Jake Paul Young Athlete Number Six Highest Earning, Worth Rp544.7 Billion
JAKARTA - Boxer Jake Paul has reached a new milestone by becoming the sixth highest-earning athlete under the age of 25.
According to Sportico, Thursday, May 19, Paul has earned 37 million US dollars or the equivalent (Rp544.7 billion) from sports.
Paul is the only fighter to make it into the top 10 of the list.
"I made my debut on January 30, 2020. Two years and four months later, I am the sixth highest-paid athlete aged 25 and under in the world," he tweeted after hearing the news.
"Hate me all you want... I'm only going to prove you wrong. Next stop is August 13th."
Made my pro-debut January 30, 2020. 2 years & 4 months later, I'm the 6th highest paid athlete in the world 25 and under . Hate me all you want…I'm just gonna prove you wrong.Next stop August 13th. https://t.co/7fzMGvymxd
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) May 17, 2022
Paul currently has a 5-0 record in his fights, although he has often received criticism for having never fought a professional boxer recognized by any federation.
His last fight came in December 2021, which was a short rematch against Tyron Woodley.
He beat Woodley, having previously beaten the former UFC champion by points in August.
The result added to Paul's wins over 'AnEsonGib' gamer, former NBA player Nate Robinson and retired UFC welterweight Ben Askren.
Meanwhile, the top position in the list of athletes under the age of 25 with the highest income is occupied by Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who earned 66.5 million US dollars.
Tennis star Naomi Osaka was second, followed by Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe and Formula 1 star Max Verstappen.
The rest of the top 10 consists of American footballers and basketball stars. Here's the full list:
1. Josh Allen: 66.5 million US dollars2. Naomi Osaka: 53.2 million US dollars3. Kylian Mbappe: 48.8 million US dollars4. Max Verstappen: 43 million US dollars5. Marshon Lattimore: 41 million US dollars6. Jake Paul: 37 million US dollars7. Devin Booker: $35.5 million8. Trevor Lawrence: US$32.8 million9. Donovan Mitchell: US$32.5 million10. Jayson Tatum: 30.3 million US dollars