Netflix's Jake Paul doc trailer hints at father's role in his troubled teenhood

"I am a seashell collector and professional boxer knocking people the fuck out."
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A photo from the Netflix documentary, "UNTOLD: Jake Paul the Problem Child"
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The third season of Netflix's sports documentary series Untold will draw back the curtain on YouTube-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

Aptly titled "Jake Paul the Problem Child," the episode will track how the 26-year-old made the switch from making viral videos to selling out arena-sized showdowns. As you may recall, Paul rose to prominence as a troublemaking teen on Vine, then YouTube, before diverting that energy to boxing.

The trailer promises interviews with the Paul brothers (big bro Logan is also a YouTube-turned-boxer) and Mike Tyson that will push back against skeptics like UFC president Dana White.

The most compelling few seconds recount Paul's upbringing and path to internet prominence, framing it as a reaction to their dad's tight control. "My dad was so tough on us that my brother and [my] imagination began to flare up," he says, referring to their online antics.

Another surprising revelation? Paul considers himself a seashell collector. He contains multitudes.

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Elizabeth de Luna
Culture Reporter

Elizabeth is a digital culture reporter covering the internet's influence on self-expression, fashion, and fandom. Her work explores how technology shapes our identities, communities, and emotions. Before joining Mashable, Elizabeth spent six years in tech. Her reporting can be found in Rolling Stone, The Guardian, TIME, and Teen Vogue. Follow her on Instagram here.


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