The world of sports entertainment just got a little spicier, and it’s all thanks to two unlikely BFFs: Mike Tyson, the heavyweight legend with a mean punch and a softer side for pigeons, and Jake Paul, the YouTube sensation who’s been convincing people he’s a boxer. Although the official match is set for Friday, they couldn’t even make it through weigh-in without a situation.
The Setup: The Big Boys Take the Scales
Imagine it. The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas. Cameras, fans, and security guards with questionable contracts are all in place as Tyson, 58, and Paul, 27, step up to the scale. Tyson weighed in at a solid 228.4 pounds—impressive for a man whose daily cardio probably includes chasing pigeons. Paul clocked in right behind him at 227.2 pounds, which he claimed was pure “anger weight” aimed squarely at the man he calls “Old Iron Mike.”
After his turn on the scale, Tyson made a beeline for Jake, looking as calm as someone browsing the cereal aisle. But as soon as he got close enough, WHAM! Out came that infamous Tyson slap across Jake’s face, in a move so quick you might’ve missed it if you blinked.
Jake’s Response: Bring the Sass, Not the Class
Never one to go quietly, Jake fired back with what can only be described as A-level trash talk. “Mike Tyson, that was adorable, my dude. Seriously, I barely felt it! But just wait—tomorrow, I’m sending you straight to the canvas. Like, we’re talking permanent naptime, Iron Mike!” he said, doubling down on his threat with an impressive amount of smack. Not stopping there, he dropped a few more bleepable words, including a heartfelt, “He hits like a baby panda!” Clearly, the man is living in his own action movie.
Friday Night Lights (and Cameras)
This not-to-be-missed Netflix bout will hit your screens on Friday, November 15 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, streaming straight from the comfort of wherever you hide when watching absurd fight spectacles. And whether Jake’s “revenge” is going to look more like a toddler tantrum or the real deal, one thing’s certain: Mike Tyson slapping YouTubers is officially must-watch content.
So, grab the popcorn, brace for the knockout, and let’s hope no pigeons were harmed in the making of this pre-fight show.
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