ARLINGTON (Texas): Drama unfolded at the final weigh-in for the much-anticipated boxing match between legendary heavyweight Mike Tyson and YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Tyson slapped Paul in front of a cheering crowd at AT&T Stadium, sending fans into a frenzy.
The incident reportedly occurred when Paul accidentally stepped on Tyson's toe, prompting an instinctive reaction from the former heavyweight champion. Tom Patti, a close friend of Tyson, confirmed this to USA Today, saying the slap wasn’t planned.
Both fighters weighed in at the heavyweight division limit, with Paul at 227.2 pounds and Tyson slightly heavier at 228.4 pounds.
The slap, widely shared on social media, has added excitement to the already intense atmosphere ahead of their historic clash. Fans are now eagerly awaiting the fight to see how this altercation might influence the showdown.
Stay tuned for updates as the drama unfolds!