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UFC fighters Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards recently locked horns in UFC 278. Usman was ruling the welterweight division in the UFC by defeating some of the most formidable fighters. Fans were expecting that he would floor Edwards as well to continue his winning streak. However, Edwards knocked out Usman in the fifth round with a left head kick.

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Following this, American boxer Jake Paul sent out a tweet to Usman, and the latter’s manager’s comment has been making a buzz around the town. 

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Jake Paul shared a picture of Usman lying on the floor. He added a dialogue box on Usman where the UFC fighter is saying, “Damn Jake I really liked that episode I can’t stop smiling Everyone go watch.” Paul added the link to his video in the post and wrote, “Go peep.”

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Following Paul’s tweet, Usman’s manager, Ali Abdelaziz replied to Paul’s post, saying, “I thought you better than this your time will come don’t worry.”

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Does this mean that ‘The Problem Child’ will face a UFC fighter next? Notably, Paul had knocked UFC fighter Tyron Woodley in his last bout. But only time will tell if goes up against a fighter of the Octagon next. 

Who will Jake Paul fight next? 

‘The Problem Child’ has been strutting his way through boxing, and now he has become an integral part of the sport. He began boxing in 2018, and as of right now, he has a 5-0 record.

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Paul was supposed to face British boxer Tommy Fury on August 6th, at the Madison Square Garden in New York City. But the latter backed out, and Hasim Rahman Jr. came in as his replacement. Even so, the conflict did not actually materialize.

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The YouTuber turned boxer is aiming to become a world champion in the sport of boxing. Fans are excited to see who he goes up against next. Recently, Tommy Fury called out Paul for a potential fight. 

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Not to mention, rumors of him facing former kickboxer Andrew Tate in the near future have been on the rise. But Top G’s YouTube and social media bans might change the situation now. Additionally, UFC fighter Anderson Silva and British YouTuber KSI are also probable opponents for the American. 

Meanwhile, what do you think about Usman’s manager’s remarks on Paul? Share it in the comments below. 

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Shashank Wankhede is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. When it comes to boxing, the blockbuster film 'Rocky' sparked his interest in the sport. He holds Muhammad Ali in great regard and is a sincere admirer of his narrative, struggle, and accomplishments. After watching the 1974 fight between Ali and Joe Frazier in a video, he realized that boxing is much more than just two people battling it out in a ring. Shashank has also worked for one of India's most famous media houses, The Times of India, where he covered sports and beyond. He has also spent time as a creative writer in the reputed advertising and branding sector. His degree is a blend of interest and necessity and so, is currently pursuing his undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering at the G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering. Apart from being a professional sports author, Shashank also has a knack for writing poetry and has performed at various open mics.

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