Jake Paul is accused by an expert of using steroids for body transformation

Jake Paul is facing allegations of steroid use after undergoing a significant and rapid body transformation ahead of his cruiserweight boxing match against Mike Tyson.

The online influencer, who has turned to boxing in recent years, has come under fire from fans, professional fighters and experts on social media after packing on around 30 pounds of muscle in just a few months, with many people pointing fingers at him, claiming it was impossible to pack on that much muscle mass in such a short period of time.

In November, he is scheduled to face the former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, now 58 years old. And although Tyson himself has not addressed the issue publicly, it is clear that many in the boxing community do not take this rapid transformation for granted.

Jake Paul's quick body transformation

From the fight against Nate Diaz to today, the problem child looks completely different

One disbeliever wrote: “This just screams steroids. You don't gain that much weight – especially in the chest area – in such a short time.”

Another said: “Jake is 1000% sure of one thing. His body transformation was created in a lab.”

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The side-by-side photo above shows Jake Paul before his fight with Nate Diaz, which took place on August 5, 2023, on the right, and then how he looked before his fight with MMA star Mike Perry, which took place last month on July 20, on the left. As you can see, he looks much bigger and bloated than he did this time last year.

It is not only his physical transformation that caused a stir, Jake also suffered from a Significant increase in acne this yeara common side effect of steroid use, although it was not visible during his famous teenage years. Many therefore say this is a surefire case of illegal steroid use.

These allegations aren't entirely new, though. When Jake Paul defeated Mike Perry last month, the mixed martial artist added fuel to the mass-gain fire by saying he “doesn't know how someone does that… without a cheat code.”

Many professionals found the weight gain at the time to be rather irregular and UFC legend Conor McGregor described the American on social media as “completely hyped up”.

Expert comments on Jake Paul’s muscle building

It's not just fans and professionals who have suspicions. Dr. Stuart Fischer, author of the book “Little Book of Big Medical Emergencies,” also believes that there is something behind the dramatic weight gain.

“His appearance is consistent with adult steroid use – probably anabolic steroids,” he told In Touch. “These are very dangerous drugs. They can cause circulatory problems, hormonal problems, high blood pressure and even heart attacks.”

With evidence and allegations of wrongdoing mounting, it looks like Jake Paul, now 27, is risking his future for short-term gains. His fight against Iron Mike was already exciting, but now November's match seems set to involve even more controversy – which is inevitable given Paul's past.