Jake Paul insists that he has a misspoke after a shocking claim about the health of Mike Tyson.
Paul and Tyson went the eight-round distance when they fought at the AT&T stage in Texas last November.
Pre-Fight there was massive concern about 'Iron Mike' because of the fact that he is a 58-year-old, who 'almost' died 'after a scary health problem just a few months earlier.
A few months after their collision, the physical well-being of Mike Tyson was put back on the table by his comeback opponent.
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Jake Paul Address Live Stream Clip
During a recent live stream with Adin Ross, Jake Paul claimed that his last opponent has Parkinson's disease.
“The Problem Child,” Tyson said healed the incurable disease and came in shape by using psychedelics.
“Ayahuascas is also really good for your brain. The same thing with Toad, Toad is some Parkinson's … Oh sorry, Tys has healed Tyson's Parkinson's so that he could come back and fight, “Paul slid out.
Angry fans responded to a viral clip of his remark by labeling Paul a 'shameless bully' for fighting someone with Parkinson's disease – now he has responded to all the online recoil with which he has to deal with the past 24 hours.
“Bruh … Mike Tyson did not have Parkinson's,” tweeted Paul.
“WTF. Why the F— The Internet is so stupid for. I spoke. Meant he used Toad to cure his pain.
“He has often talked about it. Just like me. Just like many do. “
Someone from Tyson's team has since told TMZ: “Mike is happy and completely healthy. He has no Parkinson's or any other disease. “
What is the next step for Jake Paul?
Paul was recently rejected by Canelo Alvarez after conversations for their fight reached the final phase.
At one point, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn Fans sent crazy by claiming that 'Paul VS Canelo' was ready.
The Mexican superstar, however, signed a four-fight agreement with Saudi boxing leader, Turki Alshikh, leaving Paul furiously behind and without an opponent for his next fight.
The 28-year-old is still expected to return to the ring in May. Against whom? Well, that remains a mystery.
Darren Till, Tommy Fury, KSI and Julio Cesar Chavez are all advertised as potential Paul opponents.
Only the time will tell who he will choose as a dancing partner for his 13th professional boxing fight.
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