Jake Paul says ‘doing things differently’ and ‘knocking people out’ are what make him one of boxing’s highest-paid stars
JAKE PAUL claimed he is one of boxing's highest-paid stars for "doing things differently" and "knocking people out".
The YouTuber-turned prizefighter made £35million last year with £30m of that earned in the boxing ring.
Behind Canelo Alvarez, 31, Anthony Joshua, 32, and Tyson Fury, 33, it makes him one of the highest-earning boxers.
He was recently subject to a HBO "Real Sports" episode - where he was asked why he has such huge fight purses.
Paul, 25, said: "Man, you know, innovation I think, and doing things differently, and knocking people out.”
The American only had his first fight in 2020, beating online rival 'AnEsonGib'.
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He followed that up with KOs over ex-NBA player Nate Robinson, 37, and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren, also 37.
Paul then beat ex-UFC champion Tyron Woodley, 40, on points and then by knockout.
The rematch followed after Tommy Fury, 22, pulled out of their celebrity grudge match with a broken rib.
Fury is among the names in the running to fight Paul next, as well as boxing legends Floyd Mayweather, 45, and Oscar De La Hoya, 49.
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Paul, in line to return in August, said on Teddy Atlas' : "We're still locking down opponents, there's a lot of names.
"Floyd Mayweather, Oscar De La Hoya, Anderson Silva, Tommy Fury, Sonny Williams, out of Australia.
"So, there's a lot of people on the hit-list, and some other names that we're talking to, off the record."
