What to know about Jake Paul ahead of his Friday fight vs. Mike Tyson

Who is Jake Paul?

Jake Paul is a 24-year-old American YouTuber, social media personality, and professional boxer. He is the younger brother of Logan Paul, who is also a YouTuber and boxer.

Paul began his career on Vine, a now-defunct video-sharing platform, in 2013. He quickly gained a large following and transitioned to YouTube in 2015.

Paul's YouTube channel has over 20 million subscribers, and his videos have been viewed over 6 billion times. He is known for his vlogs, which often feature pranks, challenges, and other stunts.

Boxing career

Paul began his boxing career in 2018, when he fought British YouTuber Deji Olatunji in an amateur bout. Paul won the fight by knockout in the fifth round.

In 2019, Paul fought former NBA player Nate Robinson in an exhibition bout. Paul knocked out Robinson in the second round.

Paul's next fight was against former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley in August 2021. Paul won the fight by split decision.

Upcoming fight against Mike Tyson

Paul is scheduled to fight former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson on Friday, February 25, 2022. The fight will be an exhibition bout, meaning that it will not count towards either fighter's professional record.

Tyson is a 55-year-old former heavyweight boxing champion. He is considered one of the greatest boxers of all time.

The fight between Paul and Tyson has been highly anticipated, and it is expected to draw a large audience.