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Team Conor McGregor EXPOSES acne and hairline symptoms to allege Jake Paul’s steroid usage
Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

Not everyone had expected YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul to become the successful and influential figure he is now. Since being serious about boxing, Paul has established himself as one of the biggest names in the sport. However, during the process, the fighter has beef with every top, including Conor McGregor

The rivalry started when Jake Paul called out Conor McGregor for a boxing bout. Back then, the ‘Notorious’ was recovering from a leg injury and had no intention of fighting Paul. This rift has continued till now, with McGregor’s BJJ coach adding a new chapter to it. Dillon Danis , who has an equally hateful relationship with Paul, has recently accused Paul of using steroids by pointing out acne. 

Steroids are bad kids. Dillon Danis via X

The history between Jake Paul and Dillon Danis encompasses a series of public confrontations and disagreements. Initially, they swapped barbs on social media, with Danis attacking Paul’s boxing and Paul insulting Danis’s MMA record. Their feud got even more intense when Paul threw water balloons and toilet paper at Danis in December 2020.

There have been discussions about a possible fight; however, nothing has ever solidified. Danis did fight Jake Paul’s elder brother, Logan Paul, a fight that ended in a brawl. Nevertheless, it wasn’t the only time Paul had been accused of steroids. Due to massive size gain in a short amount of time, many experts have raised such questions.

Popular bodybuilder reacts to Jake Paul steroids accusations 

Jake Paul has put himself under the radar since becoming one of the big names in boxing. The popular star has defeated several former MMA fighters, the latest coming against Mike Perry. ‘Platinum’ also questioned Paul’s recent changes in his body and wanted the boxer to be tested. 

Former Mr Olympia runner-up Victor Martinez recently made a YouTube video about Jake Paul’s transformation. He claimed that Jake Paul used growth hormones rather than steroids to bulk up his body. Martinez explained that the recent major alterations to Paul’s structures were the basis for his analysis. 

Martinez did, however, continue praising Jake Paul’s work ethic. He claimed that Paul was extremely diligent and that his boxing career was a direct result of his commitment to his daily training. Martinez then urged the audience to keep in mind that using performance-enhancing drugs by themselves does not help athletes improve.

This article first appeared on FirstSportz and was syndicated with permission.

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