Jake Paul Clashes with Piers Morgan Over Boxing Credibility, Storms Out of Interview

Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, clashed with Piers Morgan on Piers Morgan Uncensored Thursday, defending his controversial boxing career with fiery gusto. Promoting his upcoming fight against former middleweight champ Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., Paul faced Morgan’s sharp critique over his choice to fight 58-year-old Mike Tyson last November. Morgan called it "sickening," but Paul fired back, emphasizing the fight’s massive success: 128 million viewers and millions in earnings for Tyson’s family.

Morgan praised Paul’s business savvy but questioned the legitimacy of fighting past-their-prime opponents. Paul countered, highlighting failed negotiations with current champ Canelo Alvarez and insisting he’s chasing top-tier fighters. The exchange turned personal when Morgan claimed Paul wouldn’t have survived a prime Tyson, prompting Paul to jab at Morgan’s physique, quipping, "You versus the gym, you’re still a fat a--."

Tensions peaked as Paul dismissed Morgan’s opinions, claiming he was only on the show to boost pay-per-view sales for his Saturday bout in Anaheim against Chavez, who hasn’t fought since 2021. Paul abruptly ended the call, leaving the debate unresolved but the buzz undeniable.