Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: Legendary boxer slaps social media star ahead of fight
Mike Tyson is set to face Jake Paul in a boxing match at 8 p.m. ET Friday on Netflix, but the fireworks started early. In their final faceoff prior to the bout, "Iron Mike" slapped the social media star before security jumped in to separate the opponents.
It's just the latest moment to come from one of the most bizarre matchups in combat sports history.
Friday's match pits one of the greatest (and most intimidating) fighters of all time against a social media star who took up boxing only in recent years. While it does seem a bit ridiculous — let’s be real here — there is still intrigue in what transpires at AT&T Stadium outside Dallas.
Here’s what you need to know.
Who exactly are these fighters?
“Iron Mike” is a Boxing Hall of Famer who was the undisputed world heav...