Mike Tyson Slaps Opponent Jake Paul During Heated Weigh-In

We might have to wait a little while to find out if its a record-setting night for our best sports betting sites, but we won't have to wait much longer for the action itself.

Mike Tyson, 58, and Jake Paul, 27, are set to clash in a must-see boxing match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday, Nov. 15.

Things got heated in the final face-off on Thursday, resulting in Tyson delivering a “cute slap” to the social media star before security separated the pair.

“I didn’t even feel it. He’s angry. He’s an angry little elf. Mike Tyson, I thought that was a cute slap, buddy, but tomorrow, you’re getting knocked the f*** out. I’m f***ing him up,” said Paul. “He hits like a b***, it’s personal now, he must die!”

“Talking’s over,” Tyson said to host Ariel Helwani before refusing to explain why he hit Paul or answer any further questions.

It's just extra momentum for the fight that'll surely draw plenty of attention to our best boxing betting sites.

The weigh-in saw fans in Dallas cheering on the boxing legend, who weighed 228.4lb, while booing the “It’s Everyday Bro” artist, coming in at 227.2lb. Once both men had weighed in, Paul crawled across the floor before standing to look Tyson in the eye for the traditional final head-to-head.

A historic bout

Friday’s event will mark the former heavyweight champion’s first professional boxing match in 19 years. Tyson’s last fight took place in June 2005, when he lost against Irish boxer Kevin McBride. Tyson was not even knocked down, he was ruled defeated by technical knockout after failing to answer the bell for the 7th round. Before this, Tyson was ahead on points.

Speaking with YouTube channel BloodyElbow's Donagh Corby, McBride admitted that he still feels the effects of Tyson’s punches to this day.

“Jake Paul is a young kid,” he commented. “He has youth with him but Mike Tyson’s power is unbelievable. I still feel it to this day, more than 19 years later.”

Paul has a pro record of 10-1, losing against Tyson Fury’s half-brother Tommy in early 2023. He has pulled off seven knockouts, four of them against MMA fighters.

DraftKings sponsors amid betting restrictions

International viewers can stream Friday’s match on Netflix, which has announced several sponsors for the fight. Among these is DraftKings Sportsbook, which will have its logo on the mat's corners. The gambling giant will also present an on-screen educational gambling segment, “Tale of the Bet,” informing the U.S. audience about current betting markets and predictions.

Seven of the 38 legal sports betting states have restricted betting on Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul odds, limiting if their residents can take advantage of our Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul prediction.

The 31-year age gap between the opponents has resulted in some “non-traditional” rule adjustments, so states like Pennsylvania sports betting, New York sports betting, and Colorado sports betting are not allowing bets on the match.

Instead of the usual three-minute rounds and 10oz gloves used by heavyweight fighters, Tyson and Paul will fight over eight two-minute rounds while wearing 14oz gloves. 

Doug Harbach, Communications Director for the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB), said, “Given the totality of factors, the decision was made in the best interest of the betting public not to permit wagering in Pennsylvania.”

Despite these restrictions, the event is expected to draw significant betting action, with sportsbooks like BetMGM anticipating a record-breaking handle