Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are just two days away from one of the biggest and most controversial fights in years, as they prepare to square off in Dallas.
And ahead of their officially-sanctioned, professional bout, the Americans will share a stage at Toyota Music Factory on Wednesday night (13 November), with each man set to talk up his chances of winning – amid conflicting predictions in the boxing world.
On Tuesday, 58-year-old Tyson and YouTube star Paul, 27, conducted an open workout in the Music Factory, with the former heavyweight champion taking an aggressive approach. His speed and power look to have waned somewhat, but Tyson seemed focused as his fight with Paul edges closer – four months after it was first due to take place, before Tyson suffered an ulcer flare-up on a flight.
Barring any late issues, the bout is finally set to go ahead on Friday (15 November), at Texas’s AT&T Stadium: home to the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. And the fight, in an unprecedented move, will stream live on Netflix.
Follow the press conference live below.
Paul vs Tyson press conference LIVE
Taylor is asked whether her promoter, Eddie Hearn, will be in her corner on Friday, as Jake Paul claimed.
She says she’s not sure, but someone mentions that an application was filed for this to happen.
Paul: “It doesn’t surprise me, because he’s a clout-chasing b***h.”
Alex Pattle14 November 2024 00:31
Paul vs Tyson press conference LIVE
Tyson is asked about the fear of losing. “I’m not gonna lose,” he reiterates, saying those words multiple times.
Alex Pattle14 November 2024 00:29
Paul vs Tyson press conference LIVE: Tony Bellew crashes event
Former world champion Tony Bellew just crashed the press conference, speaking over a question – with his own microphone – to criticise the event, it seemed.
He was wearing a Paddy Power T-shirt and was accompanied by an older man with boxing gloves and a Paddy Power gown….
Now the pair have been escorted out.
Alex Pattle14 November 2024 00:26
Paul vs Tyson press conference LIVE
Tyson is asked what his late trainer Cus D’Amato would feel about “Iron Mike”’s comeback.
“He’d be very happy. He’d be very happy.”
Paul: “Someone’s getting put to sleep. It’s gonna be a war, and we’re both heavy hitters.”
Alex Pattle14 November 2024 00:25
Paul vs Tyson press conference LIVE
Paul on Tyson’s claim that the YouTuber is a ‘manufactured killer’ compared to him (a ‘natural-born killer’): “Everyone’s entitled to their opinion, but the deadliest weapon on the planet is manufactured, and that’s a nuke.”
Paul is asked what he’s wearing on his ears. “I’m not getting my s*** bit off on Friday night, so I’ve got my diamond, spiked ear covers right there.”
He’s of course referring to the night when Tyson bit Evander Holyfield’s ear in the ring.
Alex Pattle14 November 2024 00:22
Paul vs Tyson press conference LIVE
Tyson: “Yes, I’m back. I’m just happy to be here. I love you, too,” he tells the crowd.
Paul: “It’s cute. I fear no man, so I want him to be that old, savage Mike. He says he wants to kill me; is that what you’re going to do, Mike? I want that killer. I don’t want any excuses from people at home when I knock him out.”
Tyson: “I’m just ready.”
Alex Pattle14 November 2024 00:20
Paul vs Tyson press conference LIVE
Every fighter from Friday’s card is making their way to the stage. Here’s a reminder of how the card looks:
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson (heavyweight)
Katie Taylor (defending C) vs Amanda Serrano 2 (undisputed women’s super-lightweight titles)
Mario Barrios (interim C) vs Abel Ramos (WBC welterweight title)
Shadasia Green vs Melinda Watpool (vacant women’s WBO super-middleweight title)
Lucas Bahdi vs Armando Casamonica (lightweight)
Bruce Carrington vs Dana Coolwell (featherweight)
Neeraj Goyat vs Whindersson Nunes (middleweight)
Alex Pattle14 November 2024 00:14
Paul vs Tyson press conference LIVE
Sports journalist Ariel Helwani gets proceedings under way.
Alex Pattle14 November 2024 00:07
Paul vs Tyson press conference LIVE
The press conference is only moments away. This should be interesting!
Alex Pattle14 November 2024 00:00
Paul vs Tyson press conference LIVE
Tonight’s press conference is just 30 minutes away. Don’t go anywhere; we’ll have you covered with everything that goes down at Toyota Music Factory.
Alex Pattle13 November 2024 23:30
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