PIERS MORGAN has clarified his comments that Jake Paul's boxing career has been "staged" following news the YouTuber is taking legal action to fight claims his bouts are fixed.

Paul, 28, has reportedly taken legal steps to defend his reputation after persistent claims that his fights are rigged.

Paul has retained top attorney Alex Spiro to address and counteract what he and his team say are false and damaging comments.

Spiro, who has represented the likes of Elon Musk , Jay-Z and Alec Baldwin, said in a statement: "I've been retained by Mr. Paul to pursue legal redress for the damages he has suffered.

"If someone uses their public soapbox to harm him and the sport with lies, there will be consequences."

Paul has come under criticism for his boxing career to date and received a slew

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