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Terrifying Encounter
YouTube sensation and boxer Jake Paul experienced a heart-stopping moment when his £30 million private jet was hit by lightning while flying back from New York City. Surrounded by friends and his golden retriever, Thor, Paul captured the scary incident on camera, showing the plane violently shaking as lightning crackled outside.
Close Call
In a video shared on his Instagram, Paul can be heard exclaiming, "we woke the gods of war" as he witnesses the electrical discharge. He even jokingly pleads with the Greek god Zeus, saying, "Oh s***! Zeus, I love you brother." Fortunately, the YouTuber-turned-boxer landed safely after the ordeal.
Pre-Fight Antics
Paul was returning from a press conference in New York to prepare for his upcoming exhibition fight with boxing legend Mike Tyson. The highly anticipated match is set to take place on July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with Netflix airing the event live.
Brave Words
Despite the scary incident, Paul remains confident about his move up to the heavyweight division to face Tyson. The former Disney star has undergone a significant body transformation, impressing fans with his new physique. However, concerns remain about how he will handle the added weight in the ring.
