Mike Tyson and Jake Paul had to be separated by security after Tyson unleashed an open-handed slap to Paul's face at Thursday's weigh-in.

Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul during a fiery weigh-in ahead of their upcoming fight in Texas. Dont miss this explosive showdown!

During the formal weigh-in, which is a customary ritual before all boxing bouts, Mike Tyson failed to control emotions and slapped Paul on the cheek with his right hand.

Tyson responded by slapping Paul, and the pair were quickly separated by security, according to the video. Paul responded by laughing at him and playing to the crowd. “It’s personal now. He must die!” Paul told the crowd at the press conference, per NBC News.

After whacking Paul in the face Tyson simply said: "Talking's over" before walking off stage. But Paul, who gained a massive following on social media before turning to boxing four years ago, used the opportunity to continue to talk smack about his opponent,

Mike Tyson could not wait to put on the gloves to take a shot at upcoming opponent Jake Paul, striking the social media influencer-turned-boxer in the face as they approached each other at Thursday's weigh-in at Arlington,

Mike Tyson isn't in the mood for talking now that the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion's fight with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul is near

In their final faceoff prior to the bout, Mike Tyson slapped Jake Paul before security jumped in to separate the opponents.

Mike Tyson slapped Jake Paul at their weigh-in on Thursday night in Texas, just over 24 hours until their long-awaited fight at AT&T Stadium.