Jake Paul is once again taking himself into the ring. He was most likely to collide with Tommy Fury. However, because of an unfortunate turn of events, Hasim Rahman Jr replaced Fury and emerged as a new opponent. The 12-1 pro boxer is now set to test Paul’s skills on August 6 under the lights of Madison Square Garden.
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Interestingly, ahead of this highly anticipated contest, the controversial boxer has made a stunning statement. He is 5-0 and had never faced a well-established boxer before but by any chance, if he would get an opportunity to take a shot on the WBA light heavyweight champ Dmitry Bivol or unified light heavyweight titlist Artur Beterbiev, he would choose the second.
Michael Benson of talk sports reported it on Twitter.
He wrote, “Jake Paul asked if he would rather fight Dmitry Bivol or Artur Beterbiev: “I would rather fight Beterbiev.”
Jake Paul asked if he would rather fight Dmitry Bivol or Artur Beterbiev: "I would rather fight Beterbiev." [@DAZNBoxing Show] pic.twitter.com/h0J6G7EFmk
— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) July 29, 2022
Bivol and Beterbiev are the most devastating and highly skilled technicians of this generation. In reality, the undefeated duo stands tall above Paul and there is no match between them. But Paul is a loudmouth, and he is known for calling out champions before.
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However, it did not sit well with combat sports fans. They ripped into ‘The Problem Child’ for making such an exaggerated remark.
Fans hammered Jake Paul with words
A fan wrote, “I’m sure he’s a nice guy, but this nonsense will catch up with him in a bad way one day.”
I’m sure he’s a nice guy but this nonsense will catch up with him in a bad way one day
— Rob- BoxingShrew 🥊🇬🇧 (@BoxingShrew) July 29, 2022
Another fan feels sorry for Paul because he thinks that the Ohio-based boxer is dumb.
I’m sorry are you dumb?
— Will Bodor (@BodorWilliam) July 30, 2022
Another fan labeled it as a ‘Joke’.
Next joke
— Anthony Fowler 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 (@afowler06) July 29, 2022
Another fan recalled Bivol’s upset win over the Mexican great Canelo Alvarez.
@trujilloalex23 Yea cuz he seen what Bivol did to canela
— Showtime107 (@Showtime107) July 29, 2022
Another fan made a sarcastic remark. He wrote, “be prepared to be shocked.”
I strongly disagree. You are under estimating Jake Paul. The disrespect is shameful 💥 I’m thinking he lasts almost to the end of the opening round so that is what? At least 2 minutes? Be prepared to be shocked.
— Jules 🇨🇦 🇿🇦 🍁 (@JRQuinton11) July 29, 2022
Another fan wants it to happen now because it would be late then.
Please, please, please – let it happen sooner rather than later.
— Mike Cagley (@MikeCagley) July 29, 2022
Pete, a social media user went to real. He claimed that Paul’s death is certain whether he fights against Bivol or Beterbiev.
It's like choosing your method of execution. Hanging or the firing squad. Death is certain.
— Pete (@virgilpete) July 30, 2022
Another fan did not believe in Paul’s remark.
Haha fuck off he ain't fighting anyone. He talks alot doesn't mean he can fight
— Jack 🇾🇪 🏴 (@FallowRed92) July 29, 2022
Bivol isn't an easy fight lmao
— Sergei Ditkovich (@Whoisfraudison2) July 29, 2022
Another fan claimed that it would be hard for Paul to survive 30 seconds against Beterbiev.
He won't make it 30 seconds against Beterbiev. Not will he make it out of the first round with Bivol
— Nodi94 (@Nodi615) July 29, 2022
These were a few fans who trolled Paul for wanting to face off Beterbiev.
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