Jake Paul is planning to switch from boxing to mixed martial arts, but he continues to postpone his plans as he is currently focused on fighting Mike Tyson in July.
Jake Paul's transition from boxing to mixed martial arts has been further delayed as he prepares for his fight with Mike Tyson.
The former YouTube star will continue his career in the ring by taking on one of the biggest names in the history of the sport. Iron Mike and Paul are set to settle their case on July 20th, despite the 30-year age difference between them. Paul is looking to improve on his 9-1 record while continuing to focus on boxing.
In early 2023, Paul announced that he was signing with the Professional Fighters League for his mixed martial arts debut, but a split decision victory over longtime rival Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia a month later forced him to make his only debut in mixed martial arts. suffered a defeat.
“The good news is, if people didn't think Jake was serious about fighting, he's proven to be serious. He's gotten better. He's gotten better. is doubling down on boxing at the moment. There's no question about that. He may have had a 50/50 record back then, but now he's 90/10 in boxing and mixed martial arts. It looks like it contains.
“So his growth in MMA hasn't been as fast as we thought. Will he fight for the PFL? 100 percent. Will he move to MMA? 100 percent. Timing. Is it late? That's right.
Paul's first fight inside the cage was scheduled for 2024, but those plans have been forced to be put on hold as the American focuses solely on training to face Tyson. He was also prepared to sign Fury to a blockbuster £15 million deal, with a view to rematching their two bouts in boxing and MMA.
The young American recently told Fox: “If I knocked a tooth out of his mouth, he wouldn't be able to bite my ear off. I really think he underestimates me. He's much more He's very experienced, but maybe he's smarter in the ring, so it's going to be very interesting. ”
UFC President Dana White has made it clear that he does not approve of Tyson's decision to fight Paul. He said, “He gets mad when I do this, but Mike is 60 years old. I don't know, but what do you guys think? Who cares what I think? It's me.'' It's not a battle.
“I personally love Mike Tyson as a friend and he is one of my all-time favorite athletes. Let's see. I don't like watching guys (of that age) fight. There was a 31 year age difference in that fight. You guys know what I think about that. I know.”
