Jake Paul News
Andrei Arlovski calls for a fight against Jake Paul
Harry Kettle - April 1, 2025
MMA veteran Andrei Arlovski has called for a possible showdown with Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer. When it comes to legendary fan favorites in heavyweight mixed martial arts, Andrei Arlovski is up there with the best of them. He has enjoyed the kind of longevity that a lot of fighters can only dream of. He’s a former champion, and he’s fought some of the best to have ever stepped foot through the doors of the UFC.
Former Jake Paul rival scoffs at Anthony Joshua fight claims, Paul responds
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 26, 2025
The only man to hand Jake Paul a pro boxing loss scoffs at his claim that he can defeat Anthony Joshua. Paul has been known to draw attention to himself and his business ventures. “The Problem Child” will claim he can defeat the likes of Joshua and Canelo Alvarez, yet will only fight the likes of a 58-year-old Mike Tyson and aging MMA fighters. Many believe it’s a sound strategy from Paul, who has been building MVP Promotions. Paul’s name recognition has allowed him to sign renowned female champions to his company.
Jake Paul names the one boxer he knows he can't beat: 'I would get torn up'
BJ Penn Staff - March 21, 2025
Jake Paul is full of confidence, but that doesn’t mean he believes he can beat every boxer he encounters in the ring. In fact, there is one boxer he is certain he could not defeat. That would be WBC light heavyweight champion David Benavidez.
Jake Paul reacts to controversial draw in Tank Davis vs. Lamont Roach fight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 2, 2025
Jake Paul shared his thoughts on the Gervonta “Tank” Davis vs. Lamont Roach controversy. Davis and Roach collided inside Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The bout ended in a majority draw, but it would’ve been a win for Roach if referee Steve Willis didn’t whiff on a clear knockdown call when “Tank’s” knee touched the canvas. It’s one of those moments that makes fight fans scream “typical boxing.”
Michael Bisping rips into Jake Paul during social media rant
Harry Kettle - February 24, 2025
UFC commentator Michael Bisping doesn’t appear to be the biggest fan of YouTuber turned professional boxer Jake Paul. As we know, Michael Bisping is considered to be a legend in the world of mixed martial arts. He’s achieved some incredible things throughout the course of his career, which includes capturing UFC gold. On the flip side, the aforementioned Jake Paul is also a big name in the combat sports sphere, largely due to some of his more high profile boxing wins.
Michael Bisping torches Jake Paul for his reaction to Canelo Alvarez fight talks fizzling out
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 10, 2025
Michael Bisping has heard of enough of Jake Paul. Paul has been in the headlines again after talks of a mega showdown with boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez fell apart. “The Problem Child” claimed that both men had agreed to the bout and even revealed what he said was going to be the official poster for the fight. Alvarez ended up pivoting and signing a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season, which excludes the fight with Paul.
Dana White reacts to Canelo Alvarez ditching Jake Paul fight in favor of Riyadh Season
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 9, 2025
UFC CEO Dana White has shared his take on Canelo Alvarez ditching the Jake Paul fight in favor of Riyadh Season. ESPN’s Mike Coppinger initially reported that Alvarez vs. Paul was close to being finalized. Things quickly changed within 24 hours after it was announced by Turki Alalshikh that the Mexican star signed a four-fight deal with Riyadh Season, and that does not include a fight with “The Problem Child.”
Jake Paul tears into Canelo Alvarez after boxing superfight falls through
Harry Kettle - February 8, 2025
Jake Paul has torn into Canelo Alvarez after their expected boxing superfight fell through following Canelo’s decision to go in a different direction. For the longest time, Jake Paul has been calling for a boxing match against Canelo Alvarez. Many people have called him mad, and many have suspected that he’d never even get close. However, as it turns out, ‘The Problem Child’ was actually in advanced talks with Canelo over a meeting in May.
Jake Paul accuses Canelo Alvarez of ducking after fight talks fizzle out: 'I'm the new face of boxing'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 7, 2025
It looks like we won’t be getting Canelo Alvarez vs. Jake Paul after all, and “The Problem Child” is not happy. Boxing fans were sent into a frenzy with a slew of mixed reports claiming that a showdown between Alvarez and pound-for-pound great Terence Crawford was shelved in favor of a clash between the Mexican legend and Paul. Crawford later clarified that he was still set to fight Alvarez in September.
