Alright, folks, let’s talk about the Jake Paul situation. It’s been a few days since his highly controversial fight, and to be honest, things are just getting worse for him. I don’t think I’ve seen such a passionate, divisive reaction to a boxing match in a long time. The dust is settling now, but there’s still a lot that doesn’t sit right with me. The biggest issue? Jake Paul calling himself the “face of boxing.” It’s been the central theme of his entire fight buildup, and frankly, it’s getting harder to take seriously.

For months, Jake has been claiming that once he defeats Iron Mike Tyson, he’ll take the throne as the new face of boxing. His promotional team has been pushing this narrative hard, even using my voice out of context to imply that he’s set to capture the title. So, let’s break this down and talk about why Jake Paul is not the face of boxing, despite what he might want you to believe.

The Aftermath of the Tyson Fight

By now, you’ve probably seen the fallout from the fight, and let’s be honest—it was a mess. I won’t argue that it was a financial success for Netflix, but as far as the sport of boxing goes? It was a disaster. The fight was a farce, and Jake Paul’s whole “I’m the face of boxing” angle took a huge hit. What was supposed to be a crowning moment for Jake turned into an embarrassing spectacle. Tyson wasn’t the fighter he once was, and honestly, the fight was a glorified sideshow. Afterward, the only thing people were talking about was how bad it was, not how great Jake Paul had become.

It’s been fascinating to watch the excuses roll in since the fight. The first defense: “Mike Tyson is a legend, how dare you criticize him for getting back in the ring.” Sure, Tyson’s a legend, and I respect the fact that he had the courage to step back into the ring. But the problem is that MVP Promotions, the company partly owned by Jake Paul, led us to believe Tyson was in shape, only for him to show up as a shadow of his former self. That left a bad taste in my mouth. Someone in Jake’s camp had to know Tyson wasn’t ready for this fight, yet they pushed forward with it. Now they’re trying to play it off by calling Tyson a legend and saying Jake’s win over him should make him the face of boxing. That’s just not how it works.

Jake Paul’s Self-Claimed Position

Let’s talk about Jake Paul’s insistence that he’s the new face of boxing. He’s been pushing this narrative for a while now, but the reality is, he hasn’t faced a real boxer in a legitimate fight. This Tyson matchup was supposed to be the one where Jake Paul could finally prove himself against a true legend of the sport. But it didn’t go as planned. His year since the Tommy Fury fight has been less than stellar, and this Tyson spectacle was supposed to be a way to remain relevant. Instead, it just exposed the cracks in the whole Jake Paul boxing narrative.

There were rumors before the fight that Jake would call out Canelo Alvarez if he won, but after the debacle with Tyson, even Jake knew better than to attempt that. He couldn’t have looked more foolish trying to challenge the real face of boxing after the Tyson fight. So, he avoided it, and I can’t blame him. He knows exactly how embarrassing it would have been.

The Defense of Jake Paul

Since the fight, the defense of Jake Paul’s position has come from two angles. The first is that Tyson is a legend, and therefore, his comeback should be celebrated. Again, I don’t disagree that Tyson is a legend, but this wasn’t the right time for this fight. The second angle is that Jake Paul is a “good force” for boxing, which I find laughable. Sure, he’s generated some attention for the sport, but to claim that Jake Paul is leading the charge for boxing is absurd.

One of the most ridiculous claims has been that Jake is somehow responsible for the rise of women’s boxing. Sure, it’s great that he put on a big fight for Amanda Serrano, but let’s not kid ourselves into thinking Jake is the savior of women’s boxing. He’s done a lot for Serrano, but the credit belongs to the pioneers who’ve been working to push women’s boxing into the spotlight long before Jake Paul ever got involved. Jake is just a promoter, and while he has a platform, claiming he’s revolutionizing the sport is disrespectful to the real heroes of the movement.

And then there’s Jake’s talk about fighter pay. He claims to be an advocate for better fighter pay, but his actions don’t back it up. If he really cared about fighter pay, he wouldn’t have gone to a young fighter in his press conference and said that the amount of money he spends in a day is what she’ll make in her whole life. That’s not advocacy—that’s an insult. It’s a clear example of Jake using the cause as a PR move rather than actually doing something meaningful for the fighters he claims to care about.

Jake Paul’s Charity Work

Let’s briefly touch on Jake’s charity work. Look, I’m not going to get into the specifics of it, but we’ve all seen this story before with celebrities—they use charity work as a shield to defend their public image. “Look, I’m doing good for the world, so that makes up for everything else.” It’s a convenient way to deflect from all the criticism. Sure, some kids might benefit from his charity, but at the end of the day, Jake Paul is building his own brand and image with these efforts. It’s about making sure he has an escape route in case the backlash gets too much.

What’s Next for Jake Paul?

Now, let’s talk about what’s next for Jake Paul. After this fight, it wouldn’t surprise me at all if Jake goes silent for the next few months. This fight, despite the financial success, left a bad taste in a lot of people’s mouths. He’ll likely lay low, let the dust settle, and try to find another washed-up fighter or non-boxer to attach his name to so he can continue this circus.

In the end, Jake Paul isn’t the face of boxing. He’s an entertainer who is pretending to be a professional boxer, and it’s clear that he’s using the sport to build his personal brand. The true faces of boxing are the fighters and trainers who dedicate their lives to the sport, not some guy who hops into the ring for fame and money.

Conclusion

So, is Jake Paul truly running the sport like he claims? Absolutely not. Boxing is in the hands of the athletes, trainers, and promoters who live and breathe it every day. Jake Paul’s antics might generate a lot of buzz, but that doesn’t mean he’s the future of the sport.

Let me know your thoughts on the situation. Do you think Jake Paul is really the face of boxing, or is he just a flash in the pan? Drop your thoughts below, and I’ll catch you in the next one.