Jake Paul wants to be the light heavyweight champion of the world in 3-4 years! 👀 | First Take

Jake Paul wants to be the light heavyweight champion of the world in 3-4 years! 👀 | First Take
Jake Paul joins First Take to discuss expectations for his upcoming fight against Hasim Rahman Jr. at Madison Square Garden and weighs in on how he is planning on taking his boxing career to the next level.
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[@mrvargas2582]

Can’t knock a man that’s putting in the work for his goals… I was always told that if people aren’t laughing at your dream, your dream isn’t big enough

[@jakejohnson4018]

Dude he’s fixing fights and getting paid more then anyone in boxing. This is literally his sparring partner

[@demarcosmith101]

@@jakejohnson4018 i'm not a jake paul fan but dude why do people just hate and say its rigged? its clearly not. He got stunned and didn't knockout woodley the first fight. Yes he says delusional things but i actually respect the fact he's fighting a real boxer now

[@seantorres4787]

@@jakejohnson4018 you mean the guy he sparred once, two years ago lmao 😂😂

[@jakejohnson4018]

@@demarcosmith101 it’s a dude who he’s sparred with since the beginning and padded his record so they can say he’s a real boxer. You’re a fool lol..Real boxers don’t get to control who they fight like this..This is about as legitimate as a backyard scrap..Dude KO’d a 40 yr old who’s 30 pounds lighter and way shorter then him who lost his chin 5 years ago ..that’s why he retired in MMA. Now he’s boxing a dude clearly bout to get paid under the table to go the distance and make him look legit

[@CatsRUs1888]

@@jakejohnson4018 If you believe his fixes his fights put your money where your mouth is and bet 1K on Jake to win his next fight and post proof

[@nellyville69]

Jake Paul is literally a mystery he's very ambitious and hardworking when this guy have a goal he gonna go through it til the end 💯

[@ThePeterReyes]

Yeah this is Official.

[@tjdillashaw2703]

@@ThePeterReyes whats mysterious about this guy? lmfao

[@worldisfilledb]

That’s not how boxing works

[@thorn3802]

He's very ambitious and hardworking to Jake Paul fans. Not real boxing fans bud

[@tjdillashaw2703]

@@thorn3802 lol bro he's ambitious and hardworking period. Stop hating.

[@zongyang4707]

Max needs to do the interviews with boxing.

[@TheRealNicoFreeze]

He's been long gone from First Take bro..

[@dillonhall824]

jake will probably be on this just in, max's show, once he's back from vacation

[@anthonyp1816]

He said Canelo 6th fight 😂 he was 15 year old kid fighting grown men

[@Sxwrz]

THIS

[@northernpikes7545]

Meanwhile jake fought a basketball player and 2 retired wrestlers

[@everydaffodil5344]

Plus Canelo was WAY more active, he was just looking for fights wherever he could get them.

[@tylerherrick8]

@@northernpikes7545 your desperately trying to discredit him & it shows

[@northernpikes7545]

@@tylerherrick8 I'm not desperate for anything, he discredits himself. He claims to be a boxer, yet hasn't fought a single one 🙄

[@drjay73]

At the end of the day, Jake is working his tail off and he seems very focused on achieving his goals. He's already made a ton of money so I really believe he wants respect and to be taken seriously. Regardless, I'd be very surprised if he pulls this off. Hasim is bigger, stronger and has a ton more experience - if they fight for real I just don't see him losing this fight

[@cknorris3644]

You can't be taken serious when all you do is sideshow fights and pick your own opponents.

[@Matt-bs8pf]

@@cknorris3644 you can do that when you’re a prize fighter, Floyd did the same. only difference is Paul is doing it early in his fighting career.

[@Frankford.]

@@Matt-bs8pf The Paul brothers should fight MMA 3 or 4 times. I think they'll do a nice job CLARESSA SHIELDS did. Try the Octagon beat them on their turf like her..

[@Axel-gu3mu]

He will ever fight anyone legit. Same weight, height, actual professional, etc.

