'Why The F**k Is The Internet So Stupid For': Jake Paul Clarifies His Comments, Shuts Down Claim About Mike Tyson Having Parkinson's Disease

American Boxer and influencer Jake Paul has clarified that he misspoke when he said veteran boxer Mike Tyson had Parkinson's disease before he stepped on to the ring to fight him in November. Issuing a statement on X, he called the social media users stupid for believing in what he said and that Tyson used Toad to heal his pain.

In a video that surfaced on social media, Paul had claimed:

"Ayahuasca is really good for your brain, as well, and same with toad. Toad is what cured Mike's Parkinson's. Or sorry, toad cured Tyson's Parkinson's so that he could come back and fight."

However, he quickly took to X to clarify his statement and wrote:

"Bruh…Mike Tyson didn’t have no Parkinsons..WTF. Why the fuck 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."

Paul, who took on the 58-year-old Tyson in the ring in November, was declared as the winner as he bounced back to win the last three rounds after losing the first two. Paul eventually won by 78-74 and the two athletes expressed mutual admiration towards one another after the fight.

"No regrets to get in ring one last time" - Mike Tyson

A few days after the fight, Tyson took to X and issued a statement hinting at fighting for the last time but how much he had to struggle to get in the ring.

"This is one of those situations when you lost but still won. I’m grateful for last night. No regrets to get in ring one last time. I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won. To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for. Thank you."

Published on: Monday, February 17, 2025, 04:49 PM IST