At long last, the eagerly anticipated clash between Paul and Tyson is here, and there’s buzz around the songs they’ll use for their ring entrances.
Originally, the match was slated for the summer, but an unexpected ‘ulcer flare-up’ forced the renowned two-time heavyweight champion to withdraw just two months ahead of the event.
Fans have spent up to $2 million on this spectacle, with VIP tickets reaching that staggering amount, and every single ticket has been snapped up.
The event boasts an attendance of 65,000, with millions more watching globally via the streaming platform Netflix.
Now that the fighters are in the ring, observers believe they’ve uncovered a humorous hidden message in Jake Paul’s choice of walk-out song – ‘In the Air Tonight’ by Phil Collins.
One Twitter user noted, “Jake Paul thinks he’s slick playing the song that Mike Tyson sang in The Hangover movie.”
Another tweeted, “Not @jakepaul using the song from the Hangover that @MikeTyson was in #PaulTyson.”
A third added, “Jake Paul is using ‘In the Air’ by Phil Collins as the entrance song is the ultimate troll. Lol nod to Mike Tyson’s character in The Hangover II. WELL PLAYED. Team TYSON let’s go!!”
Another commented, “Phil Collins “In The Air Tonight” was Mike Tyson’s favorite song in The Hangover. I see you Jake Paul. #InTheAirTonight.”
While the exact financial stakes have not been disclosed, it’s believed the winner will walk away with tens of millions of dollars. At an August press conference, Paul stated, “I’m here to make $40 million and knock out a legend.”
Rumors suggest Tyson’s purse is around $20 million.
The potential earnings for the loser remain unclear, but both boxers insist they aren’t driven by the money.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Tyson is valued at approximately $10 million, while Paul’s worth is estimated at $80 million – a substantial payday for either fighter, despite their claims otherwise.