History of Jake Paul in Timeline

Jake Paul is an American personality known for his presence across various digital platforms and as a professional boxer. Initially gaining fame on Vine, he transitioned to YouTube, building a substantial following and earning recognition as one of the platform's highest-paid creators. Paul subsequently ventured into professional boxing, further amplifying his celebrity status and presence in the entertainment and sports industry.

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August 1, 2017: Paul's Controversial "Nuke" Retort

On August 1, 2017, Jake Paul's video featured a controversial retort where he responded to a Kazakhstani fan with "It sounds like you're just going to blow someone up. Send the nuke!", leading to accusations of perpetuating stereotypes.

November 2017: Martínez Twins Leave Team 10

In November 2017, the Martínez twins left Team 10, citing anti-Mexican sentiment and mistreatment by Jake Paul and other members, who allegedly used stereotypes and slurs.

January 3, 2018: Paul Uploads "I lost my virginity" Video

On January 3, 2018, Jake Paul uploaded a video to his YouTube channel entitled "I lost my virginity" that used a thumbnail of himself and his then-girlfriend Erika Costell posing semi-nude on top of each other.

January 5, 2018: Paul Uses Racial Slur in Freestyle Rap

On January 5, 2018, a video surfaced showing Jake Paul using the racial slur nigger multiple times while freestyle rapping to "Throw Sum Mo", causing significant controversy.

January 2018: Paul Starts Edfluence

In January 2018, Jake Paul started Edfluence, an online program promising to teach younger people how to be successful and earn money online, but was later accused of being a scam.

April 24, 2018: Cobra Acquisitions Sues Paul for $2.5 Million

On April 24, 2018, Cobra Acquisitions, the company that owns Jake Paul's house, sued him for $2.5 million due to public nuisance caused by Paul making his home address public, leading to gatherings of fans and noise complaints.

January 3, 2019: Paul Promotes MysteryBrand

On January 3, 2019, Jake Paul, along with RiceGum, faced criticism for promoting MysteryBrand, a website accused of not delivering prizes to users, leading to allegations of deceptive practices.

April 2019: Began Dating Tana Mongeau

In April 2019, Jake Paul began dating fellow American YouTuber and internet personality Tana Mongeau.

June 2019: Engagement to Tana Mongeau

In June 2019, Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau announced their engagement, although the legitimacy was doubted by many.

January 2020: Break-up with Tana Mongeau

In January 2020, Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau announced their break-up.

January 31, 2020: Edfluence Shut Down

On January 31, 2020, Edfluence, Jake Paul's online course program, was shut down, permanently ending the course after accusations of scamming young followers.

February 23, 2020: Altercation with Zayn Malik at Las Vegas Hotel

On February 23, 2020, Jake Paul was involved in an altercation with British singer Zayn Malik at the Westgate hotel in Las Vegas. The argument started when Paul believed Malik was using a rude tone. Paul then tweeted about the incident, which drew attention from Malik's girlfriend, Gigi Hadid. Paul later deleted the tweets.

May 30, 2020: Presence at George Floyd Protests and Looting in Scottsdale

On May 30, 2020, Jake Paul and his friends were present at P. F. Chang's outside of Scottsdale Fashion Square in Scottsdale, Arizona, during the George Floyd protests where looting began. Paul documented the incident, leading to criticism on social media, with accusations of looting which he denied.

June 4, 2020: Charged with Criminal Trespass and Unlawful Assembly

On June 4, 2020, Jake Paul was charged with criminal trespass and unlawful assembly for being in the mall during the riot in Scottsdale, Arizona. These charges were later dismissed.

July 11, 2020: Jake Paul Throws Large Party During COVID-19 Pandemic

On July 11, 2020, Jake Paul threw a large party at his home in Calabasas, California, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dozens of people attended without masks or social distancing, leading to complaints and outrage from the mayor, Alicia Weintraub, who cited disregard for public health measures.

August 5, 2020: FBI Raids Calabasas Mansion

On August 5, 2020, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) raided Jake Paul's Calabasas mansion in connection with an ongoing investigation related to the looting controversy.

November 25, 2020: COVID-19 "Hoax" Statements in Daily Beast Interview

On November 25, 2020, in an interview with The Daily Beast, Jake Paul stated that COVID-19 was a "hoax" and that 98% of news about COVID-19 was fake. He also incorrectly stated that the flu had killed as many people in the United States as COVID-19 did in 2020, sparking condemnation from various individuals and media outlets.

November 29, 2020: Paul Claims Paved Way for Content Houses and Boxing

On November 29, 2020, Jake Paul sparked frustration by claiming he paved the way for content houses and boxing matches between social media stars, a claim that was widely contested.

April 9, 2021: Sexual Assault Allegation by Justine Paradise

On April 9, 2021, TikTok personality Justine Paradise released a video alleging that Jake Paul forced her into oral sex and touched her without consent during an incident in 2019. Paul denied the accusations.

April 22, 2021: Second Accusation of Groping from Railey Lollie

On April 22, 2021, The New York Times featured a second accusation against Jake Paul from model and actress Railey Lollie, who alleged that Paul had groped her when she worked for him.

August 2021: Paul Will Not Face Federal Charges Over Looting Incident

In August 2021, it was reported that Jake Paul would not face federal charges over the looting incident in Scottsdale, Arizona.

2021: Paul co-founds Most Valuable Promotions

In 2021, Jake Paul, alongside Nakisa Bidarian, founded a boxing promotion titled 'Most Valuable Promotions,' marking his entry into the business side of boxing.

January 2022: Forbes Reports Paul Made $38 Million from Boxing in 2021

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 year.

