At a pre-fight press conference held in New York, an unexpected twist occurred when Jake Paul and Mike Tyson faced a series of unconventional questions from a young attendee, culminating in a moment of bewilderment for everyone present. The press event, aimed at discussing the upcoming bout between the veteran boxer Tyson and YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul, quickly shifted tone due to the child’s inquiries.

Initially, the press conference proceeded as expected, with both fighters addressing questions about their motivation and preparations for the fight, which has drawn attention due to the significant age difference between the two competitors. Tyson, 57, and Paul, 27, also participated in a staged face-off for the cameras, highlighting the generational clash.

However, the atmosphere changed when a child, handed the microphone, first asked which fighter would make a better coach. Both Tyson and Paul provided their perspectives, emphasizing their respective advantages in experience and technique. The interaction took a surprising turn when the child blurted out a question about their “body count,” a term ambiguously referring to past conquests or experiences, leaving the audience and fighters perplexed.

Mike Tyson’s reaction was to look around for the child’s guardian, indicating his discomfort with the question. Jake Paul, visibly embarrassed, chose not to respond, further contributing to the awkwardness of the moment.

This unusual interaction underscored the unpredictability of live events and added an odd yet memorable twist to the promotion of their fight. Scheduled for July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the match will feature eight two-minute rounds, using larger gloves than those typically worn in professional boxing, marking it as an exhibition rather than a standard competitive fight.

Tyson has described his participation as driven by the desire to “shake the sports world to the core,” viewing the matchup against a new, popular figure like Paul as an opportunity to do just that. As the fight approaches, the buzz continues to grow, not just for the sporting spectacle but also for the unexpected moments it seems to be generating even before the contenders step into the ring.