Jake Paul, the former celebrity streamer turned professional boxer, is setting his sights on a new challenge: the world of MMA. After a humiliating defeat against Anthony Joshua in, which left him with a broken jaw and required two surgeries, Paul has been working diligently toward his comeback. Now, he’s looking beyond boxing and into the octagon.
In a recent appearance on the Pat McAfee Show ahead of the ESPYs in New York City, Paul shared his excitement about returning to the ring and his aspirations for the future. “I’m definitely still fighting,” he declared, hinting at multiple potential opponents and a timeline for his return. “I’m going to get cleared officially to spar in the next couple of weeks, so we’re going to get back to it and keep on fighting.”
Jake Paul’s MMA ambitions and the Brock Lesnar call-out
Paul’s ambitions extend beyond traditional boxing. He expressed a keen interest in transitioning to MMA citing his background in wrestling and boxing as a solid foundation. “Maybe I’ll do some MMA; we’ve got a lot of stuff with MVP coming soon,” he mentioned, referring to his promotional company, MVP. Paul also revealed that discussions for a potential fight with Nate Diaz are still on the table.
In a surprising twist, Paul seemingly issued a call-out to former UFC champion Brock Lesnar. “I’d fight Brock [Lesnar], I wrestled division one in Ohio. It doesn’t get more legit than that,” Paul stated, emphasizing his wrestling credentials. He acknowledged the need to learn new skills like kicks and jiu-jitsu but expressed confidence in his abilities, even adding a humorous touch: “I’m part Jewish, so I feel like I’d be good at jiu-jitsu! See what I did there?”
The feud between MVP and UFC
Paul’s comments come amidst an ongoing feud between his promotional company, MVP and the UFC. This rivalry adds an extra layer of intrigue to his potential MMA debut. As Paul continues to recover from his injuries and prepare for his return, fans are eager to see how this narrative unfolds.
With his sights set on the MMA world and a high-profile name like Brock Lesnar in his crosshairs, Jake Paul is poised to take his fighting career to new heights. As he works toward his comeback, all eyes will be on the former YouTuber turned professional fighter, eager to see what challenges he tackles next.
