Jake Paul Confirms MMA Debut While Hinting a bout against UFC superstar Conor McGregor
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Jake Paul had already essentially ‘announced’ his MMA début by revealing his weight division. He further hinted that a battle involving UFC champion Conor McGregor could still be on the cards.
Jake Paul was overjoyed following a stellar year in 2021. He beat Ben Askren as well as Tyron Woodley not just in their initial battles. But in a replay, bringing his real boxing career to 5 – 0. The question of where he will fight next has sparked a lot of curiosity. Mike Tyson, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, and sometimes even UFC legend Jorge Masvidal have all been linked to fights with him.
Paul suggested it only a day after UFC chairman Dana White minimized. He spat with Paul and stated his octagon participation was “never say never”. It was also possible that it was Conor McGregor, he mused. “I might trim 20 pounds and fight at middleweight. Whenever I make my MMA appearance,” he said, reducing his body weight back to 170 pounds.
. @danawhite when I make my MMA debut, I could cut 20 pounds & do it at Welterweight / 170 pounds. That’s what all UFC fighters do and many have destroyed their bodies & minds doing it.
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) January 21, 2022
But I’m gonna do it at Middleweight (185). Health first.
PS Conor walking around at 190 pic.twitter.com/ifR8ed3FTE
“All Professional boxers do that, and most of them have damaged their bodies and brains in the process”. He finally decided against it since he wished to prioritize his wellness. However, he has devised a new strategy. “I’m going to do that at middleweight,” said the fighter, who weighs 185 pounds. “First and foremost, put your wellness first.”
Jake Paul Confirms MMA debut
Paul reportedly stated that he’d be approximately the very same weight as Conor McGregor, who weighs 190 pounds. Even if that doesn’t make a confrontation involving McGregor. Anything more probable than what it already is, it does highlight Paul’s desire to battle the UFC champion.
In December 2020, Paul declared that he is “going to dedicate his life” to fight McGregor. He likewise made a $50 million fight offer at the moment but received no reply.
However, he admitted that combat talks were beginning in April 2021. And then in November 2021, he maintained that it could occur within the next 24 months. We’ll just have to wait and then see if it comes to pass.
To be truthful with each other, this will be the last occasion you’ll hear me mention him. That’s all I’ve got to say about it. “Should I allow him to fight in the UFC?” Therefore, he’s free to do anything he chooses. I’m not sure. I don’t believe that will ever occur, but understand, I no longer say never.”
Last month, Paul defeated previous UFC star Tyron Woodley in such a comeback, knocking him out from the sixth fight. He’ll now likely take a long break from the arena to publicize his stablemate Amanda Serrano’s April battle against Katie Taylor. However, PFL CEO Peter Murray revealed an intention of recruiting. The popular media sensation may shift his focus to the ring.
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