Jake Paul beat Mike Perry on July 20, 2024, via sixth-round KO to extend his boxing record to 9-1. With 6 knockouts under his belt, he’s gained credibility among some fans while others still expect him to fight harder competition.
After his last win, Paul called out UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira which received a mixed response in MMA and boxing circles. Regardless of such controversies, the social media star can be credited for creating a host of young boxing fans.
Here’s how Team USA Boxing is using Paul’s unique journey for motivation and whether he’s fighting in the 2024 Paris Olympics…
Will Jake Paul Fight In The 2024 Paris Olympics?
No, Paul won’t fight in the 2024 Paris Olympics as a member of Team USA Boxing. Here’s a list of all the athletes representing the nation in boxing this year:
- Male boxers
- Roscoe Hill – flyweight
- Jahmal Harvey – featherweight
- Omari Jones – middleweight
- Joshua Edwards – super heavyweight
- Female boxers
- Jeniffer Lozano – flyweight
- Alyssa Mendoza – featherweight
- Morelle McCane – welterweight
- Jajaira Gonzalez – lightweight
Jake Paul Discloses Collaboration With Team USA Boxing For Olympics 2024
On a recent episode of BS w/ Jake Paul uploaded on his YouTube channel, Paul revealed that he’ll be the mental coach for Team USA Boxing for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The internet sensation has now released a documentary on his official YouTube channel. It details his trip to Paris and meeting with the USA Boxing team. As an honorary coach, he talked to the members about meditation, staying calm under pressure, and breathing control.
“As an athlete, this is the highest prestige. The highest ranking. To me, the courage, the ups, the downs, of what these athletes have to go through are truly, some of the most inspiring stories in the world. And the fact that I get to even just be in Paris next to these kids who are so humble but are the best in the world at what they do is an honor and I’m hoping that everyone else can see and share that vision.”
Like millions of others, Paul hopes to see Team USA Boxing bag gold medals at the Olympics and he’s already played his part.
