Who is Jake Paul?

Jake Joseph Paul was born on January 17, 1997, in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in Westlake, Ohio. He gained initial fame on Vine before transitioning to YouTube, where he amassed millions of subscribers. Paul also starred in the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark from 2016 to 2018.

In 2018, Jake began his boxing career with a white-collar match against Deji Olatunji, which he won via technical knockout. His professional debut came in January 2020 against AnEsonGib. Since then, he has faced and defeated several opponents, including Nate Robinson, Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley (twice), and Anderson Silva.

In February 2023, Paul lost to Tommy Fury via split decision, marking his first defeat in the ring. He later built a winning streak, defeating Nate Diaz, Andre August, Ryan Bourland, and Mike Perry. In November 2024, Paul won a unanimous decision against Mike Tyson, making it the biggest boxing gate in U.S. history outside of Las Vegas.

Beyond boxing, Jake is an entrepreneur. He founded Most Valuable Promotions, a boxing promotion company, and Anti Fund, a venture capital firm. He has also been involved in various business ventures, including sports gambling and product endorsements.

Jake Paul's Net Worth

Estimated Net Worth (2025): Between $80 million and $120 million

Jake Paul's Books & Educational Resources

Recommended Reading: While Jake has not authored books, he often shares insights into his creative process and business strategies through interviews and behind-the-scenes content.

More on Jake Paul

Early Life: Raised in a Christian household, Jake Paul has Irish, Welsh, Jewish, French, and German ancestry. He began filming himself at age 10 with his brother Logan Paul.

Personal Life: Paul has been involved in high-profile relationships, including a brief engagement to Tana Mongeau in 2019.

In 2023, he began dating Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam, and they announced their engagement in March 2025.

Political Views: Jake has publicly supported Republican candidates and has been critical of Democratic leadership.

Philanthropy: He has been involved in various charitable activities, including supporting women's boxing and promoting social causes.

What’s Jake Paul’s Dream?

Jake Paul aspires to become a world boxing champion and continues to expand his influence in the entertainment and business sectors.