Jake Paul, a YouTuber turned boxer, teased his upcoming fight via Instagram. On DAZN, he expressed determination to pursue his boxing career, believing it’s fate to secure a world championship and do whatever he has to do for it. Meanwhile, despite facing backlash for choosing opponents considered past their prime, notably defeating UFC stars like Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz, he remains resolute in facing yet another retired fighter amidst the criticism.
Jake Paul Commits to Fight Another Retired UFC Star, Defying Criticism: Reports
Following his defeat against Tommy Fury, Paul made a comeback with his recent fight in August of this year. He secured a victory via unanimous decision against Nate Diaz, a former lightweight title contender. Accustomed to 8-round fights, the 10-round format of this particular bout challenged his endurance and cardio.
Meanwhile, Paul has been quite active this year, stepping into the ring twice against Fury and Diaz. Now, he’s gearing up for his third fight of the year scheduled for December. According to reports, “The Problem Child” is slated to face Jorge Masvidal, the former UFC BMF champion and a rival of Diaz who recently retired from the UFC.
Previously, Masvidal mentioned that the trash talk with Paul was more for entertainment, suggesting they weren’t seriously considering a fight. However, recent reports indicate a change in this stance, with Masvidal potentially gearing up to face Paul in December.
If this match between Masvidal and Paul comes to fruition, it will mark Masvidal’s first venture into the boxing realm. Given Masvidal’s impressive feats inside the MMA cage, including the fastest UFC KO and securing the BMF title, the matchup indeed holds great intrigue.
However, history has shown that MMA fighters often struggle in boxing matches, as evidenced by Conor McGregor, Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva, Dillon Danis, and others who have faced challenges transitioning to the boxing ring.
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Indeed, it will be interesting to see if the fight takes place. However, Jake Paul may face criticism once again for selecting a fighter who has passed his prime and retired. Nonetheless, the event will sure get attention from all over.
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