Many celebrities and social media stars have gone from Disney to the big world. Such is the case for former Disney star Jake Paul, who has become a professional boxer. Jake is the brother of influencer, boxer, and PRIME drink owner Logan Paul.
Jake Paul previously trended on YouTube for having an injury before one of his biggest fights. Today, he is again trending on the platform for his boxing match with the legendary boxer Mike Tyson, bringing in mixed reactions from his viewers and loyal fans.
The boxer and influencer announced in his recently uploaded YouTube video his fight with Mike Tyson in July 2020 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Dallas, Texas. The fight will be streamed live on Netflix and will be available globally.
Jake Paul is looking forward to this fight with Mike Tyson, as it will be one of the highlights of his boxing career, regardless of the fight’s outcome. His family is thrilled and nervous about the match’s outcome.
But the fans are not at all thrilled. Many in the video’s comment section express their concern, most claiming that Jake Paul is fighting a senior citizen. Some say that if he wins against a senior citizen, he is heartless, and if he loses against an old and retired boxer, is he even a boxer?
Despite all the criticisms and doubts, Jake Paul is set to fight Mike Tyson for the world to see, marking what might be the peak of his life as a professional boxer. As usual, Jake will undergo tedious training and workouts to stay healthy and fit, leading to his match.
Jake Paul’s Boxing Career
Jake’s career as a professional boxer commenced in 2018 when he went head to head with another YouTuber, Deji Olatunji, on the day of Logan Paul and KSI’s popular match. Two years later, he returned to the ring to face the NBA star Nate Robinson and co-YouTuber AnEsonGib. In 2021, he fought against the former Olympic mixed martial artist Ben Askren and five-time UFC champ Tyron Woodley.
In 2022, he fought against MMA superstar Anderson Silva and Tommy Fury, Nate Diaz, and Andre August in 2023. Earlier this year, he went in the ring with former Gold Gloves champion Ryan Bourland.
Throughout his boxing career, Jake only has one loss. So, his fans have high expectations. However, the question lies: is his experience enough to win against Mike Tyson?
We can only hope for the best and wait for the outcome. Whether the fight is genuine or merely for the show, fans think it is something to look forward to.
This week, Netflix officially announced the fight on Twitter and other social media channels. It’s streaming live, so if you are a Mike Tyson or Jake Paul fan, make sure to mark your calendars and don’t be late.
What are your thoughts on this fight? Do you think it’s wise of Jake Paul to go against Mike Tyson, or are they only doing it for the hype?
