YouTube sensation Jake Paul, once known as “the most hated person in the world,” has overcome a series of scandals to become a professional boxer with an estimated net worth of $80 million.
From a Disney Channel actor, Jake Paul has transformed dramatically, building a career on the image of a “problem child.”
At the age of 27, he has the biggest challenge of his career: facing boxing legend Mike Tyson. However, Jake’s journey has not been easy as he has been constantly embroiled in scandals.
In the Netflix documentary Untold: Jake Paul The Problem Child, Jake reveals his childhood abuse by his biological father, Greg Paul.
Jake says his father would often slap him and had a harsh parenting style: “Life is not fair, deal with it.”
Greg, a real estate agent, has denied any abuse, admitting only to “throwing the kids on the couch” a few times.
Jake’s brother Logan Paul has also said that Jake suffered psychological damage from his father’s upbringing, calling it “almost criminal.”
Shocking scandals
Jake Paul is known for his shocking actions, from hosting “warfare parties” that involve burning giant bonfires to broadcasting his home address, leaving neighbors exposed to the noise and harassment of his fans.
Sexual Assault Allegations
Jake has faced sexual assault allegations in the past. TikToker Justine Paradise accused Jake of forcing her to perform non-consensual acts at her home in 2019.
Model Railey Lollie also accused him of molesting her when she was a minor. Jake has denied all the allegations and said he will countersue for defamation.
Boxing career and turning point
Jake Paul entered the boxing world in 2020, winning against AnEsonGib. He continued to attract attention with fights against Nate Robinson, Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva and most recently Nate Diaz.
However, a loss to Tommy Fury in 2023 has caused many doubts about his ability. A “leaked script” even accused this fight of being fixed, but the parties involved denied it.
Mike Tyson Fight
The Mike Tyson fight was Jake Paul’s biggest challenge yet, as he faced a boxing legend. Despite his notoriety, Jake has successfully built his image not only in the sports world but also in popular culture.
From a controversial YouTuber, Jake Paul has now proven that he is not only a showman, but also capable of conquering new heights in professional boxing.