[@nicopettiford-topaz253]

Everyone has a better chance winning the lottery then Jake does of being light heavyweight champion

[@justinfieldsisgod]

😂😂😂

[@rocky13m]

ESPN desperate for content

[@jond4328]

Jake Paul is going to PULL TFO of this fight, GUARANTEED!!!!

[@fineline8348]

Why tf is Big Perk doing an interview about boxing 😂, At least stephen a knows something

[@rk6kingofrad739]

Even though he said he only wants to fight professional fighters now I hope he still fights KSI eventually

[@Prosnipezzzz1]

Ksi won’t fight him he was never a boxer he barely beat Logan and Logan sucks

[@inversecramer1044]

That ksi dude should fight Tommy fury or some ufc star like nate diaz then Jake would get his attention unless jake losses then ksi vs jake still makes sense but if jake beats rahman ksi should fight someone like fury or Nate

[@BIGGUNNDON]

Why Lsi is scared to fight austin mcbroom

[@billyblanco89]

Yea I'd love to see that, mainly bc of when KSI jumped in the ring and got in Jake's face. But that would be taking a backwards step for Jake as of now, if he fights a few more big names, then goes back to fighting these "other" type of fights then yea.

[@smolgok384]

I don't think that fight will happen. Jake has progressed well beyond KSI's level. Jake's been at this boxing ting full time steady and KSI has been doing other things. It's a mismatch.

[@FLINTMICHIGANMEGABOWL]

This fight will NOT happen jake will pull out with an injury or he’ll pay his opponent to pull out with a fake injury just like the tommy fury BS. Or he’ll pay Rahman to take a dive like he paid Woodley. Turning boxing into the WWE.

[@csmgmobile]

Exactly. Woodley definitely took a dive.

[@thegoat8682]

@@csmgmobile proof

[@reli809]

Arsenal winning Champions League next year has the exact same chances for that to happen

[@mrmeme2917]

Bruh 🤣🤣 Basically none

[@brillianceswiftjucolongsna840]

Jake Paul is facing a 12-1 boxer no one can no longer say he ain’t fighting a boxer

[@the_manyfacesofmackey7827]

Payoff

[@FazeParticles]

also Jake about to lose to a guy with a 12-1 record. and no it's not going to be in jake's favor.

[@joja2568]

His saring partner. Not imressed

[@nightsphenom7122]

@@FazeParticles he’s gonna win. Drop your life savings on Rahman if you confident

[@DL_1987]

I say he should fight Andrew Tate

[@daebak7370]

He beats Andrew tate in boxing

[@tannerlong3849]

@@daebak7370 tate by decapitation

[@rayfinkle9369]

I wanna see him win. Didn't like him as a youtube prankster, but I like that everyone keeps rooting against him and he makes them all angry by winning. Keep winning, I'll keep watching. Simple as that.

[@monacoathlete2755]

People in the comments forget he said 3-4 years, not right now. If he keeps improving he might be good enough to contend.

[@javenturner1]

What a Moronic comment

[@kimjong699]

No they heard what he said they just ignore it because they hate him so much for no reason

[@War_Maker]

hahahahaha contend hahahahahaha

[@thomaskim5008]

What are you smoking? Haha.

[@thomaskim5008]

@@kimjong699 You have no clue about boxing. Jake and you are delusional.

[@kevinathans4191]

I want to be the champ as well...

[@gregmartinez7881]

Please let him in there with beterbiev… he got Joe smith out of there in two rounds… it might be over in less than a minute with a brutal KO

[@daebak7370]

Bivol vs Paul

[@lamertofar8gaming443]

Jake paul doesn't deserve a championship title fight. And that fight would do nothing for beterbiev

[@cyberhype5495]

Joe Smith vs. Jake Paul is a good 1

[@OGROBBC]

How he gunna compare himself to Canelo n Tank

[@tommygun4752]

Yet all those boxers have fought bums. So he can compare himself to them plus does numbers like them.

[@kimjong699]

Did you not listen to what he said. He said canelo and tank were fighting bums early in their careers. Which is a fact

[@War_Maker]

@@tommygun4752 if who Canelo and other fought were bums, then Jake fought corpses.

