copenlu/druid huggingface dataset:
Claim: “Mike Tyson says he’s willing to box Olympic DUDE with all proceeds to go to a battered women’s charity.” (Threads posts, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-08-16): A post circulating on social media claims that former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson said that he would fight Algerian Olympian boxer Imane Khelif. The post surfaced after a gender eligibility controversy concerning Khelif broke out during the Paris 2024 Olympics. Users have shared the claim on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). One such Facebook post read, "Breaking News: Mike Tyson says he's willing to Box Olympic DUDE with all Proceeds to go to a Battered Women's Charity…". Archived versions of such posts can be found here and here. [...] We reviewed Mike Tyson's official social media accounts to verify whether he had announced plans to box Imane Khelif. No such announcement was found on any of his social media platforms. Additionally, there are no credible news reports of Tyson making any such statement. The Imane Khelif controversy was covered by the media worldwide, and if a prominent figure like Tyson had made such a statement, it would have been reported by news outlets. [...] Mike Tyson did not say he was willing to fight Algerian boxer Imane Khelif. A spokesperson for Tyson has confirmed to the media that the claim is false.
Claim: “Mike Tyson says he’s willing to box Olympic DUDE with all proceeds to go to a battered women’s charity.” (Threads posts, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-08-09): Misinformation about Algerian boxer and Paris Olympics competitor Imane Khelif’s gender continues to prevail on social media. The latest jab: That American boxer Mike Tyson offered to fight her. "Mike Tyson says he’s willing to box Olympic DUDE with all proceeds to go to a battered women’s charity," an Aug. 2 Threads post said, sharing side-by-side photos of Tyson Khelif.
Claim: “Mike Tyson says he’s willing to box Olympic DUDE with all proceeds to go to a battered women’s charity.” (Threads posts, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2020-04-25): Mike Tyson Wasn’t Allowed to Box in the 1984 Olympics, Then He Got His Revenge [...] Mike Tyson didn’t let his failed attempt at making the U.S. Olympic Boxing Team back in 1984 derail his quest for reaching the top of the professional boxing ranks. Tyson’s pre-pro boxing days were littered with speed bumps which included the death of his mother and sister at early ages and several arrests by the time he was 13. [...] The U.S, Olympic trials were held in Fort Worth, Texas in 1984, and Tyson was up against Henry Tillman, another kid who had a criminal history and who had learned to box while in prison. Tillman won a 5-0 decision. Tyson was then chosen as Tillman’s ‘most worthy’ opponent for the Olympic box-offs at Caesars Palace a month later. Tyson would have to defeat him twice to make the Olympic cut. If Tillman won the first bout, it was over for Tyson.
Claim: “Mike Tyson says he’s willing to box Olympic DUDE with all proceeds to go to a battered women’s charity.” (Threads posts, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2023-08-05): Mike Tyson exacted brutal revenge on Olympic rival with crushing KO to the temple One of Mike Tyson’s most brutal one-punch KOs came when he finally gained revenge on the fighter who destroyed his dream of an Olympic gold medal. [...] But the US team had only one spot and Tillman outpointed Tyson twice, the second time in an Olympic box-off at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, to earn his place.
Claim: “Mike Tyson says he’s willing to box Olympic DUDE with all proceeds to go to a battered women’s charity.” (Threads posts, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-05-01): The Olympics has proven to be a great gateway for boxers to make their name before heading for fame in the professional ranks. [...] Mike Tyson, one of the most famous and dangerous boxers who ever lived, wanted to be among those illustrious athletes, but failed to even make America's 1984 squad.
