Are Jake Paul’s PPV draw claims exaggerated? Remember, when he claimed that his fight against Tommy Fury had over 500k PPV buys. There weren’t many reputed media houses or reporters verifying the claim! But, there weren’t many denying it either. But, there is someone who is not willing to buy any of the numbers quoted by the ‘Problem Child”. In comes, long-time foe, UFC head honcho, Dana White with a counter claim – if he was good enough, why didn’t Showtime Boxing keep him. Most importantly, why did it go out of business in 2023? It must be pointed out that Jake Paul had signed a deal with Showtime Sports in 2021 for multiple fights after previously fighting under Triller Fight Club banner for his first three fights after turning professional in 2020. Reportedly the association ended after two-back-to-back fights with UFC veteran Tyron Woodley.
Does beg the question, is he really worth what he is saying. Celebrity net worth considers his valuation to be around $80 million. In his interview with Shannon Sharpe, White has cast aspersion on the Social media sensation’s hype, thereby provoking broader questions about Jake Paul’s financial empire.
Was Jake Paul Showtime’s costly gamble?
When Shannon Sharpe probed Dana White about Jake Paul’s credibility in combat sports, White answered, “Yeah, the kid’s out there, he is doing his thing, he is making money.”
Sharpe further queried, “Is he making real money D or is he making,.” Before, he could finish his sentence, White cut him off to say, “I don’t know what he is really making. I believe if he was making the money he says he is making, Showtime Boxing wouldn’t have gone out of business.”