Jake Paul is an American professional boxer, YouTuber, and entrepreneur who rose to fame through online videos before building a career in boxing and business. Born on January 17, 1997, he became widely recognized for his high-profile fights, digital content, and business ventures. Standing approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall, Jake has expanded his career beyond social media. His estimated net worth is $200 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, and he is engaged to Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam.
Jake Paul Age – Profile Table
Category
Details
Full Name
Jake Joseph Paul
Date of Birth
January 17, 1997
Height
6 feet 1 inch (185 cm)
Jake Paul Age
29 years old (as of October 2026)
Nickname
The Problem Child
Birthplace
Cleveland, Ohio, United States
Hometown
Westlake, Ohio, United States
Nationality
American
Profession
Professional boxer, YouTuber, entrepreneur, and boxing promoter
Famous For
YouTube videos, social media fame, and professional boxing
Parents
Greg Paul and Pam Stepnick
Siblings
Logan Paul (older brother)
Education
Attended Westlake High School in Ohio; reported to have left before graduation
Zodiac Sign
Capricorn
Net Worth
Estimated $200 million; third-party estimate, not an audited financial statement
Main Income Sources
Boxing purses, YouTube, sponsorships, business ventures, and investments
Business Ventures
Most Valuable Promotions, Betr, W, and Anti Fund
Boxing Debut
Professional debut in 2020
Boxing Record Highlight
Defeated Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in November 2024
Recent Major Fight
Lost to Anthony Joshua by sixth-round knockout in December 2025
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Not reliably confirmed
Weight
Varies by fight and training camp; approximately 216 pounds was reported for his 2025 fight against Anthony Joshua
Body Type
Athletic
Marital Status
Engaged
Wife
No publicly confirmed legal wife
Fiancée
Jutta Leerdam, Dutch speed skater and Olympic gold medalist
Engagement Date
March 2025
Previous High-Profile Relationship
Tana Mongeau; their 2019 wedding-style ceremony was not legally binding
Hobbies and Interests
Boxing, fitness, content creation, and business
Acting Credit
Bizaardvark (Disney Channel)
Early Social Media Platform
Vine
YouTube
Jake Paul
Instagram
@jakepaul
X (Twitter)
@jakepaul
TikTok
Jake Paul’s public account
Boxing Promotion Company
Most Valuable Promotions, co-founded in 2021
Personal-Care Brand
W
Sports-Gaming Venture
Betr
Investment Venture
Anti Fund
Major Career Milestone
Transitioned from online entertainment to professional boxing
Notable Opponents
Tommy Fury, Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva, Mike Tyson, and Anthony Joshua
Residence
Has been publicly associated with Puerto Rico
Overall Career
Social media creator turned boxer, promoter, and entrepreneur
Jake Paul Images
A Timeline of Jake Paul’s Public Career
Year
Career Milestone
2013
Began posting short comedy videos on Vine and gained attention for his energetic style and online collaborations.
2014
Started expanding his YouTube presence with pranks, vlogs, and entertainment videos.
2016
Starred as Dirk Mann in Disney Channel’s Bizaardvark and established Team 10, a social media creator group.
2017
Left Bizaardvark as his online career and independent projects continued to grow.
2018
Made his amateur boxing debut against fellow YouTuber Deji Olatunji and won by technical knockout.
2019
Continued developing his YouTube channel, music projects, and entertainment career.
2020
Turned professional in boxing, defeated AnEsonGib in his debut, and later knocked out former NBA player Nate Robinson.
2021
Defeated Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley, including a knockout victory in the Woodley rematch. Co-founded Most Valuable Promotions.
2022
Defeated former UFC champion Anderson Silva by unanimous decision, strengthening his position in crossover boxing.
2023
Experienced his first professional boxing loss against Tommy Fury before defeating Nate Diaz by unanimous decision.
2024
Defeated Mike Perry and later beat Mike Tyson by unanimous decision in a widely watched Netflix boxing event.
2025
Defeated Julio César Chávez Jr. by unanimous decision in June, then lost to Anthony Joshua by sixth-round knockout in December.
2026
Continued his boxing career and business activities, building on his profile as a boxer, promoter, and entrepreneur.
Jake Paul’s Family
Family Member
Details
Father
Greg Paul, who has appeared in family videos and social media content.
Mother
Pam Stepnick, also known as Pam Paul in some family-related coverage.
Brother
Logan Paul, his older brother, is a YouTuber, professional wrestler, and entrepreneur.
Fiancée
Jutta Leerdam, a Dutch speed skater and Olympic gold medalist.
Former Partner
Tana Mongeau, an internet personality who had a high-profile relationship with Jake in 2019.
Children
No publicly confirmed children.
Marital Status
Engaged to Jutta Leerdam; no publicly confirmed legal marriage.
Jake Paul’s Awards and Recognition
Jake Paul is best known for his achievements in social media, crossover boxing, and business rather than a long list of traditional entertainment awards. His career recognition has largely come from his online audience, high-profile boxing events, and influence in digital entertainment.
Year
Award
Category
Result
2014
Shorty Awards
Vineographer Award
Nominated
2014
Shorty Awards
Comedian Award
Nominated
2017
Teen Choice Awards
Choice Music Web Star
Won
2017
Teen Choice Awards
Choice YouTuber
Won
2017
Streamy Awards
Creator of the Year
Nominated
2017
Streamy Awards
Breakout Creator
Nominated
2017
YouTube Creator Awards
Diamond Creator Award
Received
2021
Sports Illustrated
Breakout Boxer of the Year
Won
2021
ESPN Ringside Awards
Knockout of the Year (for his knockout of Tyron Woodley)
Won
2022
ESPN Ringside Awards
Viral Moment of the Year (for his knockdown of Anderson Silva)
