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Jake Paul has become one of the most talked-about celebrities of late. He is often hated for various reasons. A major cause has been the controversies the internet star has been part of.
He was arrested, fired from a Disney show and caused stirs in society. However, the pro boxer has also given several reasons for people to accept him, and uncommonly, even love him. Jake Paul might be 'The Problem Child,' but he is also a charitable person who seems kind at the core of his heart.
The YouTuber-cum-boxer has done many good deeds in his life so far. On that note, let's look at five times Jake Paul proved he is a good human being:
#5. Jake Paul's foundation called 'Boxing Bullies'
Jake Paul launched a non-profit charity foundation for children to help them fight back against bullies. The YouTuber has acknowledged that bullying is a serious and prevalent social evil. He claims that he can help children fight bullies with the help of boxing. The foundation's mission statement reads:
"The mission of Boxing Bullies is to instill self-confidence, leadership, and courage within the youth through the sport of boxing, while using our platform, voice, and social media to fight back against bullying."
During the launch of the foundation, Jake Paul admitted how he once used to bully others. However, he soon realized it was a problem and corrected his actions. 'The Problem Child' deserves respect for the honest confession about his past.
"It (bullying) is such a prevalent problem in our generation. And having been a bully myself, it's okay to realize you're bullying and stop it and change, and become a better person.."
Critics have often complained about Jake Paul's bad influence on the youth. His decision to start 'Boxing Bullies' and send out a powerful message to bring a positive change in society is definitely welcome.
#4. Jake Paul's association with 'Make A Wish Foundation'
The foundation contacted Paul in 2017. He was asked to arrange a meet-up with a kid diagnosed with cancer. The internet celebrity happily obliged and took the opportunity to inspire others going through a similar situation.
Jake Paul gave the kid, Kaley, a tour of his Team 10 house. He also made her an accomplice in his usual pranks on his teammates, friends and brother Logan Paul. He later sat with the kid and heard her story, all the while cheering her on for being a "warrior," "a legend," and a "beast."
Paul gifted Kaley a bunch of his merchandise and, before parting with her, said:
"You're such an inspiration. You're seriously changing the way how kids should look at their lives. It's like when life is throwing you struggles, you just gotta keep on moving."
Watch the whole video below:
#3. Jake Paul helps families affected by Hurricane Harvey
In 2017, Louisiana and Texas were hit by a Category 4 hurricane called Hurricane Harvey. The disaster caused huge losses in property and caused about 100 deaths in the affected regions. Jake Paul, who was in the news around that time for nearly burning down his backyard, came out to help the hurricane victims.
'The Problem Child' posted a video to his YouTube channel where he was seen helping many families in a flooded Texas neighborhood. Along with his pals, Paul drove out in cars and jet-skis to help the flooded families, proving to be a good samaritan.
At the end of the video, Paul appealed to his fans for help and said:
"In any way, shape or form that you guys can get involved, please do. We seriously need all the help that we can get. We're trying to do as much as we can and rescue as many people as we can and get supplies and raise money. It's still not enough.. My prayers go out to any families that are in trouble or have lost a loved one. This is a reminder to be thankful for everything we have and not take anything for granted."
Watch the video below:
#2. Jake Paul helps out broke UFC fighter
Jake Paul has often hit out at UFC president Dana White for not paying his athletes a fair share of the company's revenue. It has become the prominent bone of contention between the YouTuber and the UFC boss.
Sarah Alpar (9-5) is a UFC fighter who was forced to start a GoFundMe campaign to pay for training expenses ahead of her bout at UFC Fight Night on September 18, 2021. The UFC women's flyweight needed money to pay for her gym fees, air tickets, healthcare and food, among other things. However, with a $10,000 cheque from her last fight, she was short of funds.
"As I continue striving to be the best at what I do, I need your help financially to allow me to do this," Alpar wrote on her GoFundMe page. "My goal is to raise $30,000 by December 1, 2021, to train full-time. Greater success requires greater time, dedication, and resources. For this, I am calling on you to help me! My heart is in this, and you will watch my progress as finances come in, and I believe with all my heart we, the ‘Too Sweet’ Tribe, can get there."
Jake Paul, who has often spoken out against Dana White for paying minuscule revenue shares to his fighters, helped Sarah Alpar. He donated $5,000 to her campaign and then wrote on his Twitter:
"SMH… Imagine a rookie in the NBA had to start a GoFundMe to play. I let Sarah know she has my support and contribution. It’s my honor and privilege to help fellow fighters in anyway I can."
#1. Mike Tyson thanks Jake Paul for reviving the "dying sport" of boxing
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson returned to action after a long hiatus for an eight-round exhibition match against Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020. The event, which didn't enjoy a live audience due to COVID-19 restrictions, saw a whopping 1.2 million pay-per-view buys.
Considering that both Tyson and Jones Jr. are way past their primes and were fighting under modified rules that didn't allow for knockouts, the pay-per-view numbers were astonishing. According to Mike Tyson, the credit goes to Jake Paul. 'The Problem Child' was on the undercard of the event against former NBA star Nate Robinson.
Tyson said at the event's post-fight conference:
"Listen: my ego says so many things, but the reality is they (the likes of Jake Paul) help boxers so much. Boxers owe these guys, these YouTube boxers, some kind of respect. They should give them some belts because these guys make boxing alive. Boxing was completely a dying sport. The UFC was kicking our butts. And now we got the YouTube boxers? Boxers with 25 million views? Boxing is coming back ... thanks to the YouTube boxers."
