Jake Paul reveals talks with boxing superstar for MMA mega fight

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It’s been disclosed that a boxing titlist is keen on squaring off against Jake Paul in a mixed martial arts bout within the PFL cage. However, it seems that this encounter may not take place immediately.

It’s not surprising that YouTube-turned-boxer Jake Paul is interested in mixed martial arts, given that most of his boxing victories have been against former MMA fighters.

In 2023, ‘The Problem Child’ signed a long-term contract with the PFL – Professional Fighters League, but he hasn’t made his first appearance yet. Despite his victory over Mike Tyson being planned as the transition to MMA, this hasn’t occurred because he’s scheduled to fight Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 28 instead.

Regardless of his ongoing interest in boxing, it’s clear that Jake repeatedly expresses his ambition to step into a fighting cage instead. This topic often arises during his pre-match chats.

Jake Paul has had MMA fight talks with Oleksandr Usyk

At a pre-fight press conference held on May 14, this internet sensation disclosed that Nate Diaz has been avoiding him, yet he might face heavyweight boxing titlist Oleksandr Usyk instead.

Jake shared with FightHype that he’s eager to emulate Holly (Holm) and demonstrate his abilities inside the ring. This is an opportunity he’s extremely intrigued by, and he believes it would make a massive impression. However, finding the ideal opponent is crucial for making this event happen.

Nakisa Bidarian, his manager, promptly responded with the suggestion of Usyk. “Perhaps Usyk,” Jake replied. “Usyk has often challenged Jake in MMA, and they’ve been discussing this potential fight with us secretly, expressing their desire to face off in 2026. Therefore, it’s a match we are definitely interested in pursuing.

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Apart from mentioning other possible adversaries, Jake additionally pointed out Tommy Fury as a potential matchup, given that he remains the sole unbeaten contest on Jake’s fight record.

They’ve talked about having another fight, whether it be in the boxing arena or mixed martial arts cage, but so far it hasn’t taken place.

A confrontation against Usyk is certain to capture the focus of the combat sports community. After all, he’s the undisputed heavyweight champion, even though some question his title. If a fight with Jake Paul were to occur, it wouldn’t be until Usyk turns 39. However, his current schedule only includes one bout – a rematch against Daniel Dubois on July 19th.

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2025-05-15 17:18