. The massive GE-9X engine weighs about 11 tons and has a front fan over 11 feet in diameter. Each engine uses two thrust links for redundancy in case of failure.
This development is another setback for Boeing’s 777X program. Originally launched in 2013, the jet first flew in 2020, but its certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has faced multiple delays. Just last month, Boeing received FAA clearance to begin test flights for certification credit, but those flights are now on hold.
Boeing has informed the FAA and its 777X customers about the issue. While the company aims to deliver the first 777X in 2025—five years behind schedule—some customers, such as Gulf carrier Emirates, have already adjusted their expectations to mid-2026.
Ken Herbert, a financial analyst with RBC Capital Markets, noted in a memo to investors that the grounding could further erode investor confidence in the 777X program, even if flight testing resumes soon.
In 2022, after producing about 20 777X aircraft in addition to four test jets, Boeing halted production until certification neared. Production resumed late last year, but Herbert warned that if this new issue disrupts production again, it could further delay Boeing’s cash flow recovery.
Of the four 777X test planes, only three are currently active: one in Hawaii, one parked at Boeing Field, and another in Everett.
HOUSTON — Houston Astros veteran Justin Verlander is scheduled to come off the injured list and start the finale of a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.
“It’s big getting JV on the mound. It’s getting one of the best back in there,” manager Joe Espada said. “We know what he means. We know he’s part of this winning culture and getting him back is a big boost for our team, especially down the stretch.”
The 41-year-old ace hasn’t pitched since June 9 because of stiffness in his neck. He made two minor league rehabilitation starts, last throwing four innings for Double-A Corpus Christi on Thursday.
Espada was asked whether the three-time Cy Young Award winner would be on a pitch count since he threw just 57 pitches in his last rehabilitation assignment.
“We’ll see how the outing goes and how efficient he is,” Espada said. “I don’t want to put a number because he can surprise us. But we’re going to keep a close eye on his workload for sure.”
Verlander is 3-2 with a 3.95 ERA in 10 starts this season. His current stint on the injured list is his second this season after he opened the season on the shelf because of inflammation in his right shoulder.
The Astros just started a stretch of 18 games without an off day, and Espada said they will use a six-man rotation at least until they get through that.
Houston has shaken off its early-season woes and entered Monday’s games a season-best 11 games over .500. The Astros lead AL West by four games over the second-place Mariners.
CHICAGO — Democrats are kicking off their convention in Chicago this week to formally nominate Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to top their 2024 presidential ticket.
The gathering marks an opportunity for Democrats to ride the good vibes around Harris, who last month was elevated as the party’s de facto nominee after President Joe Biden ended his own bid. The convention is anticipated to be heavy on messages of “freedom” as Harris and Walz run against former President Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance.
Beyond highlighting the party’s marquee figures, the event could also offer a platform for protesters critical of the administration’s handling of the war in Gaza and elevate rising stars on the Democratic Party bench.
Here are five things to watch for at this year’s DNC.
It’ll be a party — but for how much longer?
Democrats are euphoric as Harris takes over as their pick and ushers in a polling boost over Biden’s numbers.
That vibe sets up the convention as a party, just weeks after Democrats left their presidential hopes for dead with Biden as their nominee.
“The sheer joy that you see in Democrats these days is just incredible. I mean, it is really remarkable the way that she and the campaign and now Tim Walz have been able to capitalize on both the frustration and a sense of dread of a possible Donald Trump-JD Vance administration. Folks are coming out of the woodwork to give money. They’re coming out of woodwork to volunteer. It’s demonstrable,” said former Democratic Alabama Sen. Doug Jones.
Harris has been enjoying a nearly monthlong “honeymoon” since Biden dropped out, riding a wave of flattering social media praise. That boost is likely to continue this week and for a short time afterwards, enjoying a traditional post-convention bump.
Speculation abounds about how big of a festival the United Center will host, with whispers of whether big-name performers such as Taylor Swift and Beyonce will make an appearance.
After the convention, however, the question will be how long the good times can roll.
Harris and Trump will face off at their first debate on Sept. 10, and a good performance there could extend Harris’ honeymoon.
But while Democrats hope the vibes never change, operatives in both parties have predicted Harris’ campaign will come back down to earth — and then, all bets are off.
More freedom, less threat to democracy
Harris has framed her campaign around a message of “freedom,” even down to highlighting Beyonce’s hit song of the same name.
That message, an umbrella for, in Harris’ words, everything from the freedom to make choices on abortion to freedom to get ahead economically, is likely to take center stage in Chicago — supplanting Biden’s warnings about Trump’s threat to democracy.
The strategy is more forward-thinking, rather than Biden’s rallying cry, which harkened back to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection, an event that Democrats still mention, but appeared to resonate less with voters agitating for a more long-term vision.
Still, the “freedom” messaging could dovetail with Biden’s discussions of democracy, some Democrats said.
