Mike Tyson, a former heavyweight world champion, smacked his opponent Jake Paul during the final weigh-in and face-off before their key fight this weekend.
Iron Mike strode majestically to confront Paul, who was crawling, before rising to face his opponent head-on.
The famous YouTuber appeared to brush it off as they were quickly separated by security and team members. He smiled and sat down.
However, that quickly turned violent, with Tyson handing Paul a powerful right-hand slap on the face. Tyson then said, “Talking’s over,” and walked off the stage.
Mike Tyson Slaps Jake Paul During Their Final Face Off, Before Their Fight This Friday.😭 pic.twitter.com/Hkfch5lo7o
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“I didn’t even feel it. He’s angry. He’s an angry little elf. Mike Tyson, I thought that was a cute slap, buddy, but tomorrow you’re getting knocked out,” Paul said after the slap.
Fight Details:
Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, which the Texas Licensing and Regulations Department recognized as a professional fight in April, will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday, November 16, at 1 a.m. GMT.
Tyson’s ulcer flare-up forced the encounter, which was originally scheduled for July 20 of this year, to be postponed.
The average professional boxing match configuration has changed multiple times. The eight rounds of Paul vs. Tyson will last two minutes each, and both combatants will wear heavier 14-ounce gloves rather than the standard 10-ounce gloves.
This is Iron Mike’s first professional bout since he retired from the sport in 2005 after losing to Kevin McBride. Tyson won 50 of his previous 58 professional fights, with stoppage accounting for 88% of those wins.
Tyson remains the youngest fighter to ever win the world heavyweight title, having done it in 1986 at the age of twenty. Fans of the American boxing legend will be hoping that he still has some of his incredible punch power.
Jake Paul, the uncontested marketing and hype king, is aiming for his biggest ring scalp in just his 12th professional fight. Since beginning his career in the sport in 2018, he has compiled an impressive 10-1 record.
