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\nUS Youtuber Jake Paul fights Briton Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia 2023.
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Joseph Parker’s camp has suggested a fight between heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and influencer Jake Paul would be a slaughter.<\/p>\n
Paul has polarised the boxing world since venturing into the sport in 2020.<\/p>\n
He has fought some of the biggest names in combat sport, his much maligned fight with Mike Tyson generated a $60 million purse for each man.<\/p>\n
However, many have questioned the legitimacy of his fights, and his methods of promotion.<\/p>\n
The former Disney star squared off with both Usyk and Parker following the Ukranian’s impressive title defence against Daniel Dubois on Sunday.<\/p>\n
Paul has since suggested a boxing bout with former champion Anthony Joshua and an MMA fight with Usyk.<\/p>\n
Paul posted on social media “First AJ. Then OU. Book it. I respect you a lot. Now we do an MMA match for the world.”<\/p>\n
Usyk only fuelled the speculation when speaking to media.<\/p>\n
“Jake Paul came to the ring for a face-off. I’m ready to fight with Jake Paul in MMA rules. I’m ready but I need to rest.”<\/p>\n
Parker’s manager David Higgins has dismissed Paul as any sort of threat and said Parker had no interest in a bout with him.<\/p>\n
“If Usyk fought Paul in a proper boxing match (it) will be a homicide, legally it shouldn’t be allowed.”<\/p>\n
Despite exchanging respectful words in the ring, Parker’s camp has shut down any speculation about a possible fight with Paul.<\/p>\n
“It’s silly stuff. I think it’s more likely to see Anthony Joshua fighting Jake Paul,” Higgins said.<\/p>\n
“We’re at the serious end of the business and Joseph wants to fight for the proper world title, none of that.”<\/p>\n