ALTHOUGH Jake Paul is popular for his viral YouTube channel, he has turned his attention toward a boxing career.
The vlogger and influencer is also a junior heavyweight.
What is Jake Paul’s weight?
Jake Paul weighs an estimated 190 pounds and stands at 6 feet 1 inch.
In the boxing world, he is considered a cruiserweight or junior heavyweight.
The self-proclaimed Problem Child gets weighed periodically as he has been participating in boxing fights for the past three years.
Jake began training to be a Navy Seal before he started posting Vine videos in September 2013.
By the time the app was axed in 2017, the influencer had amassed 5.3million followers and over two billion plays.
Who has Jake Paul fought during his boxing career?
On January 30, 2020, Jake made his professional boxing debut in Miami.
His first match was against fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib; he won the fight during the second round.
Jake’s subsequent matches include:
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- November 28, 2020 – Opponent: Nate Robinson
- April 17, 2021 – Opponent: Ben Askren
- August 29, 2021 – Opponent: Tyron Woodley
- December 18, 2021 – Opponent: Tyron Woodley
- October 29, 2022 – Opponent: Anderson Silva
- February 26, 2023 – Opponent: Tommy Fury
- August 5, 2023 – Opponent: Nate Diaz
During his fight against Tommy Fury, Jake experienced his first loss when he was defeated by the Love Island star.
“I don’t know what else could really compare to being a professional fighter,” he said of his boxing career.
The influencer told Rolling Stone: “Showing up and working your a** off, being alert…I think it’s probably the hardest thing in the world you could possibly do.
“When I got the opportunity to box when I was 21, it brought back the old Jake Paul.
“It brought back the competitive, athletic Jake Paul. I just fell in love with it.
“When I won my first boxing match, it was one of the best feelings I’ve ever experienced in my life.”
How can I watch Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child?
On August 1, 2023, Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child premiered on Netflix.
The docuseries is available exclusively to the platform’s subscribers.
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
