Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul at weigh-in ahead of boxing match

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Mike Tyson and Jake Paul faced off at a ceremonial weigh-in ahead of their boxing match. Tyson, 58, slapped Paul, 27, during the event, declaring, “Talking’s over.” The incident sparked debate online about whether it was staged. Paul responded to the slap, calling it a “cute slap” and jokingly referring to Tyson as an “angry little elf.” He challenged Tyson, saying he would be knocked out in their upcoming fight. The match will take place tonight, November 15, and will be streamed live on Netflix. Tyson, a former heavyweight champion, has a record of 44 knockouts, while Paul has won 10 of his 11 fights.


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