The trajectory of this native of Cleveland, Ohio, is atypical to say the least. It was by following in the footsteps of his brother Logan (today… a wrestler for the WWE), with whom he filmed humorous videos on Vine as a teenager before striking out on his own and gaining notoriety (up to five million followers), that Jake Paul made himself known on the Internet.
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Disney Channel, in search of new talents, very quickly offered him a role in one of its series but Jake Paul’s acting experience was cut short (as was his short-lived musical career a little later) due to of behavior deemed inappropriate.
He will find refuge in 2017 on YouTube where, as the king of provocation and easy buzz, he will continue to build his empire. A multifaceted personality, the influencer today has 20 million subscribers to whom he offers regular content that he sprinkles with conspiracy and which, let’s say it right away, is characterized neither by their finesse nor by their good taste. No problem, as long as it gets views!
In a relationship with a Dutch skater
The former American football player contracted the virus at the beginning of 2020 and has since accumulated ten successes, half of which were against beginners, against varied profiles (Youtuber like him, returning MMA fighters, former NBA player, etc.). .) but above all not too dangerous which allows him to be credited with 7 victories before the limit.
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As for his only defeat, it was against a “real”, but very average boxer in the person of Tommy Fury.
Feeding on the criticism, Jake Paul also founded the MVP promotion company with an associate. In a relationship with Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam, the American, third highest paid boxer in the world in 2023, has undoubtedly understood certain tricks of the boxing business and is taking the opportunity to fill his bank account.
Embodying a certain form of success specific to our time, Jake Paul doesn’t want to stop. From below-the-belt jokes to global fame, and perhaps one day a world title, his story may inspire some. But his entry into the Boxing Hall of Fame will have to wait a little longer…
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