Home

Boxing

“You Didn’t Pay Floyd, You Paid Conor” – as Dana White Makes Huge Jon Jones-Tyson Fury Announcement, Jake Paul Hits at UFC President for “Gimmick Fights”

Published 06/04/2023, 5:49 AM EDT

Follow Us

via Getty

In the realm of combat sports, there has been an ongoing and intense debate that has captured the attention of enthusiasts worldwide. The question at hand is who reigns supreme between two formidable athletes: Jon Jones and Tyson Fury. The catalyst behind this fervent discussion was none other than the outspoken UFC commentator, Joe Rogan. With his characteristic boldness, Rogan claimed that the WBC heavyweight champion would be no match for ‘Jonny Bones’. As this debate gained traction, it reached such heights that even the prominent figure of Dana White became involved.

White, known for his knack of making things happen, proposed the idea of arranging a fight between Fury and Jones. However, much to the disappointment of many fans, Fury declined the offer, leaving the possibility of settling this argument in the ring uncertain.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Recently, the UFC president once again addressed the matter. This time he suggested the idea of turning it into a lucrative money fight between Fury and Jones. White’s proposition received both anticipation and skepticism from fans and pundits alike, especially considering the unexpected critic who emerged—none other than Jake Paul. With a snide remark, Paul made a reference to White’s involvement in arranging his first big boxing fight between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather, suggesting to have messed that up.

Jake Paul goes off on Dana White

‘The Problem Child’ didn’t hold back when he took to his Twitter to respond to Dana White’s recent statement about potentially organizing a match between Tyson Fury and Jon Jones. The 26-year-old sensation made scathing remarks directed at the UFC president. He brought up references that White surely wouldn’t appreciate, including the newly joined ex-UFC fighter in the PFL, Francis Ngannou.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Trending

Get instantly notified of the hottest Boxing stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

“Wasn’t Dana the same person that said “If I’m Jon Jones watching Francis Ngannou, I’m moving to 185 pounds.”…yes he 100% was. So… Francis Ngannou is the baddest man on the planet. Dana confirmed that while he controlled Francis. Dana sits there talking about “I don’t do gimmick fights. That’s not what we do over here.” Then announces an arbitrary belt to try and steal away attention from Francis joining PFL and now desperate trying to book Tyson Fury to come into the cage. And you didn’t pay Floyd. You paid Conor.” wrote Jake Paul.

In his response, Jake Paul didn’t hold back, listing out all the things that could provoke Dana White. This isn’t the first time the YouTuber-turned-boxer has taken a shot at the UFC supremo, but it certainly ranks among the most significant ones.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Do you think a fight between Jones and Fury is possible? And who would be the dominant force in this dual? Let us know in the comments below.

Watch This Story: WATCH: One of the Bloodiest UFC Fighter Ever

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Mayur Soni

906Articles

One take at a time

Mayur Soni is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. His journey as an MMA fan started with Conor McGregor’s historic 13-second knockout of Jose Aldo in 2015, which sparked his love for the sport. Since then, he has closely followed the sport and gained an in-depth understanding of its nuances, which reflects in his insightful and analytical writing.
Show More>

Edited by:

Amal Joyce