Mike Tyson, the former heavyweight champion known as “The Baddest Man on the Planet,” slapped Jake Paul during a tense encounter at the weigh-in for their highly anticipated Friday night fight in Irving, Texas.
The incident, which took place at the Toyota Music Factory on Thursday, was a shocking display of Tyson’s raw fury, a reminder of the legendary aggression he was once known for.
As Tyson approached the stage, Paul, 27, eagerly positioned himself in front of the 58-year-old boxing icon. Without hesitation, Tyson delivered a powerful slap to Paul’s face, setting off a commotion on stage and causing the crowd to gasp in surprise.
Tyson was quickly restrained by security personnel, but the brief altercation left a palpable tension in the air.
Paul, on the other hand, appeared unfazed by the slap. Instead, he playfully blew kisses toward Tyson, continuing to taunt the former champion.
“Talking’s over,” Tyson declared as he walked away with his entourage, leaving behind an irate Paul, who immediately downplayed the slap.
“I didn’t even feel it,” Paul said, maintaining his composure. “He’s angry. He’s an angry little elf,” he added with a smirk, dismissing the slap. “Mike Tyson, I thought that was a cute slap.”
In the aftermath of the confrontation, Paul ramped up his trash talk, making a series of expletive-laden remarks. He boldly promised that he would “end” Tyson in the upcoming fight, setting the stage for what promises to be an intense and high-stakes showdown.
