Jake Paul says that he would be the world champion of the cruiserweight division in two years, however it looks as if he has his eyes set on UFC Champion Alex Pereira first.
After a six-round beatdown on Naked Knuckle Preventing Championship’s Mike Perry, Paul known as out Pereira, who’s coming off a brutal knockout victory towards Jiri Prochazaka at UFC 303.
“Alex Pereria, you stated that you just wish to field—I am – I’m the king of this, I’m the king of this, come over,” Paul stated. “We will make it occur, I would like you, Alex Pereria.
Simply moments after the callout, Paul’s enterprise accomplice and Most Priceless Promotions co-founder, Nakisa Bidarian, handed The Downside Little one a telephone with a FaceTime name from Pereira.
“Will Dana [White] allow you to out [of your UFC contract]?” Paul requested.
“We’ll discuss to him,” Pereira stated.
Paul went on to inform Pereira that he’s gentle work and to inform UFC CEO Dana White that the larger they’re, the tougher they fall. Then, the decision disconnected as Paul hung up, and Pereira burst out laughing.
White is notoriously, publicly towards Paul’s boxing circus. Each time Paul packing containers an ex-MMA fighter, he’s received. In accordance with stories, White supplied Perry a brand new UFC contract if he was in a position to knock out Paul.
It’s clear that the UFC boss dislikes Paul, however letting one of many greatest fight sports activities stars out of his contract appears wildly unlikely. Maybe Pereira noticed a chance to have some enjoyable with the callout and instantly jumped in on a viral second.
Pereira simply turned 37, and we all know Paul’s affinity for preventing older MMA guys. Nonetheless, Poatan is on high of his sport. He’s on a four-fight profitable streak, together with his final loss coming in April 2023 towards Israel Adesanya. He’s a former UFC middleweight champion and the reigning UFC gentle heavyweight champion.
White is at present tempted to match up Pereira with Jon Jones, who’s the reigning UFC heavyweight champion. Even after Pereira’s dominance in recent times, White nonetheless publicly backs Jones as one of the best pound-for-pound fighter within the UFC.
In the meantime, Paul’s subsequent struggle is anticipated to be on November 15 in Dallas. The long-awaited Netflix showdown towards legendary Mike Tyson may lastly be taking place.
“Mike, I really like you, however that is my sport now,’’ Paul stated. “You’re a legend. You’re one of many two most well-known boxers to ever stay. You and Muhammad Ali. It’s an honor to get within the ring with you. I’m so, so honored, you’re a legend.
“However I’m going to take your throne, brother.”
Calling out 58-year-old Tyson will not be going to get Paul any nearer to his objective of turning into a world champion. However it would make him some huge cash.
Preventing Pereira would in all probability make each males fairly wealthy, too. And that’s what this whole charade is all about.
