Jake Paul facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jake Paul
Paul in 2023
Born	Jake Joseph Paul (1997-01-17) January 17, 1997 (age 28) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Occupation	Boxer Influencer actor
Years active	2013–present
Relatives	Logan Paul (brother)
YouTube information
Genre	Comedy vlog boxing
Subscribers	20.9 million
Total views	7.7 billion
Subscriber and view counts updated as of December 1, 2024.
Jake Paul Statistics Nickname(s) The Problem Child El Gallo De Dorado Rated at Cruiserweight Heavyweight Height 6 ft 1 in Reach 76 in Stance Orthodox Boxing record Total fights 13 Wins 12 Wins by KO 7 Losses 1
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Jake Joseph Paul (born January 17, 1997) is an American professional boxer, influencer, and actor. He started his career by sharing videos on Vine in September 2013. He gained 5.3 million followers and 2 billion views before the app closed.

Paul launched his YouTube channel in May 2014. He has been recognized by Forbes as one of the highest-paid YouTube creators.

As an actor, Paul appeared in the 2016 film Dance Camp. He also starred as Dirk Mann in the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark (2016–2018). He was in films like Airplane Mode (2019) and Mainstream (2020). He also made guest appearances in TV shows such as Walk the Prank (2016) and The Price Is Right (2017).

Paul's boxing journey began in August 2018. He had a white-collar boxing match against Deji Olatunji and won. His first professional boxing match was in January 2020 against AnEsonGib. He has since defeated former basketball player Nate Robinson and former MMA fighters like Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley. In February 2023, Paul lost to Tommy Fury. He then won against Nate Diaz, Andre August, Ryan Bourland, and Mike Perry. His November 2024 fight against Mike Tyson was a big event. Paul won this match by unanimous decision.

In 2021, Paul started Most Valuable Promotions. This is a boxing promotion company. He also co-founded Anti Fund, a venture capital firm.

Early Life and Family

Jake Paul was born on January 17, 1997. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up in Westlake, Ohio, with his older brother Logan. Logan is also a popular YouTuber. Jake and Logan started filming videos when Jake was ten years old. Their parents are Pamela Ann Stepnick and Gregory Allan Paul. They were raised in a Christian home.

Entertainment Career Highlights

Early Days on Vine and YouTube

Paul started making videos in September 2013 on Vine. By the time Vine closed, he had 5.3 million followers. He also had 2 billion views on the app. Paul launched his YouTube channel on May 15, 2014. His channel became known for fun pranks and hip hop music.

Paul at Web Summit in 2016

After becoming popular on Vine and YouTube, Paul joined the Disney Channel show Bizaardvark. He played a character named Dirk Mann. On July 22, 2017, Disney Channel announced Paul was leaving the show. This happened after news reports about complaints from his neighbors. They complained about noise from his parties and fans. Paul said he would focus more on his YouTube channel and other projects. He later said Disney fired him because of the controversy.

Music and Business Ventures

Paul started an entertainment group called Team 10 in 2016. On his 20th birthday, January 17, 2017, he launched TeamDom. This was a media company with $1 million in funding. It aimed to help manage and promote young entertainers.

Paul released the song "It's Everyday Bro" with Team 10 on May 30, 2017. The song quickly gained over 70 million views. It became one of YouTube's most disliked videos. The song reached number 91 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was certified platinum. The title referred to Paul posting a video every day. He released other songs like "Ohio Fried Chicken" and "Jerika" in 2017. Some of these songs were later removed.

In November 2017, Paul released a remix of "It's Everyday Bro". It featured rapper Gucci Mane. In 2018, he released "Malibu" and "My Teachers". He also released "Randy Savage" and "Cartier Vision".

In August 2018, Paul released "Champion". This song was aimed at his boxing opponent, Deji Olatunji. Paul and Team 10 went on a tour in North America. Over time, Team 10 members started to leave the group.

Paul's business efforts helped him become one of the highest-paid YouTubers in 2018. In March 2019, he released "I'm Single". This song was about his feelings after a breakup. Team 10's social media became inactive in September 2019. This suggested the group had ended.

