Ahead of December Comeback, “Hungry” Jake Paul Takes a Moment to Reflect Upon His Career So Far

From posting small clips on the now-defunct video platform Vine platform to having a $60 million net worth, Jake Paul has come a long way. However, for an overachiever, nothing is ever really enough. Paul might be a popular social media influencer, YouTuber, and professional boxer now but the hunger to do more still pesters him. His hilarious vlogs and sketches have earned him more than 20 million followers on YouTube today.

In recent years, Paul has also ventured into professional boxing. He has participated in a few high-profile boxing matches, gaining attention for his performances. His boxing career includes victories over fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib, former NBA player Nate Robinson, and former UFC fighter Ben Askren. Recently, he added Tommy Fury to that list. How does the influencer-boxer feel about his achievements? Let us find out what the ‘Problem Child’ has to say about his journey.

Jake Paul’s rise to fame

The prominent YouTuber gained fame on Vine before transitioning to YouTube in 2015. He starred in Disney’s Bizaardvark but left to create Team 10 and TeamDom, releasing hits like ‘It’s Everyday Bro.’ In 2018, he entered amateur boxing, later launching Most Valuable Promotions and a micro-betting app, Betr. Paul joined Professional Fighter League in 2021, marking his entry into the professional fighting world. Today he holds the record of 6 wins and just 1 loss. Paul is set to grace the boxing ring again on 5th December. However, he has not released any information regarding the location or the opponent.

Speaking of his growth, the 26-year-old wrote on X “Currently dealing with “I’m proud of myself” and “I need to work harder”. Happy with how far we have come, but hungry to go a lot further.” While Paul takes a moment to enjoy his hard-earned fame and acknowledge everything it took to make it possible, he is also ready to take on the challenges that the future brings. The road to success is not an easy one and Paul has had to face his set of bumps.

How Jake Paul transitioned into ‘The Problem Child’

Jake Paul, also known as ‘The Problem Child,’ has been embroiled in numerous controversies since 2018. He faced criticism for using racial slurs. On top of that, his ‘suicide forest’ video with brother Logan Paul received severe backlash. In 2018, he staged fake weddings with Erika Costell and Tana Mongeau, leading to relationship issues where both women called him out for the hurtful prank. This led to a documentary to be made about his life ‘The Mind Of Jake Paul’. He was even accused of being near vandals during the George Floyd protests in May 2020, which he later denied.

In August 2020, the FBI raided his mansion, seizing firearms, although they did not charge him. Moreover, Paul stirred controversy by calling COVID-19 a ‘hoax,’ resulting in yet another backlash. The problems do not end there. He also faced accusations of sexual assault from two different women in 2021, which he denied, and he hasn’t been charged in connection with the events.

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Paul’s journey so far has been nothing less than dramatic. While he did rely on controversy to climb the fame ladder, one cannot disregard the grit the boxer has shown through the years. Today, Paul lives a lavish lifeand is only moving upwards and onwards. What do you think of the boxer’s progress? Let us know in the comments below.

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