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WATCH: Jake Paul’s Heartwarming Deed Has Little Fan In Tears

Published 05/25/2022, 10:45 AM EDT

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Jake Paul, a YouTuber turned boxer, has made a name for himself in the sporting world, thanks to his outstanding boxing performances. He already has a sizable social media following, and boxing fans are beginning to look up to him as well. With such a broad fanbase, there’s a small fan who has had his dreams come true, all because of Paul.

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A 9-year-old boy named Xavier, who aims to be a boxing world champion one day, had an unexpected conversation with his idol. When social media celebrity Charlie Rocket learned about this boy, he took a modest step forward to assist him in achieving his goals.

Rocket was able to set up a video conference between Xavier and his idol, Jake Paul.

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Xavier was asked to call on a number, and when he did, something incredible occurred, leaving the youngster in tears. Jake Paul, the kid’s idol, was on the other end of the line. The child was taken aback and began crying at the sight. The boy even posted it on his Instagram.

 

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 “I’m going to be fighting in August on the 13 and I’d be down to fly you out and get you tickets to the fight,” said Paul while consoling the young fan. Paul also learned about the boy’s ambition to become a world champion.

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Rocket also mentioned a bit about Xavier’s life in the caption. He wrote, “Meet Xavier, he used to get bullied at school. That’s why he wants to be a boxer Xavier is 9. And he literally walks to the gym from school everyday to train!!! He told me he wants to be like Jake Paul because he’s a boxer and also used to get bullied.”

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He further added, “He broke down in tears when I asked him about the bullying His mom is also suffering from multiple sclerosis and she has to do chemotherapy and she has been selling food to try and help raise money to send Xavier to an upcoming tournament he wants to be in. It costs $3000… They only raised $1000, and it’s less than a month away… So we got Xavier all new equipment and paid off the rest of the money so he can go to his tournament!!! But we also had one more bigggg surprise… Jake Paul face timed him!!!!!”

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Apparently, it is not disclosed who will be Paul’s opponent on August 13. Only time will tell what this day unfolds.

What do you make of Jake Paul’s gesture towards the young fan? Do share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Written by:

Shashank Wankhede

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Shashank Wankhede is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. When it comes to boxing, the blockbuster film 'Rocky' sparked his interest in the sport. He holds Muhammad Ali in great regard and is a sincere admirer of his narrative, struggle, and accomplishments.
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Vibhanshu Kumar