Jake Paul suffered his first loss as knowledgeable boxer final month, dropping a break up resolution to Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia. However as an alternative of the bubble being burst on the genre-bending experiment, there may be much more curiosity within the YouTuber-turned-prizefighter’s subsequent transfer.
There was a clause within the contract stating that if Fury received, Paul may demand a right away rematch. Each Paul and Fury stated after the bout they might be in favor of getting a rematch subsequent. Why would not they? Paul has satisfaction and needs to get that win. The battle did nice enterprise and Fury does not have one other blockbuster opponent ready within the wings apart from Paul.
That is boxing, although. The outdated saying about the very best laid plans applies much more to the candy science. Fights that appear like no-brainers recurrently don’t come to fruition. Paul vs. Fury was booked twice and fell by way of each instances earlier than it really occurred.
There are different a number of intriguing potential fights for Paul. From a grudge match with fellow YouTube phenom KSI to that buzzed-about potential conflict with MMA dangerous boy Nate Diaz and a good greater and extra attention-grabbing match: towards his personal brother, Logan Paul.
So, whereas Fury vs. Paul 2 is Paul’s most definitely subsequent battle, it is smart to take a look at what his different choices might be. Listed below are 5 potential opponents and the way these fights may shake out:
YouTuber and rapper KSI
If Paul is trying to rebuild himself with a victory, KSI is probably going the absolute best possibility for him. KSI has improved since he and Jake’s older brother, Logan, began this influencer boxing fad 5 years in the past. KSI has been coaching at London Shootfighters with Bellator MMA star Michael “Venom” Web page and has proven some spectacular, technical offense much like Web page. Nevertheless, one has to think about the competitors. Folks have criticized Paul for not preventing boxers; KSI hasn’t fought skilled fighters, simply social media celebrities and the like. Paul’s expertise towards former UFC champions and Fury ought to give him the sting.
Former UFC star Nate Diaz
Whereas this battle does not appear practically as possible because it did even just a few months in the past, the matchup stays intriguing. Diaz in all probability wouldn’t be enthusiastic about preventing Paul coming off a loss. And if it did occur, Paul would in all probability have to chop extra weight than he has been. Diaz, in any case, has fought most of his MMA profession at 155 kilos and most just lately at 170. Paul has fought within the low 190s and most just lately weighed 183.6 towards Fury.
We have by no means seen Diaz in a straight-up boxing match, however boxing Corridor of Famer Andre Ward, who has educated with Diaz, has spoken extremely of him. And nearly definitely, the cardio can be on Diaz’s aspect. Nobody needs to see the extremely sturdy Diaz within the late rounds — it does not matter what fight sport you are competing in. This man does whole triathlons for enjoyable throughout his coaching camps.
5-division champion and future Corridor of Famer Floyd Mayweather
Mayweather has been lively currently doing exhibition boxing matches, together with one towards Logan paul in 2020. However the curiosity in these exhibitions appears to be waning, as evidenced by a disappointing turnout in England for Mayweather’s bout final month with former Bellator fighter and reality-show star Aaron Chalmers. Mayweather remains to be the largest identify in boxing, although, even when he hasn’t fought knowledgeable bout since 2017 when he beat Conor McGregor. Paul has insisted he will not do any exhibitions at this stage, however Mayweather is a tough man to show down. Mayweather’s battle with Paul’s brother did huge enterprise. And there is a built-in story.
Then, after all, there was that altercation this week between Paul, Mayweather and their respective groups in Miami. Paul stated he was ambushed and Mayweather had “35 dudes” with him. Possibly Mayweather was simply making an attempt to get Paul again for stealing his hat. In any case, it feels like a ready-made story for a battle.
Former UFC welterweight contender Mike Perry
Perry is perhaps a bit busy proper now in Naked Knuckle FC, the place his subsequent opponent is the newly signed former UFC middleweight champion, Luke Rockhold. However Perry was the backup to battle Paul if Fury withdrew once more. That did not occur, however Perry stays a future chance for the “Downside Little one,” and it would not be a straightforward battle. What Perry may lack in pure technical potential, he makes up for in athleticism, aggression and energy. He is not such a enjoyable man to face. Paul would certainly outbox him, ability for ability. However Perry may make it an entertaining battle so long as it lasts.
YouTube sensation, social media movie star and WWE wrestler Logan Paul
This can be a lengthy shot and it possible won’t occur… subsequent. Logan has been crushing it in WWE and has a WrestleMania match towards Seth Rollins subsequent month. However brother versus brother shouldn’t be fully out of the realm of chance.
Each of them have talked about it publicly. Whereas their dad and mom would in all probability hate it, Paul vs. Paul would do big enterprise. The 2 siblings are, at their very core, sensible entrepreneurs. And this could be a advertising and marketing dream. The percentages of it taking place any time quickly are low. However don’t be shocked if it is a severe chance someday.