Over the weekend, YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul went eight rounds against Tyson Fury’s half-brother, Tommy Fury. Fury would end up winning in a split decision despite being knocked down in the last round, making the bout Paul’s first loss.
During the post-fight press conference, a reporter told Paul that Drake had bet $400k on him to win and asked if the “Drake curse” played a role in his loss.
Paul responded by jokingly blaming Drake for his loss.
“Did you hear about Drake betting $400,000 on you tonight and do you feel like that affected you through the Drake curse?” she asked.
Jake Paul responded: “Fuck! This is Drake’s fault! Drake, bro! Why you do this to me! Nah, it’s my fault, but $400,000 is nothing to him.
“He’s won a lot of money betting on me before so he’s probably about even now. Sorry, Drake. I’ma get that W in the rematch.”
For those unfamiliar with the Drake curse, athletes or teams tend to lose after Drake takes a photo with them or shows his support. The Drake curse started in 2013 after the Toronto Raptors named Drizzy their global ambassador then gained a reputation for choking big games. The next year, Drake showed support for Kentucky during March Madness but would end up losing to Wisconsin. The curse would continue until recent when of course the Raptors won the 2019 NBA finals, and after Drizzy shoes his support for Tyson Fury during his 3rd match with Deontay Wilder, which he won.
Since he was 21, Jake Paul, 26, has been relentless in proving his name in the boxing ring. Beginning his career on Vine by displaying his carefree and sociable nature, Paul quickly gained fandom. Though he spent his first years in the limelight on social media making content, Paul made the change to boxing in 2018. Now, with countless training sessions behind him, dedicated to making his physical and mental stronger, Paul has demonstrated his strength in the MMA world.
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 27: Jake Paul attends a game between the Houston Texans and Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on November 27, 2022 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Paul spoke on his decision to make the change to boxing saying, “Showing up and working your a** off, being alert. I don’t know what else could really compare to being a professional fighter. I think it’s probably the hardest thing in the world you could possibly do. When I got the opportunity to box when I was 21, it brought back the old Jake Paul. It brought back the competitive, athletic Jake Paul. I just fell in love with it. When I won my first boxing match, it was one of the best feelings I’ve ever experienced in my life.” With his head on straight, he seemed more than prepared to take on the new lifestyle.
Jake Paul’s Fame Came Well Before Boxing
Your favorite problem child, born in Cleveland, Ohio, first stepped on the scene with his hilarious and daring videos. From there, he was able to gain enough momentum to be cast in the 2016 Disney Channel comedy series, BizaardVark. The series went on for three seasons, but Paul’s growing social media accounts were what really struck the public, causing him to gain a net worth of roughly $30 million.
Paul’s life before boxing was like a scene out of the movie Project X. With his endless partying, dangerous stunts, and controversial coverage, Paul was soon to end his mischievous ways and focus more on his entrepreneurship. Though he was successful on YouTube, making $21.5 million in revenue in 2018, ranking him on Forbes as the second highest-paid YouTuber, he ended most of his online persona to focus on something that would transform his life for nothing but the better.
Paul Is A Chart-Topping Music Artist
However, before his boxing career began, Paul delved into the music industry. Already a household name, Paul was able to gain an abundance of success through his musical genius. In 2016, with efforts to create an influencer marketing company for like-minded individuals, he financed $1 million to launch the entertainment company, Team 10. With help from outside investors, his music space was able to manifest. Paul’s first single “It’s Everyday Bro,” was released in 2017 and before the year was over, it was already certified platinum and charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
Releasing more music in years to come, Paul had hit after hit with songs that he and his team performed in North America. Though his flow came easy, he put the music to the side after releasing the 2020 singles “23” and “Fresh Outta London.” This time, the route of his focus was evident. He was done with the social media world and ready to begin his career as a certified MMA boxer.
Jake Paul Started His Boxing Career With Knockout Wins
Entering the boxing world in his debut match on August 25, 2018 against amateur white-collar boxer Deji Olatunji, Paul defeated his first contender in a fifth-round knockout. Jake Paul’s brother, Logan Paul was by his side to contend against KSI. Paul was soon to gain success in his professional boxing career as intended when he had his second match just a year later in 2019 against YouTuber and boxer AnEsonGib, also known as Gib. He defeated Gib in a first-round TKO at 2:18 into the match. Now Jake Paul proved his place in the professional world.
Paul at this time was 2-0. His next match was against professional basketball player Nate Robinson, 38, as a minor undercard in a Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. exhibition match where boxers do not compete for competition, but rather to showcase their skills as a boxer. Paul defeated Robinson in a second-round knockout at 1:24 minutes into the match. Displaying his muscles in the ring, he continued to stay undefeated.
