Followers hopeful of seeing the controversial Jake Paul grasp up his gloves from boxing — will considerably get their want, nonetheless, it would come towards simply influencer competitors, with the rising skilled eager on his continued stint within the squared circle towards different professionals.
Paul, who most not too long ago final month, would flip in his eleventh profession win within the sport, touchdown a unanimous choice win over former undisputed world heavyweight champion, Mike Tyson in a much-debated and controversial pairing in Arlington, Texas.
Marking the second victory of his yr, Ohio native, Paul — a YouTuber and outspoken social media star, had beforehand landed his tenth profession win in skilled boxing with a sixth spherical knockout win over former UFC welterweight contender and present BKFC (Naked Knuckle Preventing Championship) poster boy, Mike Perry.
Jake Paul retires from influencer boxing circuit
And on social media this week, Jake Paul’s administration agency, Most Invaluable Promotions, confirmed the retirement of the 27-year-old from boxing — albeit towards fellow influencers.
“Flashback Friday to when Jake Paul was an influencer boxer. 2 fights, 2-0, 2KOs. The best there was, is and ever will be,” Most Invaluable Promotions posted on their official Instagram account. “Jake Paul is RETIRED from that sport. They want him, he doesn’t want them…therefore why they stated his identify 400 occasions this previous week.
Gib is the present finest in that sport.”
But to ebook his return to motion, Paul has campaigned tirelessly for a cruiserweight title battle with present tremendous middleweight champion, Canelo Alvarez as quickly as subsequent yr — claiming now was the time to tackle the Guadalajara fan-favorite pugilist.
And to a lot fear following his above-mentioned matchup with Tyson, the Brooklyn veteran claimed he was fortunate to flee together with his life following his notorious well being scare earlier this summer time.
his is a kind of conditions if you misplaced however nonetheless gained. I’m grateful for final night time,” Mike Tyson posted on his official X account. “No regrets to get in ring one last time. I almost died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Lost half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and had to fight to get healthy to fight so I won.”
That is a kind of conditions if you misplaced however nonetheless gained. I’m grateful for final night time. No regrets to get in ring one final time.
I nearly died in June. Had 8 blood transfusions. Misplaced half my blood and 25lbs in hospital and needed to battle to get wholesome to battle so I gained.
To…
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) November 16, 2024
“To have my children see me stand toe to toe and finish 8 rounds with a talented fighter half my age in front of a packed Dallas Cowboy stadium is an experience that no man has the right to ask for,” Mike Tyson defined. “Thank you.”
