Jake Paul, who started as a YouTuber and became a boxer, has shared that he’s stepping away from influencer boxing and believes AnEsonGib is now the top influencer in the sport. Jake, 27, has an impressive record of 11 wins and just 1 loss. Throughout his career, he’s knocked out big names like Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley, and Ben Askren, with his latest win being a decision over Mike Tyson.
Jake Paul Bids Farewell to Influencer Boxing
Jake Paul shared how, during his fight with Mike Tyson, he started to feel respect for him. He noticed that Tyson was struggling with the pace of the fight because of his age and decided he didn’t want to hurt him. Paul admitted he wasn’t trying to cause any real damage to the boxing legend.
Even though some people didn’t like the fight, it was a big hit, getting over 100 million views on Netflix. Fans were curious about who Jake Paul would fight next, with names like Canelo Alvarez being mentioned. But then, Jake surprised everyone by announcing his retirement from influencer boxing.
Before Jake Paul became a big name in boxing, he started by fighting other influencers. His first match was an exhibition against Deji in 2018. Then in 2020, Jake had his first professional fight against AnEsonGib, another YouTuber, and won by knockout.
Jake kept winning, with a memorable knockout of Nate Robinson, and soon became a well-known name in boxing. But now, Jake has decided to retire from influencer boxing and has handed over the spotlight to Gib.
MVP posted on Instagram, celebrating Jake Paul’s journey from influencer boxing to becoming a key figure in the sport.
“Flashback Friday to when Jake Paul was an influencer boxer,” adding, “Two fights, 2-0, 2 KOs. The best there was, is, and ever will be. Jake Paul is RETIRED from that sport. They need him, he doesn’t need them, hence why they said his name 400 times this past week. Gib is the current best in that sport.”
There has been talk about Jake Paul fighting Canelo Alvarez, but Dana White, the president of UFC, isn’t convinced. He doesn’t think Jake Paul is ready to face someone like Canelo. In an interview, Dana said Canelo is still the best and believes the fight would be an easy win for him.
Even with Dana’s doubts, Jake Paul’s impact on boxing can’t be ignored. Whether he takes on Canelo or continues his back-and-forth with critics like Dana, Jake remains a big name in the world of combat sports.
