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Jake Paul’s Girlfriend Drops in Rankings as Influence Declines

Jake Paul's Girlfriend Jutta Leerdam Dutch speed skating star Jutta Leerdam, girlfriend of boxer Jake Paul, has experienced a significant drop in the Media250…

Dutch speed skating star Jutta Leerdam, girlfriend of boxer Jake Paul, has experienced a significant drop in the Media250 rankings, a prestigious list of the most influential figures in Dutch media. After ranking 38th last year, Leerdam has fallen 21 spots to 59th in the 2025 edition, despite the list expanding from 100 to 250 names.

Jake Paul’s Girlfriend Jutta Leerdam

Leerdam had been a standout last year as the highest new entrant, largely due to her dual career as an athlete and social media influencer. However, her influence seems to have waned in the eyes of the 20,000 media professionals surveyed for the ranking.

Unfazed by the rankings, Leerdam has traded the cold Dutch winter for the sun-soaked skies of Abu Dhabi. Following a busy skating weekend in China, the 25-year-old flew to the United Arab Emirates to train in milder conditions. Alongside her rigorous schedule, Leerdam is enjoying some quality time with her boyfriend, American YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

The couple, who reunited for the first time since Paul’s boxing match against Mike Tyson, is expected to attend the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend. This could lead to a high-profile meeting with fellow Dutch sports icon Max Verstappen, who recently announced that he and his girlfriend, Kelly Piquet, are expecting their first child.

Jake Paul and Jutta Leerdam’s relationship began in late 2022 when Paul reached out to Leerdam via Instagram, inviting her to be a guest on his podcast. Initially, Leerdam was skeptical, thinking Paul seemed arrogant based on his online persona. However, as they continued talking, they discovered a deeper connection and quickly became close.

The couple officially announced their relationship in April 2023, with Paul playfully declaring on Instagram, “I’m Dutch now”. Since then, they have been navigating a long-distance relationship, with Paul based in the United States and Leerdam frequently traveling for her speed skating competitions

Jake Paul’s Girlfriend Drops in Rankings as Influence Declines

Dutch speed skating star Jutta Leerdam, girlfriend of boxer Jake Paul, has experienced a significant drop in the Media250…

Jake Paul’s Girlfriend Jutta Leerdam

Shaquille O’Neal Rips Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: ‘I Felt Like I Got Robbed, Not Something to Brag About’

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was not amused by Jake Paul’s fight against Mike Tyson. Last month, ‘The Problem Child’…

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was not amused by Jake Paul’s fight against Mike Tyson.

Last month, ‘The Problem Child’ scored a unanimous decision victory over Tyson in an eight-round bout at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Generating more than 100 million viewers on Netflix and more than 70,000 at the gate, Paul vs. Tyson was one of the most successful combat sports events of all time.

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Unfortunately, the fight failed to live up to the hype.

While fans were hoping to see a 58-year-old Tyson recapture some of his glory days and deliver one last highlight-reel knockout, it was not meant to be. Instead, both fighters just kind of plodded around the ring for 16 minutes until the “fight” came to a merciful end.

beating a 58-year-old Tyson is nothing Jake Paul should be proud of

Needless to say, nobody was amused or enthused, including ‘Shaq’ who lambasted the lackluster bout during a recent episode of The Big Podcast.

“I felt like I got robbed,” O’Neal said of Paul vs. Tyson. “Great people like us, we’re remembered for what we do, and what we did. So the fact that Mike [Tyson] was putting out the 15-second clips … I love Mike, but he’s 58. I could put out a 10-second Instagram clip, cut it, and I can make myself look like Victor Wembanyama … But that doesn’t mean I can get out there with the young boys.

“If Jake Paul really beats a 58-year-old Mike Tyson, is that something to be happy about? That’s like me right now, or when I was playing, playing against a 70-year-old Wilt Chamberlain and bragging ‘I’m the most dominant!,’ but I wouldn’t’ve felt good about that. When [Evander Holyfield] fought Vitor Belfort, I didn’t feel good about that. I just didn’t like it” (h/t Bloody Elbow).

With Jake Paul reportedly banking $40 million for the fight and Tyson taking home $20 million, it’s hard to imagine that either one of them is paying any attention to the criticism being sent their way.

Shaquille O’Neal Rips Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: ‘I Felt Like I Got Robbed, Not Something to Brag About’

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was not amused by Jake Paul’s fight against Mike Tyson. Last month, ‘The Problem Child’…

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was not amused by Jake Paul’s fight against Mike Tyson.

