Jake Paul insists he misspoke after making a shocking claim about Mike Tyson’s health.
Paul and Tyson went the eight-round distance when they fought at AT&T Stadium in Texas last November.
Pre-fight, there was mass concern about ‘Iron Mike’ due to the fact he is a 58-year-old, who had ‘almost died’ following a scary health issue just a few months earlier.
Several months after their clash, Mike Tyson‘s physical well-being was put back on the table by his comeback opponent.
Jake Paul addresses live stream clip
During a recent live stream with Adin Ross, Jake Paul claimed his last opponent has Parkinson’s Disease.
‘The Problem Child’ said Tyson cured the incurable illness and got in shape by using psychedelics.
“Ayahuasca’s really good for your brain as well. Same with Toad, Toad is what Parkinson’s… oh sorry, Toad cured Tyson’s Parkinson’s so he could come back and fight,” Paul slipped.
Angry fans reacted to a viral clip of his comment by labeling Paul a ‘shameless bully’ for fighting someone with Parkinson’s Disease – now he’s responded to all the online backlash he’s faced in the past 24 hours.
“Bruh…Mike Tyson didn’t have no Parkinson,” Paul tweeted.
“WTF. Why the f— is the internet so stupid for. I misspoke. Meant he used toad to heal his pain.
“He has spoken about it many times. Just like I do. Just like many do.”
Someone from Tyson’s team has since told TMZ: “Mike is happy and perfectly healthy. He doesn’t have Parkinson’s or any other illness.”
What’s next for Jake Paul?
Paul was recently rebuffed by Canelo Alvarez after talks for their fight reached the final stages.
At one point, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn sent fans crazy by claiming ‘Paul vs Canelo’ was done.
However, the Mexican superstar ended up signing a four-fight deal with Saudi boxing chief, Turki Alalshikh, leaving Paul furious and without an opponent for his next fight.
The 28-year-old is still expected to return to the ring in May. Against who? Well, that remains a mystery.
Darren Till, Tommy Fury, KSI, and Julio Cesar Chavez have all been touted as potential Paul opponents.
Only time will tell who he’ll pick as a dancing partner for his 13th professional boxing bout.
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