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Morning Report: Mike Tyson explains why he slapped ‘a**hole’ Jake Paul in the face

Don’t step on Mike Tyson’s foot.

The former heavyweight champion says that was the reason he smacked Jake Paul in the face after their staredown at Paul vs. Tyson ceremonial weigh-ins on Thursday evening in Arlington, Texas.

“I was in my socks and he had on shoes,” Tyson told The New York Post after the incident. “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.

“I was in a lot of pain. I had to reciprocate.”

The slap almost caused a massive brawl before security stepped in to stop a possible brawl from breaking out.

Tyson will face Paul in the main event on Netflix on Friday night.


Slap. Mike Tyson slapped Jake Paul in their final face off at ceremonial weigh-ins.

Beef. Jon Jones refused to shake hands with Stipe Miocic at UFC 309 press conference.

Next. Dana White says Jon Jones will fight Tom Aspinall if wins at UFC 309, not Alex Pereira.

Gloves. Jon Jones is happy the UFC went back to the old style gloves for UFC 309 and beyond.

2025. Dana White believes Conor McGregor will return in “the later part” of 2025.


Paul vs. Tyson preview show.

Paul vs. Tyson live watch party.

UFC 309 preview show.

PARKER PORTER VS. JON JONES!!!

Embedded.

Bo’s best.

Break it down.


Jake Paul.

Nate Diaz.

Money Moicano.

Listen to Billy Q. Please.

Jon Jones really doesn’t want to talk about Tom Aspinall.

A different perspective on the gloves.

The Immortal and Saenchai.

When keeping it real goes wrong.


Jarred Brooks (21-3) vs. Reece McLaren (17-9); ONE Championship, Dec. 6.


No more sleeps for Tyson vs. Paul. Only one left for Jones vs. Miocic. It’s a weird, busy fight weekend on deck. Make sure to tune into the Tyson vs. Paul Watch Party tonight at 7:45 p.m. EST, and the UFC 309 Watch Party tomorrow at 9:45 p.m. EST.

Love y’all! — Meshew


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