Paul vs Tyson LIVE: Jake Paul makes outrageous bets and teases rival over old controversy ahead of weigh-in
Both Jake Paul and Mike Tyson share a stage before their boxing match on Netflix
Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are just a day away from one of the biggest and most controversial fights in boxing in years, as they prepare to square off on Netflix.
And ahead of their officially-sanctioned, professional bout, the Americans shared a stage at Toyota Music Factory in Dallas on Wednesday (13 November), with Paul making $1m bets and retired boxing champion Tony Bellew crashing proceedings.
Bellew was in the crowd wearing a T-shirt showing the logo of betting site Paddy Power, and he was standing alongside an older man in a boxing robe and gloves. Bellew also had a microphone, with which he spoke over a journalist who was asking a question inside Toyota Music Factory.
Bellew’s words were difficult to hear, but he appeared to call Paul a “clown”, while host Ariel Helwani tried to drown out the 41-year-old, comparing Bellew’s microphone to a “Fisher Price” toy.
Later, Paul lost his cool at the undercard boxers who predicted he will lose to Tyson, making $1m bets with several of them. Next up, tonight, is the weigh-in. Re-live the press conference below.
Angry Jake Paul makes $1m bets with undercard boxers who predict he’ll lose to Mike Tyson
Jake Paul makes $1m bets with boxers who predict he’ll lose to Mike Tyson
At a press conference for Friday’s fight night, more undercard boxers picked Tyson to beat Paul than vice versa
Tony Bellew crashes Tyson vs Paul press conference with ‘Fisher Price’ microphone – is quickly kicked out
Tony Bellew crashes Tyson vs Paul press conference with ‘Fisher Price’ microphone
The former world champion, standing in the crowd, interrupted a journalist in an apparent bid to mock Paul
Jake Paul reveals next fight after Mike Tyson: ‘It makes so much sense’
Jake Paul is adamant he will fight Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez following his bout with Mike Tyson on Friday.
Ahead of his fight with the former world heavyweight champion, the former YouTube star has resumed his audacious move to fight one of the best pound-for-pound stars in boxing, despite his relative lack of experience.
But Paul believes he can entice the Mexican superstar with Friday’s extravaganza in Arlington, Texas against the 58-year-old Tyson.
Paul, who is now 10-1 with seven knockouts and whose only defeat was on points to Tommy Fury, believes a cruiserweight bout against Alvarez for a version of the world title can be agreed for 2025.
“This moment will prove that I’m the face of boxing,” Paul said on Tuesday. “The largest attraction, and me vs Canelo at 200lbs for the cruiserweight world title is the biggest fight.”
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Jake Paul reveals next fight after Mike Tyson: ‘It makes so much sense’
Paul’s long-term goal is to fight for a world title in boxing and believes the exposure from fighting Tyson could persuade one of the world’s best
Mike Tyson took ferocious approach in open workout for Jake Paul fight
Want to know how Tyson looked at Tuesday’s open workout?
How was his speed, power, attitude?
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Mike Tyson takes ferocious approach in open workout for Jake Paul fight
Tyson stepped into his shots and backed up his pad man to the ropes, ahead of his first pro bout in 19 years
Jake Paul reveals ‘numb’ reaction to Mike Tyson pulling out of boxing fight
And here’s how Paul felt about Tyson’s withdrawal from the fight in May:
“When I received the news that he was out and not able to fight, I was just numb. I was just like, ‘f***...’ I’m the type of person who likes a schedule and likes to know what I’m doing. This just threw a wrench in all of that. There was nothing I could do, it was out of my control.”
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Jake Paul reveals ‘numb’ reaction to Mike Tyson pulling out of boxing fight
Tyson withdrew from the controversial bout in July, leading it to be rescheduled for 15 November
Mike Tyson threw up blood on plane before Jake Paul fight was cancelled
Some of the concern for Tyson’s health stems not only from his age, but also from his health scare in late May.
The 58-year-old suffered an ulcer flare-up on a flight, forcing his bout with Paul to be delayed from July until this week.
And Tyson recently revealed that he was throwing up blood on the plane, when he went through his health scare.
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Mike Tyson threw up blood on plane before Jake Paul fight was cancelled
The 58-year-old suffered an ulcer flare-up in May, leading his bout with Paul to be delayed until 15 November
Paul vs Tyson: What are the rules and are knockouts allowed?
How many rounds are there in Friday’s main event? How long is each round? Are knockouts allowed? Will the boxers be wearing head guards? How big are their gloves?
We answer all those questions here:
Paul vs Tyson rules: How many rounds and are KOs allowed?
Everything you need to know about the controversial fight, which will stream live on Netflix
Women’s boxing is in the doldrums but one simple solution can save it
On the topic of Taylor vs Serrano 2, here’s Steve Bunce’s recent column on the state of women’s boxing:
Women’s boxing is in the doldrums but one simple solution can save it
Ahead of Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano 2 next week in Texas, a concerning trend threatens to erase the great momentum achieved in the women’s side of the sport in recent years
Taylor vs Serrano 2: All you need to know about Friday’s co-main event
Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano meet again in a rematch on the undercard of Jake Paul v Mike Tyson in Arlington, Texas.
The bout, for the IBF, WBC and WBO super-lightweight titles, offers the Puerto Rican fighter a chance at revenge against the Bray boxer.
Before Americans Paul and Tyson square off at the home of the Dallas Cowboy, with Netflix streaming the event live, two of the greatest fighters in the history of the sport will begin their 11th shared round following Taylor’s split decision win two years ago after 10 engrossing rounds.
“To be on the same card as Mike Tyson is a pinch-me moment,” Taylor admits. “He’s a legend of the sport, an icon of the sport.”
Here’s all you need to know:
Taylor v Serrano 2 start time and how to watch rematch on Paul v Tyson undercard
Everything you need to know about the highly-anticipated rematch on the undercard of Jake Paul v Mike Tyson on Netflix
Paul vs Tyson: How much prize money will each fighter make and what is the purse split?
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will meet in the boxing ring this week, with up to 80,000 fans in attendance in Texas.
Paul, 27, and Tyson, 58, will clash in a divisive fight at the AT&T Stadium – home to NFL’s Dallas Cowboys – as the action streams live on Netflix.
Tyson has not fought professionally in 19 years and had to postpone the original July date, after the heavyweight icon suffered an ulcer flare-up on a flight.
Four months on, he is finally set to fight Paul, who made his name as a YouTuber but has compiled a 10-1 record as a pro boxer, knocking out numerous MMA stars along the way.
While many boxing fans have dismissed this match-up, it may yet draw many eyes to the sport, and it’s set to be a major payday for the pair...
Paul vs Tyson prize money and purse split for Netflix fight
Everything you need to know about the controversial fight, which will stream live on Netflix
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