The temperature is rising in the stadium A&T Arena of Arlington, Texas, as the hours pass and the time of the fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. The expectation is placed on what will be one of the most anticipated evenings of the year in the world of boxing. And, in large part, the reaction of the legendary 58-year-old boxer during the weigh-in is what generated interest in the event. Iron Mike he slapped the youtuber and generated a total stir in the preview. However, a video showed why his reaction originated.
The face-to-face moment between the fighters reached extreme peaks. The 27-year-old influencer made a strange pose that seemed to bother the former world champion and, when he approached him, he received a slap from “the most fearsome man in the world.” The situation escalated quickly and they had to remove Kid Dynamite from the scene so that he would not continue hitting his opponent. The extended replays of the scene exposed the aggression – possibly involuntary – of Paul, who stepped on a Tyson who was not wearing shoes with the tip of his foot.
When initially asked why he slapped Paul, Tyson simply said, “The talk is over.” The YouTuber, who became emboldened after receiving the blow to his face, began to show his muscles to the audience and left the scene shouting “let's go!” in a euphoric way. Without a doubt, it was a situation that both fighters will remember when they get into the ring. “I didn't even feel it”Paul said. “He's angry, he's an angry pixie. Mike Tyson, I thought he was a nice slap buddy, but you're going to get hit hard tomorrow. I'm going to fuck it up, I'm going to fuck it up. Hit like a bitch. Now it's personal. Now it's personal. “He must die”added fuel to the fire, as mentioned in New York Post.
It should be noted that the Texas State Athletic Commission has approved the fight between Mike Tyson and Logan Paul as a “professional” confrontation, but with special adjustments in search of greater security. The fight will feature eight rounds of two minutes each and 396 gram (14 ounce) gloves will be used, which represents an increase of 113 grams compared to standard gloves in official fights. This modification aims to provide greater protection to the fighters, especially considering the 31-year difference between the two.
The fight, which will be broadcast exclusively on Netflix, has been buzzing since the moment it was announced. In the Face 2 Face prior to the weigh-in, the “problematic boy” spoke highly of his rival: “This is the baddest man on the planet, the heavyweight. I mean, just look at the damn guy, sitting here right now. “It's an animal.”
Paul commented on his family's reaction to the videos of Tyson's intense workouts: “My mom is texting… She can't even see Tyson's punches. “He doesn't want to see it because it scares him.” The YouTuber admitted to being impressed when seeing Iron Mike's images: “He posts photos on Instagram and I get a little scared by how good he looks, but I have to catch up; “That’s what Jake Paul’s story is about.”
Mike Tyson knocked out a sparring partner in training
The influencer concluded by describing the challenges of combat and recognizing the power of the legendary boxer, highlighting his famous hook as the “deadliest” in boxing. “I have to be alert. This is a scary man. He's a killer and he still has all the power, clearly. “He has one of the deadliest uppercuts of all time,” Paul said, giving credit to the former world heavyweight champion.
It is worth remembering that Kid Dynamite He has not returned to the ring since his exhibition fight in 2020 against Roy Jones Jr., in which he managed to raise 80 million dollars. Previously, his last professional fight dates back to 2005, when he was defeated by knockout against Kevin McBride.
Jake Paulfamous for his career on YouTube, has made a turn towards professional boxing, accumulating a record of 10 victories – 7 of them by knockout – and a loss against Tommy Fury. This confrontation against Mike Tyson marks a significant step forward in his transition from digital entertainment to the world of boxing.
