Jake Paul has opened up about the possibility of facing former UFC champion Francis Ngannou, revealing whether he prefers a boxing fight or an MMA showdown.
The social media star turned professional boxer has been linked with several crossover fights in recent months.
Among the most intriguing possibilities is a potential clash with Ngannou, one of the most feared heavyweights in combat sports.
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Jake Paul addresses the MMA possibility when discussing the Francis Ngannou fight
Speaking in comments reported by TMZ, Paul explained that while he does plan to enter MMA at some stage, his immediate focus remains on boxing.
“I’ll do MMA at some point, but my first fight would probably have to be against someone of my own weight, but I think I made it clear in the sport of boxing that I’m down to fight anyone,” Paul said.
Paul has repeatedly hinted that a move into mixed martial arts could happen in the future, especially after signing with the Professional Fighters League.
However, for now, the YouTuber-turned-fighter appears to be prioritizing big boxing events as he continues building his career in the ring.
Jake Paul says boxing fight with Francis Ngannou would be massive
When it comes to Ngannou specifically, Paul made it clear he believes a boxing match between the two would attract enormous attention.
“I’m really down to run it with whoever in the sport of boxing. I think me and Francis would be massive!” Paul stated.
Ngannou has already proven he can draw huge audiences in crossover bouts after competing in high-profile boxing matches against elite heavyweights.
A potential fight with Paul would represent another major crossover event that blends boxing, MMA, and celebrity appeal.
For now, though, the matchup remains hypothetical as both fighters continue exploring their next moves in combat sports.
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