Disruption at Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Press Conference as Social Media Influencer Interrupts with Provocative Question
A disturbance at the pre-fight press conference for the upcoming boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, caused by a 14-year-old social media influencer, left the attendees astonished and the fighters visibly affected.
At the pre-fight press conference for an upcoming boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, held at the Apollo Theater in New York City on May 13, 2024, a disturbance occurred involving a 14-year-old social media influencer. Kayo Martin, known for his pranks and having over 123,000 Instagram followers, interrupted the event during a question-and-answer session. He inquired provocatively about the fighters’ “body count,” a term ambiguously referring either to sexual conquests or, in a grim sense, people killed.
The unexpected question from Martin left Jake Paul, the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer, visibly embarrassed, while Mike Tyson, the 57-year-old former boxing champion, reacted by questioning the whereabouts of Martin’s guardian.
Despite the disruption, Martin continued to interact with the athletes using slang and expletives, much to the astonishment and confusion of those present, including Paul’s brother, Logan Paul, also a notable social media personality.
This incident occurred in the buildup to the highly anticipated match between Tyson and Paul scheduled for July 20, 2024, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event has attracted significant interest, with a reported 120,000 fans registering for pre-sale tickets. This match marks Tyson’s return to the ring following his last exhibition fight in 2020.
