Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jake Paul
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jake Paul made an impact.
Jake Paul is an American influencer, actor, and professional boxer. He gained initial fame through Vine, amassing a large following before transitioning to YouTube in 2014. His YouTube career proved lucrative, earning him recognition as one of the highest-paid creators on the platform in multiple years according to Forbes.
September 2013: Career on Vine
In September 2013, Jake Paul began his career by posting videos on Vine, eventually amassing 5.3 million followers and 2 billion views before the app was discontinued.
May 15, 2014: YouTube Channel Launch
On May 15, 2014, Jake Paul launched his YouTube channel, which became known for pranks, controversies, and his hip hop music.
May 2014: Launch of YouTube Channel
In May 2014, Jake Paul launched his YouTube channel named Jake Paul which later ranked him on the Forbes list as one of the highest-paid YouTube creators.
2016: Launch of Team 10
In 2016, Jake Paul launched entertainment collective Team 10.
2016: Role in Dance Camp and Bizaardvark
In 2016, Jake Paul's first role in a feature film was in the movie Dance Camp and he went on to star as Dirk Mann on the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark.
January 17, 2017: Launch of TeamDom
On January 17, 2017, on his 20th birthday, Jake Paul launched media company TeamDom with $1 million in funding to create an influencer marketing management and creative agency around teen entertainment. Investors included Danhua Capital, Horizons Alpha, Vayner Capital, Sound Ventures & A-Grade Investments and Adam Zeplain.
May 30, 2017: Release of "It's Everyday Bro"
On May 30, 2017, Jake Paul released the single "It's Everyday Bro", featuring Team 10. It became YouTube's third most disliked video and peaked at number 91 on the Billboard Hot 100.
July 22, 2017: Departure from Bizaardvark
On July 22, 2017, Disney Channel announced that Jake Paul would be leaving the series Bizaardvark due to public complaints and controversy. Paul confirmed he would focus on his personal brand, YouTube channel and business ventures.
November 22, 2017: Release of "It's Everyday Bro" Remix
On November 22, 2017, Jake Paul released a remix of "It's Everyday Bro", featuring American rapper Gucci Mane.
2017: Guest Appearance on The Price Is Right
In 2017, Jake Paul made a guest appearance on the television series The Price Is Right.
2017: Forbes Highest Paid YouTube Creators
In 2017, Jake Paul ranked on the Forbes list as one of the highest paid YouTube creators.
2017: Appearance at WWE Crown Jewel
In November 2022, Jake Paul made an appearance during his brother Logan's wrestling match against Roman Reigns at WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia, entering the arena to his 2017 song "It's Everyday Bro" and rescuing Logan from an attack.
April 27, 2018: Release of "Malibu"
On April 27, 2018, Jake Paul released the single and music video for "Malibu" with now-former Team 10 member Chad Tepper.
August 15, 2018: Release of "Champion"
On August 15, 2018, Jake Paul released the single "Champion", a diss track towards his boxing opponent Deji Olatunji.
August 2018: White-Collar Boxing Match Victory
In August 2018, Jake Paul's boxing career began with a white-collar boxing match against Deji Olatunji, which he won via technical knockout.
2018: White-Collar Boxing Debut
In 2018, Jake Paul made his boxing debut in a white-collar match against English YouTuber Deji Olatunji at Manchester Arena in Manchester, England. Paul defeated Olatunji via technical knockout in the 5th round.
2018: Forbes Highest Paid YouTube Creators
In 2018, Jake Paul ranked on the Forbes list as one of the highest paid YouTube creators.
2018: Starring on Bizaardvark
Jake Paul starred as Dirk Mann on the Disney Channel series Bizaardvark in 2018.
March 1, 2019: Release of "I'm Single"
On March 1, 2019, Jake Paul released the track and music video for "I'm Single", focusing on his feelings about being single and his breakup with Erika Costell.
September 2019: Team 10 Disbandment
As the social media accounts for Team 10 have been inactive since September 2019, some assumed that Team 10 had disbanded and Paul had formed a new team.
December 13, 2019: Release of "These Days"
On December 13, 2019, Jake Paul released the single "These Days", featuring model Julia Rose. Less than a year later, the song was removed from all streaming services.
