Internet bad boy turned business mogul Jake Paul is making headlines again—this time not for knocking someone out, but for putting a jaw-dropping $42 million down on a piece of pure Southern paradise.
According to reports from TMZ and Celebrity Net Worth, the 27-year-old prizefighter and media tycoon is in contract to buy Southlands Plantation—a 5,747-acre estate in Decatur County, Georgia. If the deal closes, it will be one of the most expensive private land acquisitions in Georgia history.
But get this—Jake reportedly has no plans to live there.
So What’s He Buying?
Southlands isn’t your average patch of farmland. It’s a fully loaded sporting estate built for outdoor lovers, legacy landowners, and anyone who dreams of owning their own private kingdom.
The property includes:
- An 8-bedroom, 5.5-bath lodge on a 200-foot bluff with panoramic views of Lake Seminole
- A 30-acre duck pond and a 20-acre stocked fishing lake
- Trophy deer and quail habitat behind 6.5 miles of high game fencing
- A horse barn, guest houses, grain bins, and even a dog kennel with 15 runs
- Over 3.5 miles of paved private roads, a shop, pavilion, and a fully irrigated 60-acre field
- Underground utilities, electric gates, and even a game cooler for post-hunt prep
Oh, and yes—it’s produced Boone & Crockett record-book deer. One recent buck on the property scored 187.
From YouTuber to Land Baron
Paul first made waves as a viral content creator, but he’s evolved into something far bigger: a legit businessman. After headlining some of the most-watched pay-per-view boxing events in history (including a recent Netflix bout with Mike Tyson), he co-founded the Most Valuable Promotions company and launched the sports betting platform Betr.
His real estate portfolio’s no joke either. From a Calabasas mansion to a $15.75 million oceanfront estate in Puerto Rico once owned by MLB catcher Yadier Molina, Paul’s been stacking properties. But Southlands dwarfs them all—by land, legacy, and price.
What’s the Play?
So if he’s not moving in, why spend $42 million on a hunting estate?
Sources say this move is business-driven. Maybe Paul plans to turn Southlands into a luxury outdoor content hub, host high-end events, or add it to his growing investment portfolio. Whatever the reason, it proves one thing: Jake Paul isn’t just a showman—he’s a strategist.
And when it comes to flexing your wealth the Southern way, nothing beats buying nearly 6,000 acres of wild Georgia woods loaded with whitetail, ducks, and your own damn lake.
Final Round
Jake Paul is taking bold swings—inside the ring and out. With a fight against Julio César Chávez Jr. on deck and a recent engagement to Olympic speed skater Jutta Leerdam, it’s clear the man isn’t slowing down. Whether you love him or hate him, you can’t ignore him—and now he’s got the land to prove it.
Welcome to the South, Jake. Try not to scare off the turkeys.
