Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul: all set for the match

At the weighing, big words flew and even a slap

Here we go. Tonight (live starting at 2 a.m. but there are several matches scheduled), at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the long-awaited boxing match between 58-year-old Mike Tyson and former youtuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, 31 years younger, will be staged. Spasmodic anticipation, confirmed by the media interest around the match. The'facility è sol-out with 80,000 tickets sold (some at monster figures).

During the classic weight ceremony, big words flew between the two challengers and even a slap in the face. As reported by ESPN, Iron Mike slapped Jake Paul, who was guilty of stepping on his foot at the time of the traditional face-off. Mike Tyson è appeared not very talkative and very focused on the match.

Originally scheduled for last July 20, the match è was later postponed due to Iron Mike’s physical problems. Now, we are at the showdown. Slightly modified rules: eight rounds of two minutes apiece, so as not to put 58-year-old Mike Tyson in a complicated situation in terms of physical fitness.

There is much talk about how much the two challengers will collect for this match. A purse of $20 million is rumored for the 58-year-old, former World Champion, Iron Mike while social star Jake Paul is expected to take home more than $40 million.