From social media to fighting one of the most iconic boxers of all time, it’s certainly been a meteoric rise to the top for Jake ‘The Problem Child’ Paul.
Love him, or loathe him, American social-media-sensation-turned-professional-boxer Jake Paul continues to not only bring eyes to the sport but also provides a near-constant stream of entertainment to his global fanbase.
Paul has carved out a career in boxing, going 12-1 after making the jump from social media to the ring. That included Paul’s win over Mike Tyson in a huge bout that was broadcast on Netflix.
As ‘The Problem Child’ prepares for his next challenge in the boxing ring, here’s everything you need to know about Jake Paul.
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How old is Jake Paul?
Jake Joseph Paul was born January 17, 1997, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. As of June 2025, he is 28 years old. He was born in Ohio and raised in a Christian household by his parents, Pamela and Gregory.
Paul is the younger brother of fellow YouTuber-turned-boxer and now WWE superstar Logan Paul.
Jake Paul’s height and weight
Paul stands at 6 feet one inch (185cm) tall and weighed in at 199.8 lbs in his last fight, according to the Express.
Jake Paul X/Twitter and Instagram accounts
Jake Paul has a huge following of 26.7 million followers on Instagram on his account with the handle jakepaul.
He also has a huge presence on X, formerly Twitter, with 4.6 million followers on his account with the handle jakepaul. Additionally, his YouTube channel has a massive following of over 20 million subscribers, making him one of the most popular people on the platform.
Jake Paul’s net worth
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Jake Paul has an established net worth of $80 million, but these figures are often unreliable and should be taken with a grain of salt.
Paul was said to have earned $40 million for beating Mike Tyson in 2024, so that figure is likely higher than $80 million.
Who is Jake Paul’s girlfriend?
As per People Magazine, Paul is currently dating Dutch world champion speed skater Jutta Leerdam.
Leerdam notably won the 1000m speed skating world championships in 2020 and 2023 and has also competed at the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing – coming 5th in the 500m sprint, and second in the 1000m event.
Paul boxing record
Paul has amassed an impressive record in his boxing career so far. After Paul beat Deji in his amateur debut, he followed it up with wins over fighters like Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz.
| Fights | Wins | Wins by KO | Losses |
| 12 | 11 | 7 | 1 |
Paul’s only loss was against Tommy Fury, and he will be hoping to add to his 11-1 record by beating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.
Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson
Paul had the biggest fight of his career in somewhat of a farcical bout when he took on a 58-year-old Mike Tyson in November 2024.
While Tyson is a former world champion and one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, he is 30 years older than Paul and has been retired for the past two decades.
Despite his experience, Tyson lost to Paul via a judges’ decision after failing to impress in his boxing comeback.
Why was Paul vs Tyson postponed?
The fight was initially scheduled to take place on July 20, 2024, but a postponement has been forced by Tyson on medical advice.
“Unfortunately, due to my ulcer flareup, I have been advised by my doctor to lighten my training for a few weeks to rest and recover,” said Tyson.
“My body is in better overall shape than it has been since the 1990s and I will be back to my full training schedule soon.”
Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury
In what began as a long Twitter spat, Jake Paul and Tommy Fury would ultimately settle their differences in the boxing ring.
The pair clashed at the Diriyah Arena in Saudi Arabia in February 2023, with the British star ultimately earning a split-decision victory and giving Paul his first professional loss.
The event reportedly sold over 800,000 PPV buys – the most of any of Paul’s previous fights.
Nate Diaz vs Jake Paul
Whilst Paul was initially teasing an immediate rematch with Fury, the American star would return to the ring to face UFC icon Nate Diaz on August 5, 2023.
In a particularly boring bout, Paul would ultimately earn a unanimous decision victory over the MMA superstar; the event itself reportedly generated over $3 million in ticket sales and sold approximately 450,000 PPVs.
Jake Paul vs Anderson Silva
In one of many fights against former MMA stars, Paul earned a unanimous decision victory over former UFC champion Anderson Silva in October 2022.
This event was one of the lowest-selling events of Paul’s career, yet it still garnered around 300,000 buys.
Jake Paul vs KSI
It’s a fight that has been teased ever since brother Logan stepped in the ring against the British social media star back in 2018, yet it’s a fight that has continued to slip through Jake’s fingers.
As of June 2024, Paul and KSI have failed to face each other in the boxing ring, and it appears unlikely that they will fight for the foreseeable future; although the American did recently ‘leak’ KSI’s next boxing bout, reportedly against former world champion Amir Khan.
Jake Paul: ‘It’s Everyday bro’
On May 30, 2017, Paul and his Team 10 group released their now-infamous ‘It’s Everyday Bro’ diss track, with much of the song focused on Paul’s breakup with former girlfriend Alissa Violet.
Despite the video gaining over 300 million views on YouTube, it’s considered by many to be one of the worst songs in history, and at one point, was the 17th-most disliked YouTube video of all time.
Team 10 Jake Paul
Paul launched Team 10 in 2016, an entertainment collective that created content alongside and joined Paul on a North American tour performing their songs in the summer of 2018.
Over the years, various members of Team 10 began to leave the group, often being replaced by new members who, in turn, would be phased out of the collective over time.
As of June 2024, Team 10 has been inactive for a number of years.
Jake Paul vs Julio Cesar Chavez Jr
In his latest boxing match, Paul beat former world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr as he added another name to his impressive list of opponents.
The YouTube star dominated the son of Julio Cesar Chavez in his 13th professional fight, taking home a unanimous points decision victory over the 39-year-old.
Paul called out Anthony Joshua in the weeks following the fight, which could prove to be his toughest fight yet.
How much money has Jake Paul made in boxing?
While exact figures have not been made public, we estimate that Jake Paul has made over $60 million in his boxing career, including $40 million for his bout with Tyson.
That figure does not include any cuts of the PPV revenue, nor sponsorship deals for any of his fights.
Jake Paul’s next fight
Jake Paul’s next fight has yet to be announced. He wants a title shot after his win over Chavez Jr and has also called out former world Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua for a future bout.