- By Himanshu Badola
- Sat, 16 Nov 2024 11:45 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Who is Jake Paul? Know about his life, career and controversies: Jake Paul scripted history as he defeated the legendary figure of Mike Tyson in the much-awaited boxing clash on Saturday morning.
Paul defeated Tyson by a unanimous decision after the two fighters went eight full rounds, with each round being of two minutes.
This was one of the most highly-anticipated matches in boxing history considering the completely different backgrounds of both superstars.
Mike Tyson is a legendary boxer and needs no introduction to this profession, having achieved monumental success during his playing days.
He has a huge age difference with Jake Paul, who is about 33 years younger. Additionally, Paul pursued a career as a YouTuber before actively entering the ring and eventually becoming interested in the sport of boxing.
Paul has successfully managed to make a big name in boxing in just a short time in the ring. Since turning pro in 2020, the 27-year-old Paul has a 10-1 (7 KOs) record.
Here is the profile of Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer who defeated Mike Tyson:
Jake Paul's Early life and YouTube fame
Jake Paul, who was born in January 1997 in Cleveland, Ohio, initially achieved huge fame as a YouTuber and actor.
His comic videos and charismatic personality quickly attracted a massive following, particularly among younger audiences.
Before taking over the boxing profession, Paul starred in Disney Channel's "Bizaardvark" and appeared in other television shows and movies.
His early success on YouTube further solidified his online presence, with 20 million subscribers tuning in to his videos on a regular basis.
He defeated fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib via TKO in his first career fight in 2020. The Problem Child's next fight that year came against former NBA star Nate Robinson. He knocked Robinson out in two rounds.
Paul became a part of three fights in 2021. He got the better of Ben Askren in April and Tyron Woodley in August, two former MMA champions.
He was then scheduled to face Tommy Fury in December of that year but the latter had to back out after suffering a broken rib.
Woodley took his place at the eleventh hour and was brutally knocked out in six.
A monumental achievement came in Paul's boxing career when he defeated MMA legend Anderson Silva in 2022 via unanimous decision, scoring a knockdown in the process.
Jake Paul controversies
Paul hasn't been much away from controversies during his career. In 2021, TikToker Justine Paradise accused him of sexual assault, sparking a storm of backlash.
Jake called the allegations “100% false,” before another accusation came up from actress Railey Lollie, adding fuel to the fire.
