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Jake Paul and Mike Tyson are set to fight live on Netflix on November 15, but Tyson evidently couldn't wait one more day to take a swing at Paul. At the fight's weigh-in, taking place a day before the main event itself, Tyson slapped Paul in the face, having to be held back by his team as Paul taunted him on the stage. Jason Smith and Mike Harmon react to the commotion, questioning its authenticity and wondering just how entertaining the fight will ultimately be.
Jason Smith: "What do we really think is gonna happen in this fight? Do we really think that one of these guys is gonna get absolutely knocked the blank out? It would end Jake Paul's boxing career if he gets knocked out by Mike Tyson. Mike Tyson's not gonna be able to do anything like this again if he gets embarrassed by Jake Paul. So are we really gonna see somebody getting knocked out? I'd be stunned. When I see this weigh in... was that [slap] planned? Was that really off the cuff?... My fear for this fight is that we're just gonna see two guys hold each other up for a few rounds, then a decision, and it's gonna be like eating empty calories -- you're full but you don't feel fulfilled."