Ahead of his highly anticipated fight against YouTuber Jake Paul, Mike Tyson stirred up the crowd with his unusual pre-fight behavior, making waves on Friday night.
Tyson, the legendary former heavyweight champion, is set to face off with Paul at the AT&T Stadium in Texas, despite being 31 years older than his opponent.
Tyson’s Shocking Weigh-In Moment
During the weigh-in at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Tyson’s actions turned heads, with one moment in particular stealing the spotlight.
While stepping onto the scales wearing a pair of sleek Versace pants, Tyson weighed in at 228.4 lbs.
However, it wasn’t his weight that grabbed the most attention—it was what he did next.
In front of the crowd, Tyson made an unexpected move by grabbing his crotch, a gesture that left viewers in disbelief.
Fans React to Tyson’s Unusual Gesture
While Tyson’s slap on Jake Paul garnered significant attention, many fans were quick to point out the crotch grab that followed.
Some felt the move had been overlooked in the frenzy surrounding the slap.
“All this talk about Mike Tyson slapping Jake Paul—no one’s talking about the nutsack grab,” one fan remarked, calling Tyson “one of a kind.”
Another fan couldn’t help but chuckle, saying, “I know the slap is going viral, but…” with a string of laughing emojis.
A Glimpse Into Tyson’s Mindset
For some, the gesture was more than just a random act—it was seen as a signal of Tyson’s mentality going into the fight.
A few fans noted that Tyson had made a similar move ahead of his infamous 2002 bout with Lennox Lewis.
In fact, Tyson had grabbed his crotch and yelled profanities at the crowd after a brawl broke out between him and Lewis’s entourage at a press conference.
One fan drew a connection between Tyson’s actions and his fierce mindset, saying, “What people don’t know: Mike Tyson has to go in a dangerous state of mind to do this.
He ain’t 20-year-old Mike Tyson, but his mindset in the ring hasn’t changed.”
Others echoed the sentiment, with one fan adding, “Getting full Lewis Vs Tyson vibes,” while another simply called it “vintage Mike.”
Tyson’s Slap and Paul’s Retaliation
While Tyson’s slap on Jake Paul made headlines, many believed it was an act of retaliation.
Despite the slap, Paul appeared unfazed and took the opportunity to speak into the microphone after Tyson was restrained.
With confidence, Paul declared, “Mike Tyson, that was a cute slap buddy, but tomorrow you’re getting knocked the f*** out. I’m fing him up, I’m fing him up! He hits like a b***h. It’s personal now, it’s personal now!”
He even ended his rant with a chilling statement, saying, “He must die!”
What’s Next for Tyson?
At 58 years old, Tyson is a far cry from his prime, and it’s been 19 years since his last sanctioned fight.
Although he did compete in an exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020, the upcoming fight with Paul is a significant test.
As the tension between Tyson and Paul escalates, the world will be watching to see how the legendary boxer fares in his return to the ring.
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