Mike Tyson explains slap at Jake Paul during weigh-in in Texas
Mike Tyson slapped Jake Paul during a staredown at their ceremonial weigh-ins in Arlington, Texas. Tyson explained that Paul stepped on his toe, causing him pain and prompting the slap. Security intervened to prevent a larger altercation. The incident occurred just before Tyson and Paul are set to fight in a main event on Netflix. Tyson's comments suggest he believed the toe-stepping may have been intentional. The fight is scheduled for Friday night.