The event took place at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving, where former heavyweight champion Tyson, now aged 58, appeared relatively disinterested while Paul, 27, took center stage with provocative jibes and stunts. Tyson, who hasn't fought professionally in nearly two decades, offered sparse responses to Paul's provocations, notably brushing off the YouTuber's attempt to goad him regarding old comments made about being a "natural born killer."
Interestingly, the press conference spiraled into bizarre antics, particularly with Tony Bellew, a former cruiserweight champion, who was escorted out of the venue after making an inaudible comment into a microphone from the audience. Paul's antics were met with jeers from the crowd, especially when he flaunted a diamond ear cover in reference to Tyson's notorious ear-biting incident with Evander Holyfield in 1997.
As the chaos intensified, heavyweight icon Tyson became animated when questioned about losing to Paul, emphatically denying the possibility. Meanwhile, Paul directed insults towards fellow promoter Eddie Hearn, and attempted to engage other fighters on stage in betting wagers regarding the fight's outcome.
The stage was also shared with elite female fighters Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, who maintained a level of professionalism amidst the farce, signaling a stark contrast to the lighthearted yet chaotic nature of the Tyson-Paul face-off.
Overall, while the press conference laid the groundwork for the showdown, it showcased a sideshow of egos and entertainment rather than a traditional sporting atmosphere. Fans can expect a mix of unpredictability and colorful performances leading up to the fight, set to draw an estimated 70,000 viewers on the live Netflix stream.
Interestingly, the press conference spiraled into bizarre antics, particularly with Tony Bellew, a former cruiserweight champion, who was escorted out of the venue after making an inaudible comment into a microphone from the audience. Paul's antics were met with jeers from the crowd, especially when he flaunted a diamond ear cover in reference to Tyson's notorious ear-biting incident with Evander Holyfield in 1997.
As the chaos intensified, heavyweight icon Tyson became animated when questioned about losing to Paul, emphatically denying the possibility. Meanwhile, Paul directed insults towards fellow promoter Eddie Hearn, and attempted to engage other fighters on stage in betting wagers regarding the fight's outcome.
The stage was also shared with elite female fighters Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, who maintained a level of professionalism amidst the farce, signaling a stark contrast to the lighthearted yet chaotic nature of the Tyson-Paul face-off.
Overall, while the press conference laid the groundwork for the showdown, it showcased a sideshow of egos and entertainment rather than a traditional sporting atmosphere. Fans can expect a mix of unpredictability and colorful performances leading up to the fight, set to draw an estimated 70,000 viewers on the live Netflix stream.
