Throughout his relatively short journey as a professional boxer, Jake Paul has managed to accumulate a remarkable amount of wealth.
He is set to return to the boxing ring on Saturday, June 28th, marking his first appearance since his debated win over boxing icon Mike Tyson last November.
Dubbed `The Problem Child`, Paul`s next opponent is former WBC Middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., who Paul claims will be his toughest challenge yet.
The Paul vs. Chavez Jr. event is scheduled to clash with UFC 317, the biggest UFC card of the year, taking place in Las Vegas on the same Saturday. UFC 317 features a major title fight between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira. Despite the conflict, UFC President Dana White seemed unconcerned, stating he wasn`t even aware that Paul was fighting.
Remembering Jake Paul`s Close Fight Against Tommy Fury
During his limited time in the sport, Paul has frequently stirred controversy among prominent combat sports figures. He even had a notable dispute with UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett, offering him $1 million to spar after Pimblett accused him of fixing fights.
While the 28-year-old has admitted to losing money earlier in his career, he has since earned an astonishing fortune. For instance, his widely publicized fight against Tyson reportedly brought in over $39 million for Paul.
However, it was his 2023 bout against Tommy Fury that marked his first major payout, fueled by a significant rivalry between the two.
At that time, Fury was generally considered Paul`s most difficult opponent, given his similar age and status as an active professional boxer.
The fight was initially scheduled multiple times but was postponed each instance, building even more anticipation for when it finally took place.
Early in the fight, Fury`s superior boxing experience was evident as he effectively landed jabs. The first four rounds clearly favored `TNT` Fury, leaving the internet sensation turned boxer with a significant deficit to overcome in the latter half.
Although Fury was believed to hold a substantial lead heading into the final round, Paul nearly turned the tables by scoring a knockdown early on. Despite this moment, Fury managed to recover and ultimately secured a unanimous decision victory.Jake Paul Claims $30 Million Earnings from Tommy Fury Bout
Despite suffering his initial loss as a professional boxer, Paul stated shortly after the fight that he earned a staggering $30 million from the encounter.
To support this claim, the 28-year-old mentioned that his fight against Fury generated over 500,000 pay-per-view buys, describing it as a positive aspect despite the loss.
Having amassed considerable wealth early in his career, Paul has indicated that his only remaining goal is to become a world champion, starting with his upcoming fight against Chavez Jr. this Saturday.
