JAKE PAUL was joined by some star-studded names in the top 50 most influential figures in sports.
The YouTuber-turned boxer made the list compiled by Sports Illustrated.
His work as a pay-per-view prizefighter, promoter and boxing manager saw him named alongside some of sport’s biggest stars.
Paul was the only fighter on the list, with Conor McGregor, Canelo Alvarez and Tyson Fury nowhere to be seen.
He said: “I love the sport. It’s changed my life. It saved my life. And it can be so much better.”
Footballers Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe made the cut due to their impact on and off the field.
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Cristiano Ronaldo did not join them but the Saudi Investment Fund – which prised the superstar over to the Middle east – was recognised.
PSG owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi is also the chairman of Qatar-based sports network beIN and was named on the list.
Other sports owners such as Arsenal, LA Rams and Denver Nuggets boss Stan Kroenke were also included and so too was UFC president Dana White.
White helped the UFC’s owners Endeavor merge with the WWE in April to form a $21.4billion public company.
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American legends such as basketball icon Lebron James and golfer Tiger Woods also made the cut.
And newcomer Olivia Dunne featured due to the gymnast’s 7.5million followers on TikTok and 4.1million on Instagram.
Meanwhile, sports presenter Pat McAfee made the cut due to the popularity of his show, set for a move to ESPN this year.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
