Jake Paul and Mike Tyson engaged in a war of words and shoving match at a febrile New York press conference ahead of their boxing match on November 15.
Rookie pugilist Paul, who has won 10 of 11 professional bouts largely held against faded athletes from sports outside of boxing, told the crowd to “boo yourself” amid jeers and chants for former heavyweight champion Tyson to knock the 27-year-old out.
“You’re like Tyson – you were good 20 years ago,” Paul retorted, insulting New York. “People think I’m going to get knocked out by this strong, powerful guy.
“Can’t move a brick wall!” – @JAKEPAUL
–#PAULTYSON
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AT&T Stadium – Arlington, TX
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“There are people in my comments saying ‘look at his power, you’re going to get KO’d’. But what happens when I put this man to sleep?
“It’s not a joke. He’s saying it’s going to be my funeral. I love Mike, I respect him but we’re not friends anymore. I’m knocking [him] out and we’re going to see who’s dead.”
Jake Paul ‘ready’
The officially-sanctioned bout of eight two-minute rounds had been scheduled for July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Texas before Tyson withdrew at the end of May as the result of an ulcer.
.@MIKETYSON says he will end @JAKEPAUL “VERY PAINFULLY!”
–#PAULTYSON
Friday, November 15th
AT&T Stadium – Arlington, TX
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“I was ready before but you needed a little break,” taunted Paul, who shot to fame as an actor and social media star.
“Your tummy hurt. Every time, these fighters sit opposite me and say I’m a YouTuber and from the Disney Channel.
“You’ll see, you’ll end up on the f****** canvas. I’m going to discipline you like a son. ‘He’s vicious, he’s a killer.’ I know all of these things. ‘He has one-punch knockout power, he’s the greatest heavyweight of all time.’
“I will prove all the haters wrong, and that’s what I’ve always done. I’m going to put on the performance of a lifetime.”
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–#PAULTYSON
Friday, November 15th
AT&T Stadium – Arlington, TX
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Mike Tyson: ‘Painful’ for Paul
Tyson, who will be 58 when he steps in the ring and has not fought in an official bout since 2003, was the quieter of the adversaries but laughed and looked bemused as Paul ranted, although the pair became physical during a face-off.
“He will come with the same intention, but the actuality? No,” said Tyson, predicting a “very painful” night for his opponent.
“As soon as I catch this guy, it’s going to be totally over. He’s going to run like a thief.”
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