YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has his sights set on the 2028 Summer Olympics.
Paul said he was disappointed with the poor performance of American boxers in Paris but was also motivated to showcase his own talent when the Summer Olympics are hosted in the United States in four years. Omari Jones’ bronze medal was the only medal won by an American athlete as of Saturday.
There is no third-place playoff at the Olympics, so a team only needs to reach the semifinals to win the bronze medal.
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Jake Paul enters the arena before his cruiserweight title fight against Tommy Fury at the Diriyah Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on February 26, 2023. (Francois Nel/Getty Images)
The 27-year-old Ohio native and younger brother of professional wrestler Logan Paul has committed to stepping into the ring when the Olympics return to Los Angeles in four years.
“I plan on boxing at the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028,” Paul told Bettle, who will be 31 in 2028. “I’m just tired of waiting and waiting for a gold medal for Team USA.”
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Although some have questioned whether he will retire in the next few years, Paul seems keen to continue competing.
“I’m not retiring,” Paul added, “I’m just probably extending my boxing career for a couple more years.”
Jake Paul draped an American flag over his body in a photo shoot for his new personal care product line, W. (Walmart)
Apart from Jones’ bronze medal, Jamal Harvey came close to winning a medal at featherweight, but lost in the quarterfinals to Munaarbek Saytbek-Uul of Kyrgyzstan.
Paul has had some success since turning professional, winning all but one of his bouts at cruiserweight, but none of his wins have been particularly noteworthy.
Paul won his last bout by technical knockout against former UFC fighter Mike Perry in July.
“Gold medal, first time I’ve heard it here. You’re mine,” Paul told the outlet.
Jake Paul reacts after defeating Mike Perry by technical knockout in a cruiserweight bout at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida on July 20, 2024. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
But before he has a shot at gold, Paul will be focused on his upcoming bout against Mike Tyson, which was originally scheduled for July but was postponed after Tyson experienced health complications.
Despite the delay, Paul maintains he will be ready for the fight whenever it takes place.
“I’m always ready. This is a huge opportunity. This fight will change the world.” Paul said In a video posted to X in June, the fight was rescheduled for November and will take place at AT&T Stadium. Dallas Cowboys.
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Paul added that Tyson’s health is his number one priority.
“I hope Mike stays healthy. He still says he’s going to knock me out and buy me time,” he added with a laugh, “so Mike’s still talking trash out there.”
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