The legendary boxer explained his reaction to his opponent’s attitude after the weigh-in.
Former undisputed heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson has spoken out about the slap he gave boxing blogger Jake Paul, who stepped on his foot after the weigh-in.
According to boxing legend, this was a normal response, as he believed his opponent acted this way on purpose.
Also read: Tyson slapped Paul at the pre-fight weigh-in
“I was wearing socks and he was wearing boots. He stepped on my toe because he’s a fucking asshole. I wanted to think it was an accident. But now I’m thinking that maybe it was on purpose.
I’m in a lot of pain. I had to reciprocate,” Tyson was quoted as saying by CBS Sports.
We remind you that the Tyson-Paul fight will take place on November 15 in Arlington, USA.
It was previously reported that Mike Tyson had placed a bet on the Jake Paul fight.
Source: korrespondent
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