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‘Stop Tryna Fight People Who Can’t Box’: NFL Player Calls Out Jake Paul for a Boxing Match

Published 12/19/2021, 6:30 AM EST

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It seems like YouTube has successfully migrated to combat sports. Many of its big stars have become boxers. They fight a series of opponents to take a few extra bucks off the audience’s pockets. The person to do this with the most success is none other than Jake Paul.

After following in the footsteps of his older brother and transitioning into boxing, Jake has attracted some unwelcome attention. Many boxers, fellow YouTubers, and athletes have challenged Paul to a fight. But somebody he has been dodging for a while is the NFL star Le’Veon Bell. 

Jake Paul’s boxing career

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After bursting out on the boxing scene, Jake Paul has become the most controversial figure in the entertainment industry. Paul made his professional boxing debut last year. Two months after his brother Logan Paul fought with fellow YouTuber KSI, Jake stepped into a boxing ring. He took on a British YouTuber AnEsonGib. ‘Gib’, whose real name is Ali Al-Fakhri, had prior boxing experience. But when the final bell rang, it was Jake Paul’s hand raised in victory. 

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During the height of the Coronavirus pandemic, a promotion asked Jake to take on retired NBA star Nate Robinson. It was an enormous opportunity for the YouTuber because they set this match in the undercard of Mike Tyson’s comeback bout. Paul stepped up and knocked out the former Boston Celtics player.

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After this match, Jake Paul started to get the attention of a certain NFL player. Paul decided to focus on someone else. But after his rematch triumph over former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, the NFL star has returned. Le’Veon Bell has called out Jake Paul again. 

Will we get to see Le’Veon Bell take on Jake Paul?

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Ever since Paul’s win over Nate Robinson, Le’Veon has been calling him out. A popular sports Twitter account Overtime posted a video of Bell training in the gym. To which Bell replied, “Like I said, set it up.” But back then Paul was busy calling out bizarre opponents like UFC superstars Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. 

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After his recent fight, the Le’Veon Bell has called Jake out again. He Tweeted, “[Jake Paul] fight me, stop tryna fight ppl who can’t box”. The YouTuber turned boxer is yet to acknowledge Le’Veon Bell’s challenge. Maybe he could be Jake Paul’s next challenge. 

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Gurjyot Singh Dadial

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Sports journalist by day, gamer by night and a gym addict by morning. Gurjyot has been a lifelong fan of Wrestling, Contact sports, Rock music and Video games. With a degree in English Literature and Economics from Patkar College, Mumbai, he is set out to conquer every task he sets his mind to.
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