Unfortunately, the fight failed to live up to the hype.

beating a 58-year-old Tyson is nothing Jake Paul should be proud of

Needless to say, nobody was amused or enthused, including ‘Shaq’ who lambasted the lackluster bout during a recent episode of The Big Podcast.

“I felt like I got robbed,” O’Neal said of Paul vs. Tyson. “Great people like us, we’re remembered for what we do, and what we did. So the fact that Mike [Tyson] was putting out the 15-second clips … I love Mike, but he’s 58. I could put out a 10-second Instagram clip, cut it, and I can make myself look like Victor Wembanyama … But that doesn’t mean I can get out there with the young boys.

“If Jake Paul really beats a 58-year-old Mike Tyson, is that something to be happy about? That’s like me right now, or when I was playing, playing against a 70-year-old Wilt Chamberlain and bragging ‘I’m the most dominant!,’ but I wouldn’t’ve felt good about that. When [Evander Holyfield] fought Vitor Belfort, I didn’t feel good about that. I just didn’t like it” (h/t Bloody Elbow).

Shaquille O’Neal Rips Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: ‘I Felt Like I Got Robbed, Not Something to Brag About’

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was not amused by Jake Paul’s fight against Mike Tyson. Last month, ‘The Problem Child’…

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal was not amused by Jake Paul’s fight against Mike Tyson.

Unfortunately, the fight failed to live up to the hype.

beating a 58-year-old Tyson is nothing Jake Paul should be proud of

Needless to say, nobody was amused or enthused, including ‘Shaq’ who lambasted the lackluster bout during a recent episode of The Big Podcast.

“I felt like I got robbed,” O’Neal said of Paul vs. Tyson. “Great people like us, we’re remembered for what we do, and what we did. So the fact that Mike [Tyson] was putting out the 15-second clips … I love Mike, but he’s 58. I could put out a 10-second Instagram clip, cut it, and I can make myself look like Victor Wembanyama … But that doesn’t mean I can get out there with the young boys.

“If Jake Paul really beats a 58-year-old Mike Tyson, is that something to be happy about? That’s like me right now, or when I was playing, playing against a 70-year-old Wilt Chamberlain and bragging ‘I’m the most dominant!,’ but I wouldn’t’ve felt good about that. When [Evander Holyfield] fought Vitor Belfort, I didn’t feel good about that. I just didn’t like it” (h/t Bloody Elbow).

Exclusive | Champion Donegi Abena Calls Out Jake Paul “I would smash him.”

The Surinamese-Dutch kickboxing world champion Donegi Abena is looking to destroy celebrity boxer and YouTuber Jake Paul. The top-ranked…

The Surinamese-Dutch kickboxing world champion Donegi Abena is looking to destroy celebrity boxer and YouTuber Jake Paul. The top-ranked Abena has spent time training alongside Tommy Fury and sees the Mike Tyson fight as just plain silly.

Donegi Abena Calls Out Jake Paul

Donegi Abena is the number one ranked light heavyweight in the world in kickboxing after a stellar 2024. The 26-year-old faced three opponents in a single evening to capture the 2024 Glory Light Heavyweight Grand Prix title, stopping all three opponents by way of knockout.

This weekend, Abena takes on his career rival Tarik Khbabez with the light heavyweight division title on the line in their third meeting. The Surinamese-Dutch athlete is looking to make a statement with a decisive victory in the trilogy match against the Moroccan striker. The two are set to battle at Glory Collision 7 on December 7.

Abena has spent some time training his sharp hands with the Fury family and was a sparring partner for Tommy Fury, a former opponent of celebrity boxer Jake Paul. On a potential Jake Paul matchup, the kickboxing champion did not leave any doubt, in an interview with me, he said:

“I would smash him. I would smash him. And that’s the reason why he takes guys who are 60, or guys who aren’t used to only boxing … He’s a smart businessman. He’s making millions of dollars, and he’s fighting people with names. But they’re either old, or they’re from a different sport. Jake Paul, he’s fighting old guys and not boxers. If he wants it, he can get it as well.”

Jake Paul was a social media influencer who transitioned to a career in professional boxing but has taken criticism for not facing ranked fighters, instead opting for blockbuster matches. In his career, he’s defeated former UFC fighters such as Ben Askren, Nate Diaz, and Anderson Silva, among others. Most recently, Jake Paul had a heavyweight boxing match against 58-year-old Mike Tyson. According to betting lines, Tommy Fury may be a future opponent for ‘The Problem Child’ but for a bigger challenge the kickboxing king Donegi Abena is ready for a showdown.