A boxer, who recently switched to bare-knuckle fighting, believes that a former UFC fighter would be the perfect fit.
If you told someone before the social media star started his boxing career that Jake Paul would face Anthony Joshua in a professional bout they’d laugh at you.
In recent years, we’ve seen plenty of examples of crossover fights, with combat sports athletes and people who made their names elsewhere competing across various rule sets.
Eddie Hearn warns Jake Paul against Anthony Joshua
If Jake Paul does it he’s a brave man… You can easily talk yourself into thinking you’ve got a chance. For me, there’s no chance.”
Two former UFC champions are even set to meet on the undercard of Paul’s next outing following their own paths from the Octagon to the ring.
Former WBA heavyweight champion, who wants to switch from boxing to bare knuckle fights.
Jake Paul thankfully avoided an absurd stunt when he faced Anthony Joshua for the first time
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In recent years, bare knuckle fighting has attracted MMA stars to compete under the brutal ruleset.
The sport could even go on to host a Conor McGregor fight despite his plan to return to the UFC, with the Irishman still seriously interested in fighting in the promotion he’s a part-owner of (BKFC).
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2025-11-25 18:15:00
