Jake Paul's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Jake Paul. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Jake Paul is an American professional boxer, influencer, and actor. He gained initial fame on Vine before transitioning to YouTube, where he became one of the highest-paid creators, according to Forbes, in 2017, 2018, 2021 and 2023. Paul has successfully leveraged his online presence to launch a career in professional boxing.

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2017: Forbes Highest-Paid List

In 2017, Jake Paul ranked on the Forbes list as one of the highest-paid YouTube creators.

August 2018: First Boxing Match

In August 2018, Jake Paul had his first white-collar boxing match against Deji Olatunji, and he won via technical knockout.

2018: Forbes Highest-Paid List

In 2018, Jake Paul ranked on the Forbes list as one of the highest-paid YouTube creators.

2018: Forbes Highest-Paid YouTubers Ranking

In 2018, Jake Paul's business ventures led to his second-place ranking in Forbes' list of highest-paid YouTubers.

January 2020: Professional Boxing Debut

In January 2020, Jake Paul made his professional boxing debut against AnEsonGib.

April 17, 2021: Fight against Ben Askren

On April 17, 2021, Jake Paul fought against Ben Askren, former Bellator MMA and ONE Welterweight Champion, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia and won via technical knockout in the 1st round.

2021: Boxing Earnings

In 2021, Jake Paul made approximately $38 million from boxing.

2021: Forbes Highest-Paid List

In 2021, Jake Paul ranked on the Forbes list as one of the highest-paid YouTube creators.

January 2022: Forbes Report on Boxing Earnings

In January 2022, Forbes reported that Jake Paul earned approximately $38 million from boxing in 2021, ranking him as the 46th highest-paid athlete globally for that period.

May 2022: Forbes Highest-Paid Athletes List

In May 2022, Jake Paul was featured on the Forbes list for the highest-paid athletes, estimated to have made $38 million from boxing bouts and other income streams.

2022: Paul co-promotes Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano

In 2022, Jake Paul co-promoted with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing, Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano billed as "For History". It was the first women's boxing match to headline Madison Square Garden, and was described as the 'biggest women's fight of all time'. The fight was universally acclaimed, being named Fight of the Year by Sports Illustrated and Event of the Year by The Ring.

2023: Forbes Highest-Paid List

In 2023, Jake Paul ranked on the Forbes list as one of the highest-paid YouTube creators.

March 2, 2024: Paul defeats Ryan Bourland by TKO

On March 2, 2024, Jake Paul defeated Ryan Bourland by technical knockout in the first round at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot in San Juan, Puerto Rico.