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Ist Jake Paul mit seinen 26 Jahren der neue Retter der Boxwelt oder ein "wahnhafter" Promoter, der mit seinen Marketingfähigkeiten mehr Schlagkraft besitzt als seine rechte Hand? Der Dokumentarfilm zeigt, wie sich ein Junge aus Ohio von einer Internet-Sensation zum polarisierendsten Sportler entwickelte. Für jeden prominenten Kritiker, wie etwa UFC-Präsident Dana White, gibt es einen Jake-Paul-Befürworter, beispielsweise den ehemaligen Profiboxer Mike Tyson. Im Jahr 2013 sorgten Jake und sein älterer Bruder Logan in den sozialen Medien mit Streichen und Possen für Aufsehen, die zunächst auf Vine und dann auf einem YouTube-Kanal gepostet wurden, wo sie Millionen von Zuschauern erreichten. Die Brüder nutzten ihren Online-Erfolg, um sich lukrative Nebenverdienste zu verschaffen.
Avis de la communauté (5)
Love or hate Jake Paul, this story was engaging. I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about him outside of what we typically see in the media. A rock-solid entry into the "Untold" series. Rating: 3.5/5 - 80% - Would Recommend
I'm not a fan of the guy, but he knows engagement, buzz, entertainment, and the business...
Obviously the Paul brothers are wankers. Like, medically annoying human beings, but they are extremely shrewd self-promoters. Jake in particular clearly loves being hated and knows exactly what his audience wants from him. Boxing purists bemoan his presence as damaging but the sport has always had these circus-style elements – Chuck Wepner vs Andre The Giant, Calzaghe throwing belts away to fight a reality TV guy, Ali vs a Japanese martial artist. The Pauls are just the algorithms update on that, and they do sell tickets. UFC had boxing on the ropes for years and ironically Jake Paul of all people might’ve been part of what helped bring it back into relevance. The problems: the Tyson fight was obviously staged – I’ve seen Logan in less choreographed WWE matches – which totally dents the brand. And their dad is an absolute weapon of a man who I’m sure is happy tapping into his sons’ multi-multi-million dollar career now. Mostly it just reaffirmed my feeling that being a YouTuber seems like hell: being permanently ‘on’; your life is your content. I’d rather stack shelves. But yeah: Jake Paul is an arsehole. But as a case study in how internet idiocy can metastasise into genuine sporting and cultural influence? Annoyingly pretty fascinating
Worth checking out the documentary.
I had no prior knowledge of Jake Paul, but this documentary managed to entertain and engage me with his story. It offers an intriguing look into the world of this controversial figure, shedding light on his journey and the controversies surrounding him. Even for those unfamiliar with Jake Paul, the documentary provides an interesting and engaging experience.