Irving. The long-awaited fight between former world boxing champion Mike Tyson and the yortuber Jake Paul, this Friday in Arlington, Texas, had a moment of rage Iron Mike on Thursday when he slapped influencer during the weighing ceremony.
The incident occurred once Tyson stepped off the scale. Paul went to look for him on stage and stood in front of the former heavyweight champion and when they were face to face the ring legend dealt him a strong slap that caused the security of both protagonists to take quick action.
“This is personal, now it’s personal,” Paul shouted at Tyson in the middle of a stage full of private guards and those close to both punchers.
Paul weighed 227.2 pounds, while Tyson weighed 228.4 pounds.
Originally planned for July, the card had to be postponed due to Tyson’s health problems.
Paul, 27, is emerging as the favorite in the run-up to the fight against Tyson, 58, who must pass a series of pre-fight exams for the authorities to approve his participation.
It will be Tyson’s first fight since his defeat by knockout coach against Kevin McBride in 2005, while Paul has just defeated Mike Perry in July of this year, taking his record to 10 wins and one loss.
“The time to talk is over,” said Tyson, who left the stage upset.
AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys, will host the event and an attendance of 80,000 people is estimated.
The fight marks a before and after for the service streaming Netflix, which will broadcast a boxing event worldwide and completely live for the first time.
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How might the physical and mental preparations of Mike Tyson and Jake Paul differ leading up to this fight, considering their backgrounds and experience levels?
1. Could you please give us some insights into the background of this highly anticipated boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul? Who are these two individuals and what makes this fight so significant?
2. What were your thoughts on the controversial incident during the weigh-in ceremony where Mike Tyson slapped Jake Paul? Do you think this will have any impact on the outcome of the fight?
3. Aside from the boxing aspect, the event also marks a milestone for Netflix as they’ll be streaming it live worldwide for the first time. How do you see this affecting the viewership and interest in this particular fight?
4. With Mike Tyson’s health concerns delaying the event originally scheduled for July, what safety precautions have been taken to ensure he’s fit to compete? And how has this delayed preparation affected him mentally and physically?
5. Jake Paul has been vocal about wanting this fight to be personal, but what do you think are the real reasons behind this high-profile matchup? Is it merely a publicity stunt or does each fighter truly believe they can emerge victorious?
