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2021 was a decorated year for many biggies of the sport. Out of all, this year turned out to be better than expected for the YouTuber turned boxer, Jake Paul. Fighting three times, Jake Paul took on the likes of Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley. The Ohio native beat both of them and even made some solid earnings that year.

In totality, ‘The Problem Child’ made $40 million. Not just that, but the 25-year-old expanded his footprint in various other investment instruments like cryptos, NFTs, and more.

That said, all of his investments and total earnings might make him earn $100 million. Recently, Paul was on a chat with Varney & Co. Here, Paul was asked if he could make $100 million in 2022.

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To which he responded, “I’m going to work on that.”

If Jake Paul makes the above-mentioned amount, he’ll surpass the p4p boxing king, Canelo Alvarez‘s 2021 earnings. Per Forbes, Canelo’s total earnings stood at $34 million in 2021. Out of this, Alvarez banked $2 million from his off-the-field earnings, whereas $32 million came from his on-the-field earnings.

Jake Paul is slowly scaling up with his career earnings. Also, he’s one of those few boxers to have a diverse set of investments. That said, along with his boxing career, ‘The Problem Child’ is keeping a track of his financial state efficiently.

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The YouTuber is well aware of creating hype around his fights. Also, he has a backing of a lot of casual fans and this helps him be an entertaining fighter in the sport of boxing.

Does Jake Paul have a decorated boxing roadway ahead?

In 2021, ‘The Problem Child’ kept himself challenged by taking on MMA fighters with rich experiences.

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With the time he’s spent in the ring and the skills he’s adapted, it’s finally the ideal period for him to go after pro-boxers.

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That said, Jake Paul undoubtedly seems to have a decorated boxing pathway ahead. But simultaneously, he’ll have to put himself through some adversities if he really faces some stout professionals from hereon.

What do you draw off Paul’s earnings?