JAKE PAUL was joined by some star-studded names in the top 50 most influential figures in sports.
The YouTuber-turned boxer made the list compiled by Sports Illustrated.
GettyJake Paul was named in the top 50 most influential figures in sports[/caption]
AFPLionel Messi also made the list[/caption]
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His work as a pay-per-view prizefighter, promoter and boxing manager saw him named alongside some of sports biggest names.
Paul was the only fighter on the list, with Conor McGregor, Canelo Alvarez and Tyson Fury nowhere to be seen.
He said: “I love the sport. It’s changed my life. It saved my life. And it can be so much better.”
Footballers Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe made the cut due to their impact on and off the field.
Cristiano Ronaldo did not join them but the Saudi Investment Fund – which prised the superstar over to the Middle east – was recognised.
PSG owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi is also the chairman of Qatar-based sports network beIN and was named on the list.
Other sports owners like Arsenal boss Stan Kroenke were also included and so too was UFC president Dana White.
White helped the UFC’s owners Endeavor merge with the WWE in April to form a $21.4 billion public company.
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American legends like basketball icon Lebron James and golfer Tiger Woods also made the cut.
And newcomer Olivia Dunne featured due to the gymnast’s 7.5 million followers on TikTok and 4.1 million on Instagram.
Meanwhile, sports presenter Pat McAfee made the cut due to the popularity of his show, set for a move to ESPN this year.
https://www.instagram.com/livvydunne/Gymnast Olivia Dunne was recognised in the list[/caption]
Olivia Dunne has millions of social media followersINSTAGRAM/LIVVYDUNNE
GettyArsenal owner Stan Kroenke[/caption]