Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul at heated weigh-in ahead of Texas fight
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul faced off at a heated weigh-in ahead of their fight at AT&T Stadium in Texas. Tyson slapped Paul after Paul stepped on his foot, reigniting Tyson's fierce persona, which had been more subdued in recent years. Boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. commented that the incident shows Tyson is serious about the fight. He believes Tyson's emotional intensity is a positive sign, indicating that Tyson is not just going through the motions. Jake Paul responded to the slap by declaring, "It’s personal now," referencing a famous line from the movie Rocky IV. Both fighters appeared in good shape, with Paul weighing in at a career-high 227.2 pounds.