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Tyson slaps Paul in face-off

The Philippine Star
November 16, 2024 | 12:00am
Tyson slaps Paul in face-off
Former US heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson is assisted in removing his jacket during his weigh-in ahead of his heavyweight boxing match against US boxer and actor Jake Paul in Irving, Texas, on November 14, 2024.
Timothy A. Clary / AFP

MANILA, Philippines — Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson slapped opponent Jake Paul as the two men faced off for the final time on Thursday ahead of their controversial Netflix-backed bout.

Tyson, 58, hit Paul flush on the cheek with his right hand following the formal weigh-in for Friday’s fight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

A scrum of security swiftly intervened to separate the two fighters following the incident.

Tyson, who weighed in at 228.4 pounds after stepping onto the scales wearing only a pair of Versace briefs, barely spoke before leaving the stage.

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