Justin Bieber's Concert Boxing Gloves Were Made For Mayweather
Even the props on Justin Bieber's tour have swag ... including the boxing gloves he uses in the show ... which were actually custom made for Floyd Mayweather ... TMZ Sports has learned.
If you haven't seen the show (shame on you) Justin does little a shadow boxing during his (very emotional) performance of "I'll Show You" ... and drapes a pair of boxing gloves around his neck.
We spoke to Elvis Grant -- the guys who makes Floyd's $2,500 gloves -- and he tells us the gloves you see are -- or were Floyd's -- created for his mega-fight against Canelo Alvarez in 2013.
Fun Fact -- When a big deal boxer like Mayweather has a bout, multiple pairs of gloves are commissioned in case something goes wrong ... and Elvis tells us Bieber snagged a pair of backups.
Pretty cool ... and ultra pimp considering those gloves are worth around $2,500.
Rumble young man, rumble.
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Brazilian Soccer Legend Brazil Is a Violent Mess Don't Come Here for Olympics!
One of the greatest Brazilian soccer players of all time is warning people to NOT come to Brazil for the Olympics ... saying his country is so violent and dangerous, tourists' lives will be at risk.
The man calling out his country is Rivaldo -- who famously won the World Cup with Brazil in 2002. He's also a member of the Brazilian soccer Hall of Fame.
Rivaldo unleashed Sunday after learning of the murder of a 17-year-old girl.
"Things are getting uglier in Brazil," Rivaldo posted on Instagram ... "I advise everyone with plans to visit Brazil for the Olympics in Rio – to stay home. You'll be putting your life at risk here."
He added, "This is without even speaking about the state of public hospitals and all the Brazilian political mess. Only God can change the situation in our Brazil."
The Olympics are set to begin in Rio on August 5th ... despite the violence, water issues, Zika scare and everything else.
[h/t Yahoo Sports]
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Kaley Cuoco Divorce I Get $72 Million ... You Get the Gift Certificates
Kaley Cuoco is leaving her divorce like a boss ... protecting the hell out of her 'Big Bang Theory' fortune.
We obtained the settlement agreement between Kaley and her now-ex hubby, tennis pro Ryan Sweeting, and she made out well, and the key is her prenup.
Kaley got hitched in 2013, and months later she reportedly signed a staggering $72 million contract -- $1 million an episode for 72 shows. That money is protected under the prenup -- it's all hers.
On top of that, she gets their home in Tarzana and their Santa Barbara area beach house.
Ryan did ... not so well. He walks away with a lump sum parting gift of $165,000. She's also agreed to pay the $195,000 bill for his 2 personal trainers.
Oh, one other thing. He gets to keep whatever cash and gift certificates in his possession. So, dinner at Chili's?
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Famous Canadian Politician Defends Dwyane Wade ... Diss Wasn't Intentional
Dwyane Wade is finally getting some Canadian love ... after getting blasted for shooting hoops during the Canadian national anthem -- with Drake's favorite politician calling for people to chill out.
In case you didn't know ... Wade's been accused of disrespecting our neighbors to the North for not standing at attention during "O Canada" before the Game 3 playoff game against the Toronto Raptors.
Wade tried to explain himself ... claiming he has a pre-game layup ritual he does before the 'Star-Spangled Banner' -- and innocently forgot to account for the Canadian anthem this time around.
People got pissed -- including the mayor of Toronto who tweeted at Dwyane to "respect the anthem."
Now, another famous Canadian politician is weighing in ... Norm Kelly -- a city counselor in Toronto who's more commonly known as Drake's fave politician ... after he launched a Twitter attack on Meek Mill a while back.
So, how did Kelly feel about the Wade situation?
"I empathize with Wade," Kelly tells us.
"I played hockey, baseball, football ... I understand the rituals athletes go through, especially before a playoff game. I don’t think he intended to be disrespectful."
"He should’ve just been more aware. I don’t think we’ll see a repeat of what he did. He’s smart. He’s aware. He’ll know next time."
Kelly says the bigger issue is that Canada is finally sticking up for itself on the world stage -- and refuses to be a punchline anymore!
"Why did Toronto react like they did? It’s because Canada is starting to flex their muscles. We’ve been the junior partner in North America for a long time. Now, there are people coming from around the world to enjoy Toronto’s way of living. The last Prime Minister was more involved militarily. We’re like the small kid on the block who suddenly has muscles."
You've been warned ...
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NBA's Jimmy Butler Hot Lunch Date with 'Pretty Little Liars Star'
Seems Chicago Bulls star Jimmy Butler has made an off-season acquisition of his own ... 'cause he was out on a lunch date with "Pretty Little Liars" star Shay Mitchell -- and we're told the two are together.
Butler and Mitchell had lunch together at Il Pastaio in Beverly Hills on Saturday -- and TMZ Sports has video of the two smiling and laughing together after the meal.
Sources extremely close to the couple tell us it wasn't just a one-off lunch thing -- the two are dating ... but it's pretty fresh, so they're keeping things on the DL.
Later that night, Butler was out at dinner without Shay -- and was playing it coy when we asked about the relationship ... but you can tell.
