Rumours popped up recently that Tyson was suffering from Parkinson's, a disease that affects the brain and can cause disability of certain body functions over time, and that it was related to the issues he suffered while preparing himself for a surprise return to boxing, albeit as a one-off.
What sparked the rumours was actually Paul himself, during an appearance on the live stream of Adin Ross, where the two internet influencers were discussing various topics before the conversation turned to the impact of psychedelic drugs as a form of healing, including toad venom.
Jake Paul Accidentally Claims Mike Tyson Has Parkinson's
As they discussed, Paul said the words that caught the internet by surprise: "Toad cured Tyson's Parkinson's so that he could come back and fight."
Mike Tyson's Team Respond to Parkinson's Claim
"Mike is happy and perfectly healthy. He doesn’t have Parkinson’s or any other illness."
His opponent, who was around 31 years younger than him, had caught plenty of flack for fighting against a much older boxer who had suffered health problems, all while delivering a performance that, even if victorious, looked flat in intensity and sparked claims that the fight was rigged in his favour from the start. Now, while the Parkinson's disease theory has been denied, it has only served to add more fuel to the fire of criticism that Paul has faced from the event.
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