Jake Paul , Says He Will 100% Compete, in Mixed Martial Arts.
Jake Paul , Says He Will 100% Compete, in Mixed Martial Arts.
ESPN reports that Jake Paul, who has emerged as one of the most-talked-about fighters in boxing, says he wants to make the jump to MMA.
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ESPN reports that Jake Paul, who has emerged as one of the most-talked-about fighters in boxing, says he wants to make the jump to MMA.
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On December 16, the YouTuber said that he will eventually try his hand at MMA after establishing himself in boxing.
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According to Paul, he has already discussed training at American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) in San Jose, California.
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According to Paul, he has already discussed training at American Kickboxing Academy (AKA) in San Jose, California.
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At AKA, Paul would train under Javier Mendez and UFC champion Khabib Nurmagomedov.
I don't see why if I can do boxing at this high of a level that I couldn't do MMA at this high of a level, Jake Paul, via ESPN.
I'm gonna go get coached up by Jav Mendez, Team Khabib.
That's that.
They're down -- 100 percent, Jake Paul, via ESPN.
Mendez, who also coaches Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez, confirmed that he had talked to Paul about training at AKA.
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Mendez, who also coaches Daniel Cormier and Cain Velasquez, confirmed that he had talked to Paul about training at AKA.
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Currently, Paul is 4-0 as a boxer.
He has a rematch coming up with Tyron Woodley, a former UFC welterweight champion.
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Currently, Paul is 4-0 as a boxer.
He has a rematch coming up with Tyron Woodley, a former UFC welterweight champion.
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According to ESPN, Woodley doesn't believe the YouTube star will make the jump to MMA, but if he does, he wants a shot at fighting Paul in the cage.
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According to ESPN, Woodley doesn't believe the YouTube star will make the jump to MMA, but if he does, he wants a shot at fighting Paul in the cage.
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I've gotta go 10-0, 12-0 in boxing first and then I'll hit that MMA fight, Jake Paul, via ESPN.
Paul beat Woodley in their first fight via a split decision.
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ESPN reports that Woodley accepted their upcoming rematch on two weeks notice after Tommy Fury, the half-brother of heavyweight champ Tyson Fury, dropped out of the fight.
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ESPN reports that Woodley accepted their upcoming rematch on two weeks notice after Tommy Fury, the half-brother of heavyweight champ Tyson Fury, dropped out of the fight.
