During their highly anticipated weigh-in, the rivalry between boxing great Mike Tyson and Jake Paul reached a boiling point. Jake's brother Logan Paul, a WWE superstar, issued a strong statement after the events. Before their eagerly awaited heavyweight bout at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, legendary boxer Mike Tyson smacked Jake Paul at their last weigh-in.
When Jake Paul tried to instigate Tyson by getting in his face as they were approaching one other, the altercation got out of hand, and the 58-year-old boxing legend slapped him quickly in return. Team members of both boxers moved swiftly to separate the two before emotions could lead to a more serious conflict, preventing the situation from getting worse.
The Maverick reflected on Mike Tyson's behavior during the weigh-in on his X. According to Logan Paul, Tyson committed a serious error by hitting his brother Jake, even though the incident became famous. When Paul faces Jake Paul, who will be anointed the new face of boxing tomorrow, he declared that it would be complete destruction for him.
Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul can will stream on Netflix
The sudden altercation has significantly raised the level of anticipation for their fight. Fans are even more eager to witness this unique meeting now that the event is set to stream live on Netflix, marking the platform's first venture into live sports. It will be a different battle because instead of the three-minute rounds that are typical in professional boxing, there will be eight rounds, each lasting two minutes. The drama and stakes have merely heightened as a result of Tyson's slam. Additionally, we can expect Logan Paul to support Jake Paul in the ring as he tries to defeat one of the greatest boxers in history.
Mike Tyson, a former undisputed heavyweight champion who had a historic 50-win career and 44 knockouts. Both men enter a bout that will be tense, high-stakes, and unexpected in intensity as Tyson seeks to revive his fiery ring character and Paul seeks to cement his fighting reputation.