Jake Paul can’t resist stirring up controversy. Now, the influencer-turned-boxer has named his list of the most overrated athletes in history—and unsurprisingly, it includes his longtime rival Canelo Alvarez.
In recent years, Jake Paul’s name has gained traction in the boxing world. He went from being just a YouTuber to building a serious career as a professional fighter.
While his in-ring skills are respectable, he’s made even more headlines thanks to his antics outside the ring. Paul knows exactly how to grab attention—and once again, he’s done just that.
Jake Paul names his all-time most overrated athletes, includes big surprises
Jake Paul might be the most controversial figure in sports today. He’s mastered the art of staying in the spotlight with bold statements and polarizing opinions.
Since launching his boxing career, Paul has taken aim at several well-known athletes—especially Canelo Alvarez, a fighter he repeatedly claims is overrated and not the legend many believe him to be.
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But Alvarez isn’t the only one in Paul’s crosshairs. The YouTuber has now shared his top 10 most overrated athletes of all time, and his list includes some big surprises.
In a video posted to TikTok, Jake Paul revealed his top-10 list, sparking major backlash and debate among fans. His picks have reignited discussions across the sports world—and that’s exactly what he wanted.
- Babe Ruth (baseball)
- Trevor Lawrence (football)
- Cristiano Ronaldo (soccer)
- Ryan Garcia (boxing)
- Connor McGregor (MMA)
- Dak Prescott (football)
- Anthony Edwards (basketball)
- Canelo Alvarez (boxing)
- Tua Tagovailoa (football)
- Anthony Joshua (boxing)
While Jake Paul may have created this list purely as clickbait to stay in the spotlight, several of the names he included caught fans completely off guard—such as Trevor Lawrence, Tua Tagovailoa, Babe Ruth, and Cristiano Ronaldo, athletes he had never criticized before.
