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Boxing legend Mike Tyson, renowned for his ferocity in the ring, showed he's not one to mess with outside it either. At the ceremonial weigh-ins for his special boxing bout against Jake Paul on Thursday evening in Arlington, Texas, Mike Tyson slapped the YouTuber-turned-boxer, igniting chaos before security intervened to prevent further escalation.
The incident stemmed from an unusual provocation.
“I was in my socks and he had on shoes,” Tyson explained to The New York Post. “He stepped on my toe because he is a f–king a–hole. I wanted to think it happened by accident. But now I think it may have happened on purpose. I was in a lot of pain. I had to reciprocate.”
Tyson, at 58 years old, has captured attention not just for his temperament but for his physical condition. At Thursday’s official weigh-ins, the former heavyweight champion looked impressively shredded, sparking excitement for his return to professional boxing after nearly two decades. Though the weigh-ins were closed to the public and media, Tyson’s appearance suggested he underwent a grueling training camp to prepare for the eight-round fight against Paul. Most Valuable Promotions, Paul’s company, is expected to release official weigh-in details.
Jake Paul, no stranger to promoting a spectacle, has taken a step up to the heavyweight division for this bout. Despite his jokes during training camp about gaining weight, Paul appeared in top form, matching the seriousness of the occasion. Facing Tyson, a living boxing icon, is a career-defining moment for Paul, who continues to blur the lines between entertainment and legitimate competition in the sport.
The fight, set to air live on Netflix, promises to be a captivating event. Tyson has maintained a stoic demeanor in the lead-up, emphasizing his desire to simply get back in the ring rather than engage in promotional theatrics. With both men looking ready for war, the boxing world eagerly awaits the outcome of this highly anticipated clash.
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