The second presser of the media tour took place in Arlington
In an electrifying lead-up to one of the most anticipated boxing matches of the summer, Jake Paul and Mike Tyson faced off once again at the second leg of their press conference. With tensions high and anticipation building, both fighters made bold statements and engaged in verbal jabs that promises a thrilling bout.
The atmosphere was charged from the moment the fighters took the stage. Amanda Serrano, heralded as the pride of Puerto Rico, was the first to step into the spotlight, preparing for her 50th professional fight amidst whistles from the crowd. Katie Taylor, who won by decision against Serrano two years ago at Madison Square Garden, was introduced next, gearing up for her 19th straight title fight.
Jake Paul followed, greeted by a chorus of boos. True to form, Paul played the provocateur, calling the crowd "dumb hillbillies" as they showered him with explicit chants. The mood shifted dramatically when Mike Tyson took the stage, receiving a warm and enthusiastic reception, a stark contrast to Paul's.
Adding to the excitement, the host announced that UFC star Darren Till would make his boxing debut against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on the undercard of the July 20th fight, promising an electrifying lineup for the event.
The press conference moved into the Q&A segment with reporters and fans. Jake Paul was asked how he plans to stay motivated, to which he responded, "Drinking Celsius," while Tyson brusquely dismissed the question, saying, "I can't answer these stupid questions, I'm ready to fight."
When asked how the fight would go against the "Disney kid," Tyson didn't hold back: "It was good while it lasted for Jake. You're fat, Jake." Paul, unperturbed, promised, "You're going to be seeing a lot of pictures of it, Mike."
Tyson answered if Jake Paul could become a world champion
Tyson was asked if he believes Jake Paul could ever become a world champion boxer. While acknowledging Paul's improvement, he confidently stated, "He's improved a lot but he's not gonna beat me." Regarding selling out Jerry World, Tyson nonchalantly said, "I was born to do this, this is nothing new to me."
Tyson also responded to rumors about the fight being scripted, urging fans to watch the fight to see for themselves. Paul chimed in, joining the crowd's chant, "F*ck Jake Paul," and called the crowd "dumb" for thinking the fight was scripted.
Amanda Serrano shared her feelings about the fight, admitting she gets nervous before every fight but emphasized her desire to have fun. Both fighters were asked about their confidence going into the match. Tyson asked rhetorically, "Picture me losing to him?" Paul countered with, "You're going to be seeing a lot of pictures of it, Mike."
When questioned about his age and whether he was too old to fight, Tyson dismissively replied, "Who is saying that? I don't hear anyone saying that. Tell me who?" The reporter chose not to respond, leaving Tyson's challenge hanging in the air.
As the conference drew to a close, the fighters left no doubt about their readiness and determination. When asked what round he plans to knock out Jake Paul, Tyson confidently declared, "In the first round, the first punch."
Jake Paul concluded with a statement on his mental preparation: "Putting the work in the gym and putting my body through the trenches gets me ready for this. I cannot wait."
The stage is set for an unforgettable clash between the seasoned legend and the brash newcomer. As the summer showdown approaches, fans are eagerly anticipating who will come out on top in this battle of eras.
