CLEVELAND, OHIO: Jake Paul is a social media sensation, pro boxer and the younger brother of Logan Paul. The YouTuber-turned-boxer gained notoriety primarily as a result of his stunning KO victory over Nate Robinson.
Following the battle, Paul made fun of a number of well-known MMA figures, including Ben Askren, and the former UFC double champion, Conor McGregor. With so much already known, let's dig deeper into some unknown facts about the younger Paul brother.
2023 net worth of Jake Paul
According to Forbes, Jake Paul's net worth is an estimated $38 million. Paul had already established his name on the internet before entering the boxing ring, amassing nearly 20 million followers and billions of views on his YouTube channel. The 26-year-old first gained fame on Vine in 2013, and after becoming well-known online, he later appeared in a series on Disney Channel. After making his professional debut in 2021, he began calling out boxers using his considerable reputation. He currently has only one loss out of the 7 matches that he has played. He lost at the hands of Tommy Fury in February 2023. The internet creator-turned-pro-boxer's three fights in 2021 paid him an estimated $40 million.
He was also the promoter behind the April 2022 megafight which was between Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor. Not only this but he also earns money from PPV revenue, the various brand endorsements he has, the posts he makes on Instagram, and sponsorships. He's had deals with brands such as boohooMan, DraftKings, RNBO Clothing, and SPRAYGROUND to name a few.
5 unknown facts about Jake Paul
1. Paul's Debut on Disney Channel
Jake began his career on Disney Channel, much like many other rising talents. Bizaardvark, a comic series on the network that starred Paul as Dirk, was announced in 2015. Paul was a wonderful fit for the role as the show centered around two best friends who shared amusing music and videos online.
2. Founder of Teen Entertainment Management Company
In January 2017, Jake founded TeamDom as a creative company with a focus on teen entertainment. Investors including Horizons Alpha, Vayner Capital, A-Grade Investments and others were needed to provide the company with a $1 million investment. Paul and his brother are part of Team 10, a social media talent label operated by TeamDom. Team 10, as suggested by the name, only has 10 employees.
3. Jake was once trained to be a Navy officer
Jake once competed in professional wrestling as a child and even underwent training to become a Navy SEAL. When one of his vines became a huge hit, he changed his mind.
4. Beverly Hills Disturbances
When Jake disclosed his house address and crowds of admirers assembled outside, his neighbors held a meeting in July 2017 to discuss filing a class-action lawsuit against him. The fans disturbed the neighborhood, apart from the rowdy parties that Paul and his friends threw, resulting in noise complaints and legal action.
5. He once posted a fake wedding video on YouTube
The younger Paul brother, and Erik Costella, a famous model and his close friend, once posted a wedding video on YouTube faking a wedding. They received millions of views but Paul later admitted the wedding was fake.