Jake Paul hires Elon Musk's former attorney to go after critics making staged fight claims

Nakisa Bidarian discusses with Fox News Digital why he and Jake Paul are pursuing legal action against critics.

Jake Paul is taking matters seriously.

Last month, Paul posted to social media that he "asked my team to vigorously go after anyone who makes up lies about my boxing career."

Well, a representative for Paul confirmed reports that the YouTuber-turned-boxer has hired big-shot attorney Alex Spiro.

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Jake Paul gives a press conference after knocking out Andre August in the first round at the Caribe Royale Orlando on Dec. 15, 2023. (Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA Today Sports)

"I’ve been retained by Mr. Paul to pursue legal redress for the damages he has suffered," Spiro said in a statement to Fox News Digital. "If someone uses their public soapbox to harm him and the sport with lies, there will be consequences."

"The statements are categorically false and damaging to Mr. Paul, his partners, and the sport at large," Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) said to Fox News Digital. "Jake's reputation and value as an athlete will be protected with the full force of the law."

Spiro has represented Elon Musk and defended Aaron Hernandez during his double homicide case, in which he was acquitted.

MVP co-founder Nakisa Bidarian said on social media that Piers Morgan can "count on" Bidarian suing him after the talk show host said the fights are "staged."

Jake Paul is announced as the winner against Mike Tyson during LIVE On Netflix: Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 15, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (Al Bello/Getty Images for Netflix © 2024)

"It’s one thing to say, ‘You’re not a good boxer.’ It’s another thing to say, ‘You fight older guys.’ But when you say the fights are