Paul weighed in at 102 kilos for the Tyson bout, showing off an impressive physique that got people talking. His trainer, Larry Wade, says it's all down to a disciplined approach. Wade points to Paul's work with a nutritionist, a solid fitness plan, and careful weight control as the reasons behind the change.
But not everyone's buying that explanation. Greg Doucette, an IFBB professional bodybuilder, thinks there might be more to the story. He's not just looking at Jake, but at his brother Logan too.
"I mean, they have the money and the funds to be at the highest level and do the proper testing to get the peptides they need," Doucette said.
Doucette suggests the Paul brothers could be using very low doses of performance-enhancing drugs to avoid detection. He explains that this method could help them maintain a clean image while still getting the benefits.
There are a few ways athletes might try to cheat the system, according to Doucette. They could take tiny amounts of testosterone, use different peptides like growth hormone or IGF-1, or even stick to hormone replacement therapy that keeps their levels looking normal.
"I'll get the blood test. My testosterone levels will look normal. But I'll be bulking up with another method," Doucette added, describing how he'd hypothetically try to cheat if he were in their position.
It's worth noting that these are just suspicions. There's no concrete evidence that either Jake or Logan Paul have used any banned substances. Their transformations could be the result of hard work, good genetics, and the resources available to them as successful athletes.
The debate around the Paul brothers' physiques shows how complicated the issue of performance enhancement in sports can be. As athletes push the boundaries of what's possible, the line between natural achievement and artificial help gets blurrier.