Watch Mike Tyson, 58, PUNCH Jake Paul before YouTuber, 27, pushes him away in face-off ahead of boxing fight [Video]

MIKE TYSON punched Jake Paul as they pair squared off ahead of their boxing fight.

Mike Tyson and Jake Paul faced off ahead of their fightCredit: EPA

Tyson pushed his opponent as tensions boiled overCredit: AFP

He also punched Paul in his chestCredit: Getty

And promotion for the fight is well underway with the two fighters meeting at a press event.

Tyson and Paul, 27, faced off on stage and tensions boiled over quickly with Iron Mike landing a punch on his opponent’s chest.

The 58-year-old then began to push Paul and they had to be separated, with Tyson smiling wildly.

They came together again only for Paul to start pushing, with heated words exchanged.

Tyson looked fit and healthy after having to postpone the fight, which was scheduled to take place last month, due to an ulcer flare up.

The former world …