Mike Tyson turned aggressive during weigh-in
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The much-talked-about fight live on Netflix Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Friday has become personal for the YouTuber after the former heavyweight champion slapped him during weigh-in. This boxing match is touted as an epic match for the OTT giant. Netflix will present a heavyweight boxing mega-event headlined by The Problem Child, Jake ‘El Gallo’ Paul vs. the Baddest Man on the Planet, Mike Tyson.

The epic boxing match can be streamed live and exclusively on Netflix on November 15, 2024, from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. It will be available live globally on all Netflix plans at no additional cost to subscribers.

Netflix lauds Mike Tyson as one of the most recognizable athletes in all of sports. He is considered one of the most formidable heavyweights in boxing history. Jake Paul is set to become a world-class fighter and has emerged as a significant personality in the world of boxing entertainment.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will be a highly charged showdown – legendary powerhouse up against relentless ambition.

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Mike Tyson Slaps Jake Paul

So why did Mike Tyson, 58, lash out at Jake Paul, 27. The YouTuber is known for being antagonistic and may have gotten on Iron Mike’s nerves. The two came face-to-face just hours before their final face-off.

Jake Paul was trying his tactic on the boxing legend, ducking down and rising with fists raised. This didn’t go down well with Tyson who showed off his impressive hand speed and caught his opponent off guard with a vicious slap. But Paul handled it well like a good sportsman. However, they were pulled off by officials, before it turned worse.

This confrontation left fans demanding more, and expectations have rocketed. Fans believe the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight will be the most bet-on boxing match in BetMGM history, with some wanting Paul to be knocked out and Tyson reigning as the underdog.