Paul's daring stunt came just months after he got engaged to Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam. His brother Logan joined him on the trip, and both took part in the risky jump.
Superyacht entrepreneur Jonny Dodge caught the action on video and shared it on Instagram. He wrote:
"Jake Paul & Logan Paul jumping off the biggest yacht in the world.. on a crazy weekend with these guys! Such fun memories from this epic trip! ..and Alec Monopoly too! One of the crazy trips ever onboard Flying Fox."
The Flying Fox is a floating palace built by Lurssen in 2019. It boasts luxuries like a spa, movie theater, gym, beach club, and even an elevator.
Paul's vacation thrill-seeking happened while his boxing career faces some uncertainty. He's been in talks for a fight with two-time Super Featherweight World Champion Gervonta 'Tank' Davis. A verbal agreement might be close.
But Paul's hopes for a blockbuster bout with Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez took a hit. Their planned May 2025 fight got canceled after Alvarez signed a four-fight deal elsewhere. Now, 2027 is the earliest they could face off.
The yacht jump stirred up some controversy online. Paul jumped while holding a beer bottle, which upset some viewers concerned about ocean pollution. One Instagram user commented:
"Money can't buy class, and it's sad that throwing a bottle in the sea sums it up, really. Please respect nature - it's free to enjoy, so let others enjoy it, too, without causing inconvenience."
Another person added:
"The kind of person that doesn't think about bringing a beer bottle into the ocean with them is the kind of person that doesn't care about anything other than themselves."
While some criticized the stunt, others enjoyed seeing the successful brothers having fun together. The risky jump showed Paul's thrill-seeking side as he takes a break from boxing negotiations and enjoys life as a newly engaged man.