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Jake Paul has become a familiar name in the world of boxing. Since his journey to professional boxing, Paul has been the eye of many storms. He last fought in February, losing his bout against Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia. And, recently, he was accused of something unexpected. Ahead of his fights, Paul reportedly invites numerous sparring partners to help him train. One particular sparring partner reportedly did not have a good experience with the YouTuber-turned-boxer and slammed accusations Paul’s way. He left no stone unturned to show his disappointment and bitterness for the 26-year-old.

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MMA fighter Markus Perez recently opened up about his experience as a sparring partner of ‘The Problem Child’. And he further accused him of not paying him his promised sparring fee.

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Jake Paul did not pay the promised fee?

In an interview with MMA Fighting, the Brazilian MMA fighter Perez talked about the time Jake Paul hired him as a sparring partner ahead of Paul’s fight against former UFC fighter Ben Askeren. Perez also gave the reason as to why he believes Paul did not pay him.

Perez said, “I beat him up in the gym, sparring him for free because this bum never paid me.” The Brazilian thinks that Paul does not like getting beaten up. So, he did not bother to pay him his promised fee. He added that $300 meant nothing to Paul despite being a millionaire. Perez added, “he’s a millionaire, making $27 million out there, and can’t pay $300 for a guy just because I kicked his butt in sparring?” A video from sparring sessions ahead of the Askren fight made it to the internet.

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Perez further explained how his sparring session prevailed with the Ohio-raised internet sensation. He claimed that his sparring session with Paul turned into a fight. And despite Paul releasing numerous videos knocking out sparring partners, his video with the 26-year-old never made it to the internet.

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When will Jake Paul fight next?

Fans of ‘The Problem Child’ await his return to the ring after his last fight against Tommy Fury. Paul is yet to make an official announcement as to whom he will be fighting next and when. But it is safe to say that a rematch between Fury and Paul is one of the most probable upcoming fights.

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The world wants the 26-year-old to fight his long-time arch-nemesis, British YouTuber KSI. And the duo has expressed their interest in fighting inside the ring before this year ends. It seems like Paul is just getting started in professional boxing and does not look like he plans on stopping soon.

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Agrim Sharma is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. Boxing is Agrim's first love, and he has been enamored with the sport since witnessing the sheer courage and tenacity of 'Iron' Mike in his fight against Peter McNeeley. Agrim's recent coverage of the Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury fight was widely appreciated by readers. Agrim is committed to staying on top of his game, never missing a single bout, and continually striving to deliver the best possible coverage of the sport. When he's not writing, Agrim likes to play his guitar to soothe himself after a tough day at the office, reflecting his passion for music and the arts. An avid reader, Agrim's love for books is a story in itself, reflecting his commitment to learning, knowledge-sharing, and quality.

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