Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Presser Went Down At The Apollo

Iron Mike Tyson is returning to the ring, and pay-per-view received’t be wanted because it’s happening on Netflix. The boxing icon might be squaring up with YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul in July, however they held their first press convention on Monday, Could 13 in Harlem to advertise the battle.

Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) and Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul (9-1, 6 KOs) got here head to head at The Apollo Theater in Harlem for a lighthearted press convention hosted by fight sports activities journalist Ariel Helwani. The 2 buddies, who’ve been calling one another out for years, traded comparatively tame pictures, however Tyson was clear that after they enter that ring, they don’t seem to be homies. “As soon as he’s in that ring, he has to battle like his life will depend on it, as a result of it will likely be,” mentioned Iron Mike, who additionally drew laughs when he admitted he felt horrible and was “sore” from coaching.

With Mike pushing 60, Paul isn’t any slouch, and is a lot assured. “I’m going to indicate the world that I can outbox Mike Tyson, show everybody improper, and present that I would be the one doing the killing,” mentioned Paul.

Good luck with that.

Paul and Tyson are scheduled to go eight, two-minute spherical for his or her professional bout. The battle might be streaming stay globally on Netflix on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from the house of the Dallas Cowboys, AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Additionally in attendance was the highest tier “undercard” match up of tremendous light-weight world champion Katie Taylor (23-1, 6 KOs) and Amanda “The Actual Deal” Serrano (46-2-1, 30 KOs), the unified featherweight world champion. On this rematch, Taylor might be defending her undisputed title in a scheduled 10, two-minute rounds.

Take a look at pictures from the occasion within the gallery.