Claim: “Mike Tyson says he’s willing to box Olympic DUDE with all proceeds to go to a battered women’s charity.” (Threads posts, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-08-02): If Your Time is short - Mike Tyson didn’t say he would box Algerian boxer Imane Khelif. A representative for the American boxer told fact-checkers this is "absolutely false." [...] "Mike Tyson says he’s willing to box Olympic DUDE with all proceeds to go to a battered women’s charity," an Aug. 2 Threads post said, sharing side-by-side photos of Tyson Khelif. [...] Lead Stories, Fact Check: Mike Tyson Did NOT Say He's Willing To Box 'Olympic Dude,’ Aug. 6, 2024
Claim: “Mike Tyson says he’s willing to box Olympic DUDE with all proceeds to go to a battered women’s charity.” (Threads posts, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-08-13): According to posts on social media, US boxer Mike Tyson has said he’s willing to fight Algerian boxer Imane Khelif amid a debate over gender eligibility in boxing. But a spokesperson for Mr Tyson confirmed he said no such thing. One post with more than 1,200 shares claims: "Mike Tyson says he's willing to Box Olympic DUDE with all Proceeds to go to a Battered Women's Charity" alongside photos of the two boxers. Many other posts on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Threads and Instagram share almost identical text and images. But we could find no evidence Mr Tyson actually said this and there’s no mention of a fight against Ms Khelif on Mr Tyson’s social media platforms.
Claim: “Mike Tyson says he’s willing to box Olympic DUDE with all proceeds to go to a battered women’s charity.” (Threads posts, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-08-12): Fact Check: Did Mike Tyson Really Say He’s Willing to Fight Controversial Boxer Imane Khelif? Exploring Viral Rumor [...] Boxing legend Mike Tyson has not expressed his desire to fight the controversial boxer Imane Khelif. Khelif, who is an Algerian boxer, has recently won an Olympic gold in the women’s division in Paris. However, Khelif’s road to glory was not smooth. Facing off against Angela Carini of Italy, a huge controversy broke when Carini accused Khelif of punching ‘too hard’ for a woman. Soon, the rumors spread about Khelif questioning his gender that threatened to derail the Olympic campaign of the Algerian boxer. Amidst the uproar, an X post went viral where it was claimed that Mike Tyson is willing to box Imane Khelif while the amount generated will go towards the Battered Women’s Charity. However, this was not true as a representative of Mike Tyson, who was approached by Reuters, debunked the false news at once. According to the report submitted by Reuters, the spokesperson stated in the mail, "It’s absolutely false. Mr Tyson has yet to publicly comment about that situation."
Claim: “Mike Tyson says he’s willing to box Olympic DUDE with all proceeds to go to a battered women’s charity.” (Threads posts, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-08-02): Yeah Mike Tyson should identify as a woman going there and fight that dude
Claim: “Mike Tyson says he’s willing to box Olympic DUDE with all proceeds to go to a battered women’s charity.” (Threads posts, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-08-09): KOMPAS.com - Mantan petinju kelas berat Mike Tyson disebut menantang atlet tinju Aljazair yang bertanding di Olimpiade Paris 2024, Imane Khelif. [...] Narasi yang menyebutkan Mike Tyson ingin melawan Imane Khelif tidak terbukti benar. Hingga Jumat (9/8/2024), tidak ditemukan laporan atau pemberitaan yang membuktikan adanya pernyataan dari Tyson mengenai Khelif.
Claim: “Mike Tyson says he’s willing to box Olympic DUDE with all proceeds to go to a battered women’s charity.” (Threads posts, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-07-26): Mike Tyson Shares Excitement for Boxing at 2024 Olympics, Eyes Gold Medal for USA July 26, 2024Mike Tyson is officially fired up for the Olympics. [...] While Tyson himself never fought in the Olympics, he did win back-to-back gold medals in the Junior Olympics in 1981 and 1982. He then went on to make his professional debut in 1985 and became one of the most memorable boxers in the history of the sport.