[@CatsRUs1888]

Try listening to what he says next time, he's saying his 6th fight in boxing is tougher than there 6th fights, which he ain't lying about

[@shandoncooper27]

You mean to tell me that Jake Paul is going to become the light heavy weight champion of the world............. 🤣😂😭😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😆😆😆😆😆 What a 🤡. He's a tomato can

[@timmanto1022]

We need to bring back Fight Night or Knockout Kings and have celebrity boxers

[@KZ1994able]

Off topic, but i love Christine in the moderator position. She should takeover permanetly. Gives great vibes, is pleasant to look at bald head n all, & lets everybody talk after asking the question. Quintessential moderator in my book

[@Joydeep2000]

Imagine Jake Paul against Beterbiev 😆😆

[@MyNameIsJeff2023]

Lmao, if he dies he dies

[@whitemamba24xe98]

Is that Jada Pinkette interviewing Jake Paul???? ESPN scrapping the bottom of the barrel

[@Shadowsofthelight12]

*will smith enters the chat*

[@Zantar16]

@@Shadowsofthelight12 Slaps incoming 🤣🤣🤣

[@CharleyOlivesss]

How tf can he be a legit champion if he doesn't even fight actually boxer's? Just wanna be boxers or UFC guy's who don't box?

[@williaml6727]

LHW champion??😂😂 this dude is to funny

[@karimansari6205]

افضل الصلاة والسلام على النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم

[@michaelgraber5750]

He's eating raw liver and bone marrow. Liver King would be proud. Primal!

[@anthonygarcia1472]

Bottom line Jake Paul is just made for boxing/fighting. His size, strength, athleticism, dedication, work ethic, mental toughness. I enjoy watching the rise. I want to see him continuely win 🥊 and go all the way to the top. It's been very fun to watch 👀 Let's go Jake 💪

[@gmartines8511]

bro said canelo 6th fight lol canelo was bout 16 years old fighting grown men 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 and he said tank had an opponent who was 2-8 lol bro at least they have a record bro all Jake opponents were 0-1-0 😂😂😂😂

[@botrr7681]

Jake didn’t start boxing when he was 16 canelo started when he was a child give Jake few years u won’t be saying that

[@321zxc]

0-0-0 first time boxers

[@I.Need.Everything]

Jake started boxing at 22 it’s wayy big difference he’s just getting started

[@tjmasemola4054]

Everyone hating but non of y'all have ever and will ever accomplish what Jake was and will accomplish 3-4 years at his rate of improvement, he'll be good enough to contend

[@dylanwargo2297]

You’re an idiot he will not be top 50 lightweight in the world

[@321zxc]

if you think this guy will put up a fight vs world champion then you on another level of stupid. maybe 3-4 years he can actually box but not at world champion lvl

[@FazeParticles]

jake simply need to be more humble that's all.

[@ChrisTaylor-Guitar]

Jake forgot about Chev Clarke real fast.

[@bobbybob20]

When he looked mid against Tyroon Woodley we knew the mirage was over. Still respect anyone who grinds hard

[@boosworld8931]

Honestly him keep thinking he's alot better then he is will catch him one day. Might get beat bad one day and never want to do this again.

[@bentobuster6995]

Starve when from water then KO them.. real sportsman like right?

[@lacosa24x]

Is this kid high man he ain’t fight like an actual boxer yet and wants a title 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Eliluv3]

light heavyweight champion in four years lol

[@mr.joshua6818]

Why is a fixed fight being talked about on ESPN?

[@frankie2491]

Idk why espn keeps interviewing this clown

[@GhaimiNacer1982]

Respect From Algeria to Jake Paul...keep going Champ

[@imnotavingthat6813]

Stop going on about other peoples past records like it means something. This is your first fight, the other 5 have not been boxers. So stop the gas lighting and start with the truth

[@MrAquarius127]

I'm still not sold on Jake Paul.... He's a comedian 🤣

[@jourdan585]

How and why does Kendrick Perkins have this job?