We also asked if there was ever a chance of him playing for the Lakers -- but Butler made it clear he's a Bulls man.
At least for now.
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Lamar Odom WANTED Hospital Pics on 'KUWTK'
Khloe Kardashian shot a bunch of photos and videos of Lamar Odom on life support -- but he signed off on them being used on "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" ... TMZ has learned.
Sources closely tied to production tell us Khloe took the images of Lamar in his hospital bed, so she could "share with him his progress when he got better."
We're told when Lamar got better, Khloe showed him the images ... and HE decided he wanted them on the show.
As for Kim's declaration during Lamar's darkest days that the family did not have TV cameras in the hospital -- we're told that's true. The loophole is Khloe's smartphone ... which was used to take the LO images. But, again, we're told he had every opportunity to nix airing them.
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Browns Star to Manziel We're Here for You ... Call Us!
The Cleveland Browns still have Johnny Manziel's back -- so says Pro Bowl tight end Gary Barnidge who tells TMZ Sports, "If [Manziel] ever needs anything, he knows he can call any of us."
Barnidge was out at a Kentucky Derby party in Louisville over the weekend -- when we asked how he felt about his former teammate.
Watch the clip ... Barnidge says he still believes the QB can make it back to the NFL, but there's a catch ... he's got to WANT to actually be in the NFL.
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Lamar Odom Hospital Not Off Limits For Kardashians' TV Show
Lamar Odom's near-death experience was never supposed to be on "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" -- or so we were told.
Sunday night's show featured Lamar hooked up to various forms of life support last October, shortly after he OD'd on cocaine.
During the episode the family talks about how Lamar looked in a Nevada hospital bed. They showed Lamar these pics after he'd completed his recovery at Cedars-Sinai in L.A.
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LeBron James Teammate Proves ... He REALLY Drives a Kia
LeBron James isn't full of crap in those commercials ...the guy REALLY drives a Kia -- and his teammate, Richard Jefferson, captured the proof on video!
When Bron first started endorsing the brand, NO ONE was buying that a multi-gazillionaire like James would really get behind the wheel of a $50,000 Kia K900 ... instead of a Bentley, Rolls, Ferrari, etc.
But when the Cavs team jet touched down in Cleveland Sunday night -- Bron's Kia was waiting for him on the tarmac (car to jet service?) ... and Jefferson recorded the whole thing.
Jefferson can't seem to believe it and James was laughing during the clip ...
... and all the way to the bank.
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NFL's Mark Sanchez My Pimp Kentucky Derby Cane ... Is a Secret Flask!!
Mark Sanchez is a booze ninja ... using a secret compartment in his pimp cane to sneak alcohol (presumably) into the Kentucky Derby ... and TMZ Sports has the footage!!
Magic Johnson LeBron Can Be Better Than MJ ... In 'Space Jam'
Good news for LeBron James ... he's got Magic Johnson's vote of confidence when it comes to taking over the 'Space Jam' franchise -- with Magic saying he thinks he can be BETTER than MJ.
Johnson was leaving a fancy brunch at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills (where he took his own mother out in a ridiculousy awesome ride) when we asked him about Bron's new movie gig.
Magic says LBJ's got big shoes to fill, but he's confident James can hang with the original.
Not a bad endorsement ...
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Lamar Odom Drinking Again
Lamar Odom swore to Khloe Kardashian he would not drink or do drugs after he nearly died from an OD last year ... but repeatedly he did not and probably could not keep his word, most recently as today.
Lamar was at the Beverly Center Sunday afternoon. As his friend shopped for shoes, Lamar retreated to a bar inside the mall, and went for the Cognac. He schmoozed it up with a few women, dropped $60 cash and beat a hasty retreat.
TMZ Sports broke the story, on Easter Sunday Lamar hit up a bar hours before going to church with the Kardashians and ordered 3 Remy Martins. Khloe almost immediately threw in the towel.
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Abby Wambach Flipped SUV In Secret '14 Wreck ...Fled Scene
U.S. soccer legend Abby Wambach flipped her SUV in a secret late night car wreck back in 2014 -- and miraculously emerged healthy enough to walk more than a mile home following the crash.
Amir Khan Celebrates After Knockout?!!?
Amir Khan didn't let a vicious knockout punch in the face cramp his style ... he partied like a champ arfter losing his fight to Canelo Alvarez.
Khan was at 1OAK shortly after losing big in the 6th. It was lights out even before he hit the canvas, but he rebounded, saying "Im okay everyone. That's boxing for you. congrats to canelo monster punch, much love to all the fans."
Actually a smart move ... never act like a loser.
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Mayweather vs. McGregor Fight On?
Conor McGregor is now more than insinuating he's up for fighting Floyd Mayweather, posting this face-off.
Floyd's been making rumblings, but now Connor's upping the ante with the fake poster.
Even if they're serious, there's this guy named Dana White who seems to have ultimate control, but he's not talking.
Whatever ... it would probably break records.
J.R. Smith Tapped for 'Space Jam 2' Role ... Let's Get Animated!
LeBron James might have familiar company on the set of "Space Jam 2" ... 'cause TMZ Sports has learned producers have already reached out to Cavs star J.R. Smith for a role in the flick.