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What is the best Jake Paul boxing fight?

By YPB Team

Which Jake Paul boxing match was the most compelling fight of his career? From his viral YouTube knockout of Nate Robinson to the Netflix spectacle against Mike Tyson, rank every Paul fight that captivated the world.

  1. vs. Mike Tyson — ranked #11
    vs. Mike Tyson
    The November 2024 Netflix spectacle against boxing legend Mike Tyson that drew massive worldwide viewership and mainstream attention.
    1000pts
  2. vs. Tyron Woodley II — ranked #22
    vs. Tyron Woodley II
    The 2021 rematch in which Jake KO'd Woodley in round six with a vicious right hand, silencing doubters about his power.
    770pts
  3. vs. Ryan Bourland — ranked #33
    vs. Ryan Bourland
    The March 2024 San Juan bout in which Jake stopped former Golden Gloves champion Ryan Bourland in the first round and donated his purse to Puerto Rican gyms.
    770pts
  4. vs. Anderson Silva — ranked #44
    vs. Anderson Silva
    The 2022 fight where Jake Paul earned credibility by outboxing legendary UFC champion Anderson Silva over eight rounds.
    642pts
  5. vs. Anthony Joshua — ranked #55
    vs. Anthony Joshua
    The December 2025 bout in which former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua knocked out Jake Paul in round six.
    582pts
  6. vs. Tyron Woodley I — ranked #66
    vs. Tyron Woodley I
    Jake's 2021 eight-round split decision win over former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, proving he could go the distance.
    513pts
  7. vs. Julio César Chávez Jr. — ranked #77
    vs. Julio César Chávez Jr.
    The June 2025 Anaheim fight where Jake outpointed former WBC middleweight champion Julio César Chávez Jr. over ten rounds by unanimous decision.
    513pts
  8. vs. Ben Askren — ranked #88
    vs. Ben Askren
    The viral 2021 pay-per-view in which Jake knocked out former wrestling champion Ben Askren in under two minutes, shocking the sports world.
    342pts
  9. vs. Nate Robinson — ranked #99
    vs. Nate Robinson
    The 2020 undercard viral knockout of ex-NBA star Nate Robinson that put Jake Paul on the boxing map overnight.
    342pts
  10. vs. Andre August — ranked #1010
    vs. Andre August
    Jake's December 2023 return in Orlando, where he flattened career boxer Andre August with a first-round knockout on an MVP card streamed by DAZN.
    342pts
  11. vs. Tommy Fury — ranked #1111
    vs. Tommy Fury
    The February 2023 showdown in Saudi Arabia with Tommy Fury, where Jake suffered his first professional loss by split decision despite a last-round knockdown.
    233pts
  12. vs. Mike Perry — ranked #1212
    vs. Mike Perry
    The 2024 fight where Jake stopped unbeaten bare-knuckle champion Mike Perry in round six, showcasing real boxing improvement.
    233pts
  13. vs. AnEsonGib — ranked #1313
    vs. AnEsonGib
    Jake Paul's professional debut in January 2020 in Miami, where he stopped fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib in the first round on a DAZN card.
    0pts
  14. vs. Nate Diaz — ranked #1414
    vs. Nate Diaz
    The 2023 grudge match against fan-favorite UFC star Nate Diaz, won by Jake via unanimous decision in a genuinely competitive bout.
    0pts

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Comments 1

Nine fights are ranked here and one was scored 80-72, 79-73, 79-73 against a 58-year-old who sold the whole event: https://youpick.best/articles/muhammad-ali-vs-mike-tyson-ranked https://youpick.best/articles/anderson-silva-ranked-many-ways

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