Patrick Mahomes Inspires Jake Paul Before Mike Tyson Fight (Exclusive) [Video]

Ahead of his highly anticipated fight with Mike Tyson, Jake Paul is drawing inspiration from quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Paul, 27, exclusively tells PEOPLE that he strongly admires the Chiefs star’s work ethic and ability to win.

“It’s cliché, but there’s a reason he’s the best,” says Paul of the 29-year-old Kansas City quarterback. “He continues to win and continues to show up and be a leader.”

The social media star-turned-boxer — whose brand W added LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne as a co-owner last month — says Mahomes is a great example of the type of athletes he wants to surround himself with.

“He really never has off days and his focus is something that I admire,” Paul adds of Mahomes.

As he prepares for his contest with 58-year-old Tyson — streaming live on Netflix on Friday, Nov. …