Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul
One of the greatest boxers of all time, Mike Tyson, is in the news these days due to a potential boxing match with YouTuber Jake Paul. The fight is scheduled to begin at 9:30 AM IST on November 16, but ahead of the bout, the two faced off in a promotional event on Thursday. During the face-off, Tyson suddenly slapped Jake Paul across the face.
Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul
After weighing in, Tyson and Paul stood face to face on stage. At that moment, Tyson raised his right hand and slapped Paul hard on the cheek. As soon as this happened, security quickly intervened, separating the two and escorting them off the stage. Tyson, who was only wearing underwear at the time, walked off the stage and said, “The time for talking is over.”
Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul
On the other hand, Jake Paul remained unfazed by the slap, standing tall on stage and claiming that it didn’t affect him. His reaction only heightened the excitement of the crowd. As he left the stage, Paul vowed that he would knock Tyson out in the ring, stating, “Tyson should just leave this world now.”
Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul
The fight will consist of eight rounds, each lasting two minutes. According to media reports, Mike Tyson is being paid $20 million for this fight, which is approximately ₹168 crores in Indian currency. This bout is particularly significant for boxing fans worldwide, as Tyson will be stepping back into the ring for the first time in 19 years. He retired from boxing in 2005.
