PFL CEO Peter Murray has confirmed Jake Paul will struggle in MMA after going through Mike Tyson.
‘The Drawback Little one’ is ready to make his return to the boxing ring on November fifteenth in Dallas. Recent off a knockout victory over Mike Perry in July, Jake Paul will face the legendary Mike Tyson. The 2 had been beforehand booked to conflict in the summertime, however well being points pressured the 58-year-old boxer out of the matchup.
Heading into the competition, PFL CEO Peter Murray is understandably supporting Jake Paul. Early final yr, the YouTuber-turned-fighter signed with the UFC’s number-one competitor. Whereas Paul has been busy with boxing, he’s repeatedly mentioned his plans to struggle within the cage. In response to Murray, his promotional debut may very well be occurring prior to many count on.
Talking in a current interview with Bloody Elbow, the promoter was requested about Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson. There, Peter Murray confirmed that the YouTuber was nonetheless signed to the PFL, and can compete within the cage subsequent yr. In response to the chief, Paul is severe about going through a professional MMA fighter in his debut.
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Murray’s feedback come simply days after Jake Paul’s former opponent, Tommy Fury, supplied to face him within the cage. Nevertheless, the PFL CEO didn’t reply to his provide. As an alternative, it appears they’ve already received some plans for the YouTuber’s promotional debut. In response to Murray, the corporate is constructing a large card for early subsequent yr.
“We have now a partnership with Jake and we’re wanting ahead to supporting him in MMA.” The PFL CEO said within the interview. We’re going to stage that mega occasion subsequent yr and extra to come back on that too, that can occur. There’s various opponents who proceed to line up.” (h/t Bloody Elbow)
He continued, “Conceptually this occasion continues to getting greater and larger. Jake has dedicated to tackle a for actual, professional fighter. So it’ll be a spectacle.”
What do you make of those feedback from PFL CEO Peter Murray? Who do you need to see Jake Paul struggle within the cage?