Among those who rejected Paul as a legitimate force in boxing was Dana White. The UFC president even said he would bet $1 million on Askren to beat him. White rejected Paul’s $2 million counter-bet, saving himself a sizable financial loss after the 28-year-old finished Askren with ease.

Jake Paul is a social media star who has made his way into the boxing world. His fights bring in a lot of attention, especially his 2021 fight with Tyron Woodley. His boxing, along with his ongoing presence on Twitter,