[@oo0024]

Lol he wants to be be the champion in one of the weakest divisions 😂 he’s avoiding Cruiser weight because he knows that Viddal Riley would spark him clean out

[@Lando_San]

Some bs is going to happen I already know it

[@chuckplaysgames7925]

TYRON WASNT EVER A BOXER STOP LYING

[@joshpierce5861]

He is a gonna be a great boxer if he keeps putting in the work no doubt

[@thomaskim5008]

You have no clue about boxing. Haha.

[@lucifermorningstar3752]

@@thomaskim5008 technically here you don’t

[@lucifermorningstar3752]

@@thomaskim5008 just because u don’t like him doesn’t mean he can’t be a good boxer

[@randomben1858]

@@thomaskim5008 he’s working hard, calm down brother. There’s no hate in that.

[@thomaskim5008]

@@randomben1858 Go work hard to be a NBA super star like MJ. Hahaha.

[@the_manyfacesofmackey7827]

Payoff, I mean this guy is on his team.

[@In-theBonus]

10lb hydration clause so he wont be at heavy weight. So let's start there Jake

[@csmgmobile]

Jake is a joke

[@juliusstreicher662]

i also want a lot of things

[@terryo3512]

I think he should have went to WWE with Logan....

[@thepeoplebrothers8017]

He’ll do it too. Goat

[@justabrothaonyoutube]

musician? 😂

[@adammiller8597]

Lol

[@TheIndependentRapUploader]

JAKE WILL LOSE...WHO AGREES?? 👇

[@karimansari6205]

افضل الصلاة والسلام على النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم

[@Dane35]

1000%

[@CatsRUs1888]

You said the same when he was about to fight Woodley

[@markfourtwenty9897]

As an MMA fan, I say don't underestimate Jake....Artem Lobov is an average MMA fighter and he beat former Boxing World Champion Paulie Malignaggi in Bare Knuckle Boxing...Jake KO Woodley who is a way better fighter than Artem...

[@alfonsosurles2801]

Good idea and to get to McGregor look how khabbi got his fight against him

[@War_Maker]

Woodley was a scrub, as all his fights leading to his retirement proved.

[@markfourtwenty9897]

@@War_Maker compare to Artem, Woodley is a God...

[@HomoErectus311]

@@markfourtwenty9897 I think the reason that happened is because Paulie has hand problems and broke both his hands during they fight

[@daebak7370]

Artem Lobov isn't that skilled and has very short arms but he's tough as nails and aggressive. Woodley isn't that skilled of a striker only has powerful right hand and has physical gifts but mentally weak.

[@wonderfulmike5974]

This guy could not win Golden Gloves

[@fausto198107]

I would like to see Benevidez, Charlo, Bivol, Ramirez shatter Jake Paul and bring him to reality, props for what Paul has done so far though

[@workoutseason8631]

Jake is going to get knocked out

[@yeyeyeyeye222]

This isn’t going to age well. Get your excuses ready.

[@RicciC_T.W.N.P]

Rahman by KO 4th round!!!!🥊

[@United_Wings]

can't wait

[@iwatchutube6620]

Yeah this is a huge step up in competition honestly I’m glad jake is doing this and he’s not a horrible boxer but let’s be real he barely beat twood the first time and the second fight was flat out awful yeah he got the finish but he just didn’t look good and was losing that fight jake will lose this fight sadly

[@johnmiller2444]

Meanwhile Leji Lolatunji is fighting Fouseytube HAHAHA

[@davidtinti293]

😂

[@clockehvac1240]

Well we're not getting a Nate Robinson rematch

[@thegoat8682]

Why would we want that lol

[@knifejail]

In the end of the day, no fight equals no belt. Talk is cheap. Only way to prove that you are worthy of champion match, is to defeat worthy opponents. Jake has not fought any proboxer yet. If he wants to become a champion, he has to start fighting a pro boxer. Jake Paul can knock out several pro boxers. And He will lose to some, too. But it will never happen if there is no match.

[@realdivisionone]

Your opponent is not a heavy weight. It’s a disrespectful to the sport. Go fight in the amateurs and come up… Rachman should be ashamed for accepting the fight.. I’m pretty sure the contract is terrible.. It’s embarrassing to all greats

[@Onewaybooster01]

Light heavyweight lol. Dude won’t beat Bivol or zurdo Ramirez. This guy probably trying to win vacant title but that won’t happen because soon a guy will be undisputed at that weight.

