STWF Sports|Nov. 16, 2025 – Jake Paul may be deep in negotiations for the biggest boxing match of his life, but on Sunday, the spotlight belonged entirely to his fiancée — and his reaction said it all.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer exploded with emotion as Jutta Leerdam captured a World Cup gold medal in the women’s 1000m speed skating event. Paul posted a video of his real-time celebration, and the scenes were nothing short of heart-warming.
As Leerdam powered around the final bend in the Netherlands, Paul could be heard screaming encouragement at the television. “Come on, let’s go!” he shouted, practically bouncing off the floor with nervous energy as the final seconds of the race played out.
When Leerdam crossed the finish line first — edging compatriot Femke Kok by an agonising 0.08 seconds — Paul erupted.
“YES! LET’S GO! WOOOO!” he yelled while leaping around the room and sprinting toward the TV.
Over the video, Paul added Justin Bieber’s “GO BABY,” with the lyric “That’s my baby, she’s iconic” — a not-so-subtle nod to Leerdam’s latest world-class performance.
A Proud Moment for the Power Couple
In his caption, Paul wrote:
“Nothing beats watching your fiancée win a World Cup gold medal.”
The 25-year-old Leerdam, already a seven-time world champion, continues to strengthen her case as one of the most dominant athletes in modern speed skating. Yet even she admitted this victory came as a surprise.
“This year, Femke [Kok] is pretty good in the 1000m,” Leerdam said afterward. “I didn’t really expect anything. I was like, ‘She’s better, so I’m just going to do a good race for myself.’”
But when she crossed the line, the clock told the story: blisteringly fast, close to world-record pace, and enough to top the podium once again.
“Two weeks ago, I didn’t really hit it yet,” she added. “Now all of a sudden I really hit it, and it goes really fast.”
While Leerdam Shines, Paul’s Future Takes Center Stage
Even as Paul celebrated from afar, the social media star’s own sporting storyline continues to make noise.
Reports from Ring Magazine’s Mike Coppinger suggest Paul is close to finalising a shock showdown against former unified heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua. The fight — expected to land in Miami this December — would be broadcast on Netflix and represent a seismic leap in Paul’s boxing career.
The matchup has drawn both intrigue and backlash. Critics question whether Paul, who has built his early résumé beating fellow celebrities and MMA fighters, belongs in the ring with an elite heavyweight. Supporters argue he has every right to pursue the sport’s biggest challenges.
Regardless, negotiations seem to be progressing — and Paul’s team has reportedly also contacted names like Ryan Garcia, Terence Crawford, Andre Ward, Francis Ngannou, and Nate Diaz.
Joshua, however, is the frontrunner.
A Power Couple Taking Over Sports
For now, Paul’s boxing future remains in the balance — but his fiancée’s triumph provided a different kind of headline.
Leerdam’s gold medal wasn’t just another trophy; it was a reminder of her elite status, her relentless precision on the ice, and the emotional support she receives from a partner chasing world glory of his own.
In two sports, in two very different arenas, both are climbing their respective mountains.
And on this night, in a moment captured from a living room thousands of miles away, Jake Paul wasn’t the fighter, the promoter, or the headline attraction.
He was just a fiancé — cheering on the woman who continues to make him leap off the couch in awe.
