Jake Paul MMA debut: Fight News: Jake Paul has signed a multi-fight deal with PFL and will make his MMA debut in 2023. The 6-0 pro-boxer shook the entire combat community by announcing his MMA debut a few days back and outlined his plan of introducing a PPV Super fight division with PFL MMA which will operate separately from the seasonal league. Follow MMA News updates with InsideSport. IN
According to Jake Paul and several PFL administrators, the PPV concept will entitle a 50% revenue to the fighters. Meanwhile, it remains to be seen how ‘The Problem Child’ performs inside the cage, as his business ideas are already looking valid. PFL CEO Peter Murray connected with DAZN and talked about Paul’s much-awaited MMA debut in 2023.
He said, “I can’t tell you when his debut will be in MMA with the PFL, but what I can tell you is that it’s possible that it could be in 2023.”
“The opponent will be a major athlete in MMA, he will take on the top athletes in MMA.”
“We are excited to see that, I know fans are excited for more details and those details will be forthcoming.”
With Jake Paul signing with the PFL MMA, a lot of eyeballs fall on the organization. US rapper and PFL part-owner Wiz Khalifa has already welcomed Paul to the family as it looks to be a new journey for the 25-year-old-YouTuber-turned-athlete.
Did Jake Paul retire from boxing?
Despite announcing his MMA debut, Jake Paul has denied hanging up his boxing gloves. Having beaten former UFC champions- Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva in his last two outings, Paul is now considered a legitimate fighter by several people. However, he has never competed against a professional boxer in a boxing fight or a pro-MMA fighter in a Martial Arts competition. To change this up, Paul can soon enter the MMA cage.
Jake Paul MMA debut: PFL CEO Murray talks about the ‘major athlete’ opponent potential date of The Problem Child’s first MMA fight
Meanwhile, he has also claimed to return to the boxing ring. KSI, Tommy Fury, or Andrew Tate, several popular fighters have teased their intentions of facing ‘The Problem Child’. It remains to be seen whom Jake Paul chooses to fight and in which sport.
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