November 15th 2024.
The highly anticipated weigh-in for the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight was anything but uneventful. As the two fighters came face-to-face, tensions were high and things quickly escalated. Tyson, who had been quiet throughout fight week, surprised everyone with a slap across Paul's face.
Paul, known for his bold and outspoken nature, was not one to back down. He immediately fired back, calling Tyson out for "hitting like a b****." This was a stark contrast to the lackluster press conference just hours earlier, where Paul had insulted Tyson for being "boring."
The weigh-in, which took place a day before the fight at the AT&T Stadium, was the first time the two fighters had made eye contact. However, it quickly turned into a heated exchange when Tyson slapped Paul's face. Security had to intervene to prevent any further violence.
As the crowd at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving looked on, Paul laughed off the incident and interacted with his fans. On the other hand, Tyson was escorted off stage, leaving many wondering why he had resorted to such aggressive behavior.
Sports broadcaster Ariel Helwani tried to get a word from Tyson, but the former world heavyweight champion simply replied, "Talking's over." Paul, who was sitting on stage in a meditation pose, was also asked about the incident. He brushed it off, claiming he didn't even feel the slap and that it was all for show.
The tension between the two fighters was palpable, with Paul even going as far as to say that Tyson "must die" and that he was going to knock him out. The weigh-in was a stark contrast to the calm and relaxed demeanor both fighters had shown throughout the week.
Paul, also known as "The Problem Child," weighed in at 227.2 pounds for his first fight in the heavyweight division. He was full of energy, bouncing onto the stage and interacting with his fans. Tyson, who weighed in at 228.4 pounds, looked incredibly fit for his age.
The fight, which will be streamed exclusively on Netflix, was originally scheduled for July but was postponed due to Tyson's health concerns. However, he reassured everyone that he was fit to fight and that he was in a much better place mentally than when he last fought in 2005.
Tyson, who became the youngest heavyweight champion in history when he was just 20 years old, had a controversial career filled with highs and lows. He served time in prison for rape and was also infamously disqualified for biting Evander Holyfield's ear during a fight.
On the undercard, female superstars Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano also faced off in a tense exchange. The two will be having a rematch, with Taylor previously winning by points in their first encounter.
Serrano expressed her excitement to showcase women's boxing alongside Taylor, while the Irish fighter called it a monumental night for the sport. The fight will take place on the same night as the highly anticipated Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson match, making it a historic night for women's boxing.
Fans can catch all the action live and exclusively on Netflix on Friday, November 15th. It's safe to say that this fight will not disappoint.
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