Jake Paul flaunting big belly in workout video ahead of Mike Tyson fight leaves Internet in splits

ARLINGTON, TEXAS: Jake Paul's latest workout video ahead of his highly-anticipated fight against Mike Tyson has sparked controversy and left the internet buzzing.

In the Instagram video, Paul made a bold claim that he is the strongest heavyweight fighter in the world.

He then attempted a clearly staged 500-pound bench press without a spotter while flaunting an exaggerated belly which caught viewers’ attention.

Logan Paul reacts to Jake Paul’s workout video

Some fans noticed that Jake Paul’s signature tattoos on his stomach and side were mysteriously missing in the video, further suggesting the stunt was "very clearly fake."

Jake Paul's upcoming bout with Mike Tyson is set for November 15 at the Arlington Arena in Texas. It will be streamed on Netflix.

The fight was initially scheduled for July 20 but was postponed after Tyson withdrew due to an inflamed ulcer. Tyson has since returned to training and is preparing for his first fight in four years.

Logan Paul, Jake’s brother and fellow YouTuber-turned-wrestler, joined in on the internet reaction, commenting on Instagram video. “When you due bro,” he wrote, referring to Jake's enlarged belly.

Fans were equally confused by the odd video, with one person asking, “What happened to ur belly bro?”

Concerns for Mike Tyson's health ahead of Jake Paul fight

While some fans are worried about Jake Paul's training, concerns are rising over the health risks for Mike Tyson who is 58 years old and has not fought professionally since 2005.

Paul, at 27, is in his athletic prime with a record of 10-1 over the past four years.

Stephen Hughes, a senior lecturer in Medicine at Anglia Ruskin University, suggests the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson could be fatal.

He has warned Tyson of increased risk of suffering a subdural haematoma or brain bleed due to his age and history as a recovering alcoholic. 

Others experts have warned that the healing process will also be substantially longer for Tyson at 58, adding that he is at a high risk of "getting cut," Talk Sport noted.

Internet reacts to Jake Paul's fake bench press with huge belly

Internet couldn’t resist poking fun at Jake Paul's antics. One commenter on Instagram joked, “[Why] his stomach so out like that?” Another added, “Bro got pregnant before facing Iron Mike.”

Others were baffled by the stunt, with one person writing, “What does faking a bench press of 405 do for your career? Smh I don't get it.”

Though the stunt left many in disbelief, some still found it entertaining. “Ridiculously entertaining hahaha,” one fan remarked.

Others, however, warned Jake to take the upcoming fight seriously, with one person cautioning, “Needs to take Tyson seriously, otherwise he is in for a shock.”

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