Right at the press conference between YouTuber Jake Paul and legend Mike Tyson, there were statements and incidents that caused chaos.
Jake Paul, a social media star and boxer , surprised everyone when he was willing to bet his entire $40 million bonus on a victory over Mike Tyson . At the final press conference before the fight, Paul, with his arrogant personality, stood up and provoked female boxer Katie Taylor when she predicted a victory for Tyson.
In response to Paul’s question about the bet, Taylor challenged him to bet his entire bonus. Without hesitation, Paul agreed and shook Taylor’s hand, showing absolute confidence in his chances of winning.
Age gap and promising confrontation
The fight between Paul, 27, and Mike Tyson, 58, became a hot topic in the boxing world, not only because of the 31-year age gap, the largest in professional fighting history, but also because of the clear difference in class.
Mike Tyson, who became the youngest heavyweight champion of the world at the age of 20, is still a legend with 50 wins, including 44 knockouts. Meanwhile, Paul only turned to boxing in 2020 and is still very inexperienced.
The event also attracted attention because of the huge bonus that Paul will receive, double the amount of Tyson. Although the bookies rated Paul highly due to the advantage of age, Tyson still confidently asserted: “I will not lose.” This statement, combined with his determination throughout the press conference, showed that Tyson is still a man with a steely spirit.
Tyson’s Eerie Silence and the Unexpected Slap
Despite Paul’s frequent attacks and arrogant statements on social media, Tyson chose to respond coldly and briefly at the press conference on November 14. When asked about his performance, Tyson simply replied: “I’m ready.” When a reporter asked about the possibility of losing, he bluntly replied: “I’m not going to lose, you hear me?”
This calmness and assertiveness left Paul flustered, especially when he did not receive the fierce response from Tyson that he expected.
Tensions reached a boiling point at the weigh-in when the two faced off on stage. Tyson, a 228.4-pounder with an extremely toned physique, swung his fist at Paul before both were pulled away by security. The slap was a powerful warning from Tyson to his young and inexperienced opponent. After the slap, Paul tried to stay calm and declared: “I didn’t feel anything. Tomorrow, he will be knocked out.”
The day of the decisive battle is near
The fight will be Tyson’s official comeback since his 2020 exhibition bout with Roy Jones Jr, which was staged more as an entertainment event than an actual fight.
For Jake Paul, this is a chance to assert his position in the boxing world, even though his opponent is a living icon with the ability to deliver terrifying knockouts.
The fight will last eight two-minute rounds and will be fought using larger 14oz (396 gram) gloves, rather than the usual 10oz (283 gram) gloves. But the heat is already building before the ringside, with everyone eager to see if Tyson can maintain his legendary status, or if Jake Paul will pull off a surprise and historic victory.
The event will take place on the evening of November 15 (US time), with the matches starting at 8pm Eastern Time. Before the Tyson – Paul match, there will be 6 other matches.
