Professional boxing was the king of televised combat sports for the longest time. However, the surge of MMA in the late ’80s and early ’90s took the boxing world by storm. This, in turn, divided combat sports enthusiasts, with purists on each side claiming their sport to be superior. Meanwhile, Jake Paul recently stated that professional boxing has taken over MMA,
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Jake Paul says boxing has taken over MMA:
🗣“The MMA scene is dead. UFC isn’t putting on any events that people are talking about yet boxing has big fight after big fight.” pic.twitter.com/lpwfA2m0sy
— Dan Canobbio (@DanCanobbio) July 12, 2022
Paul was at the presser ahead of his upcoming showdown against Hasim Rahman Jr. During an interview post, the presser, a reporter asked him, “What do you think of the year we are having? The year boxing is having right now.”
In response, Paul mentioned that boxing has been taking over the MMA scene. He said, “It’s great. That’s what I’m saying. There’s so much momentum. And, now you see boxing taking over MMA. The MMA scene has been f*cking dead.”
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MIAMI, FLORIDA – JANUARY 30: Jake Paul looks on against AnEsonGib during their fight at Meridian at Island Gardens on January 30, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Moreover, he also blamed the UFC for not putting forth noteworthy events. Paul said, “The UFC hasn’t been putting any events that anyone’s been talking about. Yet boxing had had massive fights, back to back to back.”
Additionally, Paul also mentioned that he was elated to see the sport of boxing regain its old glory.
Jake Paul wishes to fight Conor McGregor
Jake Paul seems to be on a quest for a gargantuan payday. And, for this, he is in pursuit of none other than UFC superstar Conor McGregor.
.@JakePaul says a fight with Conor McGregor has "got to happen" 💰 #TheMMAHour
"He’s a businessman, I’m a businessman, and that’s $75 to $100 million dollars for both of us."
▶️ https://t.co/TgUwQFCcz4 pic.twitter.com/qMLSBx85to
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) July 11, 2022
Recently, Paul was in conversation with Ariel Helwani of ‘The MMA Hour‘. Talking about a potential fight with McGregor, Paul mentioned that he was certain that the bout will happen. However, he added that he wished to have a few more fights prior to that. And, for McGregor to be active again following which a major payday will happen.
It is worth noting that a Paul vs McGregor showdown will surely be a sight to witness.
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