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Social media personality Jake Paul has shifted the dynamic in boxing and has become a huge name in the sport. What’s incredible is that he has done so without achieving a single title. Given his PPV drawing power, he attracts innumerable call-outs in the most bizarre fashion. Recently, Mairis Briedis called out ‘The Problem Child’ via a tattoo.

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The cruiserweight champion has openly challenged the YouTuber and has even offered him a title shot. However, Paul, who has remained silent, finally responded to his Latvian challenger.

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Per Michael Benson, he said, “People are begging me for fights. Tommy begging me for fights, this guy Mario begging me for fights. I’ve seen the tattoo, but I don’t know who he is.”

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Tommy Fury was booked against Jake Paul on December 18. However, as he suffered an injury and withdrew, ‘The Problem Child’ fought Tyron Woodley. Ahead of that fight, he showed disinterest in handing ‘TNT’ another opportunity to fight him.

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Now, his dismissal of Briedis may provoke the Latvian to escalate his call-out game.

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Mairis Briedis got inked with a tattoo having the name of Jake Paul

Mairis Briedis is so keen to fight ‘The Problem Child’ that he has inked a tattoo saying ‘Jake’s Bad Karma’ on his left thigh. Probably, he knows that fighting against Paul will give him millions of dollars and global fame.

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Apart from that, the Latvian dropped a video on Jake Paul’s birthday. He wished him a happy birthday with gloves laced on his hands.

However, the social media star doesn’t seem interested in fighting with The Latvian and has made it clear per Benson’s tweet.

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What do you think of the situation between Jake Paul and Mairis Briedis? Do you think they will ever fight? Let us know in the comments below.

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Abhishek Singh is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Following the completion of his training as an amateur boxer, he is currently preparing to appear for trials at the state and national levels. With over 3 years of experience in playing the sport, Abhishek is also the holder of a Bachelor's in Arts degree from the University of Delhi. He is also a staunch supporter of Canelo Alvarez and Floyd Mayweather, and strongly believes that Canelo is one of the greatest punchers and Floyd the greatest defender of all time. When not practicing his uppercuts and hooks at home, he can be found watching cinematic classics.

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