The highly anticipated pre-fight press conference between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul took an unexpected turn on Thursday, leaving fans and onlookers stunned by the bizarre exchange that unfolded on stage in Arlington, Texas.
As the fighters engaged in a war of words, the atmosphere shifted when Jake Paul, known for his provocative antics, attempted to elicit a reaction from the crowd with a bold statement.
"I wanna kiss Mike’s big juicy lips," Paul proclaimed during the face-off, prompting a mix of laughter and bewilderment from the audience.
In a surprising response, Mike Tyson seized the opportunity to escalate the peculiar moment. "That’s so ironic that he said that," Tyson retorted.
"Because I saw a picture of him dancing at 16, doing a little dance on YouTube. And for some reason, I had an erection."
The unexpected revelation from Tyson left the crowd in a state of disbelief, as the press conference took an even more surreal turn.
The exchange between the two fighters continued, with Tyson taking jabs at Paul's fighting career, questioning his ability to knock out formidable opponents.
"He couldn’t even knock out [Nate] Diaz," Tyson mocked. "Diaz is 40 pounds. He’s going to knock me out? Anderson Silva. He couldn’t even knock out the little guys, how’s he going to knock me out? […]
He never knocked out a real man, come on. He didn’t knock out Tommy Fury. I’m going to f–k Jake up."
In response, Paul stood his ground, confidently asserting his determination to defeat Tyson in their upcoming match. "But what I promise to the people on July 20th:
Mike will be put to sleep and he will feel my power. I will go down as the man who put Tyson to sleep for the last time," Paul declared.
The peculiar and intense exchange at the press conference is just the latest development in the high-profile build-up to their upcoming fight, which is set to be streamed on Netflix.
The event has captured the attention of fans and media alike, with both fighters making bold statements and engaging in verbal sparring in the lead-up to the match.
Mike Tyson, who last fought in an official event in 2005, has reportedly made significant lifestyle changes in preparation for the bout.
The soon-to-be 58-year-old has reportedly given up marijuana and sex as part of his training regimen, demonstrating his commitment to entering the ring in peak condition.
In contrast, Jake Paul, a 27-year-old YouTube star-turned-fighter, has been making waves in the boxing world with a record of 9-1 in 10 career fights. Despite his relative newcomer status in the sport,
Paul has not shied away from trash-talking his legendary opponent and exuding confidence in his ability to emerge victorious.
The back-and-forth between Tyson and Paul has been marked by bold claims and provocative statements, with Paul even referencing Tyson's infamous 1997 ear-biting incident in a previous interview.
"He can’t bite my ear off if I knock his teeth out," Paul boldly proclaimed during an interview with Fox News' Jesse Watters in April.
As the anticipation for the July 20th match continues to build, fans and observers are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this highly anticipated showdown between two formidable figures in the world of boxing.
With both fighters displaying unwavering confidence and a willingness to push boundaries, the stage is set for an electrifying and unpredictable encounter that is sure to captivate audiences around the world.
