Jake Paul Issues Warning Over Rigged Fight Claims

Last November, he fought Mike Tyson in a widely watched exhibition streamed on Netflix. Before that, Paul edged out Nate Diaz via split decision in August 2023, following a split-decision loss to Tommy Fury earlier that February. Despite these increasingly legitimate matchups, controversy still follows.

In the aftermath of his win over Chavez Jr., allegations of rigged fights re-emerged. Paul, now fed up, fired back directly on X: ‘I’ve dedicated my life to boxing and I will no longer let those with a public profile harm me or the sport I love and respect, without consequences.’

Backing those words with action, Paul has hired elite attorney Alex Spiro—who represents the likes of Elon Musk and Jay-Z—to pursue legal recourse against what his team calls defamatory claims. Spiro, known for clearing Baldwin in the ‘Rust’ case and defending Naomi Osaka and Jay-Z, is now leading Paul’s charge.

Paul’s camp, led by MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian, claims that such allegations damage not only Paul’s brand but active partnerships with companies like DAZN, Netflix, and Celsius. In a statement to Daily Mail Sports, Spiro declared, ‘If someone uses their public soapbox to harm him and the sport with lies, there will be consequences.’

With Spiro’s track record and Paul’s profile, this move signals more than just legal muscle—it’s a public warning shot. Paul’s not just fighting in the ring anymore. He’s drawing the line in court.