Jake Paul

Jake Paul is an American YouTuber who transitioned into professional boxing. He gained notoriety for fighting other YouTubers and celebrities before facing more established boxers. Paul is newsworthy due to his recent heavyweight bout against former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in December 2025. The fight, held in Miami, generated significant attention and debate about its impact on boxing, with some viewing it as a spectacle driven by audience and money rather than traditional boxing merit. Paul lost the fight to Joshua, resulting in a broken jaw that required surgery and his subsequent removal from the WBA cruiserweight rankings. The defeat marks a setback in Paul's boxing career and raises questions about his future in the sport, especially given the serious injuries sustained.