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Jake Paul Details Billion Dollar Yacht Party Where Mike Tyson Lauded Him in Front of Celebs Like Leonardo DiCaprio, Drake, and More

Published 12/02/2022, 5:15 AM EST

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YouTube sensation Jake Paul has been to his fair share of extravagant parties. However, there was one event that he might have liked much better than any other. The Problem Child recently made an appearance on popular YouTuber Anthony Pompliano’s podcast where he detailed a party featuring Hollywood’s elite.

He stated that the party included celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio, Mike Tyson, and Drake, but was still a casual event. Moreover, he added that the party took place on a billion-dollar yacht, which was a surreal experience for him.

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This past New Year’s we’re on this boat in Saint Barts and like there was just an absurd amount of celebrities on it like Leonardo DiCaprio, Mike Tyson, Drake, Meek Mill, Little Baby. It was like this casual sort of party. It wasn’t like a rager and so everyone was kind of just talking and like there was no ego. We’re on this probably one billion dollar yacht and uh it was just kind of surreal.” Said Paul.

Paul was then asked if he talked to anyone at the party, to which he replied that he was in conversation with everyone and even had a chat with Mike Tyson. “I was chatting with all of them. I had like a really good convo with Drake and then talked to Mike Tyson for a little bit.” He added.

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This was not all as following this ‘The Problem Child’ even detailed how he felt about the former heavyweight champion.

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Paul stated that they both had a great professional relationship and claimed Tyson was like a mentor to him. He also thanked Iron Mike for always backing his skill as a boxer, despite the harsh public opinion. “He loves me and I love him. He’s such an awesome guy with so much wisdom and he just gives me tons of advice and just supports me always and publicly too. He’s backed me and talked about my skill,” said Paul.

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The Ohio-based boxer has been calling out Tyson for a match for a long time. However, given Tyson’s age and recent health problems, this bout might not happen. But according to Paul, he is more than happy for Iron Mike to be his guide as he progresses in the sport.

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Sahil Sood is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication, and holds a keen interest in the 'sweet science'. His journey towards following boxing began when he first saw the highlights of Mike Tyson as a teenager, and then closely followed the rise of Floyd Mayweather.
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