At the final weigh-in for their much-hyped fight, Mike Tyson slapped Jake Paul, escalating their fiery pre-fight tensions. Paul, who was unfazed by the slap, responded with a bold promise: “That was a cute slap, buddy, but tomorrow, you’re getting knocked out.” He went on to taunt Tyson further, calling him “an angry little elf,” adding, “It’s personal now. Now he’s got to die.”
Tyson, weighing in at 233 pounds, is set to make $20 million from the fight, while Paul could earn an estimated $40 million. Despite the lucrative payday, Tyson insisted the fight wasn’t financially motivated. “My wife constantly tells me, you don’t need to do this fight. But this is what I want to do—I’m seeking my glory,” Tyson explained.
The tension between the two fighters has been building for weeks, fueled by Paul’s trash talk and Tyson’s stoic responses. The slap, which occurred when Paul crawled toward Tyson and stepped on his foot, added fuel to an already intense rivalry.
Fans can watch the fight live on Netflix tonight, with the main event scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Whether Tyson will channel his legendary aggression or Paul will make good on his knockout promise, the fight has all the makings of a must-watch spectacle.