2019: Appearance in Airplane Mode
In 2019, Jake Paul appeared in the film Airplane Mode.
January 2020: Professional Boxing Debut
In January 2020, Jake Paul made his professional boxing debut against AnEsonGib.
July 24, 2020: Release of "Fresh Outta London"
On July 24, 2020, Jake Paul released the single "Fresh Outta London". For the video shoot, he threw a party at his home in Calabasas, California on July 11 and garnered national attention after being criticized by the Calabasas mayor.
2020: Role in Mainstream and Ridiculousness
In 2020, Jake Paul appeared in the film Mainstream and made a guest appearance in the television series Ridiculousness.
2020: Professional Boxing Debut
In 2020, Jake Paul made his professional debut against English YouTuber AnEsonGib at the Meridian at Island Gardens in Miami, Florida. Paul defeated AnEsonGib via technical knockout in the 1st round.
April 17, 2021: Boxing Bout Against Ben Askren
On April 17, 2021, Jake Paul faced former Bellator MMA and ONE Welterweight Champion Ben Askren at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, defeating him via technical knockout in the 1st round. The event reportedly generated 1.45 million pay-per-view buys.
August 2021: Anti Fund Investment in Simplebet Inc.
In August 2021, Jake Paul's venture capital firm, Anti Fund, led investment in sports gambling firm Simplebet Inc., raising $30 million in a financing round.
September 2021: Signing Amanda Serrano and Founding Boxing Bullies
In September 2021, Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions signed professional boxer Amanda Serrano to a promotional deal and he founded Boxing Bullies to help youth combat bullying.
2021: Founded Most Valuable Promotions and Anti Fund
In 2021, Jake Paul founded Most Valuable Promotions, a boxing promotion, alongside his adviser Nakisa Bidarian, and founded Anti Fund, a venture capital firm with Geoffrey Woo.
2021: Boxing Earnings in 2021
In 2021, Jake Paul made approximately $38 million from boxing.
2021: Forbes Highest Paid YouTube Creators
In 2021, Jake Paul ranked on the Forbes list as one of the highest paid YouTube creators.
2021: Paul founds Most Valuable Promotions
In 2021, Jake Paul, alongside his advisor Nakisa Bidarian, founded a boxing promotion titled 'Most Valuable Promotions'. Their first signing was Puerto Rican boxer Amanda Serrano.
January 2022: Forbes Report on Boxing Earnings
In January 2022, Forbes reported that Jake Paul made approximately $38 million from boxing in 2021, ranking him as the 46th highest-paid athlete in the world for that period.
May 2022: Forbes List of Highest-Paid Athletes
In May 2022, Jake Paul was featured on the Forbes list for the highest-paid athletes, with an estimated $38 million earned from boxing bouts and other income streams.
August 2022: Founding Betr
In August 2022, Jake Paul founded Betr, a sports-media and mobile-betting company, alongside Simplebet founder Joey Levy and received $50 million in series-A funding.
August 2022: Anti Fund Investment in Anduril Industries
In August 2022, Jake Paul's venture capital firm, Anti Fund, invested in defense technology and military contractor Anduril Industries.
November 2022: Appearance at WWE Crown Jewel
In November 2022, Jake Paul made an appearance during his brother Logan's wrestling match against Roman Reigns at WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia, entering the arena to his 2017 song "It's Everyday Bro" and rescuing Logan from an attack.
2022: Appearance in A Genie's Tail
In 2022, Jake Paul appeared in the film A Genie's Tail.
2022: Paul co-promotes Taylor vs. Serrano
In 2022, Jake Paul co-promoted Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing, billed as "For History." This was the first women's boxing match to headline Madison Square Garden, receiving acclaim as 'Fight of the Year' by Sports Illustrated and 'Event of the Year' by The Ring.
2022: Failed Fight Attempts Against Fury and Rahman Jr.
In 2022, Jake Paul was scheduled to face Tommy Fury, but Fury withdrew due to travel issues. He was then scheduled to face Hasim Rahman Jr., but the event was canceled due to weight issues from Rahman.
January 5, 2023: Paul signs with Professional Fighters League
On January 5, 2023, Jake Paul signed a multi-year deal with the Professional Fighters League, anticipating his MMA debut, and began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
January 2023: Contract with Professional Fighters League
In January 2023, Jake Paul signed a multiyear contract with the Professional Fighters League to cofound and compete in a new pay-per-view division, known as Super Fight, and adopt the role of head of fighter advocacy.
