
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul Clash in Explosive Final Weigh-In
Dallas - The tension is palpable as Mike Tyson declared that "the devil himself" would make an appearance during his Friday night boxing bout against Jake Paul. Tyson offered a sneak peek at Thursday's weigh-in.
After tipping the scales at 233 pounds, Tyson moved in for the final face-off before their AT&T Stadium clash. Paul, weighing a career-high 220 pounds, launched himself from a crouch to confront the former heavyweight champion up close.
In a dramatic response to Paul, 27, breaching his space, Tyson delivered an open-handed slap that landed squarely on Paul's face. Security quickly intervened, separating the two as Paul mocked Tyson and played to the crowd with laughter.
According to a source close to Tyson, the slap was provoked by Paul "deliberately" stepping on Tyson's foot during the stare-down. Tyson, already frustrated with Paul's trash talk, saw the foot-stepping as the final straw.
As Tyson was escorted away, Paul addressed the crowd with a provocative "It's personal now. He must die!"
Tyson's mood has noticeably shifted over the week. From the talkative demeanor during Tuesday's open workouts to the terse responses at Wednesday's press conference, and by Thursday, he appeared ready to let his fists do the talking.
How this will unfold in Friday's bout remains to be seen, but the altercation has undoubtedly fueled the excitement for this high-stakes showdown between the legendary boxer and the YouTuber-turned-fighter.
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