"He knows how to play the villain" - Fans react as Jake Paul shakes on $1M bets about beating Mike Tyson, wagers his purse with Katie Taylor

Jake Paul ramped up the tension at a recent press conference by challenging other fighters to bet against him in his upcoming fight against boxing legend Mike Tyson.

When fighters on the undercard overwhelmingly sided with Tyson, Paul seized the moment to stir controversy, boldly betting his purse and offering up million-dollar wagers.

Paul initially approached WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios with a $1 million wager on Tyson’s win. Barrios declined, prompting Paul to fire off an insult. He then challenged featherweight prospect Bruce Carrington, who jokingly accepted the $1 million bet. Not missing a beat, Paul hit back, saying:

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“The time I spend taking a s*** is how much you make in your whole life.”

Finally, Paul turned to Katie Taylor, proposing a bet on their entire fight purse.

Whether serious or not, the move set social media ablaze. Fans reacted quickly, with one noting:

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“You have to give it to him: he knows how to play the villain role really well.”

While another added:

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“Boxers should take note.. clownish as this is, it’s exciting and Paul knows how to hype sh*t up.."

Check out some of the fan reactions below:

Fans react to Jake Paul's recent antics at the press conference. [Screenshot courtesy: X]

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Jake Paul reveals outfit for Mike Tyson fight walkout

Jake Paul is set to bring a new level of extravagance to boxing with his upcoming ring walk outfit, valued at a staggering $1 million. The social media star-turned-boxer revealed his plans in a recent podcast interview with Hailey Welch, where he teased details about the outfit he’ll wear before facing boxing legend Mike Tyson.

Known for his flashy appearances, Paul said:

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"This outfit I've made for the fight is the most expensive fight outfit in the history of boxing. It's $1 million, so it cost a pretty penny and it's very shiny. That's the hints I will give for the walkout. I'm gonna be driving in a certain vehicle to the ring."

Check out Jake Paul's comments below (59:12):

The highly anticipated Paul vs. Tyson fight, scheduled for Friday, has sparked significant debate due to the age gap between the two fighters. Tyson, now 58, is over three decades older than the 27-year-old Paul.

Concerns about Tyson’s health and age have been raised, with many questioning whether the former heavyweight champion should take on the younger and active Paul.

Despite the worries, Tyson remains confident, determined to prove he still has the strength and skill to compete. For Paul, a victory would improve his record to 11-1, while Tyson aims to remind fans of his legendary status, even at this stage in his career.

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