January 27, 2023: Announcement of Fury Fight
On January 27, 2023, it was announced that Jake Paul would face Tommy Fury on February 26 in Saudi Arabia.
February 2023: Loss to Tommy Fury
In February 2023, Jake Paul lost to Tommy Fury via split decision in his first fight with an active professional boxer.
October 16, 2023: Paul announces his return to the ring
On October 16, 2023, it was announced that Jake Paul would return to the ring on December 15. He emphasized building experience over pay-per-view revenue for this fight.
December 21, 2023: Paul announces his next fight
On December 21, 2023, it was announced that Jake Paul would fight on March 2, 2024, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
2023: Forbes Highest Paid YouTube Creators
In 2023, Jake Paul ranked on the Forbes list as one of the highest paid YouTube creators.
2023: Most Valuable Prospects series announced
In 2023, Most Valuable Promotions and DAZN announced the 'Most Valuable Prospects' series, featuring up-and-coming boxers headlining events on DAZN without pay-per-view. The first event took place on May 26 in Orlando, Florida.
January 30, 2024: Paul's opponent is announced
On January 30, 2024, Ryan Bourland was announced as Jake Paul's opponent for his fight on March 2, 2024, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
March 2, 2024: Paul defeats Ryan Bourland
On March 2, 2024, Jake Paul defeated Ryan Bourland by technical knockout in the first round.
March 7, 2024: Paul to fight Mike Tyson
On March 7, 2024, it was announced that Jake Paul would fight Mike Tyson on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The bout was to be broadcast on Netflix and would mark Paul's debut fight at heavyweight.
March 2024: Betr Funding and Expansion
In March 2024, Betr raised $15 million at a $375 million valuation, led by Harmony Partners and 10X Capital, with its total funding reaching $100 million as it aims to expand its sports betting operations.
April 29, 2024: Paul vs. Tyson bout sanctioned
On April 29, 2024, it was announced that the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson would be sanctioned as a professional boxing match by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR).
May 31, 2024: Paul vs. Tyson fight postponed
On May 31, 2024, it was announced that the Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson fight was postponed after Tyson suffered an ulcer flare up aboard a plane.
June 7, 2024: New date for Paul vs. Tyson
On June 7, 2024, it was announced that the Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson fight would take place at the same arena on November 15, 2024.
June 11, 2024: Paul to face Mike Perry
On June 11, 2024, it was announced that Jake Paul would face Mike Perry on July 20, 2024, after Mike Tyson was unable to compete on that date.
June 2024: Launch of Men's Personal Care Brand W
In June 2024, Jake Paul launched a men's personal care brand called W, with products priced at less than $10 with retail partner Walmart. The company was incubated by Paul's venture capital firm Anti Fund.
June 18, 2024: Paul vs. Perry bout confirmed
On June 18, 2024, the Jake Paul versus Mike Perry bout was confirmed for July 20, 2024, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL.
July 2024: W Venture Capital Funding
In July 2024, The Wall Street Journal reported that Jake Paul's brand W has raised over $14M in venture capital funding from Shrug Capital and others including tennis star Naomi Osaka at a valuation over $150M.
July 20, 2024: Paul defeats Mike Perry by TKO
On July 20, 2024, Jake Paul won his fight against Mike Perry by technical knockout in the sixth round.
November 7, 2024: Netflix premieres Paul vs. Tyson documentary
On November 7, 2024, Netflix premiered the first two episodes of Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson, a documentary series narrated by Ice-T, with the final episode following on November 12.
November 15, 2024: Paul is scheduled to fight Tyson
Jake Paul is scheduled to fight Mike Tyson on November 15, 2024, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
November 2024: Bout Against Mike Tyson
In November 2024, Jake Paul's bout against Mike Tyson became the biggest boxing gate in U.S. history outside of Las Vegas, which he won via unanimous decision.
June 28, 2025: Paul scheduled to face Chavez Jr.
Jake Paul is scheduled to face Julio César Chávez Jr. in a 10-round cruiserweight bout in Anaheim, CA, on June 28, 2025.
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