Jake Paul during his rematch against Tyron Woodley (Credits: MMA Junkie)
A number of names have been lined up as probable to face Jake Paul next
The spotlight is on Jake Paul right now. ‘The Problem Child’ has been making big moves in his boxing career, and his recent brutal knockout win over Tyron Woodley has garnered him more eyeballs than ever.
Despite being 5-0 up, Paul hasn’t fought a professional boxer yet. He would have by now, had Tyson Fury’s half-brother Tommy Fury not pulled out of the fight which saw Woodley step in.
Now that the Woodley fight is done and dusted, Paul was asked about his next opponent.
In a recent interview with USA TODAY Sports+, Paul made it clear that he wanted to fight someone with a bigger name. He also appeared to confirm that Fury wasn’t a part of his plan. ‘The Problem Child’ was quoted as saying:
“Most likely not Tommy. I kind of want someone with a bigger name. We’ll see how all the stars align, but I’m tired of carrying all these pay-per-view buys by myself.” [via USA TODAY Sports+]
Jake Paul recently named his 5-man boxing bucket list. The list comprised of 4 boxers (two active and two retired) and UFC President Dana White.
White’s inclusion was no surprise given the animosity between the two in recent times.
Taking to Twitter, Paul wrote:
“My boxing bucket list: 1) Canelo Alvarez 2) Floyd Mayweather 3) Mike Tyson 4) Tyson Furry 5) Dana White.”
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