2<\/p>\n Paul and Usyk were in talks to face each other in MMA, a sport neither man has ever competed inCredit: Instagram – Jake Paul <\/p>\n The pair verbally agreed to meet each other in an MMA bout, and there were genuine talks, according to Paul’s manager and business partner Nakisa Bidarian.<\/a><\/p>\n However, Usyk has now declared that the fight is no longer possible.<\/p>\n \u201cI don\u2019t know because Jake (is) my friend now,\u201d Usyk told The Associated Press about the possibility of fighting the YouTuber-turned-boxer.<\/p>\n \u201cWith Jake, (a) fight is not possible, I think.\u201d<\/p>\n READ MORE ON BOXING <\/p>\n It remains to be seen whether Paul will ever fight again in the aftermath of his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua<\/a> in December.<\/p>\n ‘The Problem Child’ had his jaw broken in two places and subsequently underwent surgery to have titanium plates fitted and teeth removed. <\/p>\n Broken jaws usually take between three and 12 months to fully heal, but Paul has run into complications that have resulted in him going under the knife for a second time.<\/a><\/p>\n Paul even suggested that he may be forced to retire as a result of the injury. <\/p>\n The end of the road for Jake Paul?<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m getting some new scans here in a couple of days of the jaw to get an update on the healing process,” Paul said during a recent appearance on the Ariel Helwani Show.<\/p>\n “We\u2019ll see what my doctors say. I think I\u2019ll be able to get a more accurate timeframe, or can I even fight again? <\/p>\n 2<\/p>\n Paul needed surgery to correct his mangled jaw and may never fight againCredit: AFP<\/p>\n “That is definitely in the realm of possibilities of things.<\/p>\n \u201cIt does feel a lot better as weeks go by and time goes by. <\/p>\n “But I definitely need to get cleared first to be able to spar, but I am sort of staying in shape.<\/p>\n “I\u2019m always in the gym pretty much regardless. Just staying in shape and enjoying some mitt work.<\/p>\n \u201cMost definitely [there’s a chance I can\u2019t fight again].<\/p>\n “I think it just depends on how the bone heals, and then also, there\u2019s a tooth missing here that I\u2019m pretty sure I\u2019m going to have to get an implanted tooth of some sort.<\/p>\n “I don\u2019t know how much time that\u2019s going to add to things. <\/p>\n Read More on talkSPORT<\/p>\n “But we just have to see and figure out what the smartest thing is for me.\u201d<\/p>\n Watch Boxing on DAZN<\/p>\n *If you click a link in this boxout, we will earn affiliate revenue<\/p>\n Sign up to DAZN<\/a> to access the definitive subscription for boxing fans.<\/p>\n Upgrade to DAZN Ultimate<\/a> from just \u00a324.99\/month, guaranteeing access to 185+ fights annually, a minimum of 12 pay-per-views at no extra cost, as well as every Lega Serie A match and other elite football access.<\/p>\n Alternatively, DAZN Standard<\/a> is just \u00a315.99\/month, with the caveat you will have to pay for pay-per-view events.<\/p>\n![\"Jake](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Jake-Paul-Oleksandr-Usyk.png\")
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