THIS is the terrifying moment Jake Paul’s £30million private jet was struck by lightning mid-air as he returned home from New York City.
The YouTube star and boxer was surrounded by friends and his golden retriever, Thor, as he shouted “we wake up the gods of war.”
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Terrifying footage on his Instagram showed the multimillion-dollar plane shaking violently as an electrical discharge crackled outside.
Paul said: “We woke up the gods of war and (there is) lightning on the plane, brother.”
Clasping his hands together, the 27-year-old makes an appeal to a Greek god.
He added: “Oh shit! Zeus, I love you, brother.”
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Paul was heading home from his press conference in New York ahead of his fight with Mike Tyson in July.
On July 20, the pair will face off in an exhibition fight that will be streamed live on Netflix from the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
O YouTuber turned boxer returned safely to solid ground, later sharing the video.
He wrote “The drive home from the press was interesting,” followed by a smiley face emoji.
One fan joked in the comments that Paul was trying to get out of his fight with Tyson, writing, “My guy is trying to fake his death so he doesn’t have to fight.”
Another added: “Mike Tyson’s first strike.”
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Tyson, who will be 31 YEARS older than Paul on fight night, didn’t mince words in the pre-fight press conference.
The former undisputed heavyweight champion said: “I really like Jake.
“But once he’s in that ring, he has to fight like his life depends on it. Because he will be.”
Paul said of his weight gain: “I’m a natural heavyweight.
“That’s what I was born for, to move up in this weight class.
“And I’m going to show Mike who has more power. Because he’s underestimating me.
“I think everyone is underestimating me and I believe I hit harder. I know it will be difficult.
“I know I will have to fight against adversity. I know I can even go to the screen.
“I’m scared, don’t get me wrong, but it’s not fear that stops me.
“It’s about going into it even if I’m scared, and that’s what true courage is.”
Paul will move up to heavyweight for the first time in his brief boxing career to face ‘Iron Mike‘.
And the former Disney star underwent a dramatic body transformation for the fight, packing on several pounds of muscle and water weight.
Fight fans got their first glimpse of Paul’s new physique last week, with many impressed by his bodacious body.
Though many were quick to express concerns about how “The Problem Child” will carry the additional weight.
What is Jake Paul’s net worth?
According to celebritynetworth.com, Jake Paul’s net worth is almost $80 million.
It is also understood that his annual income before tax deduction ranges between US$20 million and US$50 million, generated through boxing matches, YouTube videos, sponsorships and merchandise.
Jake Paul and his advisor Nakisa Bidarian started Most Valuable Promotions in 2021 with the goal of establishing a promotional company.
Paul’s two 2021 fights with former UFC champion Tyron Woodley were supported by the promotion. Even the October 2018 fight involving Anderson Silva took place under MVP’s command.
However, the venture was successful when MVP promoted a boxing match on April 30, 2022, between Katie Taylor, then undisputed champion, and Amanda Serrano.
In early January 2023, Jake Paul signed a multi-year contract with the Professional Fighters League. He has to participate in the mixed martial arts franchise’s promotional events as part of the deal.
He would therefore be referred to as the head of the fighters’ defense. In terms of fights, he would compete in the PFL’s Super Fight Division PPV and receive about half of the revenue from pay-per-view sales.
Jake Paul also owns shares in Betr, a sports company that touts itself as the creator of the world’s first direct-to-consumer microbetting app.
The software, released in 2022 and accessible in the Apple and Google Play stores, is reportedly the result of a partnership between Paul and Joey Levy, valued at approximately $300 million, TMZ Sports reports.
Fuel Venture Capital, Roger Ehrenberg of IA Sports Ventures and Eberg Capital contributed $35 million to the Ohio native’s idea last year.
A considerable portion of Jake Paul’s total income comes from endorsements, in addition to boxing matches and other business ventures, essentiallysports.com reports.
“The Problem Child” has also signed lucrative contracts with several companies, including US sports betting company DraftKings, UK menswear brand boohooMAN and New York-based travel fashion accessories maker SPRAYGROUND.
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