It’s been six months since Jake Paul went toe-to-toe with Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium, but the echoes haven’t faded. That night, Jake Paul didn’t just cash a $40 million check. He cemented his status as boxing’s biggest payday magnet. Not for technical brilliance, but because a Jake Paul fight equals to serious bank. Sure, he talks world titles, but let’s be real. His only real test came in 2023 against Tommy Fury, someone his own size and age. And he flunked it.

Now, with dream bouts against Anthony Joshua, Gervonta Davis, or Canelo Alvarez out of reach, Jake Paul’s pivoting. Next up: Julio César Chávez Jr. on June 28th at Honda Center in Anaheim, who beat ex-MMA fighter Uriah Hall last year. As the kickoff presser for the fight went down Wednesday in LA, Jake Paul’s strength coach Larry Wade spilled some behind-the-scenes tea, specifically, the injury Jake Paul carried from the Tyson fight.

Jake Paul’s Pre-Fight Struggle

A fresh drop from The Mayweather Channel just added fuel to Jake Paul’s boxing buzz. When asked about Jake Paul’s mid-fight fadeouts, strength coach Larry Wade didn’t dodge. “The last fight, people didn’t realize Jake got hurt with five weeks to go towards ligaments in his ankle,” he revealed. Ultimately, “We weren’t able to train.” So instead of hitting pads, The Problem Child was “trying to do bike work, trying to do boot work, very limited.” The sparring tally? Just three sessions, one of which was fight week. Not exactly a world champion prep.

Wade wasn’t sugarcoating it either. “We was only able to get three spar in the last two weeks and he did a very good job based on that. I’m grateful that we only had two minutes he said.” So when Jake Paul walked into the ring with Mike Tyson, he did it hobbled and undercooked. And still won. Sure, Tyson’s 31-year age gap felt borderline criminal, but even Iron Mike gave the 11-1 boxer props: “He’s fast enough, though.” And in a subtle flex, Mike Tyson even warned Roy Jones Jr. that if he’s not training, Jake might be a problem.

Still, Jake Paul’s not just cashing checks, he’s cashing shade too. Days ago, the 11-1 YouTuber-turned-boxer added Terence Crawford to his “bit-h list,” adding, “All these pound for pound fighters that you too scared to fight me they need $200 million to do it. Pu–y!” he snapped mid-heavy bag assault. Jake Paul may lack finesse, but confidence? He’s got a warehouse full of it.

And while the upcoming bout against Julio César Chávez Jr. isn’t headline gold like Tyson, it’s still turning heads. How, you ask?

Jake Paul’s Next Fight Just Got VIP Crazy

They’re calling it the ‘Owner’s Experience’. But really, it’s the boxing world’s most extravagant flex. A $1 million ticket package for Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr.? Sounds like satire, but it’s real. Confirmed by Dexerto on May 14, a Chicago-based personal injury law firm dropped the million-dollar bag. And no, it’s not just for a good seat, it’s for the kind of VIP access that would make even a sheikh blush.

The golden package includes a private owner’s box for two, plus four ringside seats so close, you’ll feel the sweat. Add meet-and-greets with the headliners, gourmet catering, a top-shelf open bar, and a private green room to retreat to when the punches get too real. You’ll also get a signed event poster, premium merch, and backstage access to the open workout, press conference, and weigh-in. Basically, it’s not a ticket, it’s a takeover.

Oh, and the branding? Fully baked into the DAZN broadcast. With IP rights and TV visibility, it’s as much a marketing move as it is a mega-fan moment. No wonder MVP rolled out more VIP packages, this time at slightly more Earth-like prices: $6,500, $4,250, and $2,500 because even luxury needs tiers.

But when the champagne’s gone and the gloves are on, it all comes down to this: can Jake Paul pull off another headline-grabbing win? Or will Chávez Jr., with his legacy name and fight IQ, finally make Jake eat his own hype? July might have all the glitz, but the grit? That’s what we’ll really be watching for.