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Jake Paul is addressing the situation seriously.
In a recent social media post, Paul expressed his determination to take legal action against individuals spreading false information about his boxing career.
A spokesperson for Paul has confirmed that the YouTuber-turned-boxer has enlisted the services of prominent attorney Alex Spiro.
Jake Paul gives a press conference after knocking out Andre August in the first round at the Caribe Royale Orlando on Dec. 15, 2023. (Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA Today Sports)
“I’ve been retained by Mr. Paul to pursue legal redress for the damages he has suffered,” Spiro stated. “If someone uses their public platform to spread falsehoods about him and the sport, there will be consequences.”
“The claims are completely untrue and detrimental to Mr. Paul, his associates, and the sport in general,” stated Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). “Jake’s reputation and athletic value will be safeguarded with the full extent of the law.”
Spiro has previously represented Elon Musk and Aaron Hernandez in a high-profile case where Hernandez was acquitted of double homicide charges.
MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian mentioned on social media that Piers Morgan should anticipate legal action from Bidarian after Morgan alleged that the fights were “staged.”
Jake Paul is announced as the winner against Mike Tyson during LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Al Bello/Getty Images for Netflix © 2024)
“It’s one thing to say, ‘You’re not a good boxer.’ It’s another thing to say, ‘You fight older guys.’ But when you say the fights are staged, aka rigged, then you’re defaming us,” Bidarian told Fox News Digital in a recent interview. “You are destructing value for his brand, for MVP’s brand and what we stand for, which is integrity of sport.
“You’re actually attacking the California State Athletic Commission who oversaw this event (Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.). Then you’re saying we’re risking going to federal prison for putting on staged events. So enough is enough, we’ve been patient for a long time, and now it’s time people either retract and admit they were wrong or go through with legal action.”
“Every single Jake Paul fight has been sanctioned by an athletic commission,” Bidarian added. “Every single Jake Paul fight has had sports betting available on it. Every single Jake Paul fight has been with a large media partner. For someone to say that any of Jake’s fights are anything other than professionally sanctioned fights with clear rules, is ridiculous.”
After the Mike Tyson fight, there were allegations of rigged fights. Bidarian confirmed to Fox News Digital that everything was conducted legitimately.
Jake Paul reacts after the win against Nate Diaz at American Airlines Center. (Kevin Jairaj-USA Today Sports)
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In his most recent victory against Chavez Jr., Paul’s record improved to 12-1. This win also led to his ranking as 14th in the WBA cruiserweight rankings, positioning him for a potential title fight.
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