The world of boxing and MMA have often collided in recent years, and now, Jake Paul has thrown down another gauntlet. The YouTube sensation turned boxer has set his sights on a new target. His choice? None other than UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.
Paul, never one to shy away from controversy, made his intentions clear. He believes a fight with Pereira could be a game-changer in the combat sports world. Paul laid out his reasoning during a recent appearance on the FULL SEND PODCAST. He sees dollar signs where others might see danger.
“You’re friends with Dana [White], tell Dana, bro…If we’re gonna sell two million pay-per-views, this is a business at the end of the day…The pay-per-view numbers in this industry are going down…If [Alex] Pereira is selling like 500k pay-per-view buys, and then this has a chance to do 2-3 million [buys], that’s basically six fights,” said Paul.
Jake Paul explains why the fight between him and Alex Pereira should happen:
“If we’re gonna sell 2 million PPVs, this is a business at the end of the day…
The PPV numbers in this industry are going down… if Pereira is selling like 500K PPV buys, and then this has a chance… pic.twitter.com/5DzmHbyaeS
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) August 5, 2024
Jake Paul’s business acumen shines through in his pitch to UFC CEO Dana White. He argues that the potential revenue is too good to ignore. But there’s more to Paul’s motivation than just money. He’s eager to silence his critics once and for all. The boxer has faced accusations of only fighting older, smaller opponents. A bout with Pereira would put those claims to rest.
Paul’s enthusiasm is palpable as he discusses the potential matchup. The proposed fight isn’t without its challenges, however. Pereira is currently contracted with the UFC. Meanwhile, Paul is signed with the PFL. Despite these obstacles, Jake Paul remains optimistic about the bout’s prospects. He sees it as a win-win situation for all parties involved.
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Paul, the YouTube sensation turned boxer, isn’t resting on his laurels. He is planning his comeback after his upcoming bout with Mike Tyson, and he’s already eyeing his next big targets.
During a recent appearance on the Full Send Podcast, Paul dropped some bombshell names. His hit list reads like a who’s who of combat sports legends. At the top of Paul’s wish list sits Alex Pereira, the current UFC light heavyweight champion.
“Yeah, I mean Pereira, McGregor, Canelo, KSI, uh, Tommy Fury,” said Paul.
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Paul’s ambition is admirable but raises eyebrows in the fighting community. Many wonder if he’s biting off more than he can chew. After all, most of these are seasoned fighters with years of experience under their belts.
However, Paul’s confidence seems unshakeable. He’s riding high on his recent victory over Mike Perry in BKFC. As we look ahead to Paul’s bout with Tyson, one can’t help but wonder. Will this be the stepping stone to even bigger fights? Or will it be a reality check for the ambitious young boxer? Only time will tell.
