Jake Paul is already eyeing his next challenge beyond his upcoming bout with Mike Tyson.
The transition from YouTube sensation to boxer has captivated the world of combat sports, with Paul recently making waves by announcing his showdown with Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Texas on July 20.
The event will be streamed live on Netflix this summer.
Despite facing one of boxing’s all-time heavyweight greats, Paul is already publicly scouting for an opponent for his MMA debut, potentially slated for later this year.
While he initially inked a deal to step into the MMA arena under PFL rules in 2023, his focus has shifted back to the boxing ring after a 9-1 career start.
Following his victory over UFC icon Nate Diaz in a boxing match last August, Paul extended an eight-figure offer to Diaz for a rematch in MMA.
Now, he’s made a similar proposition to Jorge Masvidal, who is set to make his boxing debut against Diaz on June 1 in California.
Expressing his intent on his “BS w Jake Paul” podcast, Paul stated, “I am being so serious when I say that I want to fight them in MMA.
Either Masvidal or Diaz, in the PFL, $10 million offer for either one of those guys.”
However, despite Paul’s eagerness, his potential opponents seem reluctant to engage.
Diaz, while open to a rematch, has expressed disinterest in fighting under the PFL banner, aiming instead for a trilogy bout with Conor McGregor in the UFC.
Masvidal, still contracted to the UFC, has distanced himself from an MMA clash with Paul, suggesting they settle their differences outside the confines of the octagon.
In response to Paul’s MMA ambitions, Masvidal warned, “Jake runs up on me somewhere else where it’s not a ring or something you can find out, bro…
You’re talking about the PFL, what are you going to do in MMA? Are you kidding me? You can’t even box.”
Despite the challenges in securing a high-profile MMA opponent, Paul remains undeterred, keeping the offer on the table as he seeks to expand his combat sports repertoire.