Tony Bellew interrupted the press conference for Mike Tyson and Jake Paul’s upcoming bout by introducing a pensioner as the YouTuber-turned-boxer’s next opponent.
On Wednesday, a press conference was held to promote Mike Tyson’s anticipated comeback at the age of 58 against 27-year-old Paul.
As ESPN’s Andreas Hale opened up the questions from the media, Bellew, equipped with his own mic, began speaking from one of the rows behind the press as part of a stunt for British bookmakers Paddy Power.
‘Doesn’t matter what the question is,’ Bellew says as the older gentlemen, draped in a green robe and green gloves, began shadowboxing next to him.
‘Jake Paul, the biggest clown within boxing. If Mike lets you survive on Saturday night, then I’ve got your next opponent here, Jake.’
Confused, host Ariel Helwani responded by asking if it were Bellew or British UFC star Darren Till causing the disruption.
‘It is Tony Bellew, Ariel,’ the Englishman confirmed. ‘Ariel, if Mike lets him survive on Saturday night, I’ve got a great grandfather, not a grandfather [here].
‘This guy’s got two hips, two new hips. So this guy is ready for him,’ he continued. ‘He’s 107, he’s a great grandfather. He’s gonna give you the chance, I promise you.’
‘Come on, Jake, give this fella a chance,’ he added as security tried to pull his mike away before eventually escorting him out of the event.
On Nov. 12, Bellew launched his partnership with Paddy Power with a promo video in which he scouted England for Paul’s next opponent.
Bellew then heads to a retirement home to test some of its male residents’ boxing and trash talking skills.
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