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Former undisputed world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has given fans dozens of electrifying walk-outs throughout his career, and his return to the boxing ring Friday was no different.

Tyson sent a message to YouTube star-turned-boxer Jake Paul with his prefight soundtrack, Jay-Z’s ‘Murdergram,’ as he walked out to the ring at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Despite being 58-years-old, Tyson still has an intimidating presence, highlighted by his quick saunter to the ring. Tyson made his walk to the ring solo and wasn’t accompanied by a large entourage.

Tyson also paid tribute to his late daughter Exodus Sierra Tyson, who tragically died at age 4 when a treadmill cord got wrapped around her neck and strangled her to death in 2009. He has Exodus’ name stitched into his black shorts and has a tattoo of his late daughter on his chest over his heart, which he regularly points to in honor of her memory.

Here’s how Tyson entered AT&T Stadium:

Mike Tyson ring walk entrance

Tyson and Paul were involved in a dust-up during the official weigh-in on Thursday. Tyson slapped Paul in the face as the fighters engaged in their final stare-down after weighing in. Tyson said ‘talking is done,’ while Paul added that the fight ‘is personal now.’

How to watch Tyson vs. Paul:

Time: Main card begins at 8 p.m. ET
Streaming: Netflix

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