Jake Paul is the talk of the sport right now. The YouTuber turned professional boxer has been in headlines for the past few months thanks to his bout against Ben Askren. So ahead of his high-profile event, let’s look at how much ‘The Problem Child’ is worth. After weeks of criticism, the American internet sensation will finally return to the ring on Saturday [https://www.essentiallysports.com/boxing-news-jake-paul-vs-ben-askren-how-to-watch-live-stream-date-time-and-undercard/] to box against the former MMA champion on April 17. Despite experts projecting this to be a lucrative event for both, Paul has claimed he is not boxing for the money. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Jake-Paul-1-2.jpg] According to Celebrity Net Worth [https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-celebrities/richest-comedians/jake-paul-net-worth/], the 2-0 [https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/912383] boxer has a reported net worth of $20 million as of 2021. It explains why the YouTuber claimed he does not box for the money. Despite this, Paul [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jake-paul/] will earn a fortune from this PPV event. ‘The Problem Child’ earned an estimated $11.5 million in 2016. In 2017, he made $11 million. In 2018, Paul made an astonishing $21.5 million. As a result, he became the second-highest-paid YouTuber at the time. READ MORE: From Awkward Yoga to MMA Techniques: Jake Paul vs Ben Askren Open Workout Recap [https://www.essentiallysports.com/boxing-news-from-awkward-yoga-to-mma-techniques-ben-askren-vs-jake-paul-open-workout-recap/] HOW DID JAKE PAUL EARN HIS MONEY? Getting valued at $20 million usually takes many years of hard work and dedication. However, Paul achieved this in little over six years, given that his career took off in 2014. So how did ‘The Problem Child’ earn all his money? For the longest time, his primary source of income was his YouTube channel. The undefeated boxer has over 20 million subscribers on the platform, and thus earned a major share of his moolah from the video-sharing platform. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210228093815/Jake-Paul-vs-Ben-Askren.jpg] However, he has diversified his income sources to more than just YouTube. The American has several endorsement and sponsorship deals. Furthermore, he has also ventured into the entertainment and music industries and has enjoyed success. Thus, it appears as though anything Jake Paul touches turns to gold. However, his net worth will only increase if he can beat Ben Askren [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ben-askren/] and attract another big-name fighter. What do you make of Jake Paul’s net worth? Do you think it’s a fair valuation of the YouTuber? READ MORE: Can Jake Paul Wrestle Like His Brother Logan Paul? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/boxing-news-can-jake-paul-wrestle-like-his-brother-logan-paul/] 

Ahead of Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren, we look at the American sensation’s net
worth. Read more to find out whether Paul is a billionaire or not.

Leonardo Carvalho is a Boxing Writer for EssentiallySports. Before working as a
boxing web journalist, Leonardo dabbled in roles ranging from an SEO specialist
to a Chegg expert. Alongside his current role, Leonardo runs a YouTube channel
where he combines his passion for fitness with sports. The latter is a
discipline in which he holds a level 3 certification from the British Council's
Premier Skills. He has covered some of the biggest boxing stories over the last
year. These include Mike Tyson's comeback and Teofimo Lopez's ascent to the
pinnacle of the lightweight division. This boxing enthusiast's tryst with the
sport began when his favorite puncher, Anthony Joshua, knocked out Wladimir
Klitschko to become the heavyweight champion. While he still admires 'AJ', he
has developed a deep admiration for 'Sweethands' Caleb Plant. Besides his
professional pursuits, Leonardo is an avid musician who is proficient with the
guitar and the ukulele.

https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Leonardo_Carvalho.png

Leonardo Carvalho

Demetrius Andrade v Luke Keeler - Weigh-In

YouTube video player

iframe

strong

Jake Paul’s Net Worth 2021: Is He a Billionaire?

Boxing Results: Who Won Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2?

Sylvester Stallone Sums Up His Feelings on Sebastian Maniscalco’s Spin on
‘Rocky’ in One Line

Why Did Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury Get Suspended After Their Fight?

Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 Disaster Proves AI Scores Far Worse Than
Official Judges

Claressa Shields Sets the Record Straight on Laila Ali Feud

Boxing

Boxing Archives

Boxing Archives - EssentiallySports

EssentiallySports

https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/es_circle_black_logo.png

title

Ahead of Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren, we look at the American sensation’s net worth. Read more to find out whether Paul is a billionaire or not.

description

link

https://www.essentiallysports.com/boxing-news-jake-pauls-net-worth-2021-is-he-a-billionaire/

https://www.facebook.com/essentiallysports

https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201229103430/GettyImages-1202863476.jpg

twitter:card

twitter:title

twitter:creator

twitter:site

twitter:label1

twitter:data1

script

<h2 style="text-align: center">Ben Askren 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</h2>
They call him 'Funky', a name that Ben Askren got in his college days because of his unorthodox wrestling style. He is one of those MMA fighters, who merged scrambling into wrestling to dominate his opponents. The multiple organization champion, Askren, is currently retired.

A medal at the Olympics was the goal of Askren growing up. However, his dreams were shattered in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China, when he <a href="http://www.espn.com/olympics/summer08/results?discId=50" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">lost</a> his very first match against Ivan Fundora.

[caption id="attachment_269755" align="aligncenter" width="1000"]<img class="size-full wp-image-269755" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200515183506/ben-askren-robbie-lawler-ufc-235-16.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="600" /> Mar 2, 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ben Askren (blue gloves) defeats Robbie Lawler (red gloves) during UFC 235 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]

Instead of waiting another four years to compete at the highest level, Askren stepped foot in an MMA ring and made his MMA debut in a promotion called Headhunter Productions: The Patriot Act against Josh Flowers and got a quick <a href="https://prommanow.com/2009/02/08/ben-askrin-wins-pro-debut-at-headhunter-productions-patriot-act/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">finish</a>.

Askren fought in Bellator Fighting Championship (now known as Bellator MMA). He became the <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/bellator-mma-ufc-news-youre-running-bellator-into-the-ground-ben-askren-fires-back-at-scott-coker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bellator welterweight champion</a> and defended his title against some elite fighters such as Jay Hieron, and Douglas Lima.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ben Askren: UFC Career</h2>
Askren then debuted in <a href="https://www.onefc.com/features/ben-askren-the-wrestling-legends-complete-story/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ONE Championship</a> and became the champion in his second match by beating Nobutatsu Suzuki. After defending his title 5 times, Askren retired from MMA. However, he came to the UFC after UFC and ONE FC traded Demetrious Johnson and Ben Askren.



He also made a successful debut in UFC against former champion, Robbie Lawler. However, his unbeaten streak ended against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jorge-masvidal/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Jorge Masvidal</a> at UFC 239. Askren competed one more time against Demian Maia and lost.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ben Askren: Fighting Style</h2>
Askren is one of the best wrestlers on the planet. He has made a career out of wrestling in a sport that is not wrestling. His Jiu-Jitsu is also on a higher level than his competition. Askren's biggest weakness is his striking capability, and he has failed to master even the basic striking defense.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ben Askren: Achievements</h2>
The fighter holds a proud record of <a href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Ben-Askren-42390" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">19-2-0,1NC</a> in his career. Askren has won multiple championships in wrestling, disc golf, and submission grappling. Besides that, he was the former Bellator MMA and <a href="https://www.onefc.com/features/ben-askren-the-wrestling-legends-complete-story/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">ONE welterweight champion</a>.

Askren also won the Fight of the Night <a href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/0b31f87be71ebbb1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">bonus</a> one time against Demian Maia.
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ben Askren: Salary and Net Worth 2021</h2>
Askren has earned over $830,500 in his UFC career according to <a href="https://thesportsdaily.com/2019/10/26/ben-askren-career-earnings-fox11/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Sports Daily</a>. That is more than what an average star makes in the company. It is noteworthy that these numbers do not include undisclosed bonuses. His net worth is said to be around 10 million dollars by <a href="https://playersbio.com/ben-askren-net-worth/">playersbio </a>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ben Askren: Endorsements 2021</h2>
Askren makes the most of his earnings from MMA. Apart from that, he has hosted a podcast named <a href="https://therudis.com/podcasts/rudis-wrestling-podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RUDIS Wrestling Podcast</a>. He also <a href="https://dollamur.com/home-10-x10-x1-1-4-light-grey-w-flexi-connect-ben-askren-w-octagon114slgra10x10fcp-bao.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">endorses</a> Dollamur Sport.

