In a moment that combined the glamour of show business with the elegance of top-level sports, YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul revealed he’s engaged to Dutch speedskating star Jutta Leerdam. The 28-year-old American, famous for generating buzz in and out of the ring, popped the question in an intimate but photo-perfect backdrop: a flower-covered balcony at sunset, gazing over peaceful mountains. White petals, pillar candles, and coordinated dress provided the backdrop, but the true twinkle was the glamorous oval-cut diamond ring he gave her — surrounded by two smaller stones — that spoke to a love captured in the hearts of both sides of the Atlantic.
Their romance started low-key at the end of 2022, fueled by Instagram DMs and admiration for one another. The pair came out in March 2023, spotted hand-in-hand in Florida, and their romance has been whirling since. Though they have busy agendas — Jake balancing boxing matches and TV productions, Jutta racing at the top level in speedskating — they’ve been the biggest cheerleaders for one another. Most recently, Paul was seen watching her in Norway at the 2025 ISU World Championships, where she won gold in the team sprint.
Jutta, 26, is not only an accomplished athlete — she’s a phenomenon in her sport. A seven-time world champion, 2022 Beijing Olympics silver medalist, and current queen of sprint distances, Leerdam has redefined what a modern sportswoman looks like: powerful, poised, and media-savvy. Jake, never backward about coming forward, has frequently spoken out proudly of her success, referring to her as “the hardest worker and the most gorgeous” in a public tribute following her recent victories.
While others questioned the combination, implying it’s a publicity stunt, their chemistry is real. Behind the social media frenzy and tabloid rumor is a couple that seems to keep each other in check — her poised precision countering his wild charisma.
And if viewers can’t get enough of their romance, they won’t be waiting long. Jake and brother Logan are about to premiere a new reality show on MAX this March 27, where peeks at the couple’s life, love, and profession may well be front and center.
As one of America’s most polarizing figures and one of Europe’s most luminescent athletic icons utter “yes” to forever, their engagement seems less than a milestone — it’s a merging of worlds, passion, and promise.
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