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

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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"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."

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