Jake Paul is an American boxer, YouTuber, and actor. As an actor, he starred as Dirk Mann in Disney Channel’s Bizaardvark from 2016 to 2018. He launched his YouTube channel in 2014 and appeared on Forbes’ highest-paid YouTube creators list multiple times.
Jake began boxing in 2018, and his professional debut came in 2020 against AnEsonGib. His fight against Mike Tyson set a record for the largest boxing event outside Las Vegas in the United States.
Politically, Paul supported Republican candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in September 2023 and later endorsed Donald Trump. After an attempted assassination of Trump in July 2024, Paul shared a post supporting him. He officially endorsed Trump in a YouTube video on October 31, 2024.
Jake Paul Biography
Jacob Joseph Paul was born on January 17, 1997, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA his nickname is The Problem Child and he is 27 years old as of 2024. Jake has Irish, Welsh, Jewish, French, and German ancestry. His height is 5′ 10″ inches. 1imdb
Jake Paul Parents
Paul was raised in a church-going, Christian family with his older brother Logan, a YouTuber. They started filming themselves when Jake was ten. Pamela Ann Stepnick (née Meredith) and realtor Gregory Allan Paul are his parents. 2bioplazaÂ
Jake Paul’s Wife & Girlfriend
Jake Paul began dating Alissa Violet, but they split in 2017. Then, he started dating Erika Costell but broke up in late 2018. In April 2019, Jake was in a relationship with YouTuber Tana Mongeau. They announced their engagement in June 2019 and had a wedding ceremony in Las Vegas in July.
However, the marriage was not legally valid as they didn’t obtain a marriage license, and Mongeau later said it was done for fun and content. The couple broke up in January 2020. In April 2023, Paul confirmed his relationship with Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam. 3famousbirthdaysÂ
Jake Paul’s Career Journey
Musical Journey
In December 2019, Jake Paul released a song called “These Days” with a music video featuring model Julia Rose. The song, about his past relationship with Alissa Violet, was removed from streaming platforms less than a year later.
In 2020, Paul released several singles, starting with “Fresh Outta London” in July, followed by “23” in September, and “Dummy” in October, featuring Canadian rapper TVGucci. These songs were accompanied by music videos, some filmed at his home.
In 2021, Paul co-founded Anti Fund, a venture capital firm with Geoffrey Woo, which has invested in companies like Simplebet and Anduril Industries. That same year, he started Most Valuable Promotions, signing boxer Amanda Serrano, and created Boxing Bullies to help kids fight bullying.
Paul was listed among Forbes’ highest-paid athletes in 2022, earning $38 million from boxing and other ventures. In the same year, he co-founded Betr, a sports media and betting company, which has raised significant funding to expand its operations.
In 2023, Paul joined the Professional Fighters League to co-found and compete in the Super Fight division. By 2024, he launched a personal care brand called W, offering affordable products through Walmart, backed by over $14 million in venture funding.
Boxing Journey
In 2018, Jake Paul started boxing with an amateur fight against Deji Olatunji, winning by technical knockout in the fifth round. His professional boxing debut came in 2020 when he defeated AnEsonGib in the first round. Later that year, he knocked out basketball player Nate Robinson in the second round.
In 2021, Paul fought former MMA champion Ben Askren, winning by a first-round TKO. He also fought Tyron Woodley twice, winning the first match by split decision and the rematch by a sixth-round knockout. His knockout of Woodley earned him ESPN’s “Knockout of the Year.”
In 2022, Paul defeated former UFC champion Anderson Silva by unanimous decision. In 2023, he fought Tommy Fury, losing via split decision, but later rebounded with a unanimous decision win over Nate Diaz.
Paul continued his career in 2024 with victories over Andre August, Ryan Bourland, and Mike Perry. His fight against Mike Tyson in November 2024 ended with Paul winning by unanimous decision, setting a record for one of the biggest boxing events in U.S. history.
In 2021, Jake Paul and his adviser Nakisa Bidarian started a boxing promotion called Most Valuable Promotions. Their first signed athlete was Amanda Serrano, a Puerto Rican boxer and seven-time world champion.
In 2022, Paul worked with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing to co-promote the fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. It was the first women’s boxing match to headline Madison Square Garden and was called the biggest women’s fight ever. The event won Fight of the Year from Sports Illustrated and Event of the Year from The Ring.
In 2023, Most Valuable Promotions teamed up with DAZN to launch Most Valuable Prospects, a series showcasing new boxing talent without pay-per-view. The first event happened on May 26, where Ashton Sylve beat Adam Kipenga by unanimous decision. 4wikipedia Â
Jake Paul’s Net Worth
Jake’s net worth is estimated to be around $80 million. In 2021, Forbes reported that he earned around $38 million from boxing, ranking him the 46th highest-paid athlete in the world for that year. On November 15, Jake Paul reportedly added $40 million to his wealth by fighting retired heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson, who is 58 years old and 31 years older than Paul. 5thestreet Â
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