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“He’s fat. He should be lean and mean. He’s fat and funky,” was what Mike Tyson said in his latest dig against upcoming opponent, Jake Paul. The duo, 58 and 27, and cleanly separated by a generation, were originally scheduled to butt heads on July 20. However, a sudden ulcer flare up forced ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ to give up his hopes and settle for a later date. But this also meant fans were going to get treated with more back-and-forth. That’s exactly what’s went down with Paul latest’s retort where he hilariously added Diddy into the conversation!

Tyson’s comments soon ignited something in ‘The Problem Child,’ as he saw it as a marketing ploy. Since then, we have only seen him with a potbelly. The YouTuber even uploaded a hilarious video on September 29. Flaunting the fatsuit, Paul danced in front of a dining table served with loads of food, including burgers, french fries, tacos, among other items. Usher’s iconic ‘Yeah!’ blared on the speakers. However, that’s not the only thing that caught people’s attention…

But for that we’ll have to head to the comments section. In the post captioned “@miketyson want a bite?”, one fan had commented, “Diddy got him pregnant!” It wasn’t long before Jake Paul copied the same and posted it in the comment section. But with a slight modification.

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His response read, “Diddy got me pregnant.” It’s comical but interesting psychological warfare by the Cleveland native, as he continues to keep his training and fitness levels under wraps and not give Tyson any sneak peek at it. In another Instagram video, the media personality/YouTuber was seen bench-pressing and hitting his friend, Derek, in hilarious videos, all with a bodysuit, which gives the impression of Paul adding mass near the abdomen. But it doesn’t deter the former world heavyweight champion. But will Tyson bounce back before their re-scheduled fight on November 15 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas?

Tyson’s latest woe started on June 1 when he was on a flight from Los Angeles to Miami, and reportedly started feeling nauseous and dizzy. Immediate medical attention was given to the Hall of Famer, with an official statement recommending him to “do minimal to light training over the next few weeks and then return to full training with no limitations”. The veteran fighter’s condition might have been triggered by over-the-counter pain relievers such as Advil, Aleve, or ibuprofen, some doctors said to USA Today. As Tyson might have been taking them to get ready for the fight, the medicines reportedly led to sores in the stomach, small intestine, or esophagus.

Paul reacted to the incident like any eager opponent would, writing, “I fully support postponing the event so Mike Tyson has no excuses come fight night.”

“My fans know I don’t want to face Iron Mike at anything but his best, but let there be no mistake — when he steps into the ring with me, I will be ready to claim my W with a sensational finish,” he further added back then.

 

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However, Tyson is not one to back down either, as he’s continuously kept the momentum going with his clapbacks. On November 15, though, there might be something else coming Jake Paul’s way…

Jake Paul to get hit by missiles!

Tyson, who currently holds a 50-6 recor, recently uploaded his training video, where he hit the mitts with his famed brutal power. Showcasing what’s in the store for Paul, his team also dropped a message along with it. One of his team members declared, “We don’t want to throw one bomb. We want to throw missiles, one after the other.”

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Despite Paul’s body suit antics, concerns are surrounding Tyson’s health and fitness, given his recent medical woes. A stomach ulcer, hip surgery, and sciatica all caused trouble to the heavyweight boxer in the past. You factor in his age, and his two-decade-long absence from professional boxing only adds to the fans’ apprehensions. It remains to be seen how well Tyson copes with Paul’s energy and stamina.

What do you make of this post by Jake Paul? Let us know in the comments below.