Mike Tyson and Jake Paul Fight: A Story of Their Beef

On By Littum

November 15, 2024, 10:26 a.m. ET

It’s finally here.

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are set to meet in a sanctioned boxing match at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Friday. Although the 58-year-old Tyson, one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, is far removed from his days of demolishing opponents in the first round, his reputation as “Iron Mike” precedes him. Paul, 27, has transformed himself from a YouTube celebrity to a legitimate boxer, although the majority of his victories have come in sanctioned fights against mixed martial artists.

While they couldn’t have come to this fight on more separate paths, both boxers have one thing in common: They know how to promote a fight. Here’s a look back at some of the best trash talk leading up to the main event.

March 7: It’s official

With the long-rumored bout officially announced, Paul kicked things off by hyping himself up. Later that day, he revealed that the first time he met Tyson, Iron Mike called him by his brother’s name.

March 13: The more things change…

A week after the announcement, Paul recalled how excited he was just to hear Mike Tyson say his name. Tyson, for his part, went semi-viral by posting a video of his terrifying speed and power.

March 15: Throw down the gauntlet

For a man approaching 60, Tyson is in incredible shape, and his workout videos have served as a form of trash talk alone. Paul wasn’t daunted though.

April 16: Speed ​​kills

What would you do if Mike Tyson sprinted towards you at full speed? Too late – he’s already here.

April 27: ‘I Love Mike Tyson’

Paul gave Tyson his flowers … but that doesn’t change his approach to the fight.

May 7: More pillow work

You’ve got to hand it to the man holding the pads – it can’t be easy going up against so many Tyson haymakers.

May 13: Iron vs. Titanium

The two boxers came face to face and Paul invented a new nickname.

May 31: Match postponed

The original fight date, July 20, was moved to November 15 due to a stomach ulcer Tyson suffered on a flight. Tyson took to social media a few days before the official announcement, assuring fans that he was fine.

June 8: Trash talk resumes

After a short break, Tyson returned with a little poetic taunt.

August 18: Face to face

Paul and Tyson once again stared down in a fight promo, and while there was no altercation in person, both fighters traded barbs on social media afterward.

September 15: Another look back

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones hosted this brief staredown at Dallas’ home game against the New Orleans Saints.

September 24: Star Power

Tyson met with Al Pacino and David Blaine, but it was another member of the group who provided the most memorable quote from this exchange, with Tyson initially mistaking Jake Paul for his brother Logan.

October 24: What’s that noise?

No big deal, just a black and white promo of Tyson training with an ominous droning noise in the background.

November 10: Contrast killers

This might be the most memorable quote to come out of this fight’s promotion so far.

Nov. 14: ‘It’s personal now’

In the last fight before their match, Paul entered Tyson’s personal space. Iron Mike responded with an open strike.

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Mike Tyson beats Jake Paul in the final faceoff before the main event

Mike Tyson punches Jake Paul in the face and their teams must be separated in the final faceoff before their main event in Dallas.