Untold: Jake Paul and the Problem Child (2023)
Season 3, Episode 1
5/10
Not much newness here, it's all recap footage. Nicely shot/edited, as usual. [+51%]
7 August 2023
Unlike most of the previous entries in the Untold series, this one seems influenced by the notion of painting Jake Paul and his team in a positive light, which is also why it doesn't strike any emotional chords. The Pauls certainly come across as a bunch of spoilt brats, and their upbringing, while talked about slightly, could've been its focus. Instead, through slickly edited footage, we relive the high points of Jake Paul's career, both in YouTube and boxing. Could it have come at a better time? Paul defeated Nate Diaz in their Aug 5 fight, so if the makers could've waited for a little more time, they'd have had even more celebratory footage in their hands. Logan Paul also gives a lot of known insights, and now that he's a special attraction in the WWE himself, both the brothers have bragging rights, even if they continue to remain controversial as hell.

P. S. - I feel nothing for YouTube sensations. So, the Pauls will never be on my list of people to follow/admire. Not going to question how big of a box office draw they're, though. As Tyson put it, money and eyeballs have now become bigger than the sport itself. Therefore, Jake Paul will continue to draw big, which might indirectly help sustain the business side of boxing.
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