Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-Boxer, has been on a roll since his debut in 2020 after defeating past-their-prime and non-boxer MMA fighters. But, is Jake Paul coming to the UFC after a successful stint in the boxing ring? If yes, then which weight class will Jake Paul fight in the Dana White-owned promotion? Find here.
In his last fight, Jake Paul dominantly defeated seasoned boxer Andre August via a vicious first-round knockout. In 2024, “The Problem Child” is set to be in the MMA ring as he signs with the UFC-rival promotion. He has been making fans and opponents in the octagon ever since he wore the boxing gloves.
Let’s take a look at Jake Paul’s weight division, stats, career record, future fights, and more.
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What is Jake Paul Weight Class?
Jake Paul is a Cruiserweight. For context, cruiserweight, which is also called junior heavyweight, is a weight division in professional boxing between light heavyweight and heavyweight. The weight range of this division is 175-200 lbs, and the boxers are usually large and fearful.
Ever since his debut, Jake Paul has fought in the cruiserweight division and weighed in the stated range. However, the social media star has openly called for introducing a 185-pound weight division in boxing as he believes there is an abnormally high gap between the light-heavyweight (175lbs) and cruiserweight (200lbs) divisions.
Jake Paul has often fought in the catchweight as his opponents were either retired MMA fighters, basketballers, or YouTubers. He is now focusing on moving to professional fights as he recently defeated skilled boxer Andre August via first-round knockout.
How much does Jake Paul weigh currently?
Jake Paul weighs around 199.4 pounds right now according to his most recent weigh-in against boxer Andre August which took place in December 2023. The 6-foot-1 boxer has always weighed in the cruiserweight range. Before his fight against August, Jake Paul weighed exactly 185lbs against Nate Diaz.
For his first professional boxing fight against YouTuber AnEsonGib, Jake Paul weighed 191.7 pounds, and then he weighed between 186 and 192 pounds for his subsequent fights against Nate Robinson, Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, and Anderson Silva.
The lowest Jake Paul weighed in was against English boxing star Tommy Fury. He weighed 183.6 pounds against Fury and this was the only fight he ever lost ever since his professional boxing debut.
Which Weight Class will Jake Paul Fight in the UFC?
If Jake “The Problem Child” Paul comes to the UFC, he’ll have to be a part of the Middleweight (185lbs) or Light Heavyweight (205lbs) weight class as there is no cruiserweight division in the promotion. However, Jake won’t have an issue with either of the divisions as he has competed within the weight range of both.
He’s a tall man standing at 6-foot-1 and usually weighs around 200lbs naturally. He won’t have to gain any additional weight if he’d want to compete in the light heavyweight division but if he’ll go after the fighters in the middleweight division, then he’ll have to cut a few pounds.
Jake Paul Stats, Record, and Fights:
Jake Joseph Paul is an American professional boxer, YouTuber, social media celebrity, and businessman. He started his boxing career with an amateur fight against English YouTuber Deji Olatunji in August 2018. In January 2020, Jake Paul turned professional after beating fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib via first-round TKO.
Next, Jake Paul defeated several high-profile names including retired basketballer Nate Robinson, and retired MMA stars Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, and Anderson Silva. In February 2023, Jake suffered his first loss in the boxing ring from Tommy Fury via a split decision. However, this didn’t stop him.
Here’s an overview of Jake Paul’s boxing career, stats, and his professional record:
- Record: 8-1
- Wins by KO: 62.5%
- DOB: January 17, 1997
- Age: 27
- Nickname: The Problem Child
- Reach: 76 inches
- Height: 6-foot-1
- Current Weight: 199.4 lbs
Is Jake Paul an Official UFC Fighter?
No, Jake Paul isn’t signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) yet. However, he might be fighting in the UFC soon but it won’t happen this year as Paul signed a multi-year deal with UFC-rival PFL in January 2023. This doesn’t rule out the possibility of The Problem Child fighting in the UFC someday completely.
Paul kicked off his boxing career with dominating victories against retired fighters, basketballers, and YouTubers. He recently defeated his toughest opponent yet. He is moving further as a boxer to cement himself as worthy enough to take on the biggest names in the MMA industry.
“This is the journey I’m on now, and I think before it’s been about business or MMA guys, big names, but now I’m taking the traditional boxing route,” Jake once told ESPN in an interview. It’s a great possibility that Jake Paul may make his MMA debut in 2024 for the PFL in a newly created division called “Super Fight.”
What is Jake Paul’s Super Fight Division?
Jake Paul has signed with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) to fight in the Super Fight division. It’s a newly launched class specifically focusing on fighters who are already big names. The purpose of this division is to stage PPV events for celebs who can be a big draw in the octagon.
The PFL has also given the “Head of Fighter Advocacy” title to Jake Paul who continues to raise voice for better fighter pay within MMA. Jake has been vocal about the mannerism in which Dana White, the UFC head, pays fighters in the UFC. So, he’s trying to change that with the Super Fight division in the PFL.
“This is about changing MMA, disrupting, innovating, and creating the next big league,” Jake said in an interview. We could soon witness The Problem Child fighting in the Super Fight division this year. For now, he is scheduled to fight on March 02, 2024, at the Coliseo de Puerto against an unannounced opponent.
Frequently Answered Questions:
What weight class does Jake Paul fight in?:
Jake Paul fights in the cruiserweight division which has an upper weight limit of 200 lbs. The last Jake “The Problem Child” Paul weighed in was before his fight against seasoned boxer Andre August. His weight came out as 199.4 lbs which is just within the limits of the cruiserweight division.
Is Jake Paul taller than Logan Paul?:
Jake Paul is an inch shorter than his older brother Logan Paul. He is 6-foot-1 while Logan is 6-foot-2.
Did Jake Paul fight Nate Diaz in MMA?:
Jake Paul fought against Nate Diaz in a crossover boxing match which had 10 rounds instead of the previously announced 8. The two competed in a traditional boxing ring with standard rules. The YouTuber-turned-boxer and the retired MMA star haven’t met in an octagon yet.
Who is Jake Paul signed with?:
Jake Paul signed a multi-year contract with the Professional Fighters League (PFL), which is a UFC-rival MMA promotion. He currently fights in the Super Fight division of PFL, which is a class particularly created to stage PPV events featuring celebrity fighters who can draw big bucks.
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