VIDEO - Mike Tyson Kicks Off Fight Week with Scuffle vs. Jake Paul at Weigh-In: 'Enough Talk'
Tyson Throws Water Bottle, Heated Words Exchanged Ahead of Paul vs. Rahman Jr. Fight
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul had a heated altercation during the weigh-in for Paul's upcoming fight against Hasim Rahman Jr. on Saturday, with Tyson throwing a water bottle at Paul and both men exchanging words.
The incident occurred shortly after Paul stepped on the scale and weighed in at 205.6 pounds, while Rahman Jr. weighed in at 216.4 pounds.
Tyson, Sporting New Bald Look, Throws Water Bottle
Tyson, who was sporting a new bald look, was sitting in the front row when Paul approached him. Paul extended his hand for a handshake, but Tyson ignored him.
Paul then made a comment about Tyson's appearance, which led to Tyson throwing a water bottle at him.
'Enough Talk'
Tyson then stood up and confronted Paul, saying, "Enough talk. Let's just fight." Paul responded by saying, "I'm not going to fight you, Mike. I respect you." Tyson then walked away.
The incident was caught on video and has since gone viral on social media. It is unclear what led to the altercation, but it is clear that there is no love lost between Tyson and Paul.
Paul is scheduled to fight Rahman Jr. on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It will be Paul's first fight since he knocked out former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in December 2021.
Tyson, who retired from boxing in 2005, has been making a comeback in recent years, fighting in exhibition matches against Roy Jones Jr. and Logan Paul.
The altercation between Tyson and Paul is sure to add some extra spice to Paul's fight against Rahman Jr. on Saturday night.