Mike Tyson gained’t face off in opposition to Jake Paul within the boxing ring till 8:00 pm tonight.
However the mismatched opponents provided an sudden preview of the bout after they got here to blows at their last weigh-in.
Sure, Iron Mike shocked the gang when he slapped Jake within the face throughout what was alleged to be a routine press occasion.
(Picture by Brett Carlsen/Getty Photos for Netflix © 2024)
Tensions between these two have been heating up for some time (or not less than they’ve completed job of pretending they hate one another with the intention to drum up publicity).
Besides, the transfer got here as a complete shock. The query now’s …
Why Did Mike Tyson Slap Jake Paul?
The confrontation occurred in a cut up second, and it left many battle followers questioning what set Tyson off.
In line with a pal of Tyson’s, Paul fairly actually stepped over the road when he stomped on the 58-year-old’s foot.
“Jake stepped on Mike’s foot. That prompted the reaction. I was there and Mike just told me,” retired boxer Tom Patti tells USA At this time.
“My personal opinion (is) Jake shows enough disrespect that he starts crawling up to Mike and then pouncing in front of him … like some sort of lurching animal. Mike put him in his place.”
Patti added that the second was a sign that Tyson is “finished with all the publicity. It’s time to fight.”
Jake Laughs It Off on Twitter
US boxer-actor Jake Paul gestures throughout a press convention forward of his heavyweight bout in opposition to US boxer Mike Tyson, at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Manufacturing unit in Irving, Texas on November 13, 2024. (Picture by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP through Getty Photos)
Tyson is perhaps completed with the publicity, however plainly Paul continues to be loving the eye.
He instantly took to Twitter to boast about his viral second.
“This is a pinch me moment. I got slapped by Mike Tyson,” Paul tweeted final evening.
The battle was initially scheduled for July 20 however was rescheduled when Tyson skilled an “ulcer flare-up,” which restricted his skill to coach.
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson pose after the ultimate press convention for his or her upcoming heavyweight battle at Toyota Music Manufacturing unit on November 13, 2024 in Irving, Texas. (Picture by Ed Mulholland/Getty Photos)
A Controversial Match
Paul is not any stranger to controversy, however the media circus surrounding this battle has been intense even by the requirements of somebody who so aggressively courts publicity.
When the occasion was first introduced again in March, the opponents appeared unusually chummy with each other.
This prompted hypothesis that the match was rigged, an allegation that Tyson and Paul have each pushed again in opposition to.
And if any heat emotions as soon as existed between these two, they appear to have vanished.
Mike Tyson speaks on the last press convention for his upcoming heavyweight battle in opposition to Jake Paul at Toyota Music Manufacturing unit on November 13, 2024 in Irving, Texas. (Picture by Ed Mulholland/Getty Photos)
As of late, we’re seeing the animosity that we anticipate from two pugilists who’re about to sq. off in a high-profile battle.
However each different facet of this occasion is like nothing we’ve witnessed earlier than.
The 31-year age distinction between Tyson and Paul is the most important within the historical past {of professional} boxing. And Iron Mike retired from the game again in 2005.
Will the boxing legend have the ability to maintain his personal in opposition to his a lot youthful opponent? We’ll discover out tonight when these two step into the ring at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The occasion will stream stay on Netflix.
