Jake Paul`s career has often been met with skepticism and dismissal.
Since turning professional in 2020, the YouTuber-turned-boxer has earned millions, notably defeating figures like Mike Tyson and Anderson Silva.
Despite his record, a significant number of observers still don`t view the 28-year-old as a legitimate boxer.
Ahead of his upcoming bout, Jake Paul responded by listing 10 athletes he considers to be ‘overrated’.
Jake Paul`s List of Top 10 Overrated Athletes
On Wednesday, Jake Paul included four combat sports athletes among his list of 10 overrated sports figures.
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor is the sole mixed martial artist featured on the list.
Paul has publicly challenged McGregor for years, though the Irish fighter has shown no inclination towards the bout.
Canelo Alvarez, another notable fighter who declined a potential match against Paul, also appeared on the `overrated` ranking.
Two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua was the third fighter Paul criticized in his video.
Logan Paul`s younger sibling criticized ‘AJ,’ suggesting he lacks durability (`no chin`), seemingly attempting to provoke a fight after Canelo didn`t agree to one.
Following his recent loss to Rolly Romero, Ryan Garcia was another boxer labeled `overrated` by Paul.
| Jake Paul’s Top 10 Overrated Athletes |
| 1. Babe Ruth |
| 2. Trevor Lawrence |
| 3. Cristiano Ronaldo |
| 4. Ryan Garcia |
| 5. Conor McGregor |
| 6. Dak Prescott |
| 7. Anthony Edwards |
| 8. Canelo Alvarez |
| 9. Tua Tagovailoa |
| 10. Ryan Garica |
Upcoming Fight for Jake Paul
Jake Paul is set to return to the boxing ring to face Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 28.
Scheduled to coincide with UFC 317, this fight will pit the 11-1 prospect against a former world champion.
Chavez Jr. successfully defended the WBC super middleweight title three times before Sergio Martinez defeated him in September 2012.
Since that time, the 39-year-old has experienced significant losses against opponents like Canelo Alvarez and Anderson Silva.
Chavez Jr. will likely be hoping to recapture his past form (`roll back the years`) and achieve a significant victory against one of boxing`s most polarizing figures.
Meanwhile, Paul aims to add another well-known, albeit past-prime, figure to his list of boxing opponents.
