Tensions were running high ahead of the highly anticipated fight between the two boxing legend Mike Tyson and Jake Paul on Thursday night when the former heavyweight champion punched Paul during their final weigh-in.

The shocking altercation caused a viral reaction on social media, but no one was seemingly more upset by the incident than Paul’s mother, Pam Stepnick.

Jake Paul’s mother Pam Stepnick (left) and girlfriend Jutta Leerdam watch the fight against Nate Diaz at the American Airlines Center in 2023. (Kevin Jairaj-USA Today Sports)

In a video shared to Paul’s Instagram Stories, Stepnick is seen comforting her son while also making a threat towards Tyson.

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“I’m going to kill Mike Tyson for you,” she says as they hug. “F—ing little b—-.”

Paul laughed off the incident and replied: “You hit harder than him.”

The blow added another interesting layer to Friday night’s fight. It’s Tyson’s first sanctioned fight since 2005, and it will remain that way streamed on Netflix, which has more than 280 million subscribers worldwide, at no additional cost.

Mike Tyson, left, and Jake Paul face off during weigh-ins, held at the Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas, ahead of their heavyweight fight, on November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

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The fight will last eight two-minute rounds, with both boxers wearing heavier gloves. The idea is that the gloves will theoretically reduce the force of the punches. Who will benefit more from this is up for debate.

While some question the legitimacy of the fight – Tyson at 58 and Paul at 27 – the results will be significant. It will count on both of their records. Tyson retired with a record of 50-6 and 44 knockouts after losing to Kevin McBride 19 years ago, while Paul made his debut four years ago and entered the ring with a record of 10-1.

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are separated as they face each other during their ceremonial weigh-in at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory on November 14, 2024 in Irving, Texas. The two will meet in a heavyweight bout on November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

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The event starts at 8:00 PM ET. According to reports, Paul will make $40 million and Tyson will make around $20 million.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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