As surprising as it may seem, the victory against Mike Tyson marque the end of the career of Jake Paul. The famous YouTuber shocked everyone by officially announcing his retirementa choice that left his fans in complete disbelief.
A few years ago, Jake Paulone of the most famous American YouTubers, decided to venturing into a new sport. Already renowned for its athleticsit was not difficult for him to turn to a discipline which had always fascinated him: boxing.
Jake and his older brother Logan entered the world of boxing after several influencers gave it a try. However, it is Jake who became more seriously involved in sportwith the ambition of becoming a professional and gain worldwide recognition in boxing.
Jake Paul surprises fans with retirement announcement
In 2018, Jake Paul followed in his brother's footsteps donning boxing gloves for a match. While many influencers participated in this trendfew took it as seriously as Jake.
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The 27-year-old YouTuber continued to fight against various personalities, ranging from retired boxers to former basketball players. Although many of his fights were sanctioned and considered professional, they were often categorized as “influencer boxing.”
More recently, Jake Paul took on Mike Tysonwho retired from professional boxing in 2005. The YouTuber promoted this fight heavily, but it turned into a fiasco after Iron Mike showed signs of third round fatigue. Paul won the match by unanimous decisionbut the event attracted strong criticism.
Following the negative feedback he received after his fight against Tyson, he decided to take a step back from influencer boxing and of concentrate only on the professional boxing. The decision was announced on social media by Most Valuable Promotions (MVP).
Jake Paul punches Mike Tyson in their live encounter on Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on November 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.
“Throwback Friday to when Jake Paul was an influencer boxer,” posted MVP on Instagram. “Two fights, 2-0, 2 KOs. The best he ever was, is, and always will be. Jake Paul is RETIRED from the sport. They need him; he doesn't need them, which is why they said his name 400 times this week. AnEsonGib is the best in this sport right now.”
Who could Jake Paul face next?
After announcing his retirement from influencer boxing, Jake Paul focus now entirely on competition against professional boxers. Although this transition may be difficult, he aims to gain greater respect in the sport.
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According to some reports, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. could be Jake Paul's next opponent. The Mexican boxer revealed ongoing discussions with Paul's team, hinting that a fight could take place between March and May of next year.
I think Jake Paul's retirement opens an important debate about the transition from the world of special effects to that of real professional sports, especially in a field as demanding as boxing. While his fame might give him an advantage, the reality of competing against tough opponents cannot be underestimated. This invites reflection on the role of celebrities in professional sports and how they can, or cannot, gain the respect of professional sports purists.
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