The Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson fight was one of the most anticipated contests recently. Following eight intense two-minute bouts, the judges unanimously declared Jake Paul as the winner.
Although certain Mike Tyson fans have claimed that the baddest man on the planet lost not to a better opponent but to a much younger opponent, Paul's victory will remain etched in his record, making him one of the most talked about boxers in the present day and age. This is another feather in his cap, as apart from being a viral YouTuber, he is now making waves in the boxing ring as well.
Jake Paul's rise to stardom has been by courtesy of the internet. He first broke out as a teen from Cleveland, Ohio making viral videos, then transitioned into YouTube and subsequently stepped into the world of boxing.
Jake also likes to taunt and provoke his opponents as he did with Tyson when he called the latter "boring" in a recent press conference. He also stepped on Tyson's toe during the weigh-in before the fight and ended up getting slapped by Tyson.
Jake Paul's career path till Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson match, explored
Jake's adolescence coincided with the early days of the internet. He first made a name for himself after he became wildly popular on the now-defunct video-sharing platform called Vines, for his funny videos. He had gathered a huge following of around two million followers on the platform before it eventually closed down.
Building upon the fame that he had as a viral sensation, Jake started his own YouTube channel with his brother Logan. They would mostly upload prank videos on their channel. Jake's antics were an instant hit on YouTube and he steadily started building a following.
Owing to his popularity on YouTube, Jake Paul was able to land an acting role in the Disney show Bizaardvark, which lasted from 2016 to 2018. Although he was now known to the world as an actor, Jake didn't entirely give up on YouTube and kept posting content on his channel regularly. This ultimately paid off as he now has more than twenty million followers on the platform.
Although almost all of his videos have gathered huge views, the video for his song It's Everyday Bro has amassed a whopping 301 million views throughout its lifetime of seven years. Jake still posts content on his YouTube channel which primarily focuses on his training and fitness.
How and when did Jake Paul become a boxer?
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Before he put on his heavyweight gloves for the Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson money fight, Jake first stepped into the ring against Deji Olatunji in an exhibition match back in August 2018. He won that match by technical knockout.
Subsequently Jake made his professional boxing debut against AnEsonGib in January 2020. Throughout his career he has fought against several professional boxers and MMA fighters, winning most of the contests and losing only once against Tommy Fury in February 2023, in which there was a split decision.
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