Jake Paul & Mike Tyson: 24 hours before the big bout, the duo give their final press conference
You know the drama is sizzling for Friday night’s epic face-off. The legend Mike Tyson. The proven star Jake Paul. The hype is more than real and how about getting a final press conference to put the cherry on top of a highly-anticipated face-off? Say less.
Going down from The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory this past Wednesday (November 13) - Jake Paul and Iron Mike came face to face for a final press conference before the historic bout tomorrow evening.
All fighters on the main and preliminary cards participated in the press conference, including undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor (23-1, 6 KOs) and unified featherweight champion Amanda "The Real Deal" Serrano (47-2-1, 31 KOs), who will face off in the most-anticipated women's boxing rematch in history. Additional fighters showcased included Mario Barrios, Abel Ramos, Neeraj Goyat, Whindersson Nunes, Shadasia Green, Melinda Watpool, Lucas Bahdi, Armando Casamonica, Shu Shu Carrington Jr., and Dana Coolwell.
Hosted by renowned combat sports journalist Ariel Helwani, the fighters had plenty to say at the press conference about their upcoming matchups. See quotes below and view the full press conference on Netflix’s YouTube and MVP’s YouTube.
Jake Paul Quotes
On what goes through his mind when he thinks of vintage Mike: “Yeah, it's cute. I fear no man. So I want him to be that old savage Mike. He says he's going to kill me. I'm ready. I want that killer. I want the hardest match possible Friday night, and I want there to be no excuses from everyone at home when I knock him out.”
On what Paul vs. Tyson being a professional fight means to boxing: “Well, the people speak for themselves. I don't even have to ask them. [This is the] biggest live gate in US boxing history outside of Las Vegas. Numbers don't lie. People want to see this and that's an amazing accomplishment. Credit to Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano and Mike and everyone on the card as well. [...] We all did this together, and this is a statement that we had the biggest live gate outside of Vegas in US boxing history.”
On Mike’s claims that he’s a natural-born killer and Jake is a manufactured killer: “Whatever he wants to think. Everyone's entitled to their opinion, but the deadliest weapon on the planet is manufactured and that's a nuke.”
On whether there’s any chance the fight goes to a decision: “No, someone's getting put to sleep. It's going to be a war and we're both heavy hitters. It's not going the full 16 minutes.”
On his critics: “I'm blessed to be in the position I am, to be highly criticized. That just means I'm doing something right. No one has had a boxing career like mine. It'll be studied and judged, but I've risen to the top in four years because I've taken risks. I was the underdog all the way up until Nate Robinson and that's something that people don't remember [and] don't give any credit to, but I put it on the line against some of the best in the sport every single time. That's why I'm here on Netflix against the biggest name in boxing right now.”
On if he thinks Mike will bite his ear: “I'm not getting my shit bit off on Friday night, so I got my diamond spiked ear covers right there.”
Mike Tyson Quotes
On being back in the ring at 58 and his epic comeback: “I'm just ready to fight. I've said everything I had to say. There's nothing else to say. I'm just looking forward to fighting.”
On what he would lose if he loses the fight: “I'm not going to lose.”
On what Cus D’Amato would think of him fighting Jake Paul: “He'd be very happy.”
On Shu Shu Carrington quoting his famous “my style is impetuous…” quote: “Yes, he is very eloquent, but that day I was off my meds.”
On if he has anything nice to say about Jake: [Silence]
Katie Taylor Quotes
On what it’ll take to end the talk that Amanda deserved to win at Madison Square Garden: “I believe that I won the last fight clearly and I'm just got to go in there Friday night and beat her again. I put my body through the trenches over the last few months and it’s an absolute privilege to be here on the same card as a legend in the sport. It's absolutely an amazing opportunity that we both have, and I just can't wait to step in there and showcase what I can do again and get another win.
On what the fight means for girls and young women around the world: “The greatest part about this journey is just being able to inspire and impact the next generation of female fighters. When I started boxing as a nine or ten years old, there [were] no female fighters at all in the boxing gyms in Ireland. But every single boxing gym I walk into now is packed with female fighters… that's what legacy is all about, really. I think what me and Amanda have done over these last few years, inspiring that generation of young fighters, is the best thing we could leave behind in this sport. An absolute privilege.”
On Amanda seeming to have the upper hand in the 5th round of their first meeting: “I think for every single fighter, we're always prepared for moments like that. That's why we train so hard. When you're in shape, when you're fit, you recover so well from those moments. And I take a lot of reassurance and a lot of confidence from that because I took her biggest shots and [...] I wasn't moved. I won the second half of that fight. So I take a lot of reassurance going into the rematch because of that.”
Amanda Serrano Quotes
On what the fight means for girls and young women around the world: “Legacy is very important, but my goal is to motivate and inspire these young girls, the new generation in this sport, that you can do anything you put your mind to. If you believe in yourself, have a great team, you can go far… When I say how much I make, it's not bragging, it's to show these women that we can make it. We are capable of making it. We are capable of breaking records and just strive for excellence and you will achieve it.”
On the pressure she faces: The pressure's always there when you’re trying to be [the] face of a sport, but I feel like I'm not just the face. There's a lot of us that come together. We made history together. I made history multiple times and I just have to go out there and make sure that I perform like I did the last time.”
