The confusion peaked when Bellew, the former cruiserweight champion from Liverpool, shouted into the microphone after being escorted from the arena, contributing to the disarray of the press event. As Paul attempted to rile up Tyson by referencing a documentary where Tyson called himself a "natural born killer," the icon simply nodded and replied, “That’s what I said.”
While the press conference faced criticism from traditional boxing enthusiasts, it was somewhat redeemed by the presence of renowned fighters Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, who are set to clash for a title in a heavily anticipated undercard matchup.
Tyson, whose health has been a topic of conversation, made headlines when he animatedly rejected the idea of losing to Paul, saying, “I am not going to lose, did you hear what I said?” Meanwhile, Paul addled the situation further by wearing a diamond stud ear cover, referencing the infamous moment when Tyson bit Evander Holyfield’s ear in a 1997 match.
Around 70,000 fans are expected for their upcoming fight streaming on Netflix, with many having already tipped the scales of unpredictability at the press conference. Paul’s heated exchanges with other fighters were also on the menu, including a moment where he attempted to make bets with them, offering wagers ranging from $20 to his huge $40 million purse.
Despite the eccentricities and evident tension leading to their fight, the scheduled face-off concluded without physical altercations, leaving fans awaiting the main event amidst the chaotic spectacle that has characterized the lead-up to this unique fight.
While the press conference faced criticism from traditional boxing enthusiasts, it was somewhat redeemed by the presence of renowned fighters Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, who are set to clash for a title in a heavily anticipated undercard matchup.
Tyson, whose health has been a topic of conversation, made headlines when he animatedly rejected the idea of losing to Paul, saying, “I am not going to lose, did you hear what I said?” Meanwhile, Paul addled the situation further by wearing a diamond stud ear cover, referencing the infamous moment when Tyson bit Evander Holyfield’s ear in a 1997 match.
Around 70,000 fans are expected for their upcoming fight streaming on Netflix, with many having already tipped the scales of unpredictability at the press conference. Paul’s heated exchanges with other fighters were also on the menu, including a moment where he attempted to make bets with them, offering wagers ranging from $20 to his huge $40 million purse.
Despite the eccentricities and evident tension leading to their fight, the scheduled face-off concluded without physical altercations, leaving fans awaiting the main event amidst the chaotic spectacle that has characterized the lead-up to this unique fight.
