JAKE Paul has amassed an impressive fortune thanks to his social media and sporting achievements.
From his net worth to his rise to fame – here’s everything you need to know about Jake Paul, the YouTuber who has now turned his attention toward a career in the world of boxing.
Who is Jake Paul?
Jake Paul, born January 17, 1997, in Cleveland, Ohio, is a professional boxer and YouTuber.
He is the son of parents Pamela Ann and Gregory Allan Paul, and the brother of fellow famous face and social media star Logan Paul.
As of December 2023, Paul has amassed a staggering 25 million fans and followers on Instagram, over 17 million followers on TikTok, and over 20 million subscribers on YouTube.
As well as building up a huge fan base, Paul has also built up an impressive boxing record of 7-1-0.
On January 30, 2020, Paul made his professional boxing debut in Miami against fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib, and walked away victorious.
Other opponents have included Nate Robinson, Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, Tommy Fury and Nate Diaz.
During his fight against Tommy Fury, Paul experienced his first loss when he was defeated by the Love Island star.
With a number of fights under his belt, Paul is hoping to add to his record when he faces Andre August on December 15, 2023.
Aside from venturing into the world of social media and sport, Paul also played the character Dirk Mann on the Disney Channel television show Bizaardvark.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer has also made a few film appearances, helping his brother Logan co-write the movie Airplane Mode, which was released in 2020.
He also had roles in the films Dance Camp and Mono.
What is Jake Paul’s net worth?
According to wealth website Forbes, as of September 2023, Paul has an estimated net worth of $34.4 million.
Paul amassed the majority of his fortune through YouTube and other social media platforms, long before he set foot inside a boxing ring.
But he’s said to have pocketed numerous seven-figure purses since lacing up the gloves, with reports claiming he earned more than eight figures for his Saudi showdown with Fury.
His other sources of income come from endorsements, with previous sponsors including the likes of boohooMan and DraftKings.
In 2022, Paul landed a prestigious spot on Forbes’ World’s-Highest Paid Athletes list.
The following year, in 2023, he landed on yet another list – this time Forbes’ Top Creators, where he placed in third spot.
How did Jake Paul become famous?
Professional boxer Jake Paul became one of the most familiar faces on the internet after rising to global fame on the former social media app Vine and later YouTube.
During his time on the once-popular platform, Paul started trending and accumulated over five million views.
By the time Vine ceased operations, Paul had racked up two billion views, before turning his attention to YouTube.
Paul’s videos typically included vlogs, and at one point in his career, he filmed content every day.
He told Forbes: “I got into a competition with my brother over who could make better Vine videos.
“We had the taste of viral success of how to make a video that a bunch of people want to see.
“We kept duplicating it and coming up with more creative ways to grow our audience.
“At the time, we were blown away and we loved it. Every day, I’m trying to push the boundaries creatively and sometimes it does push the boundary too far, and that’s what I had to learn.”
After a successful career as one of the biggest YouTubers in the world, in 2018 Paul began his boxing journey and has continued his sporting dream ever since.
