It’s that time of the year—Jake Paul is celebrating his 29th birthday. However, the occasion may have been more joyful had his fight against Anthony Joshua gone differently. For the first time in years, ‘The Problem Child’ stepped into the ring with an opponent who could truly fight back, and the result was disastrous.

Anthony Joshua didn’t just beat Paul—he fractured his jaw in two places. As a result, ‘El Gallo’ is currently surviving on a liquid-only diet and recently took to social media to reveal his new cyborg jaw. Meanwhile, his Dutch speed-skating girlfriend also shared a post online, wishing ‘El Gallo’ a happy 29th birthday as he continues his recovery.

How is Jake Paul spending his suspension? 

“[Jake Paul] got a new jaw for his birthday?!? What y’all think??” wrote Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) on Instagram alongside a clip. In the video, an AI-generated version of Jake Paul is seen removing part of his left cheek, revealing what appears to be an entirely mechanical structure beneath as he opens it up. Clearly, MVP was capitalizing on Paul’s sensational knockout loss.

Meanwhile, Jutta Leerdam shared a series of photos of the couple together on Instagram, with the caption reading, “Happy 29th birthday baby @jakepaul.” The post quickly went viral, attracting over 100K likes within seven hours of being uploaded. A wholesome moment for Paul, who is currently under an indefinite suspension from the Florida State Athletic Commission. 

It stems from the violent knockout he suffered at the hands of Anthony Joshua late last year. At present, it remains unclear when the 29-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer will return to the squared circle, or who he will face when he makes his comeback. Still, he appears to have no shortage of potential opponents. 

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Regardless, fans were quick to share their reactions to Paul’s new cyborg jaw across social media.

People are losing interest in Paul’s shenanigans

It didn’t take long for people to realize Paul’s video was AI. This user pointed out something interesting. “Vlog camera in his forearm again, bruh,” the user commented.

Meanwhile, another user asked Paul to take a hike. “Ok, Jake. You’ve had your moment, Pal. No one cares about you again,” the user wrote. Still, Paul’s clip managed to pull 7,500 likes, nearly 200 comments, and over 100 shares at the time of writing. The next user had similar feelings about the clip. “Not following any longer. Waste of my time,” the user wrote.

These claims of dwindling interest could be a sign of what many predicted before the Joshua bout. A loss for Paul would expose how celebrity boxing is, and always will be, levels below actual competitive boxing. Paul’s gimmick fights thrived thanks to a large section of fans who tuned in to watch him eat the humble pie. And Josha served it hot in December last year. So, is there any reason to continue watching these fights, knowing that it is not the best the sport has to offer?

Someone else had other upgrades in mind for Jake Paul. “Now install a brain inside,” the user wrote. Reports say Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua made $93 million from the fight. So, Paul may be smarter than people give him credit for being.

Another user mocked Paul over the video. “Anthony Joshua damn turned this guy into a cyborg,” the user claimed. In reality, Joshua simply showed Paul what happens when you step into the ring with an elite boxer.

Paul’s birthday might be a little bittersweet. But he can rest easy knowing he took a chance against Joshua. However, is there a road to redemption for ‘The Problem Child?’