While Jake Paul has claimed to be the biggest name in the sport himself, it looks like the statement is becoming truer by the day. Despite the presence of some big names like Canelo, Tyson Fury, Ryan Garcia, and more, Paul seems to have the ability to draw the biggest crowd.

The same was pretty evident with the numbers that came in from Jake Paul’s most recent fight against Mike Tyson. Paul took on Tyson this past weekend at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Despite the fight being criticized, people tuned in to watch the fight.

It was revealed by Netflix that Tyson vs. Paul had over 108 million viewers for the event.

The main event peaked with 65 million concurrent streams. This also set a new record as the most streamed global sports event in history. Interestingly, there were 38 million concurrent streams from the United States alone.

Jake Paul’s huge rise in boxing since his debut in 2018 has made many professional boxers want to fight him, including heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois.

Why does everyone want to fight Jake Paul?

There a many reasons boxers want to fight Jake Paul. The fact he has a massive following, it will make it a great opportunity for his next opponent to fight to a huge audience and potentially earn them millions. It was reported Mike Tyson banked 20 million dollars from their recent bout.

Also, as a social media influencer with millions of followers, Jake Paul has a built-in audience that makes any fight involving him a spectacle, that everyone wants a piece of the limelight.

Despite the criticism, Jake Paul has proven to be a skilled boxer, beating former MMA fighters and other notable opponents. Ultimately, Jake Paul’s ability to blend entertainment, controversy, and competitive sportsmanship makes him a highly sought-after opponent.

Is Daniel Dubois tarnishing traditional boxing by challenging Jake Paul?

Since Jake Paul beat Mike Tyson in Texas, he has been called out by many famous boxers and even Daniel Dubois has challenged him, offering to put his belt on the line.

But, is this good for boxing?

With all the other influencer fights, the bouts have been nothing more than a fight. In this context, Dubois offering for a title fight with Jake Paul raises concerns about the integrity of boxing. It is not solely about Paul himself; rather, it is about the dedication and years of training that professional boxers invest to go up the ranks to earn a shot at a title. Allowing Paul to bypass this rigorous journey would undermine the sport and its values.

Carl Froch gets personal with Jake Paul

A good way a boxer makes a fight happen is to get under their potential opponents skin, and Carl Froch is no exception. Carl Froch has made it perfectly clear for many years he doesn’t like Jake Paul and shows a interest in wanting to fight him. Froch recently posted:

“Listen up Jakey boy… I’m 11 years retired, not done a round of boxing for over a decade, I’m old, grey, and out of shape. But, I’d still give your missus the best night of her life! I bet she dreams about a real man“Let me know if you still want your cars washing, she can let me in through The Back Door. PS, I’d knock you out in 30seconds, you are USELESS.”

Conclusion

As mentioned above, the numbers that are being pulled by Jake Paul are unmatched in the world of boxing right now. While the viewership for his most recent fight against Tyson can be attributed to the latter’s popularity as well, Paul’s every fight is able to garner a lot of attention.

While one can question the legitimacy of Jake Paul as a boxer, there is no question in the fact that Paul can draw numbers like no other fighter right now. That said, it would be interesting to see if he can continue to garner such attention despite not truly challenging himself in the squared circle.

Moreover, having broken all records for streaming with his fight against Mike Tyson, what do you feel lies ahead in Jake Paul’s career?

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