Jake Paul explains why he'd be "dead or in jail" without boxing after "weird path"
dailystar.co.ukJake Paul has explained why he would be either "dead or in jail" without boxing after going down a "weird path" in his life.The Problem Child is now unbeaten through five fights since turning professional at the start of 2020, but has yet to face a fellow boxer on his way to 5-0.
Despite this, he has created a considerable buzz in the boxing world since first entering the ring and continues to dominate headlines even between fights.Paul has now opened up on how boxing saved his life and why he has become so passionate about the sport.In an interview with Teddy Atlas, Paul explained: "Boxing saved my life, so I owe a ton to it.
I would be in jail or probably dead somewhere if it weren’t for boxing because I was going down a really weird path in my early 20s that wasn’t sustainable and because of that I owe everything to this sport."That’s why I’m so passionate about making boxing great again.
I have the hat that says make boxing great again... I’ll slowly earn more people’s respect."The YouTube star turned boxer moved to 5-0 with a sixth round knockout win over former UFC champion Tyron Woodley in December, having won their first bout via a split decision.Woodley is the second mixed martial artist Paul has faced, while his other wins have come against a former NBA player and another YouTuber, causing fans to question whether his fights devalue the sports integrity.Who should be Jake Paul's next boxing opponent?
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