Mike Tyson prepares for boxing return against Jake Paul after dramatic film scene with Robert Downey Jr
In a 1999 film, Mike Tyson slapped and choked Robert Downey Jr. during a scene, nearly injuring him. Downey Jr. joked about the risk of Tyson getting angry, but the two have since become friends despite the incident. Tyson, who has not fought professionally since 2005, is set to face Jake Paul in a boxing match tonight in Texas. Tensions escalated during a weigh-in when Tyson slapped Paul after a toe-stepping incident. The fight will be broadcast live on Netflix, with 80,000 fans expected at the venue. This match marks Tyson's return to the ring after nearly two decades.