In June 2025, Paul was on the Forbes list of highest-paid creators. His estimated earnings in 2024 were $50 million.

Focus on Music and New Ventures

On December 13, 2019, Paul released "These Days". The song was about a past long-distance relationship. It was later removed from streaming services.

Paul in 2019

On July 24, 2020, Paul released "Fresh Outta London". He held a party at his home for the music video. This party caused some controversy. The mayor of Calabasas criticized it.

On September 10, Paul released "23". The music video featured his brother Logan. The song's title referred to his age and Michael Jordan's jersey number.

On October 15, Paul released "Dummy" with rapper TVGucci.

Sports Business and Investments

In 2021, Paul started a venture capital firm called Anti Fund. He partnered with Geoffrey Woo. In August 2021, Anti Fund invested in a sports gambling company. In August 2022, they invested in a defense technology company.

Paul also founded Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) in 2021. He signed boxer Amanda Serrano to a deal. He also started Boxing Bullies. This organization helps young people fight bullying.

In May 2022, Paul was on the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes. Forbes estimated he made $38 million from boxing and other sources.

In August 2022, Paul founded Betr. This is a sports-media and mobile-betting company. He claimed to receive $50 million in funding for it. In March 2024, Betr raised more money. It aims to expand its sports betting operations.

In November 2022, Paul's brother Logan fought Roman Reigns in a wrestling match. This was at WWE Crown Jewel. Paul appeared during the match to help Logan.

In January 2023, Paul signed a deal with the Professional Fighters League. He would co-found a new division. He also took on the role of "head of fighter advocacy."

In June 2024, Paul launched a men's personal care brand called W. The products are sold at Walmart. The company raised over $14 million in funding. Tennis star Naomi Osaka was among the investors.

Boxing Career Journey

Early Boxing Matches

In 2018, Paul had his first boxing match. It was a white-collar match against English YouTuber Deji Olatunji. This fight was part of a bigger event. Paul's brother Logan fought Deji's brother, KSI. The match took place on August 25 in Manchester, England. Paul won against Olatunji in the 5th round.

In 2020, Paul made his professional debut. He fought English YouTuber AnEsonGib. The fight was on January 30 in Miami, Florida. Paul won in the 1st round. After this, he challenged KSI.

On November 28, Paul fought former basketball player Nate Robinson. This fight was in Los Angeles, California. Paul won by knockout in the 2nd round.

Fighting MMA Stars

Paul vs. Askren

In 2021, Paul announced a fight with former MMA champion Ben Askren. The fight was on April 17, 2021, in Atlanta, Georgia. Paul won against Askren in the 1st round. The event reportedly had many viewers.

Paul vs. Woodley

Paul after the first Tyron Woodley bout

Before the Askren fight, Paul had a confrontation with former UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley. After Paul beat Askren, Woodley challenged him. On August 29, Paul fought Woodley in Cleveland, Ohio. Paul won by a split decision. Woodley wanted a rematch. Paul offered one if Woodley got a tattoo saying "I love Jake Paul."

In December, Paul was supposed to fight Tommy Fury. But Fury had to pull out due to health issues. So, Paul had a rematch with Woodley instead. Paul won the rematch by knockout in the 6th round. Paul received an award for "Knockout of the Year" for this win.

In 2022, Paul was set to fight Fury again. But Fury withdrew due to travel problems. Then, Paul was scheduled to fight Hasim Rahman Jr.. However, that event was canceled due to weight issues.

Paul vs. Silva

After the cancellations, Paul fought former UFC champion Anderson Silva. The fight was on October 29 in Glendale, Arizona. Paul won by unanimous decision.

First Loss and Comeback

Paul vs. Fury

After two failed attempts, Paul finally fought Tommy Fury on February 26, 2023, in Saudi Arabia. Fury won the fight by split decision. This was Paul's first professional loss.

After the fight, there were talks about Paul fighting KSI. But Paul decided to fight Nate Diaz instead. He felt Diaz was a tougher opponent.

