Mike Tyson punches Jake Paul in pre‑fight showdown surprise
During the final face-to-face meeting before their boxing match, Mike Tyson hit Jake Paul. The legendary boxer reacted when the YouTuber stepped on his toe.
A video is circulating online showing Mike Tyson hitting Jake Paul at the last face-to-face encounter before their fight.
In this instance, Tyson allowed himself to be provoked by Paul, who is known for his tactics to unnerve his opponents.
"Talking's over," said Tyson after the incident.
Paul, on the other hand, claimed that he "didn't even feel" the punch.
"I didn't even feel it. He's angry. He's an angry little elf," he added.
During the weigh-in, Jake Paul, who will be fighting in the heavyweight category for the first time, weighed in at about 227 lbs. Mike Tyson weighed in at 228 lbs.
When is the Jake Paul - Mike Tyson fight? Where to watch?
The fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will take place on the night of November 15, 2024, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Live streaming will be available on the Netflix platform. To watch the fight, all you need is an active subscription.
Jake Paul has won his last four fights. His most recent victory came in July this year when he knocked out Mike Perry.
58-year-old Mike Tyson last appeared in public during an exhibition match. In November 2020, he faced another boxing legend, Roy Jones Jr., resulting in a split-decision draw.