Jake Paul may lastly get Dana White sufficient to observe one in every of his upcoming fights.
With rumors swirling that Paul is doubtlessly contemplating a heavyweight showdown in opposition to Olympic gold medalist and former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in December, White was requested his opinion about that battle. Whereas nothing has been finalized, Paul has repeatedly teased his curiosity in preventing Joshua, and he’s at present with out an opponent after his deliberate battle with Gervonta “Tank” Davis that was initially scheduled for Friday obtained scrapped.
Whereas rumors about Paul vs. Joshua was information to him, White positively had an opinion about that potential battle.
“Oh Jesus,” White mentioned on the UFC 322 post-fight press convention when instructed in regards to the attainable matchup. “That’s a f*cking dangerous thought. That’s a foul thought.”
Paul at present sports activities a 12-1 file in his skilled boxing profession however his lone battle with a heavyweight got here in opposition to 58-year-old Mike Tyson — a bout that went to a call.
Outdoors of that, Paul has largely confronted MMA fighters crossing over to boxing, a lot smaller opponents or journeymen boxers with expertise however seemingly no shot to really beat him within the ring.
In his one loss, Paul dropped a lackluster cut up determination to Tommy Fury.
In different phrases, Paul would possible face monumental odds going in opposition to a veteran like Joshua, who has been ranked among the many greatest heavyweights on the earth with loads of championship expertise below his belt.
Whereas Joshua did endure a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in his most up-to-date outing, he did rating a devastating knockout over former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in his second skilled boxing match.
Assuming the battle truly occurs, White expects an entire lot of individuals to observe that one however largely as a result of he believes Joshua possible lays waste to Paul in brutal style.
“Let me inform you what, lots of people will watch that one,” White mentioned. “Certain [I’ll watch]. You understand what everyone’s tuning in for on that one. I feel everyone’s going to get what they’ve lastly been ready for.”
