Jake Paul Offers Interesting Excuse After Mike Tyson Was Booed at Press Conference

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Jake Paul has come up with an unusual excuse after being booed harshly at a Netflix press conference following his upcoming boxing match with Mike Tyson.

Tyson walked onto the stage at the Javits Center in New York City to the cheers of the enthusiastic crowd, “Tyson! Tyson! Tyson!” and sat at the media table, absorbing their cheers and encouraging them for more applause.

When Tyson was asked by the moderator and First Take When host Ryan Clarke asked how prepared he was to give Paul a knockout, Tyson boasted, “I'm very prepared.” When Paul was asked what his “why” was for “fighting the wildest man in the world,” the grooming entrepreneur replied sincerely, “Making history, that's what it's all about for me. I'm a kid from Ohio—” as the crowd booed enthusiastically.

Paul immediately stood up, turned to the audience, and returned their frenzied energy. “Hey, New York, shut up, New York,” he spat into the microphone. “Hey, boo yourselves! Boo yourselves,” he said.

Paul continued as he took shots at his opponent. “Hey New York, New York, New York,” he mumbled, “you're just like Mike Tyson! You were good 20 years ago.”

As the crowd's disapproval grew louder, Paul gave them his killer quip: “F–k you, New York. F–k you,” he shouted and flashed his middle finger. “Stupid democratic city.”

Paul then politely placed his microphone on the table and began chewing gum angrily, ironically looking like an angry New Yorker himself. Paul is an outspoken supporter of former President Donald Trump, and NYC is a notorious Democratic stronghold, but the crowd’s political leanings—or lack thereof—were speculative.

“You're used to being the most hated man to ever step into a ring. What's it like to fight someone who's even more hated than you?” Clarke asked as the crowd chanted, “We love you, Mike!”

“I’m just ready,” Tyson replied simply. “I’ll do my talking, I’ll talk my shit. But I’m ready to fight.”

At the end of the press conference, the stage was cleared for a confrontation between Paul and Tyson, which quickly turned into an awkward scuffle between the two rivals. Tyson first pushed Paul, then a referee intervened and brought them together so the media could take photos. After the photos were taken, Paul punched Tyson hard, and the veteran boxer put his hands up to show he was joking.

Whatever happens between Tyson and Paul when they finally face off on November 15, it looks like it will be worth the wait. You can check out the full press conference below.

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