Jake Paul was earlier set to face an established professional boxer, Hasim Rahman Jr. in August. However, due to weight issues, the fight got canceled at the last moment. Now, the 5-0 boxer has announced that he would return to the ring in October. Though the opponent is not clear, the Ohio-based boxer is reportedly in rumors for a fight against former UFC Middleweight champion Anderson Silva.
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‘The Problem Child’ has not been to any boxing contest since the previous year. Now, his comeback fight storylines indicate he is most likely to take a shot against an opponent, who has the longest title reign in UFC history. As a result, if this fight reaches fruition, it is going to be a tough battle for the 25-year-old social media star.
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A Twitter user wrote, “Anderson Silva vs Jake Paul! Who you got? I’m literally hearing that this is going to be announced! #DramaAlert.”
Anderson Silva vs Jake Paul!
Who you got? I’m literally hearing that this is going to be announced! #DramaAlert pic.twitter.com/1aNjUbSLjw
— KEEM 🍿 (@KEEMSTAR) August 30, 2022
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As soon as, this news broke, fans poured their remarks on it.
How did fans react to the opponent of Jake Paul?
A verified fan wrote, “We might finally get the Jake Paul KO. We’ve been waiting for since 2018.”
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We might finally get the Jake Paul KO we’ve been waiting for since 2018
— Kavos (@KavosYT) August 30, 2022
Another fan opined that if Paul won the bout, then he would get sick because he wouldn’t be able to digest Paul’s victory against the legendary fighter, Silva.
If Jake Paul knocks out Anderson Silva I will literally be physically sick.
like, projectile vomit and everything. I may not survive. https://t.co/HTes9wMdnA
— Josh Evanoff (@JoshEvanoff) August 30, 2022
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Another fan wanted this fight to take place.
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I’ve been saying for a while that Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva is the fight to make! https://t.co/AAPBZNbZZm
— Stephen Jensen (@FightTalk_) August 30, 2022
Another fan wrote that if Paul fights Anderson Silva, then he deserves massive respect.
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If Jake Paul really fights Anderson…
Massive hespect
— Alex Behunin (@AlexBehunin) August 30, 2022
A Twitter user wanted to see Silva hitting a front kick on Paul’s face following the sound of the first bell. However, Paul wouldn’t lock horns with Silva in the Octagon. It would be a boxing match.
I hope Anderson Silva front kicks Jake Paul in the face at the opening bell.
— Boogerbeard (@Boogerbeard1) August 30, 2022
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Another fan got surprised by this news.
Welp just found out Jake Paul is boxing Anderson Silva in October pic.twitter.com/yYMCydLld8
— Heavyweight Thanos (@MMAThanos) August 30, 2022
If Jake Paul’s next opponent is who I’m hearing it is… Wow, I respect it 😳
— Wade Plem (@WadePlem) August 29, 2022
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After thrashing former UFC welterweight champion, Tyron Woodley in a rematch, Paul called out big names for his next fight. However, in the end, he finalized Tommy Fury’s name for the fight, who later pulled out of the bout in August before Rahman Jr. Both these fights didn’t take place.
What do you think of Paul’s next opponent, Anderson Silva? Is it a good bout? Let us know in the comments below.
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