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

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Mike Tyson and Jake Paul faced off at a weigh-in ahead of their boxing match, where Tyson slapped Paul in the face. Tyson weighed in at 233 pounds, while Paul reached a career-high of 220 pounds. The incident occurred after Paul approached Tyson during the stare-down. Tyson's reaction was reportedly due to Paul stepping on his foot, which led to the slap. Security quickly intervened to separate the two. Tyson's attitude has changed leading up to the fight. He was more talkative earlier in the week but appeared ready for action by Thursday. The slap has increased interest in their upcoming match.


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