Who will Jake Paul fight next? Potential opponents challenging boxer on social media
The YouTuber turned professional boxer, Jake Paul, made history as he defeated former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in an eight round unanimous decision. The November event, held at the iconic AT&T Stadium, was a spectacle that will be remembered for years to come, especially by the millions of viewers who witnessed it on Netflix.
The event streamed on Netflix attracted over 108 million live global viewers and was the largest fight in the U.S. held outside of Las Vegas. However, the fight has not been without its controversies. Questions have arisen regarding whether the fight was fixed in favor of Paul, leading Most Valuable Promotions, which Paul co-owns, to release a statement addressing these concerns. The controversy has sparked a heated debate among boxing fans and experts, with some questioning the integrity of the fight and others defending the fighters' performances.
"Both fighters in good faith performed to the best of their abilities with the goal of winning the fight," the Most Valuable Production statement read. "There were no contractual or otherwise restrictions around either fighter. Each boxer was able to use his full arsenal to win the fight. Any agreement to the contrary would violate TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations) boxing rules."
Paul, who has made it clear that he is serious about his boxing career, has set his sights on top opponents, including Canelo Alvarez. The prospect of these two titans facing off in the ring is a tantalizing one, and it's a match that Paul is eager to make a reality.
Canelo, on the other hand, has stated that he is focused on fighting world-level opponents but does not rule out a bout with Paul once he is at the end of his career and retired.
Here are potential opponents who have taken to social media to challenge Paul.
When will Jake Paul fight next?
It is still uncertain when the former YouTuber turned boxer will enter the ring and who the opponent will be, but it hasn't stopped Paul from taking to "X" to provoke potential future opponents.
Among the list of high-profile names Paul called out following his Tyson fight, he also threw some Conor McGregor fuel to the fire, albeit with an MMA tilt.
Here are a few people that have called Paul out
Boxer Ryan Garcia called out Paul as a potential future fight. Garcia is currently serving a one-year suspension for positive tests related to performance-enhancing drugs, which prevents him from boxing until April 20, 2025.
Russian and Canadian professional boxer Artur Asilbekovich Beterbiev tweeted about offering Paul a shot at his world titles:
Former professional boxer who was open to entering the ring with Paul: