Jake Paul takes a shot at White for denying Jones vs. Ngannou

Jake Paul is most notably known for his boxing victory over UFC fighter, Nate Diaz. He’s also known as one of the very first few YouTubers who decided to make a name fighting. Recently, Dana White’s words at a press conference offended Paul.

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White was asked about a potential fight between Ngannou and Jones. Now since Ngannou works for PFL and Jones is a UFC fighter, the event would have to be a cross-promotional one. This did not sit right with Dana White who shunned the reporter away. And Paul just wasn’t having it.

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Dana White doesn’t care about Ngannou

White and Ngannou have had their differences over the years. The first time Ngannou lost to Stipe Miocic, White would go on to call it an “ego” problem on Ngannou’s part. The two have never really quite gotten along. Now, White has no interest in the fighter taking on ‘Bones’.

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Also Read: Post UFC 295, Dana White Accused of Stalling Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou in Co-Promotion With PFL Despite Several Trials

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