Jake Paul's victory over Mike Tyson on Nov. 15 has been a topic of much discussion. The highly-publicized and historic bout divided reactions, yet Paul emerged as one of only six to beat "Iron Mike" by unanimous decision. His age of 27 played a decisive role, allowing him to move quicker and land more punches than the 58-year-old Tyson, who last fought in 2005. The criticism surrounding his fight with Tyson centered on the 31-year age difference.

Paul's Novel Approach to Handling the Narrative

Being constantly "online," Paul is aware of the narrative surrounding his Tyson victory. Instead of feeding the trolls, he adopted a unique strategy - to neutralize them. In response to a post on X/Twitter, he revealed his "next opponent" - a 392-year-old Greenland shark swimming in the Arctic Ocean. Paul had already made $40 million from fighting Tyson and had a net worth of $80 million before the bout. His media empire continues to grow independently of his brother Logan and his popular "imPAULsive" podcast.

Analysis of the Boxing Community's Concerns

Some in the boxing world express fresh concern over Paul's post. They argue that he "is not going to change" and will keep chasing opponents who are weaker than him instead of facing a premium boxer like Canelo Alvarez. This raises questions about Paul's future in boxing and whether he will continue to make such unconventional choices.

Impact on Paul's Boxing Career

Paul's decision to pick a 392-year-old Greenland shark as his next opponent has sparked a lot of debate. It shows his willingness to think outside the box and take risks. While some may see it as a publicity stunt, others believe it could be a strategic move to keep his name in the spotlight. Regardless, it has certainly added an element of uniqueness to his boxing career and will likely continue to generate interest.

Looking Ahead for Jake Paul

As Jake Paul moves forward, his choices will continue to be closely watched. Will he stick to these unconventional opponents or start facing more established boxers? Only time will tell how his career unfolds. But one thing is for sure, he has already made a significant impact with his victory over Mike Tyson and his latest move.