Piers Morgan Apologises To Jake Paul Legal Warning

In the wake of a tense exchange, Piers Morgan stepped forward with a clarification of his earlier remarks about Jake Paul’s boxing career. The heated exchange began when Morgan referred to Paul’s matches as “boring, staged bulls—”, but he now insists he didn’t mean to imply anything illegal or suggest the outcomes were predetermined.

Morgan explained that his criticism stemmed from the type of opponents Paul has been facing—mostly older, past-their-prime fighters. He argued that while these matchups may bring in revenue and entertainment, they don’t demonstrate how Paul would measure up against active, currently ranked boxers, which he feels doesn’t reflect well on the sport. Furthermore, Morgan emphasized, “I did not intend to suggest that the outcome was predetermined and certainly didn’t mean to suggest anything illegal.” Morgan also mentioned that if the reported negotiations between Jake Paul and heavyweight contender Anthony Joshua are accurate, it could mark a significant and credible step up for Paul. He even extended an open invitation for Paul to his show, Uncensored, for a live debate.

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Jake Paul’s Swift Response and Legal Maneuvers

Jake Paul responded to Morgan’s initial comments by threatening legal action. He enlisted prominent attorney Alex Spiro—known for representing high-profile clients such as Elon Musk and Jay-Z—to guard against reputational harm and pursue defamation if necessary. Paul didn’t mince words in his reply, posting on Instagram that the first “peasant” he sues will “get on his knees and apologize.” His manager and business partner, Nakisa Bidarian, echoed this stance, defending the legitimacy of Paul’s fight with Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. She stressed that it was a fully sanctioned ten-round cruiserweight bout with oversight from the Carolina State Athletic Commission, and dismissed any suggestion of staging or rigging as completely unfounded.

Jake Paul clowned Piers Morgan for apologizing after calling his fights rigged 😅

“The first peasant that I sue gets on his knees and apologizes. Who am I suing next for lying on my name?” pic.twitter.com/sXFUvS60Fl
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) August 9, 2025

Context: What Sparked the Controversy?

The exchange traces back to Morgan’s hosting of Paul on his show, Uncensored, where he challenged Paul’s boxing credentials—accusing him of avoiding real competition, which prompted Paul to walk out. That was followed by a strongly worded comment from Morgan after Paul’s win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. He described the bout as an “unwatchable farce” and reiterated his view that many of Paul’s opponents are well past their prime, labeling the fights both “boring” and “staged.”