Claim: “Mike Tyson says he’s willing to box Olympic DUDE with all proceeds to go to a battered women’s charity.” (Threads posts, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-07-26): Legendary Heavyweight Mike Tyson is a boxing savant who always dreamt of someday representing his country in the Summer Olympics. During his humble beginnings, he struggled to find his calling in life until legendary boxing coach Cus D'Amato took him under his wing. Although there were several attempts for Mike to become an Olympian, he lost the chance he had to attend the event on June 11, 1984. The Olympic Boxing Trials in Fort Worth, Texas was the place where Tyson lost against Henry Tilman. Tyson lost that fight by decision and he has always talked about how much he wished to be part of those Olympic gams celebrated in Los Angeles. [...] Before the 1084 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, Mike Tyson competed for the 1981 and 1982 Junior Olympics and won two gold medals. These triumphs were back-to-back and everybody expected him to make it to the 1984 games. His loss in Forth Worth remains as one of the most shocking defeats of his professional career. With that frustration in mind, Mike Tyson expressed how thrilled he is to watch the new blood compete in the boxing Olympic Games. Tyson will be more than ready to watch his compatriots compete and see if we will get to know a new potential champion from any of the divisions that will compete.
Claim: “Mike Tyson says he’s willing to box Olympic DUDE with all proceeds to go to a battered women’s charity.” (Threads posts, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-08-07): Did Mike Tyson announce he wants to box against "Olympic Dude," a derogatory reference to female boxer Imane Khelif of Algeria's team? No, that's not true: Tyson's representative told Lead Stories: "This is absolutely false." Lead Stories could find no news reports about Tyson making such a statement. Social media posts about the announcement offered no evidence that Tyson ever said he wanted to box Khelif, who was falsely accused during the Paris 2024 Olympics of being born a man and transitioning to a woman. [...] A Google News search (archived here) for keywords returned zero credible news reports about Tyson making such an offer. Had he done so, that would likely have been national and international news.
Claim: “Mike Tyson says he’s willing to box Olympic DUDE with all proceeds to go to a battered women’s charity.” (Threads posts, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-08-09): Mike Tyson is not planning to fight Algerian Olympian Imane Khelif Mike Tyson is not planning to fight Algerian Olympian Imane Khelif (Web Desk) - Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson did not say he is willing to fight with Algerian Olympic boxer Imane Khelif for a "battered women’s charity", contrary to suggestions made online. A spokesperson for Tyson said the narrative is fake. Social media accounts shared a screenshot of an X post saying: "Mike Tyson says he's willing to Box Olympic DUDE with all Proceeds to go to a Battered Women's Charity."
Claim: “Mike Tyson says he’s willing to box Olympic DUDE with all proceeds to go to a battered women’s charity.” (Threads posts, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-02-08): Message re: Mike Tyson says he's willing to box Olympic Troon
Claim: “Mike Tyson says he’s willing to box Olympic DUDE with all proceeds to go to a battered women’s charity.” (Threads posts, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2016-05-25): BEIJING -- A proposal to let professional fighters compete in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics is "ridiculous'' and "foolish,'' former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson said Wednesday. In Beijing to promote professional boxing in China, Tyson said any pro boxers going to the Olympics should be prepared to lose because the amateurs could prove too fast for them. [...] Tyson said he still has strong memories of the speed and skill of boxers from Cuba, Russia and elsewhere he fought as an amateur in the 1980s.
Claim: “Mike Tyson says he’s willing to box Olympic DUDE with all proceeds to go to a battered women’s charity.” (Threads posts, 2024-08-02)
Evidence (2024-08-02): American heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson said he’s willing to box Olympic DUDE with all proceeds to go to a battered womens charity.
Claim: "States like New York, Illinois and California have been vocal in their demands for funding to bail out their pension systems, which were failing long before the COVID-19 outbreak, and other programs that aren’t related to this crisis." (Andy Biggs, 2020-05-07)
Evidence (2020-05-07): New York's pension system is one of the best-funded in the nation and has not asked for federal funds. Illinois' pension fund is one of the worst-funded in the nation, while California is about average. Economic shutdowns related to the pandemic have severely diminished tax revenues, which pay for many state services.