[@praisegodpraisehim3622]

People are maaaad jealous and bitter. Lol. A Disney kid fighting pro fighters in his first 5 fights they hate it they can’t take it. So projecting. Stay bitter l0000zers

[@thomassolis6754]

Forward three weeks and not only did he duck fighting his first real boxer but not he’s focused on fighting some guy Named KS something …. Can’t believe anything this Disney kids says

[@3AmThoughtts]

He looked terrible against woodley both fights. Does somethings well....but I see him getting knocked out....unless he got better miraculously

[@JackGallagher2014]

We have had light heavyweight champions such as Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns Roy Jones Jr, Bernard Hopkins, Andre Ward 😂😂😂 Jake Paul will never be a world champion

[@MeowChiquitita]

The only reason I am not blocking all Paul Logan Jake content is bc I am waiting to see your man bleeding in the ring …welcome to the boxing “real world” you’ve made it depressing af … i could go on and on why that’s so but needs to bludgeoned for us peasants to enjoy … welcome to the party

[@ViralVideos-pr2oi]

Everyone giving him credit are complete sheeps. The dude has boxed 40 yr old non-boxers and now he's boxing the slowest boxer ever w the worst cardio on the planet lol.. stop giving this kid credit he doesn't belong on espn

[@marioantoniocrespoMexican92]

This is like saying you want to be the next frank Sinatra & Elvis Presley. Those singers were born with a natural talent for singing 🎤 you can’t teach talent you are born with it. Natural talent is something you are born with

[@orlandoyero7151]

Bruh this man work ethic been crazy since vlogging he’s gonna ko rock man jr

[@atxclipped_u]

ya'll realize this guy he is fighting is on his team. net worth under $300k. I wouldnt be surprised if Jake offers him $2 mill to take a fall.

[@Anorxite4]

they sparred a couple times two years ago.. how is he on his team? the man has to live up to his dad's name. you're retarded if you think he would give up his dad's legacy for a bag.

[@darcypanziera2975]

Yeah I'm sure his heavyweight champ of the world would approve of that deal. Quit making excuses lololol

[@iluvyou210]

Instead of fighting way out of your skill set this early. Build your fight resume the way the stars in boxing did when they were 6 and 0. Instead of trying to dog them out to make yourself feel better. Because you are trying to be one of them.

[@nathanielrobles3284]

Lol. What a joke. If he really wants to be a real champion, go fight real boxers from down to top and not old retired ufc fighters that only fights him for money.

[@brucedoessports]

Look at his face it’s some one who has took many punches. He’s obviously had his nose broken. As well as his jaw look’s swoll. Like come on he can take a punch. So unless this guy can knock him out? Jake has a great chance! 💪🏻🇨🇦

[@ishmaelhope2482]

Sparring is to *work on skills.* It is maddening that Jake Paul is framing it like it's an actual fight. That shows a lack of professionalism.

[@danhall6922]

Bivol, berterbiev, Pascal, Yard, Buatsi........ They all work hard too

[@mithunnair8587]

Man he's on ESPN, knock the guy out Jake

[@wuspoppinmayne4364]

🤣🤣🤣 well boxing is probably the most corrupt sport in the world soooo

[@brod6620]

No FIFA is by far the most corrupt

[@vividleo]

Why can’t Jake Paul just go to Mexico take on some fights build his record like others have in the past

[@carillopenny8980]

credibility of First Take is dropping dramatically putting Lispy on their show

[@FourLuckyLeafs]

Jake kinda looks like a young version of Frank Mir

[@cozartboy1573]

He look more like Lil Peep but alive

[@bbarber2323]

I thought that chick would throw up the crossed arms and say “Wakanda Forever” at some point…

[@thewedge8823]

What is wrong with that news anchor on the right? he can't even form complete sentences SMH ...

[@57briben]

Well I guess you'll have to actually fight pro boxers and not run from them to do that Jake.

[@raulcitraro]

Beautiful transition?... are you F**CKING kidding me?