REPORT | Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford now off, Mexican boxer instead targets Jake Paul
Josh Evanoff - February 6, 2025
Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford is now off, as the boxing superstar has now targeted Jake Paul. Over the last few weeks, several reports about a fight between Canelo Alvarez and ‘Bud’ have emerged. Terence Crawford and Turki Alalshikh have repeatedly shown interest in booking the fight in the past, so the news didn’t come as a huge shock. According to a recent report from The Ring, an agreement was in place for the bout.
Jake Paul trashes MMA, says it's becoming a weaker version of boxing: 'It's f*cking boring'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 29, 2025
Jake Paul isn’t exactly gung-ho on the direction of mixed martial arts. Paul has made a splash in the world of boxing and has vowed to step inside the MMA cage under the PFL banner one day. Despite his claims to enter the world of MMA, “The Problem Child” believes the sport isn’t as entertaining as it once was. While some believe MMA has gotten better thanks to the evolution of the sport, Paul thinks it has made for some boring fights.
Fans react to Jake Paul and Logan Paul teasing fight
Harry Kettle - January 29, 2025
Fight fans have given their thoughts on Jake Paul and Logan Paul teasing a boxing match against one another. As we know, Jake Paul and Logan Paul are pretty controversial figures. After starting their careers on social media, the two have been able to expand their respective empires in a pretty impressive way. From Jake becoming a star in boxing to Logan becoming a star in professional wrestling, it’s been a pretty impressive run for the Paul brothers.
Mike Tyson makes huge $13 million purchase following Jake Paul fight
Harry Kettle - January 15, 2025
Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson has made a big purchase following his blockbuster showdown with Jake Paul. When Mike Tyson first agreed to fight Jake Paul in a boxing match, it’s safe to say some were concerned. Tyson is approaching his 60s, whereas Paul seems to be right in the middle of his physical prime. Still, millions tuned in to watch it on Netflix, with ‘The Problem Child’ managing to come away with the victory.
UFC legend slams Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson boxing match
Harry Kettle - January 6, 2025
A UFC legend has taken the time to slam the boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, noting that it made him want to vomit. As we know, Jake Paul battled Mike Tyson just a few months ago in a blockbuster boxing match. The bout was won by Paul, but in the immediate aftermath, many questioned why exactly it was booked to happen in the first place. From fans to pundits and beyond, very few people were happy with the end product.
Mike Tyson admits to feeling depressing following loss to Jake Paul: "Now I have to get back to living"
Josh Evanoff - December 31, 2024
It hasn’t been easy for boxing legend Mike Tyson to return to private life after his fight with Jake Paul. ‘Iron Mike’ returned to the boxing ring for the first time in two decades last month in Dallas. While Mike Tyson faced Roy Jones Jr. in 2020, that bout was an unsanctioned exhibition contest. His fight with Jake Paul last month was a professional bout, his first since a stoppage loss to Kevin McBride in June 2005.
Claressa Shields again challenges Jake Paul to boxing match: "I've got to be able to hit him"
Josh Evanoff - December 30, 2024
Women’s boxing champion Claressa Shields badly wants to face Jake Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ is fresh off his return to the boxing ring last month in Dallas. Back for the first time since knocking out Mike Perry in July, Jake Paul met the legendary Mike Tyson. The professional bout was the first for ‘Iron Mike’ in nearly two decades, and many were hopeful he’d be the one to finally crack the YouTuber’s chin.
Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz in MMA could reportedly happen in 2025
Harry Kettle - December 17, 2024
A recent report indicates that Jake Paul vs Nate Diaz in a mixed martial arts cage could actually happen in 2025. As we know, Jake Paul and Nate Diaz aren’t big fans of one another. They competed against each other in the boxing ring, with Paul being the one who came out on top in that instance. However, ever since then, there’s been further discussions surrounding the possibility of them running it back in mixed martial arts.
Nate Diaz continues to tease Jake Paul over possible MMA fight
Harry Kettle - December 14, 2024
Former UFC star Nate Diaz continues to tease Jake Paul over the idea of a possible showdown in mixed martial arts. As we know, once upon a time, Nate Diaz and Jake Paul fought one another in a boxing match. On that occasion, it was Paul who managed to get his hand raised. Ever since then, however, there’s been talk of the two running it back in a mixed martial arts setting.