On what she’s bringing to the ring on Friday, November 15: “Listen, I'm going to do what I do best and come to fight.”
On going up three divisions to face Katie Taylor at super lightweight: “A lot of people don't acknowledge I am going up through three divisions being the unified featherweight champion. It's always hard for me and uncomfortable when I have to leave my weight class where I feel comfortable at. [I’ve had] to eat a lot more protein, a lot more carbs just to make sure that I feel good at the weight. I'm hoping that I can make at least the 138 tomorrow, but it is what it is. I'm chasing greatness and that's going up three divisions to face Katie Taylor once again, and I will be victorious.”
Mario Barros Quotes
On what went through his mind when he got the call about the opportunity to defend his title: “I’m happy to be defending my title and my home state of Texas and I'm just ready to get this week over with and step in the ring on Friday.”
Abel Ramos Quotes
On what the keys are to beating his opponent: “Mario's a very, very tough opponent. He has the height and reach advantage over me. I think the key to this fight is going to [be about] get[ting] inside and showing up that distance.”
Neeraj Goyat Quotes
On joining MVP: “I'm here for my country… I want to tell them nothing is impossible.”
Whindersson Nunes Quotes
On whether he’s impressed by his opponent: “I feel like I lied on my resume and I just ended up here in the midst of this huge group here.”
Shadasia Green Quotes
On lessons from her first title fight: “ I'm just honored to be here and share such a historic card, but [what I’m focused on is] just [to] embrace the moment and show up and show out. Be proud that you're here and just dominate.”
Melinda Watpool Quotes
On why the timing is right for her fight: “There's not only going to be one great female fight on this card, but two. We turned down the fight a couple times. I was just starting in my pro career and I wasn't ready. We don't take fights that we’re not ready for. Mentally, physically, I'm ready now.”
Lucas Bahdi Quotes
On how his life has changed since his July knockout and victory: “I'm honored to be here. It's an amazing card on Netflix for the first time and knockouts is what I do. So you guys are in for a show. Can't wait.”
Armando Casamonica Quotes
On representation: [Translated from Italian] “You're going to share a moment you're never going to forget.”
Shu Shu Carrington Jr. Quotes
On being on a card with Mike Tyson: “It's honestly something that I would've never thought about around the time I started boxing. He was already retired, [I was] not even thinking about him coming back around and doing this here, and this is honestly just a dream come true. [...] It means the world to me. I'm ready to put on a show and show everybody what the Shu Shu show has to deliver.”
Dana Coolwell Quotes
On his background and how unique it is for him to get this opportunity: “I'm a proud Australian, indigenous Australian. I'm representing all of Australia and I'm just happy to be part of something so big, such a massive card on Netflix and getting this opportunity.”
Netflix and MVP’s fight week events conclude with the Paul vs. Tyson Public Weigh-In on Thursday, November 14, which will begin at 7:00pm ET / 4:00pm PT. The event will stream on MVP’s YouTube channel, Netflix’s YouTube channel, MVP’s Instagram, and Netflix’s Tudum..
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson will stream live globally, exclusively on Netflix on Friday, November 15 at 8pm ET / 5pm PT from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. The co-main event features undisputed super lightweight champion Katie Taylor (23-1, 6 KOs) vs. unified featherweight champion Amanda “The Real Deal” Serrano (47-2-1, 31 KOs) in the most anticipated women's boxing rematch in history.
Paul vs. Tyson will be available to stream live globally on all Netflix plans, at no additional cost to subscribers. The broadcast will feature live commentary in English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, French and German.
About Most Valuable Promotions (MVP)
Most Valuable Promotions was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP have produced Jake Paul’s last five global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Diaz match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head to head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.
About Netflix
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About AT&T Stadium
AT&T Stadium is the largest, most technologically advanced entertainment venue in the world. Designed by HKS and built by Manhattan Construction, the $1.2 billion stadium features two monumental arches, the world's largest HDTV video board cluster, an expansive retractable roof and the largest retractable end zone doors in the world. Features of the stadium include seating for 80,000 and expandability for up to 100,000, over 300 luxury suites, club seating on multiple levels and the Dallas Cowboys Pro Shop, open to the public year-round. Outside the stadium, the Miller Lite® House is a branded destination that boasts a 70-yard Cowboys turf field featuring field games, four video boards and over 60 television screens, two fantasy football screen walls and over 87,000 outdoor square-footage for event day experiences. The space also features two beer gardens and a walk-in beer cooler. The stadium is also home to a world-class collection of contemporary art, made up of over 92 works of art by 62 established and emerging artists displayed on the walls and in the grand public spaces of the venue. In addition to being the home of the Dallas Cowboys since opening in 2009, the stadium has hosted Super Bowl XLV, the 2010 NBA All Star Game, the annual Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, the 2014 NCAA Men's Final Four, the 2015 inaugural College Football Playoff Championship Game, the 2015 50th Anniversary Academy of Country Music Awards show and WrestleMania 32 & 38. The venue has also played host to high school and college football, concerts, championship fights, international soccer matches and other special events. For more information, go to attstadium.com.
