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Mike Tyson Reveals The Real Reason He Slapped Jake Paul

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The ceremonial weigh-ins for the highly-anticipated Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match, set to stream on Netflix, erupted in drama when Tyson slapped Paul across the face after their intense staredown on Thursday evening in Arlington, Texas.

What caused the WWE Hall of Famer (celebrity wing) to strike? According to Tyson, Paul stepped on his foot, leading to significant pain. “I was in my socks and he had shoes on,” Tyson told The New York Post after the shocking moment. “He stepped on my toe because he is a f**king a$$hole. I wanted to think it happened by accident. But now I think it may have happened on purpose.”

Tyson didn’t hold back about the incident’s impact, adding, “I was in a lot of pain. I had to reciprocate.”

The slap almost escalated into a full-blown brawl between their entourages before security stepped in to calm things down. The heated exchange has only heightened anticipation for their upcoming fight, leaving fans eager to see how this animosity plays out in the ring.

Jake said the following after getting slapped:

“I didn’t even feel it. He’s angry, he’s an angry little elf. Mike Tyson, I thought that was a cute slap buddy, but tomorrow you’re getting knocked the f**k out.

I’m f**king him up, he hits like a b*tch. It’s personal now, it’s personal now, he must die!”

Reactions on social media were mixed. One user commented, “Telling a (near) 60-year-old legend ‘he must die’ is wild.” Another noted, “Jake comes in emotional, swinging for the fences and gassed out. Mike knows what he’s doing. Emotional fighters don’t perform well.” Some remarked that the “slap spun Paul’s whole neck around” and predicted, “Tyson is going to knock him out.” However, Paul has his own share of supporters who are backing him.

Jake later tweeted:

“This is a pinch me moment. I got slapped by Mike Tyson.”

WWE Superstar Logan Paul tweeted:

“My brother got slapped by Mike Tyson, f**king iconic… but a grave error

This fight just became personal for Jake

Tomorrow’s outcome will be utter devastation for Mike; the new face of boxing will be crowned tomorrow @jakepaul”

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