Jake Paul’s revenue Began To Climb.
After his 2020 exhibition match, he faced MMA Champion Ben Askren in a highly anticipated 2021 boxing face-off. Paul won in a TKO during the first round only 1:59 minutes in. As his confidence grew, so did his finances. In 2021 Paul garnered $45 million in revenue to rank him, again, as Forbes second highest-paid YouTuber that year. Though his time was spent preparing for boxing and most of his content revolved around that same concept, he was still able to remain not only successful in his online career, but the beginning of his boxing career as well.
Paul’s antics caused his next roundup to take place. After mocking UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley on his boxing capabilities, Woodley called out the problem child. Paul accepted the offer to fight Woodley and he ended up winning, again. Though it was a split decision, Paul was still doing everything he could to make his mark as a boxer.
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – FEBRUARY 26: Jake Paul punches Tommy Fury during the Cruiserweight Title fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury at the Diriyah Arena on February 26, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury Match
When his next match was supposed to be against professional boxer Tommy Fury, Woodley stepped up to face Jake Paul when Fury pulled out for medical reasons. In a rematch of Paul vs Woodley, Paul took home another boxing win in a 6th-round KO. Looking to face Fury for reasons beyond boxing ability, a feud between Paul and Fury quickly gained steam before their highly anticipated match on February 26, 2023. Though Paul would come to defeat UFC champion Anderson Silva before facing off against Fury, Paul unfortunately had his first loss in a close match against Fury, resulting in a split decision. Though Paul may have lost the fight, he is confident in his luck against Fury for a rematch in the near future — and why not, he made $30 million for his contendership.
Jake Paul’s fight against Fury essentially doubled Paul’s net worth from $30 million to $60 million. Though he is no longer undefeated in the ring, his loss seemingly has rounded him out even more as a better boxer than before. After his fight with Fury, Paul says, “I made it farther than I ever thought I would, and beyond. This is definitely a humbling experience; I’ll take it on the chin and get back in the gym and we can run it back. Because I think we put an amazing show on for the fans tonight.” With that being said, there’s definitely more of Jake Paul the cruiserweight boxer that we haven’t seen yet, and he’s ready to prove himself, just as he has always done before.
Gervonta Davis is one of the best boxers in the entire world right now. Overall, he is someone who dominates the sport and has yet to lose a single fight. Moving forward, he will take on Ryan Garcia in a match that will take place in April. Although Davis is the favorite in this fight, there is a lot of animosity here. Having said that, there is potential for Davis to get his first loss. No matter what, fans are very excited about the match as it will be a moment for Gervonta Davis to truly silence all of the doubters.
For many, Davis competes in real boxing as opposed to whatever Jake Paul just did against Tommy Fury. As we all know by now, Jake lost the fight, giving him his first professional loss. In the past, Davis and Paul have actually traded shots on social media. Overall, Davis feels as though Paul is a fake boxer and that what he does is actually detrimental to the sport as a whole. Subsequently, following Jake’s loss, Davis decided to sound off on social media with his feelings on it all.
“Crazy to people how these boxing shit work…y’all cheer for a clown after a lost but actually boxers y’all shit on em if they lose. Sport filled w d*ck riders!” Davis wrote in a now-deleted tweet. From there, Davis continued to make fun of Paul with a series of retweets. Additionally, he clapped back at a fan who had some words for him. This is where Tank wrote “You have 3 different cuts homie..a low cut..braids AND a fade I will never take you or ya words seriously!” Needless to say, Davis will not be gaining respect for Jake Paul, anytime soon.
For now, Davis should simply focus on his upcoming April fight against Garcia. This could very well end up being the biggest fight of the entire year, and fans are very pumped. Hopefully, everything will go off without a hitch, as we would hate a last-second cancelation. Let us know who you think is going to win that fight, in the comments section down below.
Davis Continues
You have 3 different cuts homie..a low cut..braids AND a fade I will never take you or ya words seriously! https://t.co/XkegnYiB6e
Jake Paul is currently in the midst of reevaluating things as he lost to none other than Tommy Fury on Sunday night. Although the fight was close, Paul ended up losing thanks to a split decision from the judges. However, there are some people out there who believe Jake won. Either way, Paul is no longer undefeated, and he will have to contemplate what he is going to do next. He clearly can’t compete for titles, which means he may just have to start fighting against YouTube stars again.
Prior to the match, Paul made an interesting bet with Tommy Fury. Essentially, if Fury won, Paul would double Fury’s earnings. However, if Paul won, then Fury would not get a single dime. It was an interesting proposition that will now see Fury getting a whole lot more cash. Despite this, it isn’t like Paul is going to the poor house over this. In fact, some may be very surprised by just how much money he will pull in from this fight. It’s actually quite impressive.
