“Jake Paul Isn’t A Boxer”: Fan Reacts As ‘The Problem Child’ Joins Top Boxers On 2024’s Highest-Paid Athletes List – Tyson Fury, Canelo Alvarez And More

Jake Paul and Tyson Fury

Jake Paul and Tyson Fury

Jake Paul is making waves in the boxing community with his recent victories. However, fans have also criticized him for his choice of opponents, as he often picks much older fighters. Despite the backlash, a list of the 100 highest-paid athletes in the world for 2024 has been revealed, featuring six boxers—including ‘The Problem Child’ himself. Yet, fans continue to criticize him.

Tyson Fury, Canelo Alvarez, Jake Paul, Oleksandr Usyk, Anthony Joshua, and Naoya Inoue were the six boxers who made the 2024 highest-paid athletes list. Fury led with $147 million, followed by Usyk at $122 million and Canelo at $73 million. Joshua earned $60 million, while Jake Paul, the social media star turned boxer, ranked fifth with $48 million. Inoue rounded out the list with $42 million. However, fans criticized Paul’s inclusion, with one saying, “Jake Paul isn’t a boxer. He’s never beaten anyone.”

One fan mocked Jake Paul, referring to him as just a content creator rather than a real boxer.

Another fan mocked ‘The Problem Child,’ repeating the claim that he’s not a real boxer.

One fan laughed and took a jab at Paul in their comment.



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Paul didn’t hold back in his Instagram rant, calling Canelo “an owned slave” with no regard for his Mexican supporters. He also dismissed Canelo’s impact outside the ring, insisting that he, not Alvarez, is the true face of boxing. The YouTuber-turned-boxer claimed that without him, the sport would struggle financially, and fans would eventually recognize his value.


Despite his bold claims, many fans and analysts remain skeptical of Paul’s place in boxing. While he has built a successful career fighting influencers and former MMA fighters, critics argue he has yet to prove himself against elite competition. His latest comments have only fueled the debate about whether he deserves a shot at top names like Canelo Alvarez.