Jake Paul News
PFL CEO confirms Jake Paul's MMA debut slated for 2025 following Mike Tyson fight: "It'll be a spectacle"
Josh Evanoff - September 30, 2024
PFL CEO Peter Murray has confirmed Jake Paul will fight in MMA after facing Mike Tyson. ‘The Problem Child’ is set to make his return to the boxing ring on November 15th in Dallas. Fresh off a knockout victory over Mike Perry in July, Jake Paul will face the legendary Mike Tyson. The two were previously booked to clash in the summer, but health issues forced the 58-year-old boxer out of the matchup.
Steve-O claims Dana White dipped out of the UFC Nashville main event to watch Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz
Cole Shelton - September 20, 2024
Comedian and actor Steve-O says Dana White left the UFC Nashville main event between Cory Sandhagen and Rob Font so he could watch Jake Paul box Nate Diaz. Paul and Diaz were boxing on August 5, 2023, in Dallas, while the UFC was in Nashville that same night. In the main event of the Fight Night card, Sandhagen outwrestled Font for five rounds to get a decision win.
PFL CEO opens up on Jake Paul's MMA debut ahead of Mike Tyson bout: "His opponent will be very credible"
Josh Evanoff - September 18, 2024
PFL CEO Peter Murray still believes Jake Paul will get in the cage one day. ‘The Problem Child’ signed with the PFL in early 2023. The YouTuber-turned-boxer was one of many big signings around that time, including former UFC champion Francis Ngannou. However, while ‘The Predator’ is finally set to enter the cage next month, Jake Paul lacks an MMA fight date.
Mike Tyson admits training is "a little shaky" ahead of boxing return against Jake Paul: "It's hard to walk right now"
Josh Evanoff - September 17, 2024
Boxing legend Mike Tyson isn’t feeling too hot ahead of his November clash against Jake Paul. ‘Iron Mike’ hasn’t been seen in the boxing ring since an exhibition against Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020. Nearly four years later, Mike Tyson is set for another fight, this time against YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul. The contest will be the former heavyweight champion’s first professional bout since a stoppage loss to Kevin McBride in 2005.
Jake Paul reveals that there's no backup for Mike Tyson boxing match despite prior health issues: "He's super healthy!"
Josh Evanoff - September 3, 2024
Jake Paul has no backup set for his November boxing match with the legendary Mike Tyson. ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘Iron Mike’ were set to collide on July 20th in Texas, live on Netflix. However, over a month from fight day, the boxing legend experienced a medical emergency on a plane. Mike Tyson later revealed that due to ulcer issues, he was out of his return fight against Jake Paul. As a result, BKFC star Mike Perry stepped up on short notice.
Jake Paul believes Jon Jones should demand $25 million to fight Tom Aspinall: "Jon Jones doesn't dodge anyone"
Josh Evanoff - August 30, 2024
Jake Paul has some advice for UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones on navigating negotiations with Tom Aspinall. ‘Bones’ hasn’t competed since a first-round submission win over Ciryl Gane last March at UFC 285. That victory was Jon Jones’s first up at heavyweight and saw him claim the title that Francis Ngannou left vacant. Post-fight, the champion was booked opposite Stipe Miocic for November at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Jake Paul calls out Dana White for refusing to co-promote and make Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou: "He's scared"
Josh Evanoff - August 22, 2024
PFL’s Jake Paul believes UFC President Dana White is afraid of making Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou. Earlier today, the PFL held a press conference making their biggest event of the year official. In October in Saudi Arabia, Francis Ngannou will compete for the first time since 2022 against Renan Ferreira. In the co-main event, Bellator women’s featherweight champion Cris Cyborg will face off against PFL tournament winner, Larissa Pacheco.
Michael Bisping roasts "pathetic individual" Jake Paul after boo birds hyjack Mike Tyson presser
Curtis Calhoun - August 19, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping didn’t hold back in his reaction to the recent Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson press conference. Paul and Tyson will square off in a boxing main event on November 155th in Dallas, TX. The bout was supposed to take place earlier this year before Tyson was forced to withdraw due to a recent medical scare on a plane.