[@MeRacko]

Perk just ask the question or at least know what you wanna ask if you asked me a question this long i would have lost you at first stuter

[@surekhahegde9751]

Isn't Beterbiev the light heavyweight champion? Jake will be attending his own funeral if he fights Beterbiev 💯

[@vince11harris]

He wouldn’t even beat the 50th best champ

[@ahmedo7875]

Or bevol. Jake will die if he fought them

[@Ninja2710hr]

Giving the people what they want? Yes we all want to see you fighting a slow lazy son of a good boxer.

[@jasonrick6148]

LHW champion? BeterBiev ? You really want that guy, jake?

[@juanrestrepo7599]

Light heavyweight champ? 175 lbs? He won’t make it.

[@stingjunior6]

Yes he’s ready wink*wink* feed him to beterbiev

[@daebak7370]

Beterbiev isnt the best in that weight divison.

[@stingjunior6]

@@daebak7370 please explain this take (Without mentioning the amateurs )

[@GTheoryTV]

Unless he creates his own belt...there's no way he'll be a legit champ of anything in 3-4 years.

[@ivanpavicic3248]

He actually did create his own belt. You could see it in today's press conference. Anyway, How is there 'no way' he'll ever be a legit champ?

[@GTheoryTV]

@@ivanpavicic3248 Its simple. I watch boxing. There is no way. Not enough hours in the day or days in the year for him to catchup to any real contenders skill. This has all been fun and games but it's coming to an end real soon. The difficulty of competition has no where to go but up. By the way I did see the press conference and the belts after I posted earlier. Jake got exposed and embarrassed at that conference. He had to resort to talkin about followers. lmao. Thats his big card he plays..followers...terrible.

[@ivanpavicic3248]

@@GTheoryTV I didn't quite understand the 'not enough hours in the day or days in the year for him to catchup to any real contenders skill'. What is that depending on exactly? If it depends on the amount of hardwork Jake needs in a day, month or a year, I would personally say Jake has that factor secured. From what we could have seen, since the start of pandemic he didn't take a single day off of training and working on his stamina and all of the important factors in boxing. But what did you mean exactly? 'The difficulty of competition has no where to go but up' you said it. And I think Jake's has done exactly that since the beginning of his boxing career, from an NBA player, to an MMA fighter, to a slightly better MMA fighter. If we consider the fact that he only started real boxing 2 and half years ago, then I would say his timing of leveling up his competition couldn't have been more perfect. The only big disadvantage Jake has is that he started boxing a bit too late than an avarage boxer. About press conference, I'd say Jake did the standard, although I still don't know what 'exposed' means. And about followers, we can say he certainaly has his own way of selling fights. At least we now know Hasim also has the ability to promote fights.

[@GTheoryTV]

@@ivanpavicic3248 it means GET OFF JAKES NUTS HE'S NOT A REAL BOXER!!!!!! If you don't understand that he'll never be as good as real contenders and no matter how much he tries there are fighters that have been doing it since 5yrs old and he'll never catch up then we're done talking.

[@ivanpavicic3248]

@@GTheoryTV Wow, someone got really mad all of the sudden. I never said he will become a world champion, I simply said he has a chance. Even tho that chance is very low, it's still there and you can't take it away. Why aren't you spreading this negative agenda to every other new boxer who is not a world champion, and not just Jake Paul? There are boxers who didn't start boxing since the age of 5 and still became world champions. While on the other hand there are boxers who did start boxing since the age of 5, but it simply wasn't meant for them. The simplest example for this would be Tommy Fury. He started boxing since the age of 5 but as we could all see from his highlights, he was never meant to box. If he was, he wouldn't take the Jake Paul fight in the first place, by your logic. Some people were talented for boxing from the and some of them were not. So what I'm trying to say is to never underestimate the weak and to never overestimate the strong.

[@zanecameron32]

Credit where it's due but did he say he wants to be light heavyweight champion of the world

[@DBone539]

This segment could've been a SNL skit and it would not be questioned.

[@davidlowery2162]

Horrible interviewers....sheesh It was link listening to two fans running

[@louiszippittelli1563]

He's not gonna fight a real fighter ever bc he Kno once he gets KOed his career is over period