Jake Paul's boxing skills continue to spark debate in the fight world. The YouTuber-turned-boxer has made quite a splash since his pro debut in 2020, racking up 12 fights to date.
Paul kicked off his career with stoppage wins over a fellow YouTuber and a former basketball player. He then knocked out ex-MMA fighter Ben Askren in the first round. The social media star followed that up with back-to-back wins over former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley.
His biggest win came against MMA legend Anderson Silva. Paul dominated most of the action and even dropped Silva on his way to a unanimous decision victory.
Paul's undefeated run came to an end when he faced his first professional boxer, Tommy Fury. He lost a split decision but claimed he scored a knockdown in the final round.
Undeterred, Paul bounced back with a unanimous decision win over MMA fighter Nate Diaz. He then scored first-round knockout wins over professional boxers Andre August and Ryan Bourland.
When Mike Tyson postponed their scheduled bout, Paul stepped in to face ex-UFC star Mike Perry, whom he knocked out in the sixth round. The Tyson fight eventually happened, with Paul outclassing the 58-year-old legend to win a unanimous decision. The boxing world criticized the matchup heavily.
After watching Paul's career progress over the past few years, boxing legend Roy Jones Jr shared his thoughts in a recent interview. He summed up Paul's ability in four simple words:
"He can actually fight."
The spotlight on Paul's boxing career shows no signs of dimming. Reports suggest an unnamed world champion wants to face him next, motivated by a desire to get payback for Tyson.
