Why Jutta Leerdam Missed Jake Paul’s Knockout (And Why We Love Her For It)

While Jake Paul was getting knocked out in Miami, the most important person, Jutta Leerdam, in his life was 5,000 miles away, chasing her own gold.

Fans were quick to notice that Jutta Leerdam, Jake’s fiancé and arguably the bigger athletic star in the relationship, was missing from ringside last night. Did they break up? Was the drama too much?

No. She had to work.

Jutta is currently in the middle of crucial qualifiers for the 2026 Winter Olympics. While Jake was fighting for a paycheck, Jutta was fighting for a spot on the Dutch national team. In an era of “WAGs” who exist only to clap in the background, Jutta’s absence was the ultimate power move.

Who is Jutta Leerdam? (The Bio)

If you only know her as “Jake Paul’s tall blonde girlfriend,” you are missing the point. Jutta is a legitimate sporting giant.

• The Athlete: She is a Dutch speed skater and a 2022 Olympic Silver Medalist. She holds multiple World Championship titles in the 1000m event.
• The Timeline: She and Jake started dating in April 2023 after meeting on Instagram (he slid into her DMs). They got engaged in March 2025.
• The Brand: With nearly 5 million Instagram followers, Jutta is a massive star in Europe. She famously stated, “I am an athlete, and I never want a partnership to get in the way of my performance”.

The Support from Afar

Despite the distance, Jutta posted a simple, heartbreaking message after the knockout: “Proud. Always.”

It takes a strong woman to date Jake Paul. It takes an even stronger one to skip his biggest night because her own dreams matter just as much.

Read the full details of the fight (and what she missed) at DailyNewsEdit.