The highly anticipated Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight is one step closer to reality as the two fighters will face off in a two-city press conference tour beginning in New York on Monday.
The build to one of the most talked-about boxing matches in recent memory will officially get underway on Monday when Jake Paul and Mike Tyson meet for a two-city press conference tour.
The first stop on the tour will be New York City, where the two fighters will come face-to-face for the first time since the fight was announced. The press conference will be held at the Barclays Center, home of the Brooklyn Nets and New York Islanders.
From there, Paul and Tyson will travel to Los Angeles for the second leg of the press conference tour. The Los Angeles press conference will be held at the Staples Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers.
The press conferences are sure to be filled with plenty of fireworks as Paul and Tyson are both known for their outspoken personalities. Paul, a YouTuber and social media star, has quickly become one of the most popular fighters in the world. Tyson, a former heavyweight champion, is one of the most iconic figures in boxing history.
The fight between Paul and Tyson is scheduled to take place on September 12th at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The fight will be contested at a catchweight of 90 pounds.
Paul is coming off of a knockout victory over former NBA player Nate Robinson in November. Tyson, meanwhile, has not fought since 2005.
The fight is expected to be a major draw, and tickets are sure to sell out quickly. Fans can expect to see plenty of trash talk and hype in the lead-up to the fight.
The press conferences will be the first chance for fans to see Paul and Tyson interact in person. It will also be a chance for the fighters to get a feel for each other and start to build the anticipation for the fight.
The press conferences are sure to be must-see events for fans of boxing and combat sports.
