The Highest-Grossing Jake Paul Fights, Ranked
Quick Links
Jake Paul is a famous American social media personality and professional boxer. Jake is 26 years old and a little brother to Logan Paul who is also a social media personality. He initially rose to fame on Vine, with over a million followers. Jake Paul's net worth is estimated to be about $38 Million. He is best known for playing the role of Dirk Mann on the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark (2016) for two seasons.Paul's behavior has been the source of numerous controversies throughout his career.
He got involved in risky stunts, sexually suggestive behavior, and featuring age-inappropriate material for YouTube. After that, he got fired from Bizaardvark series.Jake Paul's boxing career began in August 2018 when he knocked out his fellow YouTuber Deji Olatunji in an amateur contest via TKO in the fifth round. Turning professional, Paul hit the YouTuber AnEsonGib in January 2020 via TKO in the first round. Here are Jake Paul's fights he has fought and how much he generated in those fights
Jake Paul and Ben Askren - $690,000
The fight occurred at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 17, 2021. Ben is a former Olympic MMA artist. Jake won the battle through TKO in a minute and 59 seconds. Ben had to sign a special agreement that he won't be able to use any MMA tactics, or he would be fined $100000 for any move. This was the first fight where Jake fought with a pro-fighter.
Jake Paul and AnEsonGib - $1 million
AnEsonGib is a British YouTuber, and the match took place in 2020 at Banc of California Stadium. AnEsonGib, a veteran of numerous amateur and professional battles, could not knock down Jake. Jake delivered a tremendous right-hand blow to AnEsonGib, and the referee had to stop the fight. Jake was able to pocket $1 million for the bout.
Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley - $2 million
Jake was at it again with Woodley on August 2021 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Jake, the problem child, was able to knock down Woodley. Jake delivered KO, which sent the former UFC welterweight champion to the ground. Jake was able to pocket -$2 million, Pay Per View revenue.
These Are The Biggest Artists Discovered By Dr. Dre And Their Net Worths
Jake Paul and Oladeji Daniel - $3million
Oladeji Daniel Deji is a YouTuber, musician, rapper, and professional boxer. He is the younger brother of Youtuber and rapper KSI. On August 25, 2018, Jake and Deji squared off at Manchester Arena. Jake won the fight after the referee stopped the bout in the fifth round. Jake pocketed $ 3 million, which included Pay Per View revenue.
Jake Paul and Anderson Silva - $5 million
Jake won against his childhood hero, former MMA, and former UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva—on October 29, 2022, the fight was held in Glendale, Arizona. Jake won the fight by unanimous decision.
Jake Paul and Nate Robinson - $10 Million
Jake was able to win over Nate Robinson, who is a former NBA player. The YouTube star delivered a KO to Nate, bringing him down in the second round. The match took place in Los Angeles' Staples Center in November 2020.
Jake Paul and Hasim Rahman Jr - $11 million
Hasim could not reach the required weight of 200 pounds; hence Jake and Hasim's fight was called off. Jake Paul rebuked Hasim for not adhering to their agreement, while Hasim alleged he could make the stipulated weight in time. Jake's total earnings would have been $11 million.
Jake Paul and Tommy Fury - $30million
After many speculations and delays for the bout between Jakes and Tommy, the much-awaited fight was on February 26, 2023, at the Diriyah Arena, Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. Original plans had Tommy taking on Jake in August 2022; however, owing to travel complications, Tommy canceled. The rescheduled bout for December 2022 was again postponed due to Tommy's injury. Jake lost the bout to Tommy Fury. Jakes later claimed that he had health issues throughout his training camp and that having a wet dream the night before the fight affected him.
The Most Valuable Sports Franchises In The World, As Of 2023
Sources: Sportskeeda,Thesun,Talksport,Dexerto
ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7tbTEq6CcoJWowW%2BvzqZmq6GTnXqxu9aeqZ%2BtnGTBqbGMoaCgoJWowW6z0aiqrKGenHqrrcqeZKmZpaF6p7XGoausZaKWu6yxw2g%3D