Mike Tyson made headlines when he confronted Jake Paul with a face slap during their final faceoff before their main event in Dallas. The incident occurred at the weigh-in, where Tyson weighed in at 233 pounds and Paul at a career-high 220 pounds.
Tyson, known for his intimidating presence in the ring, was clearly not pleased with Paul’s behavior during the stare-down. When Paul darted forward and got too close for comfort, Tyson reacted by slapping him across the face. Security quickly intervened to separate the two fighters as Paul taunted Tyson and the crowd.
According to a source close to Tyson, the slap was a response to Paul purposefully stepping on Tyson’s foot during the confrontation. Tyson had reportedly reached his limit with Paul’s trash talk, and the foot incident was the final straw.
Following the altercation, Paul addressed the crowd and declared that the fight had become personal. He expressed a desire to defeat Tyson in the ring, adding to the anticipation surrounding the highly-anticipated match between the boxing legend and the social media sensation.
Tyson’s demeanor leading up to the fight had been a mix of talkative and subdued, with a noticeable shift in attitude as the event drew closer. While he was more reserved during the news conference, the face slap incident on Thursday indicated that Tyson was ready for action in the ring.
The altercation between Tyson and Paul has only added to the excitement surrounding the upcoming bout. Fans are eager to see how the clash between the iconic boxer and the YouTuber-turned-prizefighter will unfold in the ring. With tensions running high, the stage is set for a dramatic showdown between two vastly different opponents.
