MIKE TYSON frustrated even Jake Paul with his frosty one-word press conference answers – but it’s part of his plan.
The heavyweight icon and YouTuber-turned-boxer looked to trade verbal blows just two days before their controversial clash in Texas.
But 58-year-old Tyson – who has a catalogue of memorable press conference moments – appeared disinterested on stage.
Asked if he has rediscovered his frightening, savage and brilliant best, he shrugged: “I guess I’m back. I’m just happy to be here.”
Tyson then added: “I’m just ready to fight, I’ve said everything I have to say. There’s nothing else to say, I’m just looking forward to fighting.”
Paul has over 50 MILLION social media followers across his platforms and acts as brash and outspoken online as he does in front of the camera.
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But he clearly mistook Tyson for running his own social media pages, which have been full of threats heading into their Netflix fight.
Because when Iron Mike got in front of Paul he had little to say, much to the confusion of his opponent of 31-years difference.
Paul moaned: “Man, there’s a lot of s*** talk online saying you’re going to kill me but nothing in person.
“I don’t know. It’s pretty boring, pretty f***ing boring.”
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Tyson is back for his first professionally-sanctioned bout since 2005 despite returning in a 2020 exhibition with Roy Jones Jr.
The fight with Paul is to be contested over eight two-minute rounds – opposed to the usual three – with bigger 14oz gloves on instead of 10oz.
Tyson did at last let out a quick glimpse of his volatile prime when probed on the consequence of what he deems an impossible loss to Paul.
He snapped: “I’m not gonna lose. I am not going to lose. Did you hear what I said?”
Tyson then faced off with Paul with little emotion or care, unbothered about causing a stir with pre-fight theatrics.
SunSport ran into a member of Tyson’s camp and asked whether his nonchalant behaviour was a ploy or genuine.
“Mike’s in kill mode.” They sharply responded.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
