"But the people inside my circle believed because we know the inner workings of boxing and how good I was getting. As long as I kept winning, showing improvement and putting on big shows to become the money man in boxing, the fights would come. A lot of these fights wouldn't happen if people weren't getting paid because there's too much risk involved."
""hit list""
Jake Paul revealed a "hit list" of opponents in August 2021 and launched a professional boxing career despite no amateur experience. He knocked out fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib, NBA slam dunk champion Nate Robinson and retired MMA fighter Ben Askren. Many observers considered his goals unrealistic, but his inner circle believed due to his rapid improvement and knowledge of boxing's inner workings. Paul pursued wins and spectacle, staging big shows to build status and money-making leverage. He checked off many names on the list and maintains that fights occur largely because opponents and promoters are paid to accept significant risk.
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