In the video above courtesy of DJ Akademiks, you can see a breakdown of just how much Jake made in the fight. Basically, Paul is coming away with $30 million. This is a whole lot of cash, and we’re sure he is more than happy with this sum. Although he lost, he can now at least sleep well at night knowing that he just brought in enough money to last him a very long time. The Pay-Per-View numbers for this fight were definitely strong, and it’s what led to his increased earnings. Whether or not he can keep up these numbers following a loss, remains to be seen.
As for Tommy Fury, his career could see a huge boost. However, he still has yet to beat someone in a truly convincing fashion. He still has a lot of work to do, and it will be up to him to improve. Unfortunately, the shadow of his brother Tyson looms very large. Let us know what you thought of the fight, down in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the boxing world.
Jake Paul was very confident going into his fight against Tommy Fury. Overall, Paul was convinced he would come through with a knockout in the fourth round. However, that is not how it went down. Instead, Fury won the match via split decision. It was a close fight, although it is clear that Fury won more rounds in a convincing fashion. Despite Paul’s ability to knockdown Fury in the eighth round, it wasn’t enough to ultimately get the victory. For Paul, this is the first loss of his career.
As for Tommy Fury, he will be looked at as just a bit more legitimate. He defeated someone he had evaded on two separate occasions, and now, he can seek out more seasoned fighters. When it comes to Jake Paul, no one knows what he will do next. It is clear that he still needs a ton of work before he can even think about legitimate title fights. However, he is still a young guy and there is plenty of time for him to work on his craft. As he made it clear on Twitter, he plans to come back with a vengeance.
Jake Paul Speaks
Don’t judge me by my wins, judge me by my losses. Congrats to Tommy, his team and his family. Thank you to everyone that tuned in. Saudi Arabia thank you as well. I will be back.
To all my young fans, I love you. Don’t be saddened by my loss. Life is full of ups and downs. You just have to learn from your failures and come back better. Hard work, hard work, hard work. I will be back.
“Don’t judge me by my wins, judge me by my losses. Congrats to Tommy, his team and his family. Thank you to everyone that tuned in. Saudi Arabia thank you as well. I will be back.” Paul wrote. “To all my young fans, I love you. Don’t be saddened by my loss. Life is full of ups and downs. You just have to learn from your failures and come back better. Hard work, hard work, hard work.” This is certainly a great message to convey. Moreover, it shows that Paul is being modest in defeat. There were fears he would take his first loss poorly, but that has not been the case.
Moving forward, it will be interesting to see how things go for Paul. He could definitely get in the ring with someone like KSI, who has been jonesing for a fight against Paul. Although, who knows if Paul still wants to fight YouTube personalities? Let us know who you think Jake should fight next, down in the comments below.
This weekend, Jake Paul was in Saudi Arabia for his boxing match against Tommy Fury, a fight that Paul ended up losing in a split decision. However, there might be an asterisk on Paul’s first professional boxing L: Drake bet $400K on Paul to win, and as we know, the “Drake Curse” (the apparent tendency for teams and athletes to lose after Drake publicly supports them) is real. After the fight, Paul himself addressed this.
In a post-fight press conference, a reporter mentioned Drake’s bet and ask if Paul thinks the “curse” impacted him. He laughed and said, “F*ck, This is Drake’s fault! Drake, bro! Why you do this to me?!”
He continued, “Nah, it’s my fault, but $400,000 is nothing to him, so… he’s won a lot of money betting on me before, so he’s probably about even now. Sorry, Drake. I’ma get that W in the rematch.”
Drake’s $400K bet was for Paul to win the fight by knockout. As TMZ notes, had that happened, Drake would have found himself about $1.4 million richer. Apparently, though, that wasn’t part of God’s plan. Drake performed better with his Super Bowl gambling, though, taking home $1.4 million after placing around $1 million in bets.
Jake Paul’s run as an undefeated boxer is over. On Sunday, Paul faced Tommy Fury, the half-brother of heavyweight titan Tyson Fury, and lost in a split decision. The cards from Saudi Arabia fight read 74-75, 76-73, 76-73.
Coming into the fight, Paul was a favorite, drawing heavy bets from the likes of Drake. In the end, he was on the losing end in front of a crowd that featured Kevin Hart, Mike Tyson, Deontay Wilder, and more.
Paul has a rematch clause, which he stated he would use. Despite the loss, Paul had a bright outlook on his own life and career.
“I’ve already won in life,” Paul said. “I’ve won in every single way. I have an amazing family, amazing friends, amazing work ethic. I made it farther than I ever thought I would and beyond. This is a humbling experience. I’ll take it on the chin and come back.”