Paul vs. Diaz

On April 12, it was announced that Paul would fight Diaz. The fight was on August 5 in Dallas, Texas. Paul won against Diaz by unanimous decision.

Moving Up in Weight and Fighting Boxers

On October 16, 2023, Paul announced his return to the ring. On November 8, his opponent was confirmed as professional boxer Andre August. This fight was on December 15 in Orlando, Florida. It was Paul's first main event not on pay-per-view. Paul said he wanted to gain more experience. Paul won against August in the first round.

On December 21, 2023, Paul announced another fight for March 2, 2024. On January 30, 2024, his opponent was announced as Ryan Bourland. Paul won against Bourland in the first round.

Paul vs. Perry

On June 11, 2024, it was announced that Paul would fight former UFC fighter Mike Perry. This fight happened on July 20, 2024, in Tampa, Florida. Paul won the fight in the sixth round.

Big Fight Against Mike Tyson

On March 7, 2024, it was announced that Paul would fight former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. The fight was set for July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. It was broadcast on Netflix. This was Paul's first fight at heavyweight. On May 31, 2024, the fight was postponed because Tyson had a health issue. On June 7, 2024, a new date was set for November 15, 2024.

Netflix released a show called Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson before the fight. Paul defeated Tyson by unanimous decision. This match became the biggest boxing event in U.S. history outside of Las Vegas.

Paul vs. Chávez Jr.

Jake Paul fought Julio César Chávez Jr. on June 28, 2025. This was a 10-round fight in Anaheim, California. Paul won against Chavez by unanimous decision.

Most Valuable Promotions

Most Valuable Promotions logo

In 2021, Paul and his adviser Nakisa Bidarian started a boxing promotion company. It is called 'Most Valuable Promotions.' Their first signing was boxer Amanda Serrano.

In 2022, Paul's company worked with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing. They promoted the fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano. This was a historic women's boxing match. It was the first women's fight to headline Madison Square Garden. Many called it the 'biggest women's fight of all time.' The fight was highly praised.

In 2023, Most Valuable Promotions and DAZN started a new series. It is called 'Most Valuable Prospects.' This series features new boxers. Their first event was on May 26 in Orlando, Florida.

Mixed Martial Arts Career

Professional Fighters League

On January 5, 2023, Paul signed a multi-year deal with the Professional Fighters League. He plans to compete in a new division. To prepare for his MMA debut, Paul started training Brazilian jiu-jitsu.

Personal Life and Interests

Jake Paul has a mix of Irish, Welsh, Jewish, French, and German family background. His estimated net worth is between $17–30 million. In January 2022, Forbes reported that Paul earned about $38 million from boxing in 2021. This made him one of the highest-paid athletes that year.

Paul dated fellow YouTuber Tana Mongeau starting in April 2019. They announced their engagement in June 2019. Many people thought it was not a real engagement. On July 28, they had a ceremony in Las Vegas. However, they did not get a marriage license. So, the marriage was not legally binding. The ceremony was available to watch for a fee. Mongeau later said the ceremony was "for fun and for content." They announced their breakup in January 2020.

On April 3, 2023, Paul and Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam confirmed they were a couple. They had connected on Instagram. In March 2025, Paul and Leerdam announced their engagement. Paul bought a mansion in Puerto Rico in 2023.

In September 2023, Paul supported Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. He has also shown support for Donald Trump. Paul has been critical of President Joe Biden. After an event involving Donald Trump in July 2024, Paul posted on social media. He officially supported Trump in a YouTube video on October 31, 2024.

It was reported on February 11, 2025, that Paul learned his maternal grandmother was Jewish. This means he is Jewish according to Jewish law.

Paul is also a big fan of the Premier League club, Liverpool F.C..

Boxing Record

Professional Matches

Amateur Matches

Pay-per-view Events

Film and Television Appearances

Film Roles

Television Roles

Web Shows

Video Games

Music Releases

Extended Plays

Singles

Awards and Recognitions

See also

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