Jake ‘The Problem Child’ Paul: Biography, record, fights and more

Jake Paul, of Cleveland, Ohio, is a YouTuber-turned-boxer, and one of the most popular social media personalities in the world.

Paul won six consecutive fights to start his boxing career but suffered the first defeat in a split-decision loss to Tommy Fury back in February 2023. He then defeated Nate Diaz by unanimous decision on August 5, 2023. He has fought five times since then, three KO victories.

Next fight: Dec. 19 vs. Anthony Joshua

Record: 12-1, 7 KOs
DOB: Jan. 17, 1997
Age: 28
Stance: Orthodox
Reach: 76 inches
Height: 6-foot-1

Top Paul stories:

• Jake Paul to fight ex-heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua on Dec. 19

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• Boxing real or not: Paul over Chavez? Pacquiao champ again?

• Canelo nixes Paul fight, signs Riyadh deal; Crawford back on

• Netflix says 60M households worldwide watched Paul-Tyson

• Jake Paul cruises to one-sided decision over Mike Tyson

• Mike Tyson slaps Jake Paul in face during final stare-down

• Betting public backing Mike Tyson in return vs. Jake Paul

• Jake Paul embraces ‘ultimate heel’ role against Mike Tyson

• Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: YouTuber bets purse with Katie Taylor

• Tyson vs. Paul: What the stats tell us about the fight

• Why was the Tyson vs. Paul fight sanctioned, and is it safe?

• Jake Paul vying for cruiserweight title after Perry, Tyson fights

• Jake Paul to fight Mike Perry on original Mike Tyson date

• Jake Paul-Mike Tyson boxing match rescheduled for Nov. 15

• Mike Tyson (ulcer) forced to postpone bout vs. Jake Paul

• Mike Tyson ‘doing great’ following health scare on flight

• Stephen A. ‘disgusted’ Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul fight is sanctioned

• Mike Tyson, Jake Paul face off before boxing bout

• Mike Tyson the underdog in July fight against Jake Paul

• Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul to be sanctioned, professional fight

• Yes, Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson is really happening — here’s what to expect

• Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson set for July 20 on Netflix

• Jake Paul stops Ryan Bourland via first-round TKO

• Is Jake Paul’s young boxing career overly critiqued?

• Jake Paul’s second act starts with a KO: ‘I’m taking the traditional boxing route’

• Jake Paul finishes Andre August with vicious first-round KO

• Why is Jake Paul far more active than boxing’s pound-for-pound best? Can Jermall Charlo turn back time?

• Jake Paul’s next opponent to be pro boxer Andre August on Dec. 15

• Jake Paul outpoints Nate Diaz then calls for rematch in MMA

• Round-by-round analysis: Jake Paul beats Nate Diaz by unanimous decision

• Can Jake Paul actually compete with Nate Diaz in MMA?

• Timothy Bradley Jr.’s take: Jake Paul and Nate Diaz have the skills to beat each other, who can execute better?

• ‘I’m here to put on those big moments’: Paul brothers own combat weekend in boxing, WWE

• ‘His boxing career is on the line’: Inside the high-stakes Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz matchup

• Nate Diaz talks promotion beef with Jake Paul ahead of boxing match

• Questions ahead of Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz: Can Diaz box? Who has the edge? How good will the promotion be?

• Jake Paul, Nate Diaz agree to bump boxing match to 10 rounds

• Paul vs. Diaz first news conference takeaways: Seeking McGregor, clown shoes vs. Jordans and more

• Shane Mosley to coach Jake Paul ahead of Nate Diaz bout

• Ex-UFC star Nate Diaz surrenders to police on battery charge

• Arrest warrant issued for ex-UFC star Nate Diaz after altercation

• Jake Paul-Nate Diaz boxing match set for Aug. 5 in Dallas

• Jake Paul reaches settlement with SEC in crypto touting case

• Jake Paul challenges Floyd Mayweather Jr. to ‘real fight’ after fracas

• Who should Jake Paul fight next? Floyd Mayweather? Nate Diaz? His own brother, Logan Paul?

• After suffering his first loss in boxing, what now for Jake Paul?

• Round-by-Round coverage: How Tommy Fury vs. Jake Paul played out

• Tommy Fury hands Jake Paul first loss with split decision win

• Inside the creation of Jake Paul’s ‘Stardust Warriors’ boxing trunks

• Jake Paul a real boxing champion? It’s not as far-fetched as it might seem

• Timothy Bradley Jr. breakdown: Can Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul?

• Timothy Bradley Jr. breakdown: Can Jake Paul actually fight?

• Jake Paul, Tommy Fury finalize February fight in Saudi Arabia

• Jake Paul stops Anderson Silva, calls out Nate Diaz

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• Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury, Amanda Serrano vs. Brenda Carabajal bouts finalized for Aug. 6 at MSG

• Whether you like it or not, 2021 was Jake Paul’s year, and he earned it

• The 2021 stories that will shape boxing in 2022: From Tyson Fury and Canelo Alvarez to … yes, Jake Paul

• Patrick Mahomes, Trae Young among stars reacting to Jake Paul’s emphatic, sixth-round KO over Tyron Woodley

• Jake Paul knocks out Tyron Woodley in Round 6, calls out UFC stars

• Inside the last-minute negotiations to make Jake Paul-Tyron Woodley 2

• Jake Paul set for Tyron Woodley rematch after Tommy Fury withdraws

• Tyron Woodley pays up, gets ‘I love Jake Paul’ tattoo on middle finger

• Jake Paul beats Tyron Woodley via split decision in cruiserweight fight

• Jake Paul disappointed not to knock out Woodley

• Trash talk and storylines: How pro wrestling tactics helped drive Jake Paul’s ascent in boxing

• Is Jake Paul bad for boxing? Next question

• Jake Paul: Everyone’s in the wrong after news conference skirmish

• Woodley, Paul’s crew get into heated exchange

• Jake Paul loss just a distant memory for groundhog hater and buckthorn slayer Ben Askren

• Social media influencer Jake Paul to box former UFC welterweight champ Tyron Woodley

• Jake Paul: People want to see me get knocked out

• Stephen A. isn’t moved by Jake Paul fighting Tyron Woodley

• Jake Paul, Tyron Woodley make a bet on their boxing match

• Boxer or spectacle? Inside the attraction of YouTuber turned fighter Jake Paul

• Gotcha hat and your playbook: What the Paul brothers have learned from Floyd Mayweather

• Max Kellerman: Jake Paul has no shot at beating Canelo