[caption id="attachment_464038" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-464038 size-full" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1183575173.jpg" alt="Ben Askren" width="1920" height="1280" /> SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - OCTOBER 26: Ben Askren reacts to his submission loss to Demian Maia of Brazil in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Singapore Indoor Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Singapore. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2 style="text-align: center">Ben Askren: Charity</h2>
<a href="https://twitter.com/arielhelwani/status/1115998830984671232" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">On May 6, 2019</a>, Askren took on Jordan Burroughs in a charity wrestling match. Unfortunately, Askren lost the bout in a humiliating fashion.
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to Contact Ben Askren?</h2>
<a href="https://twitter.com/Benaskren?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/benaskren/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benaskren/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>
<table style="height: 912px" width="530">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nickname</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Funky</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">36</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Born</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">7-18-84</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Country</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">USA</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Gym</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Roufusport, Evolve MMA</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">5' 11"</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight/Division</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">170 lbs (welterweight)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Reach</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">73"</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">MMA Record</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">19-2-0,1NC</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Active Win Streak</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">0</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Wins by Stoppages</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">12 (6 T/KOs, 6 Submissions)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td>10 million dollars</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Endorsements</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Dollamur Sport</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Partner</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Amy Askren</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Marital Status</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Married</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Kids</span></td>
<td><a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/9464378/ben-askren-jorge-masvidal-ufc-239-trolled/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="font-weight: 400">3</span></a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Ben Askren

Ben Askren 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements They call him &#8216;Funky&#8217;, a name that Ben Askren got in his college days because of his unorthodox wrestling style. He is one of those MMA fighters, who merged scrambling into wrestling to dominate his opponents. The multiple organization champion, Askren, is currently retired. A medal at the Olympics was the goal of Askren growing up. However, his dreams were shattered in the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China, when he lost his very first match against Ivan Fundora. Mar 2, 2019; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Ben Askren (blue gloves) defeats Robbie Lawler (red gloves) during UFC 235 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports Instead of waiting another four years to compete at the highest level, Askren stepped foot in an MMA ring and made his MMA debut in a promotion called Headhunter Productions: The Patriot Act against Josh Flowers and got a quick finish. Askren fought in Bellator Fighting Championship (now known as Bellator MMA). He became the Bellator welterweight champion and defended his title against some elite fighters such as Jay Hieron, and Douglas Lima. Ben Askren: UFC Career Askren then debuted in ONE Championship and became the champion in his second match by beating Nobutatsu Suzuki. After defending his title 5 times, Askren retired from MMA. However, he came to the UFC after UFC and ONE FC traded Demetrious Johnson and Ben Askren. He also made a successful debut in UFC against former champion, Robbie Lawler. However, his unbeaten streak ended against Jorge Masvidal at UFC 239. Askren competed one more time against Demian Maia and lost. Ben Askren: Fighting Style Askren is one of the best wrestlers on the planet. He has made a career out of wrestling in a sport that is not wrestling. His Jiu-Jitsu is also on a higher level than his competition. Askren&#8217;s biggest weakness is his striking capability, and he has failed to master even the basic striking defense. Ben Askren: Achievements The fighter holds a proud record of 19-2-0,1NC in his career. Askren has won multiple championships in wrestling, disc golf, and submission grappling. Besides that, he was the former Bellator MMA and ONE welterweight champion. Askren also won the Fight of the Night bonus one time against Demian Maia. Ben Askren: Salary and Net Worth 2021 Askren has earned over $830,500 in his UFC career according to The Sports Daily. That is more than what an average star makes in the company. It is noteworthy that these numbers do not include undisclosed bonuses. His net worth is said to be around 10 million dollars by playersbio  Ben Askren: Endorsements 2021 Askren makes the most of his earnings from MMA. Apart from that, he has hosted a podcast named RUDIS Wrestling Podcast. He also endorses Dollamur Sport. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE &#8211; OCTOBER 26: Ben Askren reacts to his submission loss to Demian Maia of Brazil in their welterweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Singapore Indoor Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Singapore. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Ben Askren: Charity On May 6, 2019, Askren took on Jordan Burroughs in a charity wrestling match. Unfortunately, Askren lost the bout in a humiliating fashion. How to Contact Ben Askren? Twitter, Facebook, Instagram  Nickname Funky  Age 36  Born 7-18-84  Country USA  Gym Roufusport, Evolve MMA  Height 5&#8242; 11&#8243;  Weight/Division 170 lbs (welterweight)  Reach 73&#8243;  MMA Record 19-2-0,1NC  Active Win Streak 0  Wins by Stoppages 12 (6 T/KOs, 6 Submissions)  Net Worth 10 million dollars  Endorsements Dollamur Sport  Partner Amy Askren  Marital Status Married  Kids 3

Jake Paul’s Net Worth 2021: Is He a Billionaire?

How did Jake Paul earn his money?