Mike Tyson, 58, has officially entered fight mode, setting the stage for his highly anticipated bout against Jake Paul, 27, at AT&T Stadium on Friday night.
The intensity boiled over during Thursday night’s weigh-ins at the Toyota Music Factory, where Tyson slapped Paul during their final face-off.
JUST IN: Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul.
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The shocking moment unfolded as security rushed in to separate the two fighters. Paul initially laughed off the incident, slapping himself in mockery. However, his demeanor quickly shifted to a profanity-laden rant.
“I didn’t even feel it,” Paul said. “He’s an angry little elf. Mike Tyson, I thought that was a cute slap, buddy, but tomorrow you’re gonna get knocked the f— out. I’m f—ing him up. He hits like a bitch. It’s personal now. He must die.”
When asked why he slapped Paul, Tyson gave a blunt response: “Talk is over.”
Later, Tyson elaborated, revealing that Paul had stepped on his toe during the face-off. “I was in my socks, and he had on shoes,” Tyson explained to The Post. “He stepped on my toe because he’s a f—ing a–hole. I wanted to think it happened by accident, but now I think it may have been on purpose. I was in a lot of pain. I had to reciprocate.”
Why Mike Tyson Slapped Jake Paul
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Tyson’s representative supported his actions, claiming Paul had been antagonizing the legendary boxer throughout the lead-up to the fight. “Jake has been poking the bear the whole time. Mike slapped the s–t out of him,” the representative said.
Tyson, who hasn’t fought in an official professional match in 19 years, dismissed concerns about taking on a younger opponent. “I don’t worry about anything but winning,” he said confidently.
The former heavyweight champion was equally dismissive of Paul’s reputation, stating, “He’s more of a clown than an entertainer. He needs to stop playing.”
How to Watch the Fight
The fight will be streamed live on Netflix, but fans outside the U.S. may face regional restrictions. To watch the event from abroad, viewers can use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) to bypass geographical limitations and access their usual streaming services. A
VPN allows users to change their device’s IP address, making it possible to watch the fight from anywhere in the world.
As tensions escalate, all eyes are on Tyson and Paul as they prepare to face off in what promises to be a dramatic and unpredictable showdown.
Tyson, ever the seasoned fighter, closed with a simple yet chilling prediction: “Yes, I’m knocking him on his ass.”
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