“I think there was an understanding when we looked at how Trump was really trampling democratic norms, so there’s that connection between democracy and freedom,” said one Democratic strategist with ties to Harris’ team.
To be certain, Harris isn’t running away from Biden.
She’ll still be Biden’s right hand for five more months, and the two appeared together in Maryland on Thursday to tout savings made by allowing Medicare to negotiate the prices of certain medications.
Biden heads for a hero’s welcome
Biden is set to be feted Monday night by a base that desperately wanted him to move on and is intensely grateful he did so.
The president’s catastrophic June debate performance started the clock on the end of Biden’s political career, and the fact that he’ll be a one-term president will no doubt be a part of his enduring legacy.
However, Democrats have cast Biden’s decision as nothing short of heroic, and Harris has been singing his praises on the campaign trail, sparking chants of “thank you, Joe.”
“He deserves tremendous credit for such a selfless act,” said the Democratic strategist with ties to Harris’ team. “I’m sure when he speaks on Monday, it’s going to be a huge reception.”
How does the convention handle the war in Gaza?
While Biden’s debate and age were the chief factors in ending his political career, he was also dogged by criticism from the left over his handling of the war in Gaza. And those detractors aren’t going away just because he’s no longer Democrats’ nominee.
Protests over the rising death toll in Gaza will be held blocks away from Chicago’s United Center, and delegates who were sent to the convention by “uncommitted” votes in various states have full access to the event floor, with nothing to stop them from interrupting the proceedings.
It’s unclear precisely how much the convention will deal with the war and if there will be any interruptions at all.
Harris has adopted a tonal shift from Biden, putting more of an emphasis on mounting civilian casualties in the enclave than the president had. But on policy, there hasn’t been as much of a change so far, raising questions over how much of a wait-and-see period she’ll receive from those who were critical of Biden.
Who are the rising stars?
Conventions for both parties are primarily occasions to highlight leaders, chiefly the presidential nominees. But they also serve as opportunities to elevate rising stars.
Perhaps most famously, Barack Obama was selected as Democrats’ keynote speaker in 2004 when he was still a state senator in Illinois. Four years later, he spoke at the convention as his party’s presidential nominee.
Other speakers have included Julián Castro when he was mayor of San Antonio in 2012 and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren in 2016.
Democrats have not said who this year’s keynote speaker will be — but their pick could indicate who they view as a future party leader and in what ideological direction they’re heading.
The Houston Astros (65-58) meet once again with the Boston Red Sox (67-54) today at 7:10 p.m. at Minute Maid Park, beginning the three-game divisional series between the two clubs.
Jeremy Pena at bat against Red Sox at Minute Maid Park. Credit: Que Onda Magazine/Chris Garcia
The two clubs faced each other earlier this month, where Houston swept Boston under the rug, winning all three away games, 8-4, 5-4, and 10-2. Besides being a better team, the Astros have the extra advantage, not having to embark on a trip up north towards Massachusetts. The two teams have met on three occasions in the postseason, with the Astros being up two in the previous matchups. Their most recent altercation was in the 2021 American League Conference Series, where the Astros defeated the Red Sox in six games, however the Red Sox beat the Astros three years prior in the 2018 ALCS, going on to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 in the 2018 World Series.
The first time these two clubs met in the postseason was in the 2017 American League Divisional Series. In game 4 of the ALDS series, Houston was down 3-2 in the 8th inning, but a comeback ensued after infielder Alex Bregman hit a solo homerun off left-handed pitcher Chris Sale. After, outfielder Carlos Beltran and outfielder Josh Reddick proudly brought 2 RBIs to win the division series. howeverfram the Astros defeated the Red Sox at Fenway Park, winning the series in four games, 3-1, thus going on to defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers to win their first World Series in the most memorable, historical way.
The Astros are looking strong, especially with Framber Valdez’s dominant performance on Sunday. With his eighth consecutive win, he’s clearly been a key factor in their success. Houston’s pitching depth and overall team performance are keeping them ahead in the AL West. The 4-game lead over the Mariners is solid, but with the season’s intensity ramping up, maintaining that advantage will be crucial. Framber Valdez was stellar on the mound, allowing just three hits and one walk while striking out nine in seven scoreless innings. This performance marked his eighth straight win in his last 10 games.
Yusei Kikuchi will be expected to start today’s game, after his recent start this past Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays, pitching five innings in each game. He only allowed one earned run over five innings, striking out five and giving up three hits this past Tuesday. Overall, he has struck out 24 hitters in under 17 innings across his Houston starts. Kikuchi will be expected to be red hot as he always is, in hopes of sweeping Boston this season.
Right-handed pitcher Greg Weissert replaces Bailey Horn, who was sent back to the Worchester Red Sox. After a demotion, Weissert looks to redeem himself for Boston. Boston was expected to start with right handed pitcher Tanner Houck, in his last start against Texas last week, he earned a no-decision after giving up two earned runs over 6.2 innings. He allowed six hits and two walks, while striking out three batters.
Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez throws against the Chicago White Sox during the second inning of a baseball game Sunday Aug. 18. Courtesy AP Photos/Eric Christian Smith
Houston is heating up at the perfect moment. With a four-game lead over the Seattle Mariners in the American League West, the Astros are in a strong position. Meanwhile, the defending champion Texas Rangers are 11 games behind. Seattle, 5.5 games back from the final Wild Card spot, faces a tough road. To secure an eighth consecutive playoff appearance, the Astros will need to clinch the division.
La oportunidad para que las personas elegibles presenten una solicitud para el programa “Parole in Place” ya esta aquí. Esta iniciativa permite a los cónyuges indocumentados casados con ciudadanos estadounidenses solicitar la residencia permanente sin tener que salir del país.
El programa tiene como objetivo mantener a las familias unidas evitando el proceso habitual que requiere presentar la documentación, obtener una exención y luego ir a la embajada de EE. UU. para obtener la tarjeta verde, lo que significa salir del país.
Como parte del programa “Parole in Place”, los solicitantes elegibles recibirán permisos de trabajo. Para ser elegible, las personas deben haber vivido en los EE. UU. durante al menos diez años y haberse casado con un ciudadano estadounidense antes del 17 de junio de 2024.
La guía de presentación para el Formulario I-131F especifica que los solicitantes deben proporcionar un documento de identidad con foto que incluya su nombre, fecha de nacimiento y fotografía. Además, necesitan proporcionar pruebas de la relación, la ciudadanía estadounidense del cónyuge y su presencia continua en el país.
El formulario I-131F solo se puede presentar en línea y estará disponible en el sitio web de USCIS.
“Hagan todo lo posible por completar el proceso. Si les resulta difícil, consideren contratar a un abogado, ya que ellos pueden enviar la solicitud a través de sus cuentas en línea, lo que acelerará el proceso”, aconsejó Sapochnick.
La tarifa de la solicitud se calculará antes de la presentación pero según la página de calculo de tarifas, se estima que será $580. Para más detalles, visita la guía de presentación en uscis.gov.
NEW YORK — Mike Tyson is 58 years old and coming off a health scare that forced the postponement of his return to the ring.
The boxer, once considered the most dangerous man in the world, could be putting himself at risk by stepping back into the ring. Yet when asked Sunday why he was going through with his bout against Jake Paul, Tyson was quick to respond.
“Because I can. Who else can do it but me? Who else is he going to fight to make this happen?” Tyson said, motioning toward the crowd at a packed news conference, where fans cheered the former heavyweight champion and booed Paul.
Mike Tyson says he’s ready to fight Jake Paul on Nov. 15 after a health scare forced the postponement of their fight in July. (Peter Foley/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock) “We’ve just got to listen to the facts. We’ve got a YouTuber fighting the greatest fighter that ever lived.”
Tyson and Paul have restarted the buildup to their match, now scheduled for Nov. 15 at the home of the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. They had originally been set to meet on July 20 before Tyson became nauseous and dizzy on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles in May. His representatives attributed the episode to an ulcer problem.
Tyson said Sunday that he resumed training two or three weeks ago and feels fine.
“Hey, listen, I’m just ready,” Tyson said.
The undisputed heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990, Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) retired in 2005 before making a comeback for an exhibition match against Roy Jones in 2020. Fans seem excited for his return, with a number of them turned away Sunday because too many showed up for the fighters’ news conference on the final day of the Fanatics Fest event in New York.
Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) sparred as much with the fans who booed him as with the fighter across the stage.
“Hey New York, you’re just like Mike Tyson,” Paul said. “You were good 20 years ago.”
Tyson’s most dominant days are actually further back than that, and Paul understands that he probably wouldn’t get much credit for a victory against such a diminished opponent. Yet, the former Disney Channel star, who insists he will become a boxing champion, sees a benefit to fighting Tyson even now.
“Big moments, big pressure, big stages, one of the greatest to ever do it, more experience than me, more fights than me—I’m going to learn a lot in this fight and through this training camp,” Paul said. “So, this is helping me in my future fights and everything that I want to accomplish.”
Paul had taken another fight after Tyson had to pull out, stopping bare-knuckle fighting champion Mike Perry in the sixth round on July 20. Perry, like many of the fighters on Paul’s résumé, comes from the mixed martial arts world rather than a boxing background.
“I was ready before; you needed a little break,” Paul said to Tyson. “Your tummy hurt still?”
The fight, which will stream on Netflix, will be an official bout, contested with eight two-minute rounds and heavier gloves than usual. The truest boxing match on the card might be the one that precedes it, when super lightweight champion Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano have a rematch of Taylor’s thrilling victory in 2022, the first women’s boxing match to headline at Madison Square Garden.
Then Paul will try to show what he hopes to become in boxing, or perhaps Tyson can demonstrate what he once was. Tyson insists his health problems won’t prevent him from delivering.
“I had a small adversity. I got sick, but I’m better,” Tyson said. “I feel good.”
