Paul beat Tyson on points in what many called an underwhelming affair. The fight raised eyebrows for several reasons. Tyson's age (58) sparked health concerns. Questions flew about how the fight got sanctioned. And the softer rules compared to traditional pro bouts didn't sit well with purists.
Still, the event broke records and marked the first live boxing card on Netflix. Now, Paul's not short on options for his next move. Current and former world champions are lining up to face him. Some want revenge for Tyson. Others smell a mega payday.
"You wanna run it, or just run? Mike [Tyson] wanted the money I just want [blood]. Let's go champ!"
That's Shannon Briggs, former heavyweight champ known as "The Cannon". Briggs racked up 37 first-round knockouts in his career. He held a world title from 2006 to 2007. Now he's gunning for Paul.
"I feel responsible. That's why Mike was mad at me when we did the slap boxing thing, he was like 'you trained Jake and Logan Paul.' And I didn't understand at first, but YouTube boxing… I feel responsible. I started it, not I gotta end it. I gotta hurt one of them. All of them."
Briggs claims he feels responsible for YouTube boxing and wants to "end" it. But he's unlikely to be high on Paul's list of potential opponents.
Paul's getting ready to announce his next fight. He recently saw talks with Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez fall through. Meanwhile, his promotional company MVP keeps busy. They've got the Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano trilogy lined up for Netflix.
The rise of YouTube boxing, pioneered by Jake and his brother Logan, has shaken up the sport. Established boxers are calling Paul out, either to defend boxing's integrity or to cash in on his popularity. Whatever comes next, Paul's impact on boxing can't be ignored.