Jake Paul

Jake Joseph Paul was born on January 17, 1997, in Cleveland, Ohio, and grew up in Westlake. His older brother is Logan PaulLogan PaulLogan Paul is an American content creator, professional wrestler and entrepreneur who rose to prominence on Vine and YouTube. He co-founded PRIME and Lunchly and co-hosts IMPAULSIVE. He has held WWE’s United States and World Tag Team championships and has worked in boxing and collectible cards.Open the full entry. He attended Westlake High School before dropping out.⁠[1]

In 2013, he began posting short videos on Vine and later expanded to YouTube. He moved to Los Angeles in 2014, continued developing his channel through pranks and stunts, and established the creator group Team 10.⁠[1]

In 2016, Paul appeared in the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark. His filming activities prompted complaints from neighbors in 2017, and he subsequently left the series. He defeated YouTube creator Deji in an amateur boxing match in 2018. On January 30, 2020, he made his professional debut with a first-round technical knockout of AnEsonGib.⁠[2]

In 2021, Paul and Nakisa Bidarian co-founded Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), combining event production, athlete promotion and media distribution, including support for women’s boxing.⁠[3]

That year, he also co-founded Anti Fund with Geoffrey Woo. Paul told AxiosAxiosAxios is a US digital news media company founded in 2016 by former Politico executives Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, and Roy Schwartz and launched in January 2017. It is known for short news items and industry newsletters in the “Smart Brevity” style, especially for its Washington political coverage, and publishes local news newsletters in cities across the United States through Axios Local. Since 2022 it has been owned by Cox Enterprises.Open the full entry that he wanted to use his branding and marketing experience to help portfolio companies. Woo emphasized that this did not mean Paul would personally endorse every company. The fund currently lists Paul as co-founder and managing partner.⁠[4][5]

In August 2022, Paul and Joey Levy announced Betr. Levy served as CEO and Paul as president. Its initial business combined sports micro-betting with content and media, and the company announced $50 million in combined Series A and A1 financing.⁠[6]

Paul founded the nonprofit Boxing Bullies to promote confidence, courage and leadership among young people through boxing and anti-bullying education. USA Boxing’s partnership announcement records gym renovations in Puerto Rico, New York, Florida and Arizona.⁠[7]

On February 26, 2023, Paul lost to Tommy Fury by split decision in Saudi Arabia, his first professional boxing defeat. In August, he beat Nate Diaz by unanimous decision.⁠[2]

On March 22, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued a settlement order concerning Paul’s promotion of TRX. It found that he had received $25,019 worth of crypto assets for a February 2021 tweet without disclosing the compensation or its amount, violating securities-promotion disclosure requirements.⁠[8]

Without admitting or denying the findings, Paul agreed to pay $25,019 in disgorgement, $1,811 in interest and a $75,057 civil penalty, and to refrain for three years from accepting compensation to promote crypto-asset securities. The regulatory case concerned undisclosed paid promotion.⁠[8]

USA Boxing announced a partnership with Paul for behind-the-scenes content about the 2024 Paris Olympics and mentoring American amateur boxers on personal branding. The announcement planned his involvement at the Colorado Springs training camp and in Paris.⁠[7]

In 2024, Paul launched the personal-care brand W, with products sold through retailers including Walmart. The brand joined his event and content businesses.⁠[1][9]

On November 15, 2024, he fought Mike Tyson in Arlington, Texas, winning by unanimous decision in an event streamed live on Netflix.⁠[10]

In December 2025, Anthony Joshua knocked him out in the sixth round of a professional heavyweight bout in Miami. His record afterward was 12 wins and two losses, with seven knockout wins. Paul said after the fight that he had injured his jaw, and his comeback plans depended on his recovery.⁠[11][12]

Personal-care brand W announced $14 million in combined seed and Series A funding, with Shrug Capital leading the Series A and a company valuation above $150 million. Launched at Walmart the previous month, W planned to expand products and retail distribution. Co-founder Woodie Hillyard served as CEO. The valuation referred to the company’s financing.⁠[13]

School of Hard KnocksSchool of Hard KnocksSchool of Hard Knocks is a business-interview media brand founded in 2021 by James Dumoulin, Jack Dumoulin and Joshua Smith, based in Austin, Texas. Its street interviews, long-form videos and podcast explore guests’ careers and business experiences. It also operates content services and the School of Mentors community.Open the full entry released the Palm Beach interview compilation Asking Wealthy Americans How They Got Rich! Its description explicitly lists Paul among the interviewees and describes career experiences, lessons and life advice as themes. Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUaEd3_JbP8 (opens in a new window).⁠[14]

In June 2026, Paul and Woo appeared on an a16z program to announce Anti Fund’s new $100 million growth fund and discuss their transition from content creation to entrepreneurship and investing. The program description identified attention, cultural influence and distribution as central themes.⁠[15]

On July 30, MVP and the Professional Fighters League announced a merger combining boxing, mixed martial arts, media and events. The announcement named Paul and Bidarian as co-founders and board members, with John Martin as CEO. Paul’s responsibilities included audience growth, athlete development and brand expansion.⁠[16]

At Bloomberg’s Power Players event on September 10, Paul said his team was talking to potential opponents and that he hoped to return to boxing in late 2026 or early 2027, then try mixed martial arts. These were his stated goals, rather than confirmed fight bookings.⁠[12]

On September 20, he used his public account to express support for policies of Donald Trump and Scott Bessent, emphasizing hard work, dedication and perseverance.⁠[17]

Paul stated on his X account that Anti Fund was an investor in Catalyst. The fund’s website lists it as a 2026 pre-seed investment and describes AI agents that turn trading ideas into strategies.⁠[18][5]

As of September 2026, the court-authorized SafeMoon class-action notice described a proposed $200,000 settlement with Paul covering specified token purchasers. A hearing was scheduled for October 22, 2026, to determine whether to approve it. The proposed settlement was not a judgment establishing liability on the merits.⁠[19]

Boxing Bullies describes its Principles & Performance curriculum, developed with USA Boxing, as non-contact boxing combined with responsibility, respect, focus and leadership training. Colored wristbands mark progression. The website still labels it a pilot program, with a full gym map yet to be published.⁠[20]

Most Valuable Promotions: The sports-event company he co-founded. Official website: https://www.mostvaluablepromotions.com/ (opens in a new window).⁠[3][16]

Anti Fund: The investment firm he co-founded and serves as managing partner. Official website: https://antifund.com/ (opens in a new window).⁠[5]

Betr: The sports-gaming and media company he co-founded with Joey Levy. Official website: https://betr.app/ (opens in a new window).⁠[6]

W: His personal-care brand. Official website: https://getw.com/ (opens in a new window).⁠[9]

His personal X account is https://x.com/jakepaul (opens in a new window), and his YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/@jakepaul (opens in a new window).⁠[21][1]