Tensions rose ahead of the highly anticipated fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, culminating in Tyson slapping Paul during the final weigh-in. The incident went viral on social media, with Paul’s mother, Pam Stepnick, expressing her outrage and making a threat against Tyson. Despite the altercation, Paul seemed unfazed, joking that his mother slapped harder than Tyson. The slap added an extra layer of interest to the upcoming fight, which will be Tyson’s first sanctioned fight since 2005 and will be streamed on Netflix for no additional cost to subscribers.
The fight between Tyson and Paul will consist of eight, two-minute rounds, with both boxers wearing heavier gloves to lessen the impact of their punches. There is speculation about who will benefit more from this setup, given the age difference between Tyson, 58, and Paul, 27. Despite doubts about the legitimacy of the fight, the results will be officially recorded on both of their records. Tyson retired with an impressive 50-6 record and 44 knockouts, while Paul has a 10-1 record since debuting in the sport four years ago.
The highly anticipated event is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET, with reports indicating that Paul will earn $40 million for the fight, while Tyson is set to make approximately $20 million. The boxing showdown between the two competitors has generated significant interest and is expected to attract a large audience. The Associated Press contributed to reporting on the event, and interested individuals can follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter for further updates on the fight and other sports news.