February 18, 2022: Paul Named in SafeMoon Lawsuit

On February 18, 2022, Jake Paul was named as a defendant in a class-action lawsuit against the cryptocurrency company SafeMoon, accused of promoting a pump and dump scheme.

March 2022: Paul Accused of Crypto Scam

In March 2022, YouTuber Coffeezilla accused Jake Paul of using cryptocurrency and non-fungible tokens to scam his fans out of $2.2 million, adding to the controversies surrounding Paul.

2022: Paul Co-Promotes Taylor vs. Serrano

In 2022, Jake Paul co-promoted Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing, a historic event billed as "For History," highlighting women's boxing.

January 5, 2023: Paul Signs with PFL

On January 5, 2023, it was announced that Jake Paul had signed a multi-year deal with the Professional Fighters League (PFL), indicating his entry into MMA.

January 27, 2023: Paul to Face Fury

On January 27, 2023, it was announced that Jake Paul would face Tommy Fury on February 26 in Saudi Arabia, marking a significant event in Paul's boxing career.

March 2023: Charged by SEC for Cryptocurrency Promotion

In March 2023, Jake Paul was among eight celebrities charged by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for violating investor protection laws by promoting cryptocurrencies without disclosing sponsorship. He settled the charges for over $400,000.

April 3, 2023: Public Confirmation of Relationship with Jutta Leerdam

On April 3, 2023, Jake Paul and Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam publicly confirmed their relationship.

September 2023: Supported Republican Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy

In September 2023, Jake Paul supported the Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.

October 16, 2023: Paul Returns to the Ring

On October 16, 2023, it was announced that Jake Paul would return to the ring on December 15, signaling his continued presence in professional boxing.

December 21, 2023: Paul Announces Next Fight

On December 21, 2023, it was announced that Jake Paul would fight on March 2, 2024, at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico, setting the stage for his next boxing match.

2023: Most Valuable Prospects Series Announced

In 2023, Most Valuable Promotions and DAZN announced a new series of events billed as 'Most Valuable Prospects,' which would feature up-and-coming boxers headlining events on DAZN without pay-per-view.

January 30, 2024: Bourland Announced as Paul's Opponent

On January 30, 2024, Ryan Bourland was announced as Jake Paul's opponent for the upcoming fight, clarifying the details of Paul's next match.

March 2, 2024: Paul Defeats Bourland

On March 2, 2024, Jake Paul defeated Ryan Bourland by technical knockout in the first round, marking a victory in his boxing career.

March 7, 2024: Paul to Fight Mike Tyson

On March 7, 2024, it was announced that Jake Paul would take on Mike Tyson on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, marking a significant event in Paul's boxing career.

April 29, 2024: Paul vs. Tyson Sanctioned as Professional Boxing Match

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), clarifying the nature of the bout.

May 31, 2024: Paul vs. Tyson Postponed

On May 31, 2024, it was announced that the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was postponed after Tyson suffered an ulcer flare-up, delaying the highly anticipated event.

June 7, 2024: Paul vs. Tyson Rescheduled

On June 7, 2024, it was announced that the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson would take place on November 15, 2024, at the same arena, rescheduling the postponed event.

June 11, 2024: Paul to Face Mike Perry

On June 11, 2024, it was announced that Jake Paul will face Mike Perry on July 20, 2024, following Mike Tyson's inability to compete on that date.

June 18, 2024: Perry Bout Confirmed

On June 18, 2024, the bout between Jake Paul and Mike Perry was confirmed for July 20, 2024, at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL, solidifying the details of their upcoming fight.

July 2024: Reaction to Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump

Following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in July 2024, Jake Paul posted on X expressing his belief that it showed who God wanted to win.

July 20, 2024: Paul Defeats Perry

On July 20, 2024, Jake Paul won the fight against Mike Perry by technical knockout in the sixth round, marking another victory in his boxing career.

October 31, 2024: Officially Endorsed Donald Trump

On October 31, 2024, Jake Paul officially endorsed Donald Trump in a YouTube video.

November 7, 2024: Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson Premieres

On November 7, 2024, Netflix premiered the first two episodes of Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson, offering an inside look into the lead-up to the fight.

November 15, 2024: Paul vs. Tyson Fight Date

On November 15, 2024, Jake Paul was scheduled to fight Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas; this event was later postponed and rescheduled.

February 11, 2025: Discovery of Jewish Ancestry

On February 11, 2025, it was reported that Jake Paul discovered that his maternal grandmother was Jewish, making him Jewish according to Jewish law.

March 2025: Engagement to Jutta Leerdam

In March 2025, Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam announced that they had gotten engaged.

June 28, 2025: Paul Defeats Chávez Jr.

On June 28, 2025, Jake Paul defeated Julio César Chávez Jr. via unanimous decision in a 10-round cruiserweight bout in Anaheim, CA, marking a significant win and subsequent ranking in the WBA.

August 20, 2025: Paul to Fight Gervonta Davis

On August 20, 2025, it was announced that Jake Paul would take on Gervonta Davis in a non-title bout on November 14 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, generating considerable attention due to the size difference.

November 17, 2025: Paul to Fight Anthony Joshua

On November 17, 2025, it was announced that Jake Paul would take on Anthony Joshua in a professional boxing match on December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.

2025: Davis Fight Canceled

In 2025, the fight between Jake Paul and Gervonta Davis was canceled due to legal issues surrounding Davis and concerns from promoters and Netflix, impacting Paul's boxing plans.

January 2026: Paul Loses WBA Ranking

In January 2026, Jake Paul lost his #14 WBA cruiserweight ranking following his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua, impacting his standing in professional boxing.

January 21, 2026: Paul Departs PFL

On January 21, 2026, it was reported that Jake Paul had departed the PFL as his deal with the promotion had expired, leaving without ever fighting for the promotion.