USA Boxing just did the unexpected – they’re teaming up with the one and only Jake Paul, the international sensation and the brains behind Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). They’re cooking up a plan to turn amateur boxing into the talk of the town before the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Picture this: Jake Paul and Team USA joining forces to sprinkle some stardust on boxing at this year’s Olympics. They’re not just focusing on jabs and uppercuts; they’re schooling the best amateur pugilists in the U.S. on the art of being a star both inside and outside the ring.
Jake Paul is a boxing whirlwind for the digital age. So, USA Boxing’s playing it smart by hitching their wagon to his star. They’re aiming to swoop in on Paul’s colossal fan base in 2024, giving Olympic boxing a VIP backstage pass. This deal is breaking new ground, marking the first time a pro athlete and influencer like Paul is buddying up with Team USA in such a big-deal way.
Jake’s not just throwing punches; he’s throwing his weight behind boxing’s future. He’s lighting the boxing fire in the hearts of the young ‘uns with MVP, his charity hustle, and his social media empire. His nonprofit, Boxing Bullies, birthed in 2021, is all about teaching kids to stand tall, lead, and punch bullying in the face, through boxing. They’ve been hosting shindigs to wise up the kiddos about bullying, all while giving a facelift to gyms from Puerto Rico to Arizona. Come April 2023, they even teamed up with the World Boxing Organization (WBO) to pimp out more youth boxing gyms across the States. Meanwhile, Jake and MVP are raising their game, shining the spotlight on fresh talent and pushing for gender equality in the ring.
Jake’s playing the role of the wise old sage for the U.S.’s hotshot amateur boxers at this year’s Olympics. He’s got Joshua Edwards and Morelle McCane, who got front-row seats to his latest ring dance against Andre August, under his wing. He’ll be there, shoulder-to-shoulder with Team USA in Colorado Springs, training with the legendary Billy Walsh before jetting off to Paris. And guess what? He’s going to give us a sneak peek into what it’s like to sweat, train, and chase Olympic glory.
Since turning pro in 2020, Jake’s been racking up awards like they’re going out of style: ESPNRingside’s Knockout of the Year, Sports Illustrated’s Breakout Boxer of the Year, you name it. His USA Boxing partnership? Just the latest chapter in his quest to put boxing on the map.
Jake himself said it: he’s not just shining a light on boxing; he’s shining it on the hardworking folks in it. He’s vibing with Team USA’s boxing squad, ready to guide them as they duke it out for Olympic gold. He’s all in on making sure these Olympic hopefuls get the fame they deserve.
Mike McAtee, the big boss at USA Boxing, couldn’t be more stoked. He sees Jake as a beacon for the younger crowd and a guru in boxing’s history books. Jake’s gonna be the go-to guy for these young athletes, helping them turn their Olympic dreams into brand-building gold.
Nakisa Bidarian, MVP’s co-founder, can’t help but brag about Jake’s record-smashing pay-per-view sales and his knack for building brands and champions. He’s betting big on Jake being the ace up USA Boxing’s sleeve as they gear up for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Before this big reveal, Team USA’s Morelle McCane and Joshua Edwards got to hang with Jake at his 9th pro bout against Andre August, which went live on DAZN worldwide. They walked him to the ring and got to create some cool content with the man himself.