After tipping the scales at 233 pounds, Tyson walked up to Paul for their final face-off before the showdown at AT&T Stadium. Paul, weighing in at a career-high 220 pounds, unexpectedly
lunged forward from a crouched position, closing the distance with the former heavyweight champion.
In response to Jake Paul, 27, invading his personal space, Mike Tyson delivered an open-handed slap that landed squarely on Paul's face during Thursday's weigh-in. The two were quickly separated by security as Paul, undeterred, mocked Tyson and played to the crowd, laughing off the altercation.
According to a source close to Tyson, the slap was a reaction to Paul intentionally stepping on Tyson's foot during the stare-down. Tyson, fed up with Paul's trash talk, apparently saw this as the tipping point.
As Tyson was escorted away, Paul addressed the crowd, declaring, "It's personal now. He must die!"
Tyson’s demeanor had noticeably shifted in the days leading up to the fight. While he had been engaging and talkative during Tuesday's open workouts, he grew more reserved at Wednesday's news conference, giving brief responses to the media. By Thursday, it was clear that Tyson was ready for action, with little patience left for words.
The slap has only intensified anticipation for the high-stakes showdown, leaving fans on edge to see how this generational clash between the legendary boxer and the YouTuber-turned-prizefighter will unfold.