Jake Paul's robot: Is 'The Problem Bot' a real robot?
Jake Paul has put the entire fight world on notice since breaking onto the professional boxing scene. ‘The Problem Child’ has been one of the most polarizing figures in the combat sports circuit with a large fan following as well as critics.
It is not just his impressive performances that have caught the eye. Jake Paul has also made headlines for his pre-fight antics and innovative fight promotion tactics. That includes rocking up to the press conferences with an enormous robot called the ‘The Problem Bot’.
Is Jake Paul's Robot real?
'The Problem Bot' is Jake Paul’s boxing mascot, first seen in the build-up to his fight against Ben Askren in 2021. The robot was also seen during the lead-up to his subsequent fights with Tyron Woodley that same year.
Prior to the first Paul vs. Woodley clash, Caroline Pearce of TNT Sports (Formerly BT Sport) shared a video that revealed the man inside 'The Problem Bot', confirming that it isn't a real robot.
Check out the video below:
My biggest scoop of the night...I stumbled upon the man inside the @jakepaul robot suit! @BTSportBoxing #PaulWoodley https://t.co/zFgYv3qkFp
Jake Paul is hoping to score a win over the most notable opponent of his professional boxing career
Jake Paul is set to return to the boxing ring this weekend to take on former heavyweight champion and boxing legend Mike Tyson. The pair were originally expected to fight in July. However, the fight was rescheduled to Nov. 15 after Tyson's health scare that required medical attention on a flight.
Paul, who has been criticized for fighting over-the-hill and aging MMA veterans in the past, is facing the same criticism for fighting Tyson as well. 'Iron' officially retired from professional boxing after the KO defeat against Kevin McBride in 2005. The only competitive appearance in the last two decades was an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020.
While Tyson will enter the ring as a 58-year-old, Paul is 27 and very much in his prime. Prominent personalities like UFC CEO Dana White have criticized Paul's decision to fight an older Tyson. However, 'Iron' Mike is confident about his chances against the young influencer-turned-professional boxer.