YouTube sensation turned boxer Jake Paul is a polarizing figure, to say the least. While some might enjoy the entertainment he brings into the world of combat sports, others feel that he is ruining the reputation of the sport with his antics.
Paul is recently coming off a victory over former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva to add another win to his undefeated record.
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However, UFC superstar Paddy Pimblett is certainly done with Paul as he sounded off on him. In an episode of ‘The Residency’ Podcast, Pimblett was asked to share his thoughts on the Ohio-based boxer after he called out Dana White to pay Pimblett more.
Paddy ‘The Baddy’ would then state that Paul was just using him as a way to get after his boss. “No, he’s not seen this is what you are all getting it misconstrued. He’s not biggin me up he’s just talking sh*t to Dana basically like using me. Don’t use me lads, I’m nothing to do with your bulls**t.” he said.
Moreover, he went on to call Paul a ‘sausage’ and claimed that he would happily punch him in the face. ” I think he’s a sausage, he’s a mushroom. I’d punch his absolute teeth in you know what. I mean, people are just using me lad clout chasers.” he added.
The UFC fighter didn’t seem to have any sympathy for Paul as he warned him for using his name. However, Pimblett might not be the only UFC fighter who has some beef with the YouTuber-turned-boxer.
Anthony Smith urges fans to boycott Jake Paul fights
UFC light-heavyweight contender Anthony Smith is another name who isn’t a fan of Paul. In an interview with Believe You Me before Paul’s bout with Silva, Smith urged the fans to boycott all his fights until he fought someone of his caliber.
“If Jake Paul beats Anderson Silva, we should all f****** boycott the rest of his fights until he f****** fights some that are on his level, or whatever level we deem him to be on,” he said
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Now that Paul has beaten Silva, many fans, including Smith, think he should face professional boxers. Moreover, with the Silva fight getting much lower PPV buys than expected, this might be a sign that Paul’s drawing power is deteriorating.
What did you think about Pimblett sounding off on Paul? Let us know in the comments.
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