It’s a quiet Mike Tyson as 58-year-old nears fight with Jake Paul, 31 years his junior
Associated PressIRVING, Texas — Mike Tyson wasn’t in the mood for talking in the final news conference before the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. Mike Tyson speaks during a news conference ahead of his fight against Jake Paul, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Irving, Texas. Jake Paul addresses a question about an item he wears on his ear during a news conference ahead of his fight against Mike Tyson, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Irving, Texas. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Paul couldn’t even get Tyson to respond by wearing what the 27-year-old said was a “diamond-spiked ear cover.” It was Paul’s jab at Tyson over the Hall of Famer infamously biting the ear of Evander Holyfield in a 1997 fight. Mike Tyson, front left, and Jake Paul, front right, face off during a news conference ahead of their fight, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Irving, Texas.