Tyson slapped Paul. (Supply: Netflix)
WorldMMA|Nov 15, 2024 at 10:25 am
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Tyson attacked his opponent earlier than the match.
ARLINGTON. Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will compete at present in a boxing match that can happen on the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
The struggle was preceded by the weighing of boxers, which is an important a part of the occasion.
Mike Tyson didn’t owe something to his stormy popularity and slapped Paul earlier than the ultimate staredown.
“The dialog is over,” stated an exasperated Tyson earlier than leaving the stage.
VIDEO: Tyson with Paul on the weigh-in
Not one of the actors in the primary match ought to have a weight benefit. Paul weighed in at 103kg, whereas Tyson weighed in at 103.6kg.
The struggle is scheduled for eight rounds, every spherical lasting two minutes. It’s not an exhibition, however an expert match, which shall be recorded within the statistics by each boxers.
The gala night shall be broadcast reside on the Netflix streaming platform.
The occasion begins from 11.30pm at present, with the primary card anticipated to start out round 2am. The primary duel ought to happen on Saturday morning.
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