EXCLUSIVE: Jake Paul's foundation 'Boxing Bullies' partners with WBO

EXCLUSIVE: Jake Paul’s non-profit foundation ‘Boxing Bullies’ partners with the WBO to help renovate gyms in US and Puerto Rico… with the YouTuber-turned-boxer and Amanda Serrano set to attend launch event later this week

  • Paul launched the Boxing Bullies foundation in 2021 to promote anti-bullying
  • The charity was set up to instill confidence in young people through the sport
  • Boxing Bullies’ new partnership with the WBO will officially kick off on April 22 

The World Boxing Organisation (WBO) is partnering with Jake Paul’s non-profit foundation ‘Boxing Bullies’ to help renovate gyms across the USA and Puerto Rico. 

The two organisations have identified several gyms to target – with locations in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Chicago being cited.

The renovations will provide those gyms with new ropes, canvasses, boxing equipment and workout equipment as well as paint, windows and facilities. 

The partnership between the WBO and Boxing Bullies  – a charity set up by Paul in 2021 to help combat bullying through the sport – will officially kick off on April 22 in Puerto Rico with an amateur boxing event.

The show will feature local boxing organisations and will be attended by Paul and Amanda Serrano, the most decorated boxer in Puerto Rican history.

The World Boxing Organisation (WBO) is partnering with ‘Boxing Bullies’ – a non-profit foundation set up by Jake Paul (pictured) – to renovate gyms across the USA and Puerto Rico

The partnership between the two organisations will officially kick off on April 22 with an event that will be attended by Paul and Amanda Serrano (right) 

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Speaking about the new partnership, the YouTuber-turned-boxer said: ‘I am so proud of the work we’ve been doing with Boxing Bullies. 

‘Our work is making a real difference in communities all across the country and this partnership with the WBO is going to take our impact to the next level.

‘It was important to host this kick-off event in Puerto Rico alongside the great Amanda Serrano as this community has welcomed me with open arms and I want to give back to them in as many ways as I can. 

‘We both know that at its core, what draws us to this sport is not just the boxing, it’s about using the discipline and skills you learn in the ring to become a better person and make a positive impact in the world.

‘I can’t wait to continue to see this organization grow as a result of this partnership and to finally kick things off on April 22nd!’. 

While WBO President Francisco Valcarcel, Esq said: ‘Any initiative seeking to aid youth will always have our support. This project by Jake Paul and his foundation is truly commendable.’

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