Claim: "States like New York, Illinois and California have been vocal in their demands for funding to bail out their pension systems, which were failing long before the COVID-19 outbreak, and other programs that aren’t related to this crisis." (Andy Biggs, 2020-05-07)
Evidence (2020-05-07): Like Biggs, other Republican politicians, including Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, criticized requests for help from states with high rates of infection. We wondered if Biggs was correct in saying that New York has been demanding federal funding to "bail out" its pension system, which was "failing long before the COVID-19 outbreak, and other programs that aren’t related to this crisis." [...] Biggs said New York’s pension system was "failing long before the COVID-19 outbreak." [...] We were also interested in the second part of Biggs’ claim, regarding "other programs not related to this crisis," because of reports that New York’s finances were precarious before the pandemic. According to the nonpartisan Citizens Budget Commission, before the coronavirus, New York faced a $7 billion budget gap. The subsequent economic downturn has worsened the state’s finances.
Claim: "States like New York, Illinois and California have been vocal in their demands for funding to bail out their pension systems, which were failing long before the COVID-19 outbreak, and other programs that aren’t related to this crisis." (Andy Biggs, 2020-05-07)
Evidence (2024-08-07): Due to the small vote margin in 2020, these states may be more likely to have tighter statewide races in the upcoming midterm elections.
Claim: "States like New York, Illinois and California have been vocal in their demands for funding to bail out their pension systems, which were failing long before the COVID-19 outbreak, and other programs that aren’t related to this crisis." (Andy Biggs, 2020-05-07)
Evidence (2023-08-07): The seven most populous states, California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Ohio are also the seven biggest contributors to U.S. GDP, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Yet, California is way ahead of the competition as far as per-capita contribution goes. While 11.7 percent of Americans live in California, the state contributed 14.2 percent to GDP in Q1 of 2023. New York state, where 5.9 percent of Americans live, had a share of 8.1 percent of GDP that quarter. Florida, which has a 6.7 percent share of population, only contributed 5.5 percent of GDP.
Claim: "States like New York, Illinois and California have been vocal in their demands for funding to bail out their pension systems, which were failing long before the COVID-19 outbreak, and other programs that aren’t related to this crisis." (Andy Biggs, 2020-05-07)
Evidence (2021-05-27): The FiveThirtyEight partisan lean of every state
Claim: "States like New York, Illinois and California have been vocal in their demands for funding to bail out their pension systems, which were failing long before the COVID-19 outbreak, and other programs that aren’t related to this crisis." (Andy Biggs, 2020-05-07)
Evidence (2021-05-16): Illinois Governor Pat Quinn recently said that during his trip to Washington for the National Governors Association meeting it was made clear to all governors present that they should be fully prepared for less money to come from the federal government than they were hoping for. [...] Lawmakers also decided to just 'stick a pin' in $3.7 billion worth of unfunded pension payments until after November elections. Apparently there's no need for incumbents to take a stand on where they think the $3.7 billion should come from. Borrow it at rates so high that interest payments will add an additional $1 billion to the bill? Or just take it out of the general fund and give the middle finger to every non-pensioned citizen who relies on public schools and state-sponsored social services? [...] These states have the most pressing problems, but there will be plenty of others that will feel the pain from recent economic volatility for years to come.
Claim: "States like New York, Illinois and California have been vocal in their demands for funding to bail out their pension systems, which were failing long before the COVID-19 outbreak, and other programs that aren’t related to this crisis." (Andy Biggs, 2020-05-07)
Evidence (2022-05-09): "No matter what happens in the weeks to come, New York will always fight to protect our right to make decisions about our own bodies and expand access to this critical and lifesaving care," James said during a news conference. [...] "For New York State to fully step up and be able to accommodate everyone who needs care, we need significant federal support to bolster our provider network and accommodate these new patients. Following action to repeal the Hyde Amendment, Congress must make federal funding available to states like New York that expect an influx of patients from other states," Hochul said. [...] Rose also criticized California's governor for the state's move to help pay for abortions.
Claim: "States like New York, Illinois and California have been vocal in their demands for funding to bail out their pension systems, which were failing long before the COVID-19 outbreak, and other programs that aren’t related to this crisis." (Andy Biggs, 2020-05-07)
Evidence (2023-01-01): At the same time, states like Washington and California have led the way on enacting protective laws, and most recently, Illinois and Oregon have shown what truly expansive protective policies can offer their residents. At the ILRC, we have seen tremendous success of sanctuary policies that disentangle local law enforcement from ICE, and we continue to craft, support, and advocate for those initiatives nationwide.
