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    Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul Weigh In: Results and Social Reaction for the Pre-Fight Event | News, scores, highlights, stats and rumours

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    IRVING, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 13: Mike Tyson and Jake Paul pose after the final press conference for their upcoming heavyweight fight at the Toyota Music Factory on November 13, 2024 in Irving, Texas. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images)

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    Mike Tyson and Jake Paul have officially weighed in ahead of their highly anticipated boxing match, but it’s the slap heard around the world that has everyone talking.

    Tyson, 58, once the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world from 1987-1990, weighed 228.4 pounds. Paul, 27, a social media star who has won 10 of 11 professional boxing bouts, weighed 227.2 pounds.

    Netflix @netflix

    Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
    Official weigh-in results #PaulTyson
    Paul – 227.2 lbs
    Tyson – 228.4 lbs
    —
    LIVE ON NETFLIX
    FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15
    8:00 PM ET | 5 PM PT pic.twitter.com/YjEb2jBw1n

    During their time, Tyson quickly slapped Paul, triggering a mob that pulled the former champion back and separated the two.

    Combat sports journalist Ariel Helwani tried to get both fighters on hand afterward (25-second mark).

    All Tyson said was “the discussion is over” before walking off the stage. Helwani soon gave himself a first-hand perspective.

    Ariel Helwani @arielhelwani

    Holy shit. I can confidently say that I have never seen that look on a fighter’s face before.

    Paul did a little meditation as Tyson was pulled away.

    However, Paul was very offended by the slap. He said he didn’t physically hurt him, but that the fight was personal, to the point where he yelled that Tyson “must die” now in the ring.

    Paul also changed his Instagram profile picture to that of comedian Chris Rock, who was slapped by actor Will Smith at the 2022 Oscars.

    The most valuable promotions @Most promotions

    Jake Paul rocking Chris Rock’s profile picture after getting slapped by Mike Tyson
    –    #PaulTyson
    Friday, November 15
    AT&T Stadium – Arlington, TX
    Live on @netflix pic.twitter.com/I6muqYE2hN

    Paul also added this remark.

    Jake Paul @jakepaul

    This is a moment for me. I was slapped by Mike Tyson

    After the weigh-in and slap, fans and analysts offered their reactions to Tyson vs. Paul, which was the last major event for the fighters this week before they face off on Friday.

    Will Cain @willcain

    I don’t care how old Mike Tyson is… Jake Paul gets in the ring with Tyson! IT’S CRAZY.
    pic.twitter.com/AwOhMv8Ycs

    Martha Kelly @MarthaKelly3

    If Mike Tyson doesn’t beat Jake Paul, I’m going to go on a rampage that’s never been seen before. pic.twitter.com/3tEKnDOA68

    ThatBronzeGirl @ThatBronzeGirl

    Some people say that Mike Tyson slapping Jake Paul at the weigh-in is a script. That the whole fight is a script. But even if he loses, Tyson wins, because you call a gig sweeter than getting paid to slap Jake Paul.

    Carolina Teague @CTtheMicSlayer

    Super fraudulent, Tyson can be 75 and leave us the light of day lol https://t.co/XKy9RkEwJI

    Chester #OnePride @Dalskis

    There is absolutely zero chance that Tyson’s slap wasn’t just scripted by the team to generate “hype” for a 27-year-old over a 58-year-old.

    White gold @DonaldDarko13

    Either that Tyson slap was fake or his hits don’t even have power anymore ..I hope he doesn’t get knocked out

    Wavy @wavyamar

    If Jake Paul can’t dodge a punch from Tyson, what makes you think he dodges his Punch?! I can’t wait LOL

    Horse @cal_approved

    I didn’t even see a reason for that slap from Tyson… Maybe it was just part of the script

    Ace Lucero Tech @AceLuceroTech

    Mike Tyson just slapped Jake Paul at the weigh-in.
    A slap that was well deserved. A slap that the internet generation desperately deserves.
    Much respect from Jake Paul kid.

    Thursday’s weigh-in took place at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas. It also featured weigh-ins from the other six fights on the card, including champion Katie Taylor defending her undisputed women’s flyweight title in a rematch against Amanda Serrano.

    But now all that’s left is boxing.

    Tyson won 50 professional bouts during his 20-year career and was once 37-0 with 33 knockouts. He has not fought professionally since 2005.

    Paul, who has seven KOs, has beaten some big names, including former MMA stars Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz and Tyron Woodley (twice).

    They will square off to cap the main card, which begins at 8:00 PM ET on Friday at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys.

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