He added, “Don’t judge me by my wins. Judge me by my losses. I’ll come back. I think we deserve that rematch.”
Jake Paul has taken his first loss. The L results in Drake’s pocket becoming $400,000 lighter.
The serial gambler he is, Drake hit Instagram and showed he dropped $400K over at Stake for Paul to win by KO. The money put up would have brought him back $1.4 million. It’s now a donation.
Jake Paul lost by split decision to Tommy Fury, the half-brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. Fury got the best of Paul throughout the match, but Paul scored a knockdown in the eighth round. Speaking after the match, Paul stated he would be down for a rematch.
“This is my first main event,” Fury said. “I’m only going to go stronger. I’m going to go bigger. I’m only going to go better.
Jake Paul joked that his loss to Tommy Fury was a result of the Drake curse after the rapper bet $400,000 that he’d knock out Fury at Diriyah Arena in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. Paul reacted to Drake’s sizable bet while speaking with reporters after the match. Fury ended up winning by a split decision (74-75, 76-73, 76-73).
“F–k. This is Drake’s fault,” Paul said in a sarcastic tone. “Drake, bro, why did you do this to me?” From there, he apologized to the Toronto rapper for letting him down. “It’s my fault,” he admitted. “$400,000 is nothing to him. He has won a lot more money betting on me before. He’s probably about even now.” Paul also hinted at a rematch with Fury, adding, “Sorry, Drake. I’ll get that W in the rematch.”
Jake Paul Vs. Tommy Fury
British reality TV star Tommy Fury fights against US YouTuber Jake Paul during a boxing match held at Diriyah in Riyadh on February 27, 2023. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP) (Photo by FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP via Getty Images)
Drake and Paul have interacted multiple times over the years. Back in 2021, he revealed on his brother Logan’s podcast that the rapper DM’d him after one of his fights. “Drake DM’d me last night,” he said on the Impaulsive podcast. “[It was] one of the best moments of my life. He says, ‘You’re a demon crow, wow. How much you make for a one-minute set tonight?’” Then, in 2022, Paul shared a picture with Drake while welcoming in the new year.
As for the rest of his comments after the fight, Paul also confirmed that he’s interested in a rematch. “All respect to Tommy, he won,” he said. “Don’t judge me by my wins, judge me by my losses. We deserve that rematch. I don’t know that I agree [with the scorecards]. I got a 10-8 round twice. … So, this is definitely a humbling experience. I’ll take it on the chin and we can run it back.” Importantly, Paul had a rematch clause included in his deal for the fight, meaning if he wants one, he should get it. Stay tuned for news on Fury vs. Paul II.
Jake Paul suffered the first loss of his boxing career on Sunday at Diriyah Arena in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. Tommy Fury defeated the YouTuber by a split decision (74-75, 76-73, 76-73) to continue his undefeated streak. Fans on Twitter had plenty to say about the highly-anticipated fight.
Those waiting for Paul to finally fail celebrated en masse after the result was announced. “Everyone arriving at Twitter to celebrate Jake Paul getting beat by Tommy Fury,” one user captioned a video of a large crowd traveling down an escalator. Another said, “Jake Paul fought an actual boxer this time and lost. He should have kept fighting bus drivers and strippers.”
Jake Paul & Tommy Fury
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – FEBRUARY 26: Tommy Fury speaks with Jake Paul, after Tommy Fury defeats Jake Paul during the Cruiserweight Title fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury at the Diriyah Arena on February 26, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
Other users also called back to Drake’s massive $400,000 bet on Jake Paul to knock out Tommy Fury. He shared the bet on Saturday night. “Drake realizing the script changed for Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury,” one user captioned a photo of the Toronto rapper checking his phone.
As for the reactions from the fighters themselves, Fury said that he’s now cemented his own legacy separate from being Tyson Fury’s brother. “For the past two years, this is all that has consumed my life. Broken rib. Denied access. Everybody thought I was running scared. Tonight, I made my own legacy. I am Tommy Fury,” Fury said after the fight. “All through these past two years, I had a dream and a vision that I would win this fight. And no one believed me. Now I can stand up and everybody can take note. It’s my first main event at 23 years old. I had pressure on my shoulders, and I came through.”
Jake Paul gave credit to Fury, but confirmed that he wants a chance at a rematch. “All respect to Tommy, he won,” Paul said. “Don’t judge me by my wins, judge me by my losses. We deserve that rematch. I don’t know that I agree [with the scorecards]. I got a 10-8 round twice. … So, this is definitely a humbling experience. I’ll take it on the chin and we can run it back.”
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