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After his underwhelming win over legendary heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in Texas, YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul finds himself with a sea of potential opponents for his next fight. The 27-year-old Cleveland native has been flooded with challenges from fighters eager to take him on. But the big question remains, who will Paul choose as his next adversary?

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Amid all the speculation, Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions has released a hit list on social media. It included the likes of Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather, and Ryan Garcia to name a few. This seems to have sent fans into a frenzy, as they called for a bout against their choice of opponents for Paul. 

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Conor McGregor, Floyd Mayweather & who else?

Earlier today, MVP shared a graphic featuring an impressive lineup of potential opponents for Jake Paul, including Gervonta Davis, Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor, Artur Beterbiev, Ryan Garcia, Daniel Dubois, Alex Pereira, Nate Diaz, Tommy Fury, and KSI—all seemingly in line for a massive payday. 

MVP captioned the post: “Jake Paul’s been called out by champs, legends, and others. Who should JP fight next?” Fans are buzzing with suggestions, with many clamoring for a showdown against KSI or a rematch with Tommy Fury. Meanwhile, other names on the list have also shown interest in stepping into the ring with Paul after his rumored bout with Mike Tyson.

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Speculation about a potential fight with Conor McGregor continues to swirl, though no concrete developments have emerged. Negotiations with KSI have repeatedly fallen apart, largely because of disagreements over weight. Artur Beterbiev, who once called out Paul, has since backed out of the idea. 

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Ryan Garcia remains sidelined due to suspension, and Gervonta Davis recently announced his retirement. Daniel Dubois, meanwhile, is focused on his upcoming title fight against Joseph Parker scheduled for February 22nd. This narrows the list to Floyd Mayweather and Tommy Fury. According to Paul, Fury was offered a fight on Netflix, but he and his father declined. 

As for Mayweather, there’s no indication that such a matchup is even being considered. Despite the uncertainties, fans didn’t hold back from sharing their opinions on who they believe Jake Paul should fight next.

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Jake Paul joins the chat

After MVP posted the picture on Instagram, Paul quickly found his way onto the comment section of the post. He quickly explained what he saw in the graphic. “I see 10 options, 9 easy wins, 8 Ws, 7 KOs, 6 true boxers, 5 brokies, 4 champs, 3 UFC marks, 2 tests, 1 real challenge. Let’s see what 2025 brings. Who next?” Paul wrote. Now, it would be interesting to see who Paul actually ends up fighting. 

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One user didn’t seem to care about the names on the list besides one. “Ksi ksi ksi that’s all we care about,” the user wrote. However, by the looks of things, that fight is nearly impossible to make. 

The next user knew exactly who they wanted Paul to fight. “Or Jake Paul vs Ryan Garcia next,” the user wrote. Notably, Garcia was scheduled to fight Japanese kickboxer Rukiya Anpo on December 30th, but the fight has since been postponed to early 2025. Not to mention, fans are more excited about his rematch with Devin Haney. 

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Another user could not figure out how they felt about Paul’s list. “How can something that feels so wrong be so right?” the user commented. Interestingly, more than half of the potential fights on the list would never happen. 

Someone else asked Paul to fight someone his own age. “How about an active boxer around the same age & weight as him, probably someone like Tommy Fury but I guess Jake doesn’t want that happening again,” the user wrote. In Paul’s defense, Davis, Garcia, and KSI are of his age, but making a fight with these boxers would mean Paul will have to settle for the smaller share of the purse. 

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That being said, Jake Paul and MVP seem to have big plans for 2025, but would their plans come to fruition? Paul’s success with the Mike Tyson fight hints at an optimistic future, but only time will tell what’s next for the influencer boxer. Who would you like him to fight? 

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Sudeep Sinha is a Senior Boxing Writer at EssentiallySports with over two years of experience covering the science at the ES RingSide Desk. Known for sharp fight-night coverage and detailed analysis, Sudeep has become one of the desk’s leading boxing minds. His work has been featured on major platforms such as Sports Illustrated, Daily Mail, and Yahoo Sports, where he covers everything from amateur boxing developments to high-profile controversies like Ryan Garcia career arc. Sudeep balances his professional writing career with a personal passion for reading, cycling, and lively debates about boxing match-ups and trends on social media. He takes pride in delivering engaging stories that resonate with both hardcore boxing enthusiasts and casual fans alike, providing clear insights into fighter strategies, training, and the evolving dynamics of the sport.

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