Terence Crawford becomes the latest boxing star to question the need for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
Curtis Calhoun - July 22, 2024
Boxing superstar Terence Crawford doesn’t have any interest in watching heavyweight legend Mike Tyson’s scheduled return to the ring. Tyson is scheduled to return to the boxing ring to face Jake Paul on November 15th in Dallas, TX. He returns to the ring at 58 years old, looking to hand the polarizing Paul his second career boxing defeat.
Darren Till scolds Mike Perry after Jake Paul loss: "Total amateur, never coached by anyone"
Curtis Calhoun - July 22, 2024
Former UFC welterweight title challenger Darren Till was shocked by how Mike Perry performed against Jake Paul in their Saturday boxing match. Paul won his fourth consecutive professional boxing match by finishing Perry in the sixth round of their cruiserweight clash. Paul overcame some early fatigue to pressure Perry as the fight went on, leaving plenty of openings for his signature right hand.
WBA President proposes Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. world title fight: "I'm not against"
Josh Evanoff - July 22, 2024
WBA President Gilberto Mendoza Jr. is down to see Jake Paul vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in the boxing ring. ‘The Problem Child’ returned to the ring over the weekend on DAZN pay-per-view. While Jake Paul was initially expected to face Mike Tyson on July 20th, ‘Iron Mike’ was forced out due to health issues. As a result, BKFC star Mike Perry stepped up on short notice and was handed a devastating sixth-round stoppage loss.
Jake Paul reveals why he called out UFC champion Alex Pereira: "I want to decapitate him"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 21, 2024
Jake Paul has explained why he decided to call out UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira after defeating Mike Perry. After Paul earned a sixth-round TKO finish over Perry in Tampa this past Saturday, he issued a challenge to “Poatan.” Pereira is under UFC contract, making this matchup highly unlikely.
VIDEO | Mike Perry fights Jake Paul's mascot at boxing open workout
Curtis Calhoun - July 17, 2024
Mike Perry paused his pre-fight open workout to throw hands at a mascot advertising one of Jake Paul’s companies. W, Paul’s personal care product line which includes antiperspirant deodorant and body wash, is one of the sponsors of his upcoming boxing match against Perry. Paul and Perry will headline a boxing event in Tampa, FL on Saturday.
Jake Paul wants PFL fight against Mike Perry after boxing match: "My wrestling background is going to come out!"
Josh Evanoff - July 10, 2024
After Jake Paul faces Mike Perry in the boxing ring, he’s down to face him in the PFL cage. ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘Platinum’ are currently set to collide on July 20th in Florida. Jake Paul was originally set to meet Mike Tyson on that same date, but ‘Iron Mike’ was forced out due to medical issues. After the legendary heavyweight was forced to pull out, Mike Perry stepped up on a few weeks’ notice.
Michael Bisping believes Jake Paul loss motivated Nate Diaz: "That was a wake-up call"
Josh Evanoff - July 9, 2024
UFC commentator Michael Bisping believes Nate Diaz’s loss to Jake Paul in the boxing ring was a massive wake-up call. Over the weekend, the former UFC title challenger returned to the boxing ring. Nearly a year after suffering a loss to Jake Paul, Nate Diaz faced former rival Jorge Masvidal. ‘Gamebred’ previously handed him a stoppage loss in the octagon five years ago in the main event of UFC 244. However, the rematch was much different.
Opening betting odds for Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry unveiled
Curtis Calhoun - June 19, 2024
The opening betting odds for the upcoming Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry boxing match have been revealed just weeks before the event. Paul and Perry will clash in an eight-round matchup on July 20 in Tampa, Florida. Both fighters return after wins in their most recent outings.
Sean O'Malley breaks down and predicts Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry boxing match
Curtis Calhoun - June 17, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley feels Jake Paul will be handed his toughest test in the ring against Mike Perry. Paul and Perry will come face-to-face on July 20, at an event hosted by Most Valuable Promotions. Paul was originally set to face boxing legend Mike Tyson in his return before Tyson withdrew due to a medical issue.
REPORT | Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry set for July 20 boxing match
Curtis Calhoun - June 11, 2024
Jake Paul will face another former UFC standout, Mike Perry, for his professional boxing return on July 20. Happy Punch was the first to report the news of the Paul vs. Perry fight. A formal announcement is expected to be made on Wednesday by Paul and Most Valuable Promotions.