Jake Paul has had no lack of opponents since he came to prominence via his boxing fights. The 25-year-old has established himself as a sizable payday for everyone who steps into the ring with him. In addition, the majority of Paul’s memorable battles have been against older or retiring MMA legends. As a result, ‘The Problem Child’ is already getting boxing calls from MMA stars like Mike Perry and Donald Cerrone. Another UFC legend who has indicated an interest in fighting Jake Paul is the most recent addition to the list.
Jake Paul has had no lack of opponents since he came to prominence via his boxing fights. The 25-year-old has established himself as a sizable payday for everyone who steps into the ring with him. In addition, the majority of Paul’s memorable battles have been against older or retiring MMA legends. As a result, ‘The Problem Child’ is already getting boxing calls from MMA stars like Mike Perry and Donald Cerrone. Another UFC legend who has indicated an interest in fighting Paul is the most recent addition to the list.
Chuck Liddell on his battle with Jake Paul
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Jake Paul currently has a 6-0 boxing record. The most notable of those six victories came against former UFC champion Anderson Silva in October of last year. Now, Chuck Liddell seems to be interested in fighting ‘The Problem Child’ again. He does not, however, wish to box Paul as the other MMA reps did. The Iceman’ challenged Jake Paul to an MMA match. He ensures that Paul will not succeed against him in the cage. Even given his age, Liddell felt certain of this.
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Now everyone wants to fight me in MMA. He doesn’t want to face me in MMA, come on. He has no desire to fight me. I’m a 53-year-old retired guy. But, once again, he has no hope.” Several fans and professionals have questioned Paul’s victories against MMA fighters, claiming that he would lose to them in the cage. However, Paul’s recent deal with PFL has altered the situation. With the new contract, he is now open to both MMA and boxing fights and has even challenged Nate Diaz to a battle in either discipline.
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Jake Paul just confirmed his signing with the biggest MMA company, PFL, in a recent interview. Jake Paul confirmed that he will be competing in the PFL’s ‘Super Fight Division’. After announcing his switch to MMA, Paul called out one of the market’s top free agents, former UFC welterweight Nate Diaz. I would defeat Nate Diaz in an M.M.A. battle,” he stated. He couldn’t do anything. To me, I’ve always felt like I’ve gone into the deep end, even in boxing, maybe even more so than, say, Ben Askren.”
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As he announced his switch to MMA, Paul, unsurprisingly, argued for higher fighter compensation. Paul has seen the tide swing in his favor on a few times as he seems to be putting his money where his mouth is. Paul’s transition to MMA positions him to compete against the top MMA fighters in the world. Unfortunately for Liddell, and maybe to the relief of many fans, he will most likely not be one of those chosen to confront Paul in the cage.
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