(SQAUK) — During Thursday’s weigh-in at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, 58, decisively slapped 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, significantly escalating the pre-fight tension. The incident occurred when Paul carelessly stepped on Tyson’s foot, provoking the slap and nearly igniting a full-scale brawl before security swiftly intervened to restore order.
In response to the slap, Paul yelled, “He hits like a bitch. It’s personal now! He must die!”
The upcoming fight on Friday, November 15, 2024, represents Netflix’s first foray into live sports broadcasting. The event will be streamed live globally on the platform, allowing subscribers to watch without incurring additional pay-per-view fees.
Both fighters weighed similar weights: Tyson at 228.4 pounds and Paul at a career-high 227.2 pounds. The bout is scheduled for eight two-minute rounds, and both fighters will wear 14-ounce gloves.
The fight has attracted considerable attention because of the fighters’ contrasting backgrounds and ages and Netflix’s distinctive platform for broadcasting it. Fans and critics are eager to see how the match unfolds, especially following the dramatic events during the weigh-in.
