Jake Paul identities three ‘extremely good’ opponents in the frame for MMA debut amid talks to rematch boxing rivals
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JAKE PAUL has three names on a list of potential MMA opponents. The YouTuber-turned-boxer is 11-1 in the ring and most recently beat 58-year-old heavyweight great Mike Tyson in November. And already Paul is back in training for his next bout - but behind the scenes talks are ongoing for an MMA switch.
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The American is signed to the Professional Fighters League - where he and promotional partner Nakisa Bidarian share equity. Bidarian - who once served as Chief Financial Officer for the UFC - is working with Paul to pin down an MMA opponent. PFL founder Donn Davis told SunSport: "Nakisa has three names that he's focused on.
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"I don't want to share those because I don't think that'll help, Nakisa and Jake get those done. They're really good at that. "So I don't think it's one name. I think there's a group of three that would be extremely good and they're working on this.". Paul, 27, signed for the PFL just one month before losing to Tommy Fury, 25, in February 2023 which is his first and only defeat.
He has won five times since, most recently against Tyson which attracted controversy amid their huge age gap. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS. But over 100 MILLION tuned in live on Netflix - with Paul's commercial success in the boxing ring so far delaying a switch to MMA.
