Mike Tyson’s odd behaviour at Jake Paul press conference explained

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul met in a press conference on Sunday in New York City, and a body language expert has broken down what the pair’s actions revealed

Mike Tyson struggled to answer questions during Sunday's press conference at Fanatics Fest NYC

Mike Tyson struggled to answer questions during Sunday’s press conference at Fanatics Fest NYC (


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During a lively press conference at Fanatics Fest NYC, Mike Tyson ‘s body language spoke volumes about his mindset ahead of his fight against Jake Paul.

On Sunday, Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) and Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) faced off in front of an energetic New York crowd at the Javits Center, ahead of their eagerly awaited bout on November 15. The fight, set to take place at ATandT Stadium in Arlington, Texas and streamed on Netflix, had to be rescheduled from its original date of July 20 after Tyson suffered an ulcer flare-up while on a flight back in May.

The two fighters took very different approaches to Sunday’s press conference, highlighting the 31-year age difference between them. Paul quickly assumed the role of the villain, passionately throwing insults and jibes at his opponent and the hostile crowd.

Tyson, on the other hand, remained calm despite the heated atmosphere, often answering questions in just a few words and sometimes struggling to find something to say.

Body language expert Judi James told Mirror Sports U. S. that Tyson appeared to be out of his comfort zone, seemingly surprised by the circus-like atmosphere that surrounded him.

“Tyson fails to come alive during the trash talk, despite being prodded hard,” she commented. “He looks and sounds like a man now used to more polite and respectful interviews.

“He stalls at more than one question, sounding distracted or confused. Asked how it feels to be fighting a more hated man he cocks his head, raises his hand and rubs his chin, performing a long pause before asking the host to ‘Say it again.’ Another question gets a hand thrown out and a groan with no words forming.”

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Mike Tyson appeared to be taken aback by the circus-like atmosphere at the Javits Center
Mike Tyson appeared to be taken aback by the circus-like atmosphere at the Javits Center ( 


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“Mike’s pauses and delays and his confused-sounding answers could be down to what he might feel is a ridiculous situation,” James continued. “The man has fought the best and now he is sitting with a ‘YouTuber’ in front of a completely different generation audience. He might also have been deafened by the noise. We hear what the mics pick up but in a very noisy room like this the questions don’t always carry as they get drowned out.”

James observed Paul’s knack for drama, which has turned the spotlight onto his bouts in the ring. Tyson, however, seemingly disinterested in engaging with the younger boxer’s antics, is not biting.

“Jake Paul’s talent for panto is immeasurable,” noted James. “He is clearly in awe of Tyson but he delivers trash talk that soaks up the boos that Tyson himself once used to get. Tyson acted like a man who should be in the boxing hall of fame not getting goaded into trading insults with a guy easily young enough to be his son.”