Jake Paul has come under scrutiny following his recent fight against former UFC contender Mike Perry. Accusations of performance-enhancing drug (PED) use have surfaced, with one of Conor McGregor’s teammates, Dillon Danis, alleging Paul of steroid use.
In July 2024, Perry commented on Paul’s significant physical transformation, suggesting possible PED abuse. “To put on 25 pounds, I don’t know how someone does it. I guess without a cheat code,” Perry said during an appearance on FightHub TV.
Steroids are bad kids. pic.twitter.com/4gVGCj7E1s
— Dillon Danis (@dillondanis) August 6, 2024
Recently, Dillon Danis took to social media to share a picture of Paul with visible acne on his face. On X, the former Bellator FC contender wrote, “Steroids are bad kids.” When he shared the same picture on Instagram, he captioned it, “wtf,” followed by a laughing emoji.
A few months ago, Paul revealed a significant physical transformation while preparing for a postponed fight against Mike Tyson. Paul reportedly gained 30-40 pounds to match Tyson’s heavyweight limit. His coach, Shane Mosley, stated that Paul weighed 230 pounds at one point but remained as fast as he was at 185 pounds.
The feud between Danis and Paul is longstanding, so it was not surprising that Danis seized the opportunity to criticize Paul. However, these allegations remain unsubstantiated, and there is no concrete evidence of Paul engaging in any PED use.
Drastic weight gains like Paul’s often raise suspicions in the sports community. Fans on social media quickly commented on the allegations, with some pointing to potential side effects of steroid use. One Instagram user noted, “Roids side affects,” while another commented, “Steroids will do that to you.”
Despite the allegations, it’s crucial to note that the presence of acne or scabs can result from various factors, not just steroid use. Nonetheless, the fighting community remains vocal about their concerns, with one fan commenting, “The back and shoulders tell the real story,” and another claiming, “Winstrol side effects. I’m sure his back ain’t much better.”
