Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Press Conference LIVE: 'The Baddest Man on the Planet' and 'The Problem Child' come face to face before blockbuster Netflix bout
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By SAM BROOKES and CHARLOTTE DALY AT THE TOYOTA MUSIC FACTORY IN IRVING, TEXAS

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Follow Mail Sport’s live blog for the latest news and updates from the final press conference for Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul as the duo come face to face ahead of unprecedented clash.

Paul wearing diamond spiked ear covers

Tyson famously bit Evander Holyfield’s ear off in 1997. Paul is taking no chances tonight and is wearing diamond spiked ear covers.

Tyson: ‘I’m just ready’

Paul tries to bait Tyson by saying he wants to be in the ring with a ‘killer’.

Tyson doesn’t bite, simply responding: ‘I’m just ready’.

Tyson: ‘I’m just happy to be here’

Tyson doesn’t seem in the mood for much of a chat.

Mike Tyson is back!

He’s looking all business with no hint of a smile from ‘The Baddest Man On The Planet’.

Paul enters the arena

No rooster hat this time. Paul comes in looking relaxed and shadow boxing for tonight’s press conference.

Here come Taylor and Serrano

Two of the best female fighters on the planet make their way on stage… it’s Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano!

If the rematch is half as good as the first fight, we are in for a treat.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 30: Katie Taylor of Ireland (black trunks) trades punches with Amanda Serrano of Puerto Rico (white trunks) for the World Lightweight Title fight at Madison Square Garden on April 30, 2022 in New York, New York. This bout marks the first women's boxing fight to headline Madison Square Garden in the venue's history. Taylor defeated Serrano on a judges decision. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

What time is Friday’s fight?

Just before Helwani hands over to the fighters, here is everything you need to know ahead of Friday’s huge fight card.

Here we go…

Press conference host Ariel Helwani has taken to the stage, and the fighters will soon be joining him.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 13: Ariel Helwani speaks onstage at the press conference in promotion for the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match at The Apollo Theater on May 13, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images for Netflix)

Jake Paul aims to rip up the script

Mike Tyson is hoping for a glorious comeback, but Jake Paul sees things very differently and certainly stood out from the crowd last night as he wore a rooster hat before ripping his shirt in two.

Texas , United States - 12 November 2024; Jake Paul during an open workout session, held at Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas, USA, ahead of his heavyweight bout with Mike Tyson, on November 15th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington Texas. (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

It’s almost time!

The fighters should be taking to the stage for the final press conference very shortly.

Tyson concludes camp

Tyson has put the finishing touches to his camp. We are just two days away from finding out if he’s still got it…

Could Friday’s fight still be cancelled?

This fight was supposed to happen earlier this year but was delayed after Tyson suffered a medical emergency.

It has emerged that he still needs to pass medical tests this week to avoid another last-minute cancellation.

Taylor and Serrano set to recommence battle

Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano had a fight for the ages in April 2022 and their rematch is the co-main event on Friday night.

They have always been respectful to one another, but will either attempt to get under their opponent’s skin tonight?

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - MAY 16: (L-R) Katie Taylor, Nakisa Bidarian and Amanda Serrano pose onstage during the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Boxing match Arlington press conference at Texas Live! on May 16, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images for Netflix)

Who is Anthony Joshua tipping to win?

Anthony Joshua has given his prediction for Friday’s fight, but has he tipped former heavyweight champion Tyson or YouTuber Paul?

How Paul became box office king

Jake Paul made his boxing debut less than five years ago, but has already been involved in several lucrative fights.

His bout with Tyson promises to be the biggest of the lot, so how did he become such a huge star?

What time is the press conference getting underway?

We expect the fighters to take to the stage shortly after midnight.

Then, expect chaos to commence!

(L-R) Former US heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson and US YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul face off during a press conference at Fanatics Fest NYC on August 18, 2024, in New York City. The heavyweight match has been rescheduled for November 15, 2024, and will take place in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP) (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)

Tyson impresses at open workout

Concerns have been raised that Mike Tyson is making a comeback at the age of 58.

But he still looked good on the pads at the open workout last night. Is that a bad omen for Paul heading into Friday’s fight?

It’s final press conference time!

Hello and welcome to our live blog for tonight’s final press conference ahead of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson.

We are just 48 hours away from the mega fight, and tonight represents one of the final times the pair will be able to trade verbal blows before Friday’s main event.

FILE - Mike Tyson, left, and Jake Paul, right, pose for photos during a news conference promoting their upcoming boxing bout, Thursday, May 16, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde, File)