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- In his professional boxing career, Jake Paul has won by TKO, KO and split decision against opponents coming from MMA and traditional boxing backgrounds.
- Paul has progressed from his initial win against an internet celebrity to more challenging fights against former UFC champions, UFC Hall of Famers and boxing veterans.
- Paul recently lost to Tommy Fury but bounced back quickly with wins over Nate Diaz and Andre August.
YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul has been competing in professional bouts since 2020, despite still being widely perceived as an internet celebrity. Many may not have expected Paul to pursue a career in boxing when he first started fighting. However, the influencer has become one of the most recognizable figures in the boxing world in recent years. This is due to his antics outside the ring and for attracting many big names from the MMA world to the sport of boxing. Jake Paul continues to grow his boxing career year after year, aiming to progress in the sport. So far, his boxing career has been a journey that includes:
Ali Esson Gibb (1-0)
Jake Paul wins by first round TKO
Jake Paul made his professional boxing debut in 2020 against fellow internet celebrity Ali Esson Gibb. The pro-sanctioned bout took place in Miami in early 2020, despite neither fighter having a traditional amateur boxing career. This battle between two creatives didn't last long; after knocking Ali Esson Gibb down twice, Paul won by TKO with just under a minute left in the first round.
Nate Robinson (2-0)
Jake Paul wins by 2nd round KO
Jake Paul turned to retired NBA star Nate Robinson. The former New York Knicks point guard faced Paul in a boxing ring for the first time, but it didn't go very well. Paul was knocked down in the first round and knocked out in the second, meaning Robinson lost the match. The win was Paul's second of his career and his second of 2020.
Ben Askren (3-0)
Jake Paul wins by first round TKO
Jake Paul will face a mixed martial arts fighter for the first time in his third professional fight. Former MMA champion Ben Askren, who retired from MMA in 2019, will step in to fight Paul in 2021. Paul extended his winning streak to three bouts in the fight at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. A right punch from Paul knocked Askren down in the first round, and the referee deemed the former UFC fighter unfit to continue.
Tyron Woodley (4-0)
Jake Paul wins by split decision
Jake Paul will face former UFC welterweight Tyron Woodley in his fourth bout. The former 170-pound mixed martial arts champion Woodley made his boxing debut against Paul in Cleveland, and it was the toughest test yet for Paul. Boxing fans saw the YouTube personality face adversity for the first time in his career with a powerful right punch from Woodley. However, Paul ultimately won the bout by split decision.
Tyron Woodley II (5-0)
Jake Paul wins by 6th round KO
Just three months after their first meeting, Paul and Woodley stepped into the ring again, this time in Tampa in December 2021. The fight between Paul and Woodley ended more abruptly than the first bout, with a back-and-forth in the opening rounds before Paul landed a powerful right punch that sent the former UFC champion to the mat.
Anderson Silva (6-0)
Jake Paul wins by unanimous decision
Jake Paul's next target is another former UFC champion. Anderson Silva, a UFC Hall of Famer and MMA icon, comes into this boxing bout with a professional boxing record of 3-1. Silva had won two boxing bouts in 2021. He was in good form, winning a split decision over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. and a first-round knockout over Tito Ortiz. However, there was a big age difference between the two fighters. Silva is 22 years older than Jake Paul, who was 47 years old on the day of the fight. Despite his success in the eight-round bout, Silva was on the losing side in the judges' scores. Paul knocked Silva down in the final round.
Tommy Fury (6-1)
Jake Paul loses by split decision
For the first time in his career, Jake Paul stepped into the ring with Tommy Fury, facing an opponent with a traditional boxing background. The younger brother of heavyweight legend Tyson Fury, Paul boasted a perfect 8-0 record when he faced Paul in Saudi Arabia in early 2023. The two fought back and forth throughout the 10 rounds, with both fighters receiving points deductions. Paul knocked Fury down in the final round, but it was the British boxer who won by split decision. It was Paul's first career loss and Fury's ninth victory.
Nate Diaz
Jake Paul wins by unanimous decision
Jake Paul is returning to mixed martial arts after losing to Tommy Fury. Nate Diaz, who left the UFC, is the latest former UFC fighter to fight Jake Paul. Despite Diaz's spirited and humorous performance, Paul returned to his winning ways with a one-sided judges' score. Diaz was also knocked down in his boxing debut, falling to the canvas in the fifth round.
Andre August
Jake Paul wins by first round KO
Following another win over Nate Diaz, Paul initially hinted at a move to mixed martial arts, but ultimately chose to take a step back from competing against MMA fighters and influencers in his bout against Andre August. Despite not having a huge name recognition, the American comes into the bout with a record of 10 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw. Having chosen a more traditional path to boxing, Paul defeated August in the first round. The knockout victory was Paul's first finish in nearly two years.
Ryan Borland
Jake Paul wins by first round KO
In March 2024, Paul's boxing career will take him to Cuba, where he will face Ryan Borland. Borland is not a big name, but he has more professional boxing experience than any fighter Paul has ever faced. Borland, who came into the bout with a 17-2 record, did not show much of his experience in the bout. It was Paul's second consecutive first-round finish, with Borland's brutal punches ending the bout.
