Mike Tyson confirmed his readiness to fight Jake Paul on November 15 at AT&T Stadium, following a health scare that delayed their original bout in July. During a Sunday press conference in New York, Tyson, 58, expressed confidence after resuming training and assured fans, “It’s happening.”
Paul, 27, embraced the role of provocateur, trash-talking Tyson and issuing threats, including a controversial comparison of himself to Muhammad Ali. The YouTuber-turned-boxer also provoked the New York crowd by telling them to “shut the f**k up” and calling their home a “dumba** Democratic city.”
NEW: Boxer Jake Paul calls a New York crowd a bunch of “dumb a**” Democrats after they started booing him.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) August 18, 2024
The incident happened at the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson press conference in New York City.
“Hey, New York. Shut the f*ck up. New York. Hey, boo yourself. Boo. Yourselves.… pic.twitter.com/XMpLHPczVF
The press conference featured a dramatic face-off that included a playful shoving match, intensifying the pre-fight hype.
Mike Tyson just put hands on Jake Paul 😯 pic.twitter.com/4ZEeViE8WA
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) August 18, 2024
The event will be streamed live on Netflix, potentially reaching 270 million viewers, marking a significant moment in the crossover between traditional boxing and modern entertainment.