Mike Tyson slapped Jake Paul during the weigh-in before their much-anticipated fight, causing a stir among spectators. As Tyson approached the scale, Paul got on his hands and knees and inched towards him. The YouTuber then stepped on Tyson’s feet deliberately and got in his face, leading Tyson to react by slapping him across the face. The presence of officials and Tyson’s team members diffused the situation, but Paul appeared unfazed, laughing it off and hyping up the crowd.
In an interview following the incident, Tyson expressed his frustration over the altercation. He explained that Paul stepped on his toe intentionally, causing him pain and prompting his reaction. Tyson hinted that he was done with the trash-talking and believed Paul should understand that it was time for action rather than words. Tyson’s representative also emphasized that Paul had been provoking Tyson throughout the lead-up to the fight, causing the legendary boxer to strike back.
Despite being slapped by Tyson, Paul downplayed the incident to the media, claiming he didn’t even feel it and referring to Tyson as an “angry little elf.” Paul confidently stated that he was going to defeat Tyson in the fight, asserting that Tyson hit like a weakling and that it was now personal between them. Even Paul’s brother, Logan Paul, weighed in on the situation, warning Tyson that slapping Jake was a mistake and predicting a devastating outcome for Tyson in the upcoming match.
The tension between Tyson and Jake Paul has escalated as a result of the slap leading up to their headlining fight, titled “Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson,” scheduled to air on Netflix. The fight is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET, with the preliminary match featuring Taylor vs. Serrano starting at 5:30 p.m. ET. Both fighters are looking to settle their differences in the ring after the weigh-in incident, creating more anticipation and excitement surrounding the showdown between the veteran boxer and the YouTube sensation turned boxer.
The altercation between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul during the weigh-in has increased interest and speculation around their upcoming fight. While Tyson addressed the incident with frustration and a desire for action, Paul brushed it off and claimed he would emerge victorious. With both fighters preparing for their clash in the ring, fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome of the matchup. The tension and personal nature of the feud between Tyson and Paul have only added to the excitement and intrigue surrounding the highly anticipated fight.
