Mike Tyson will face Jake Paul in the early hours of Saturday morning.
‘Iron Mike’ is returning to the professional boxing scene amidst controversy to battle the former YouTuber who has transitioned into a boxer.
Originally set for earlier in the year, the bout was delayed due to Tyson’s health problems. Tyson’s age and health have led to discussions about whether he should be stepping back into the ring.
Before their showdown, the two met one last time. In an odd moment, Paul crawled towards Tyson, only to receive a slap from the ex-heavyweight champ as soon as he stood up.
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Close-up footage of Mike Tyson slapping Jake Paul in their final face-off…
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— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) November 15, 2024
The pair had to be separated by security and both spoke about the incident.
“Talking’s over,” Tyson said, before walking off stage.
Paul responded: “I didn’t even feel it. He’s angry. He’s an angry little elf.
“Mike Tyson, I thought that was a cute slap, buddy, but tomorrow you’re getting knocked the f*** out
“I’m f****** him up, Ariel [Helwani]. I’m f****** him up. He hits like a b****. It’s personal now. It’s personal now. He must die.”
‼️ Jake Paul roars “It’s personal now, he must die” after being slapped by Mike Tyson in their final face-off…
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— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) November 15, 2024
Tyson has since insisted the slap was retaliation for Paul stepping on his toe.
“I was in my socks and he had on shoes.
“He stepped on my toe because he is a f***ing 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.”
Jake Paul really got slapped because he stepped on Mike Tyson’s foot 💀pic.twitter.com/fBT1rti405
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) November 15, 2024
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