Jake Paul’s private jet faced a terrifying ordeal as it was struck by lightning on his way home from a press conference in New York. The incident occurred as Paul was preparing for his highly anticipated exhibition bout against Mike Tyson, scheduled for July.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer shared a dramatic video on social media, capturing the moment his $38 million plane was violently shaken by an electrical storm. In the video, sparks can be seen crackling outside the aircraft, causing visible distress among the passengers.

Paul and Tyson are set to face off at the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on July 20. The match, which will be streamed live on Netflix, has garnered significant attention from fans and media alike.

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In the video, Paul, surrounded by friends and holding his golden retriever Thor, chose an unusual way to cope with the situation. Instead of a traditional prayer, he made a plea to an ancient Greek deity. “We woke up the gods of war and there’s lightning on the plane, brother,” he exclaimed, moments before a fierce crackle of lightning rocked the jet.

Despite the harrowing experience, Paul’s jet landed safely, allowing him to continue his preparations for the upcoming fight. The incident has added an unexpected twist to the already highly anticipated bout, leaving fans eager to see how both fighters will perform on the big day.