How YouTube Boxing is Changing the Sport in the US

[Padro]

YouTube stars like Jake Paul are bringing new eyes to boxing. How do you see the rise of influencer boxing, its impact on the sport’s image? Do you think this is good or bad for boxing’s long-term future in the US.

[Xavier]

YouTube boxing is changing the sport in the US by attracting a younger, broader audience through influencer-driven events. Fighters like Jake Paul have brought a fresh, entertainment-focused element, merging social media with traditional boxing. Personally, I find it fascinating—while some critics dismiss it, it’s undeniably introducing boxing to new fans and reshaping how we view the sport’s stars.

[Heatman]

Everyone is now interested in going into boxing because of the amount of money that you can make from the sports. It is actually why you also see MMA fighters now switching to boxing because they get paid well in boxing compared to how they are paid on their MMA contract.