From a 58-year-old Mike Tyson to a 39-year-old Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., and now to an active 36-year-old former heavyweight champion – this has been Jake Paul’s recent boxing journey. The transition to Anthony Joshua continues to baffle purists, especially considering Paul’s humble beginnings against YouTuber-turned-influencer boxer AnEsonGib. To say Paul hasn’t earned his laurels no longer goes uncontested as it once did.

The groundwork for Jake Paul earning a matchup with one of heavyweight boxing’s biggest stars was laid long ago. His steady, deliberate improvement has taken nearly five years, and his efforts have clearly paid off. He now ranks fourteenth at cruiserweight. Many acknowledge his growth as a fighter. However, Paul still appears a step or two away from full boxing legit

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