Company announces Jake Paul's retirement from influencer boxing; understand

Jake Paul retired from influencer boxing. Photo: Reproduction X/SportsDayDFW

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Jake Paul retired from the world of boxing… of influencers. But Jake Paul, the professional boxer, is just getting started…

Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), the company co-founded by Paul, which organized his fight against Mike Tyson transmitted by Netflix, reported that 'El Gallo' is now a full-time professional boxer, who plans to continue his march towards a potential fight against the IBF, WBC and WBO super middleweight champion, Canelo Alvarez placeholder image. YouTuber AnEsonGib will replace Paul as the face of the boxing influencer. Gib defeated influencer Slim last weekend at Misfits Boxing 19.

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In a publication made in 'instagram' MVP wrote:

“Friday flashback to when Jake Paul He was an influential boxer. Two fights, 2-0, 2 KOs. The best there was, is and will ever be. Jake Paul is RETIRED from that sport. They need him, he doesn't need them, that's why they said his name 400 times last week. Gib is the best in that sport right now.” (see below)

With 11 wins, seven by knockout, and one loss, Paul made his professional debut by stopping AnEsonGib and then returned to the fine art by knocking out NBA star Nate Robinson. 'El Gallo's' most recent trip to the ring resulted in a unanimous decision victory (and widely criticized) on a Mike Tyson 58 years old.

No word yet on when or where Paul will make his boxing return, but he has been challenged by some of the sport's biggest names, including Ryan Garcia and Tank Davis. The 27-year-old YouTube star's only professional loss came against Tommy Fury last year in Saudi Arabia.