Jake Paul claims boxing ‘helped save his life’: “I felt lost”

Georgina Smith
Jake Paul filming a YouTube video

As a guest on an episode of the ‘Subject to Change’ podcast, YouTuber Jake Paul revealed that when he felt “lost,” it was boxing that helped save his life.

While 24-year-old Jake Paul was once known as being a constant source of controversy, in the past few years he’s become better known as an influencer-turned-boxer along with brother Logan, and has fought people like Ben Askren, Nate Robinson, and has a bout coming up with UFC star Tyron Woodley.

The star has also recently been putting effort into other projects, including the launch of an anti-cyberbullying charity called “Boxing Bullies.”

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Logan and Jake Paul are starting to make waves in the fighting space.

It’s clear that the YouTuber has found a great love for the sport, and on a July 22 episode of ‘Subject to Change,’ Jake explained how exactly his life changed after getting into boxing.

When asked if he believed in fate, he replied: “Yeah, I do. I believe, you know, there’s chosen people in this world who have special destinies and special paths. I believe I was chosen 100% by the higher powers to live and fulfill this destiny for a higher purpose.”

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He went on to say that “for me that higher purpose I think is, inspiring millions of kids who came from a humble background like me, to pursue their dreams and not let anyone stop them. And to take up the sport of boxing because it helped save my life. You know, I didn’t know who I was, I didn’t have purpose in LA, I felt lost, and boxing got me on the straight and narrow.”

Jake explained that he didn’t have anyone “knock on [his] door and inspire [him]” to accomplish anything, so he wants to knock on doors and tell kids that there’s more out there in the world than college and a 9 to 5 job.

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Georgina was formerly an entertainment writer for Dexerto. She covered all aspects of influencer culture on TikTok and more, including creators such as Charli D’Amelio and Addison Rae. She also wrote about hit reality shows such as Love Island and Below Deck.