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Jake Paul Once Uncovered Michael Phelps’ Relationship With OnlyFans Model and Renowned Boxing Reporter

Published 07/07/2022, 12:00 PM EDT

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One of the flag-bearers of celebrity fighting in recent times, Jake Paul, is well known for his unprecedented messages to athletes, especially retired fighters. Not so fresh a face anymore in boxing, Paul, over the years, has called out a wide range of athletes. Starting from an NBA all-star to former UFC champions, The Problem Child has had a history of squaring off with a variety of athletes-cum-figures.

Shockingly, in an old interview, Jake Paul chanted the name of the iconic Olympiad, Michael Phelps.

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Back in 2021, when Jake Paul was gearing up to fight Tyron Woodley, he asked ‘Behind the Gloves’ correspondent Michelle Phelps if she was related to swimmer Michael Phelps. Here is what the popular reporter revealed after.

“Family first”: Jake Paul’s two-word message to Michael Phelps

One being repeatedly asked if she was by any means at all related to Michael Phelps, Michelle sarcastically informed that he was a distant cousin. However, she also mentioned that she had never met Phelps, the swimmer. At this, Paul, looking at the camera, said the following to Michael Phelps:

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“That’s dope. Michael, what are you doing? You gotta spend time with your cousin. Family first.”

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Hopefully, Jake Paul’s sincere message will reach out to Michael Phelps.

The unknown future of The Problem Child

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Lately, it was news that Jake Paul would finally fight Tommy Fury. However, according to recent updates, it seems Fury vs. Paul is far from coming to fruition.

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Now that Tommy Fury cannot fight Paul, the question remains – what awaits The Problem Child’s future?

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Well, do you believe Michelle Phelps and Michael Phelps are actually related? And do you think the two should meet after Jake Paul’s invitation? In addition, what do you think Jake Paul has ahead in the sport? Let us know in the comments.

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Samrat Sardar

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Samrat Sardar is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports and is currently a final year undergraduate student of English literature. A passionate content creator, he has been writing since his high school days, and possesses work experience as a commercial writer for companies such as WordsKraft among others. Samrat believes he fell in love with boxing the day he watched Vasiliy Lomachenko share the ring with Guillermo Rigondeaux.
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Ajinkya Aswale