Paul's next fight is set for July 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. He'll face Julio Cesar Chavez, a former world champion with over 60 fights under his belt. Chavez has even gone the distance with Canelo, while Paul has only 11 fights to his name.
Oscar de la Hoya, the former boxer and current promoter known as "Golden Boy," has noticed Paul's rise. He said:
"Jake Paul is rising little by little and a lot of people hate him, but that's why he's so popular, because they watch him."
Paul's popularity got a big boost when he brought Mike Tyson out of retirement for an exhibition fight. This success has made him an attractive opponent for other boxers. There were talks of a fight with Canelo Alvarez, but that fell through. Now, Paul has his sights on Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia.
On Instagram, Paul leads the pack with a whopping 28.5 million followers. Canelo Alvarez comes in second with 19 million, followed by Anthony Joshua with 16.6 million. Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis round out the top five with 12.1 million and 7.6 million followers respectively.
These numbers are a big deal in boxing. A fighter's social media following can significantly impact their business opportunities in the sport.
Paul, also known as "The Problem Child," has certainly shaken up the boxing world. From YouTube fame to the boxing ring, he's proven he can draw crowds and create buzz. Love him or hate him, Jake Paul has become a force to be reckoned with in boxing.