Claim: "States like New York, Illinois and California have been vocal in their demands for funding to bail out their pension systems, which were failing long before the COVID-19 outbreak, and other programs that aren’t related to this crisis." (Andy Biggs, 2020-05-07)
Evidence (2023-10-12): Alaska and New York saw 15 people leave per every 1,000 residents, while Illinois and California had a little more than 10 people per 1,000 residents fleeing. [...] California and New York also have among the highest cost of living in the country, and more companies are setting up headquarters in states with less tax-heavy regulations.
Claim: "States like New York, Illinois and California have been vocal in their demands for funding to bail out their pension systems, which were failing long before the COVID-19 outbreak, and other programs that aren’t related to this crisis." (Andy Biggs, 2020-05-07)
Evidence (2024-01-21): New York, California, other blue states succeed in altering 2020 census numbers, report says [...] The Democrat-run states such as New York and Illinois are increasing 2020 census numbers after successfully asking for a review of the once-a-decade population survey that helps determine federal funding distribution as the states struggle with population losses. [...] Illinois has lost more than a quarter of a million people since 2020, according to the Census Bureau's population clock, while New York has lost more than 630,000 and California's population has declined by more than 570,000 people.
Claim: "States like New York, Illinois and California have been vocal in their demands for funding to bail out their pension systems, which were failing long before the COVID-19 outbreak, and other programs that aren’t related to this crisis." (Andy Biggs, 2020-05-07)
Evidence (2023-01-14): Explanation: New York's pension system is one of the best-funded in the nation and has not asked for federal funds. Illinois' pension fund is one of the worst-funded in the nation, while California is about average. Economic shutdowns related to the pandemic have severely diminished tax revenues, which pay for many state services.
Claim: "States like New York, Illinois and California have been vocal in their demands for funding to bail out their pension systems, which were failing long before the COVID-19 outbreak, and other programs that aren’t related to this crisis." (Andy Biggs, 2020-05-07)
Evidence (2020-05-12): When Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, expressed reluctance to fund coronavirus relief for hard-hit cities and states, suggesting they would be "blue state bailouts," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo had a quick retort. [...] That’s especially true now as the coronavirus crisis sends costs soaring for local and state governments, while slashing their income and sales tax revenues. It isn’t just in New York, Illinois and the other Democratic-leaning states with large urban centers – the virus is creating financial stress on state and local governments across the country. Understanding the balance of payments data will help inform policymakers as they renegotiate these state-federal financial relationships through federal assistance in response to the COVID-19 public health crisis and subsequent economic recovery.
Claim: "States like New York, Illinois and California have been vocal in their demands for funding to bail out their pension systems, which were failing long before the COVID-19 outbreak, and other programs that aren’t related to this crisis." (Andy Biggs, 2020-05-07)
Evidence (2020-10-27): One consequence of this split is that states dominated by Democrats are facing somewhat deeper budget problems than ones led by Republicans, because the crisis has done more damage to their tax bases. Early in the crisis, it wasn’t at all obvious this would be the case. But recent projections from economists at Brookings, the Federal Reserve, and the University of California–Berkeley suggest that, while almost all states are facing large revenue shortfalls next year, the largest will be in New York, Washington, California, and Hawaii. State and local aid wouldn’t be a "blue state bailout," as Senate conservatives have claimed (Texas, Georgia, and Louisiana are facing plenty of fiscal challenges of their own). But deep blue states are in especially dire need of help. [...] Again, Republicans have been loath to pass fiscal aid for state and local governments, in part because they believed they would be bailing out irresponsible blue states. They probably aren’t wrong about who needs the money most at this point. But the reason Democratic-run states are suffering more right now seems to come to down factors that are out of their hands, like the size of their service sectors, or to decisions that are saving lives.